Distributor of industrial rubber products such as conveyorbelt, belt fasteners, pulleys, industrial hose and fittings, hydraulic hose and fittings, sheet rubber and gaskets and more. Worked mostly in Inside Sales. Promoted to Manager of Operations and Purchasing. Due to company downsizing went back into Inside Sales. Currently entering quotes and orders for our customers and outside sales team. In last position as Purchasing and Operations Manager; oversaw training, order fulfillment,customer satisfaction, facility maintenance and management of all warehouse and inside sales for 2 locations. In charge of interviewing and hiring warehouse employees and maintaining strong ties with local personnel agencies who send us temporary employees and applicants for full time positions. In charge of lowering our freight rates, maintaining good relations with national and international freight carriers and seeking better rates continually. In charge of purchasing stock materials to maintain adequate levels of inventory in an industry where customers require quick delivery of the goods they order. Continually sought out better pricing and new suppliers ofquality products to maintain a competitive edge and improved margins for the company. Managed an OEM arm of the business that assembled products for the food industry, maintaining temporary employee placement and order fulfillment. Managed large quantities of inventory, much of it coming from overseas and requiring long lead times. Strong in leadership, customer care, supplier relations and proficient knowledge and experience in the hydraulic and industrial rubber hose and conveyor belting market.