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Atlanta, Ga, Us

Norcross, Ga

• Manage assigned inventory to maximize performance (from both a turn and service level perspective) and minimize obsolescence.• Replenishment planning: demand forecasting, order frequency analysis, service level analysis• Inventory performance review through data analysis using procurement data warehouses and other tools• Analyze inventory needs and place purchase orders accordingly for general and customer dedicated stock• Generate Stock POs., indirect PO as well as return• Resolve PO and invoice discrepancies• Expedite tactical buy-ins

Norcross, Ga

Achievements:• Reduced active on hand inventory from $2.5 million to $1.4 million for Industrial PVF Profit Center within a national wholesale supply company• Reduced dead, slow moving, and devalued inventory from $261,000 to $121,000• Achieved inventory goals leading to first time profit sharing for all Profit Center associates – succeeded 3 years runningOther Responsibilities:• Maintain inventory product set up in ERP database in regards to stocking status, manual overrides to ordering controls, product buying and selling matrices, preferred vendor, and other purchasing related properties• Run and distribute reports for open and overdue purchase orders for expediting stock and procurement PO’s• Support inventory levels for virtual distribution center for HVAC equipment for southeast region profit centers• Negotiate terms, pricing, and freight allowances with vendors for best return• Train and/or mentor members of Management Development Program during their rotation in purchasing related job functions

Norcross, Ga

Achievements:• Transitioned southeast region from centralized to local purchasing; set goals and guidelines; provided functional support and training to Profit Center associatesOther Responsibilities:• Created pricing matrix for transferring material between Profit Centers in hub and spoke environment • Tracked and reported devalued inventory for the region and Profit Center Managers• Found and negotiated alternate ways to help move surplus and facilitate returns to vendors• Worked with Profit Center Managers to manage buy line and procurement maintenance in ERP system• Ensured that region specific costs were being loaded and realized at the profit center levelWorked with Accounts Payable to ensure alignment of the PO to invoice cost

Norcross, Ga

Achievements:• Created new Purchasing and Quotations position with Regional Manager to better align communications and functionality between departments• Requested job quote pricing from vendors and procured special non-stock material as needed for job. • Liaised with the purchasing agents to allow them use of my pre-negotiated pricing in stock purchasesOther Responsibilities:• Communicate with the customer, sales staff, and vendors to clarify specifications, negotiate pricing, identify and propose alternate products, and to resolve problems with projects during the bidding process• Provide completed quote to end customer. Create submittal package detailing all product specifications and operating & maintenance manuals • Read and interpret job specifications and schedules • Compile bill of materials utilizing knowledge of products to be included in quotation• Compute cost estimates for materials, price escalation and freight charges

Lawrenceville, Ga

Achievements:• Purchased inventory for Southeast region of national distributor of Plumbing and HVAC supplies including 3 distribution centers, 23 branches, and 6 showrooms• Maintained an average of $6 million inventory on hand Responsibilities:• Manage dead and slow moving stock within region by transferring among branches or returning to vendor as necessary• Establish and maintain product replenishment paths among distribution center and branches (hub and spoke)• Establish and maintain appropriate vendor relationships for best quality service levels and pricingNegotiate special job pricing

Duluth, Ga

Achievements:• Subject Matter Expert on transition team to move company from NxTrend/SX.e ERP system to Eclipse ERP system during company merger/acquisitionOther Responsibilities:• Maintained product database regarding stock items, min/max levels, customer specific service stock levels, and monthly demand• Researched accuracy of product information including descriptions, part numbers, UPC information and availability status• Liaison between Purchasing department and Product Admin• Daily reviewed, corrected, and maintained non-stock products being built in database by end users during order entry.

Norcross, Ga

Achievements:• Supervised and provided development and training for a staff of eight analysts, purchasing assistants and cycle counters• Created queries and reports using Progress Results or Brio Report Writer for Purchasing Director, Regional Purchasing Managers, and Purchasing Agents; reports became standard usage throughout associated departments• Built and supported companywide ERP product file in excess of 600,000 SKUs both through manual entry and by manipulating and importing product files from manufacturers• Developed a process to measure high risk inventory items, allowing for one full and one abbreviated physical inventory each year; the change in scope and frequency of inventory resulted in a substantial reduction of work hours and an estimated savings of $30,000 annually• Purchasing and Inventory Subject Matter Expert for transition from Burroughs ERP to NxTrend/SX.e ERPResponsibilities:• Maintain inventory levels through appropriate system adjustments and GL postings for all company branches and locations• Create and document policy and procedure for Inventory Control and Purchasing Departments, as well as contribute to policy and procedure for interaction with Sales, Accounting and Internal Audit departments • Create all standardized forms to be used by Inventory Control Department and those departments submitting information• Supervise cycle counting process and cycle counting associates.• Planned and executed bi-annual physical inventories - Created and documented all company procedures relating to physical inventory processes. Trained associates on each of their required functions. Ran all necessary count forms prior to, and updated all system functions after inventory counts were completed

Fort Walton Beach, Fl

Responsibilities:• Key member of transition team to prepare store for POS system involving implementation of hardware, software and training. Project completed on target.• Responsible for all aspects of product life cycle including ordering, receiving, pricing, displaying and selling.• Responsible for managing, scheduling, and leading department associates of Merchandising Team

Ba, Political Science

Aa, Business Administration

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