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Farmington, Connecticut, United States

Purchased $4M of raw materials and finished goods from suppliers based in China and Taiwan for manufacturing of parts and distribution of finished goods to major retailers (i.e., Lowes, Ace Hardware, Menards). • Used inventory data and material forecasts to place orders for plumbing supplies, components, and product. • Established standards and processes for quoting products from overseas vendors. • Managed vendor relationships. Sourced new vendors and managed purchase orders with existing suppliers, including production, pricing, and shipping. Monitored vendor invoices and performance to identify pricing variances and shipping changes. Saved up to $100K/year.• Purchased $1M in raw materials (plastics and resin) from distributors and manufacturers. Compiled and analyzed the cost of raw materials (resin/metals) for management reporting. • Purchased $1M in packaging materials (cardboard, tape), negotiating with cardboard distributors and manufacturers. Collaborated with Marketing and Sales on private labeling and new product packaging graphics/artwork. Responsible to provide updated label and packaging designs for 100+K design changes per year. Communicated with vendors and tracked compliance to ensure timely changeover. • Coordinated overseas shipping arrangements, container sizes, and logistics with suppliers to optimize delivery, maximize efficiency, and manage costs. Tracked shipment status of orders placed. Requested expedited or deferred product based on inventory and customer requirements.

Hartford, Connecticut, United States

Led $1M operations, purchasing, distribution, facilities management, and logistics for the Advest Group headquarters. • Managed, supervised, and led a staff of up to 30 clerks, warehouse supervisors, facilities management, and purchasing specialists including hiring, scheduling, assigning work, and resolving conflicts. Managed a $1M annual budget to maintain a cost-effective operation.• Restructured the Purchasing, Warehouse and Office Services, including moving of operations, crosstraining and reallocation of work, and introducing automation/outsourcing to drive efficiencies and cost savings.• Supervised and oversaw a $2M purchasing function, including sourcing vendors, negotiating pricing, writing RFPS, evaluating bids and onboarding new suppliers. Continually reviewed services to drive savings, seeking out best priced vendors and suppliers. Audited vendor invoices to identify and resolve errors. • Co-wrote and produced "Corporate Purchasing Guide" to create corporate standards, list preferred vendors, and set approval level responsibilities.• Led facilities and security management for the firm's headquarters and 90 branch locations, including brand relocations, floor plans, furniture, and fixture selections, and daily maintenance functions. • Managed the Warehouse and Fulfillment activities of 30K boxes of company files, including creation of operational procedures, shipments, inventory management, and the handling and disposition of materials.• Coordinated mail services including distribution, deliveries, and courier services for 2M+ pieces/year.Manager, General Services | 1994 to 1999Supervisor, Mail Room | 1988 to 1993Clerk | 1983 to 1988