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Greater Atlanta Area

Manufacturer of high-end office furniture. Responsibilities included materials sourcing, negotiating, purchasing, monitoring, planning and analysis of many wood materials, AP material, insulation, lights, fabrics/leathers, aluminum, hardware, adhesives, paints/stains, screws, fasteners, packaging, other products and services. Responsible for managing 58.

Greater Atlanta Area

Responsibilities included all aspects of purchasing materials, management of material inventory and providing a full range of analytical reports, based on inventory audits and data measurements. Secured a $65,000 savings by effectively managing the price increases from several board items. Created an annual cost savings of $264,000 in 2012. Identified.

Greater Atlanta Area

Responsibilities included management of inventory control and analysis of material for production scheduling and planning. Research data, identify the problem and determined a resolve to the issue. Trained and managed a staff of three Inventory Control employees. Generated a 32% savings ($83,000) in solid lumber, due to creating new operating.

Greater Atlanta Area

Responsibilities included sourcing, negotiating and purchasing of direct / indirect materials, services and supplier relationship management.Managed all pricing programs – quotes, contracts, negotiation, terms, triggers – with all vendors.Managed inventory levels, forecasting, data up-dates, freight, quality control and returns.

Metal and wood manufacturer of grocery and retail store display fixtures, cabinets and equipment.Assisted in the many startup tasks associated with a new facility. Reduced physical inventory time and manpower from a full day shutdown, to half day.Reduced overall warehouse overhead costs by 12%.Recovered over 70% of $80,000 in obsolete inventory.Attained a.

Memphis, Pensacola, Jackson & Atlanta

14 years in Retail Management, Sales, Customer Service and Merchandising of clothing, hardlines, jewelry & electronics.