Purchasing Director
Appointed by prior company owner to tenure with Wyla after sale, thus working for the owner from 1995 to 2017 with 2 separate entities. Collaborated with overseas suppliers in China, Vietnam, Korea, Indonesia, and India, a Mexican supplier, forwarders, customs brokers and domestic trucking companies to realize goods into the Jacksonville location. Conducted forecasting based on projections and past sales. Negotiated pricing and required ship dates with suppliers, and placed purchase orders to… Show more Appointed by prior company owner to tenure with Wyla after sale, thus working for the owner from 1995 to 2017 with 2 separate entities. Collaborated with overseas suppliers in China, Vietnam, Korea, Indonesia, and India, a Mexican supplier, forwarders, customs brokers and domestic trucking companies to realize goods into the Jacksonville location. Conducted forecasting based on projections and past sales. Negotiated pricing and required ship dates with suppliers, and placed purchase orders to both overseas, Mexican and US suppliers. Liaised with domestic trucking companies for pricing and timely delivery of goods. Managed the flow of goods from supplier to warehouse. Directed the receipt process of incoming goods through verifying packing lists/invoices against purchase orders and following up on any discrepancies. Ensured supply met demand by maintaining inventory control for 600+ SKUs via managing the receipt process, initiating spot counts and completing annual inventories. Served as main point of contact for all major accounts to ensure customer support and on-time shipments. Show less
