Steven Brown Email & Phone Number

Oshkosh, Wisconsin Area

Purchasing, Inventory Planning and Manufacturing Job Scheduling

Oshkosh

Contract and indirect purchase for GE Divisions in Oshkosh and the Houston Service Center, assuring quality, compliance and economy guidelines were maintained across the Sourcing Organization• Reviewed and process in Oracle and Markview applications for payment and resolved discrepancies• Developed and updated Excel spreadsheets to capture labor and equipment expenses for contracted service providers that verified competitive contractual agreements• Trained new users in SSP5… Show more Contract and indirect purchase for GE Divisions in Oshkosh and the Houston Service Center, assuring quality, compliance and economy guidelines were maintained across the Sourcing Organization• Reviewed and process in Oracle and Markview applications for payment and resolved discrepancies• Developed and updated Excel spreadsheets to capture labor and equipment expenses for contracted service providers that verified competitive contractual agreements• Trained new users in SSP5 applications during the transition phase to the HSC location Show less

Architectural Door Manufacturer with National distribution. Managed Northeast Sales Territory that included 50+ distributors in NY, NJ, MA, CT, RI, NH, ME. Prepared and processed quote requests using in-house and on-line quoting systems. Maintained Excel spreadsheets for quote tracking, reporting and analysis purposes. Provided continuous improvement suggestions to increase efficiency. Responded to all phone inquiries from customers to communicate project information and answer questions.… Show more Architectural Door Manufacturer with National distribution. Managed Northeast Sales Territory that included 50+ distributors in NY, NJ, MA, CT, RI, NH, ME. Prepared and processed quote requests using in-house and on-line quoting systems. Maintained Excel spreadsheets for quote tracking, reporting and analysis purposes. Provided continuous improvement suggestions to increase efficiency. Responded to all phone inquiries from customers to communicate project information and answer questions. Prepared monthly reports from quote follow up surveys. Regularly worked overtime in order to maintain on-time quote responses to meet proposal deadlines. Traveled annually to meet with distributors to develop both business and interpersonal relationships. Created and updated reference tools for non-standard door construction. Show less

Warehouse ManagerManaged central shipping and receiving functions for Common carriers, Fed Ex, UPS and Import Logistics. Directed daily activities of ten team members to accomplish order fulfillment for customers. Handled to all inquiries from clients for project information and inventory status. Developed pack out cost estimates and time studies to determine profitability and margins. Coordinated USPS Bulk Mail shipments to ensure regulations/guidelines were maintained. Prepared summary… Show more Warehouse ManagerManaged central shipping and receiving functions for Common carriers, Fed Ex, UPS and Import Logistics. Directed daily activities of ten team members to accomplish order fulfillment for customers. Handled to all inquiries from clients for project information and inventory status. Developed pack out cost estimates and time studies to determine profitability and margins. Coordinated USPS Bulk Mail shipments to ensure regulations/guidelines were maintained. Prepared summary report documents for inventory transfers between multiple storage locations. Performed month-end inventories for designated accounts. Operated a forklift and maintained overall facility and equipment conditions.Administration Coordinated and implemented daily office routines. Maintained shipping manifest spreadsheets that monitored expenditures and margins. Prepared rate schedules showing the cost savings by using Thill Logistics. Reconciled monthly bank statements for fifteen clients. Reviewed weekly logistics invoicing for contracted shipping charges and resolved discrepancies. Tracked shipping deposits, logistics expenditures and prepared matrices for billing purposes. Generated monthly summary reports that showed revenue for the company. Show less

Retail Pricing and Competitive Analysis Established and reviewed retail prices for 4,000+ merchandise items appearing in catalog promotions. Recommended and implemented changes to retail guidelines to improve sales. Coordinated pricing schedules to meet publication deadlines. Reduced Cost of Goods Sold on average of $85,000 per year, over a five year period, for a sale catalog by developing communications to assist buyers in negotiating special costs. Created a cost file using MS… Show more Retail Pricing and Competitive Analysis Established and reviewed retail prices for 4,000+ merchandise items appearing in catalog promotions. Recommended and implemented changes to retail guidelines to improve sales. Coordinated pricing schedules to meet publication deadlines. Reduced Cost of Goods Sold on average of $85,000 per year, over a five year period, for a sale catalog by developing communications to assist buyers in negotiating special costs. Created a cost file using MS Access to provide for retail analysis and reporting. Buyer/Inventory Planner Selected merchandise items for catalog promotions. Attended National Trade Shows to review merchandise. Interviewed manufacturers' representatives to qualify merchandise and negotiate costs. Assisted new suppliers with sales projections. Managed 300+ seasonal items by calculating inventory needs, placing and expediting purchase orders, reviewed invoices for quantity/price discrepancies and terms. Served as liaison for the company to resolve issues regarding product quality. Prepared merchandise summaries to reduce unprofitable items and inventory overstocks. Show less

Bachelor, Business Administration; Marketing

Accounting

Storekeeper Class "A" - Military Supply Systems