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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARYHighly successful procurement professional, experienced in a large bakery environment for 30 years. Expertise in implementing cost control measures to ensure operations remain within company targets, maintaining bottom-line performance through merchandising, staff management, loss prevention, and inventory management.EXPERIENCETasty Baking Company (TastyKake)August 1990 – July 2020 | Philadelphia, PAPurchasing / Inventory Superintendent, April 2005 – July 2020● Perform all procurement functions including purchasing, accounts payable, budgeting, material management, and import/export management● Identify all purchasing needs for the Philadelphia plant, along with appropriate suppliers, while maintaining an inventory control database for machinery, material handling and lab equipment, medical and safety supplies, hazardous chemicals and gases, as well as office supplies● Continuous use and expertise in various industry applications, including procurement tools such as SAP, Lavante, and GEP-SMART● Collaborate with department managers to determine specific purchasing needs, and procure standard product material by analyzing history, forecast, and safety stock levels● Identify and resolve all issues related to product quality, pricing, delivery, utilization, and loss● Update and maintain all department MSDS information, as well as provide Quality Assurancewith any additions or deletions to the chemical list for food and non-food grade items● Complete all responsibilities while strictly adhering to required industry guidelines including but not limited to Plant Safety, Food Safety, and all internal or external audits● Develop and monitor project life cycle while meeting difficult deadlines on schedule and within budget in a high-volume environment● Responsible for communicating through all levels of the company and performing all tasks while displaying exemplary ethics and business conduct, and being cognizant of safe work practices in accordance with Corporate StandardsAdditional positions held during tenure at TastyKake, August 1990 – April 2005● Warehouse and Transportation Supervisor, 2003-2005● Transportation/Logistics Supervisor, 1999-2003● Maintenance Supervisor, 1997-1999● Planning and Scheduling Supervisor, 1995-1997● Line Mechanic/Machinist/Welder and Fabricator, 1990-1995 SKILLS● Proficient in SAP, Lavante, and GEP-SMART● Client/Vendor identification and relations● Procurement ordering● Inventory control and reporting● Project Management● Strong verbal communication andrelationship managem

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