John Cain Email & Phone Number

Alabama, United States

Enterprise, Alabama, United States

Purchase the highest quality merchandise at the lowest possible price and in correct amounts. I prepare purchase orders, solicit bid proposals and review requisitions for goods and services. Research and evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability, production and distribution capabilities, and the supplier's reputation and history. Analyze price proposals, financial reports, and other data and information to determine reasonable prices.

128 South Industrial Blvd, Enterprise, Al 36330

Arranging international and domestic shipments, preparation of bills of lading, commercial invoices, packing lists, freight bills, certificates of origin, shipper’s letter of instruction, and IATA dangerous goods shipments. Communicate with freight forwarders arranging shipments to be delivered worldwide utilizing air freight and ocean container shipments. Customer interactions including phone calls, texts, and emails both domestic and international. Obtain quotes, negotiating rates with carriers and freight forwarders, analyzing contracts and letters of credit for shipment requisites. Arrange for MIL-STD-2073 military packaging requirements as per government contracts.

12182 Highway 92, Woodstock, Ga 30188

Responsible for motivating employees to meet the production schedule and monthly sales goals at two business locations. Hired and trained staff from customer service associates to graphic designers. Attended community business events, chamber of commerce meetings, and sales visits obtaining new clients. Interacted with vendors and suppliers daily to meet our production needs. Prepared purchase orders and the ordering of supplies and goods for the production line. Used CorelDraw Graphics Suite to create company logos, used digitizing software to transform vector files into embroidery files for businesses logos and promotional items for trade shows.

128 South Industrial Blvd, Enterprise, Al 36330

Focus in both physical and computer inventory management, including quality control of incoming parts, record keeping of incoming shipments, and matching purchase orders to packing lists. Responsible for rejecting and recording damaged items, recording shortages, and corresponding with the vendor to rectify damages and shortages. Auditor for the ISO 9001:2000 quality management system.