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Foxworth-Galbraith Lumber Company, Dallas, TX (www.foxgal.com) ▪ Create customer bids, source lumber and building materials for multiple building projects.▪ Negotiate purchase contracts, and confirm construction financing from lending agencies.▪ Analyze and purchase materials to cover projects, and maintain inventory sufficient to supply projects and control inventory levels.▪ Schedule and coordinate distribution of materials for on-time delivery.▪ Perform commodity… Show more Foxworth-Galbraith Lumber Company, Dallas, TX (www.foxgal.com) ▪ Create customer bids, source lumber and building materials for multiple building projects.▪ Negotiate purchase contracts, and confirm construction financing from lending agencies.▪ Analyze and purchase materials to cover projects, and maintain inventory sufficient to supply projects and control inventory levels.▪ Schedule and coordinate distribution of materials for on-time delivery.▪ Perform commodity building materials market analysis by reviewing Random Lengths Composites, lumber and panel publications.▪ Maintain job contacts for improved performance and service opportunities.▪ Calculate Schedule of Values and assist with project/job accounting.▪ Handle any product claims or customer complaints.▪ Analyze accounts receivables reports and manage collections. ▪ Performed cost estimating for purchases and sales, including responding to RFPs.▪ Handled all national truckload sales and coordinated builder sales.▪ Maintained inventory levels at desired rate of no more than ….▪ Set pricing and handled logistics (invoicing, coordinating transportation etc.) of truckload sales.▪ Handled resolution of all complaints related to manufacturing and distribution.▪ Completed NOFMA installation school, NHLA lumber grading short courses.▪ Represented Foxworth Galbraith at consumer trade shows and industry association conventions.▪ Purchased approximately 6 to 7 million board feet of softwood lumber per year (all grades).▪ Sourced, coordinated and scheduled all out-of-house delivery of goods - by truck and rail - ensuring correct goods received/dispatched at points throughout the U.S. Show less

L&R Marketing sell wholesale Electrical Distribution Equipment▪ Promoted Square D Circuit Breakers throughout USA at Home Depots and other hardware stores. ▪ Managed a sales territory encompassing NTX, OK, AR, and LA.▪ Accountable for sales to all Allied Building Stores, Monroe, Louisiana, with total of 245 members who operate independent retail lumber businesses and home centers. ▪ Arranged and directed delivery of products and equipment.▪ Monitored market… Show more L&R Marketing sell wholesale Electrical Distribution Equipment▪ Promoted Square D Circuit Breakers throughout USA at Home Depots and other hardware stores. ▪ Managed a sales territory encompassing NTX, OK, AR, and LA.▪ Accountable for sales to all Allied Building Stores, Monroe, Louisiana, with total of 245 members who operate independent retail lumber businesses and home centers. ▪ Arranged and directed delivery of products and equipment.▪ Monitored market conditions, product innovations, and competitors' products, prices, and sales.▪ Prepared sales budgets and reports, keeping accurate sales records, and filing expense reports.▪ Checked stock levels and reordered as necessary to maintain optimum stock levels in stores.▪ Planned, assembled and stocked product displays in retail stores, and made recommendations regarding product displays, promotional programs, and advertising.▪ Constantly negotiated with retailers to improve product exposure such as shelf positioning and advertising. ▪ Trained store employees to operate and maintain new equipment. Show less

COMMODITY PURCHASING AGENT/LUMBER AND PANELS BUYER (1986 – 1992)HARDWARES TOOLS BUYER (1982 – 1986)▪ Purchased lumber directly from mills. ▪ Managed Administration Assistant. ▪ Accountable for finding best merchandise at the lowest possible purchase cost, chose suppliers, negotiated prices, and granted contracts ensuring product received when needed. ▪ Researched sales records and inventory levels of current stock, sought out suppliers, and remained current on changes… Show more COMMODITY PURCHASING AGENT/LUMBER AND PANELS BUYER (1986 – 1992)HARDWARES TOOLS BUYER (1982 – 1986)▪ Purchased lumber directly from mills. ▪ Managed Administration Assistant. ▪ Accountable for finding best merchandise at the lowest possible purchase cost, chose suppliers, negotiated prices, and granted contracts ensuring product received when needed. ▪ Researched sales records and inventory levels of current stock, sought out suppliers, and remained current on changes in supply and demand for products and materials.▪ Evaluated suppliers on multiple criteria (price, quality, service support, availability, reliability, selection, etc.▪ Attended trade shows, conferences, and suppliers’ plants and distribution centers to inspect products and assess supplier’s production and distribution capabilities. ▪ Negotiated and supervised supply contracts according to current price trends and futures markets.▪ Forecasted the cost, availability, and suitability of lumber. ▪ Accountable for follow up with suppliers to negotiate potential problem resolutions.▪ Solicited supplies bids and offers, ensuring laws and regulations carefully followed to avoid any impropriety. ▪ Anticipated consumer buying patterns by monitoring general economic conditions within the industry. ▪ Liaised with merchandise managers and advertising personnel to generate advertising campaigns. Show less