Thomas Barry Email & Phone Number

Lake Bluff, Illinois, United States

Arlington Heights, Il

OVERVIEW:Manage all aspects of sales projects encompassing equipment sizing and selection, purchase order preparation, stock equipment allocations, scheduling, and incoming/outgoing logistics. Negotiate and manage performance of 20-30 vendors with core of six primary vendors. Maintain company’s e-commerce initiatives and inventory control procedures.HIGHLIGHTS:- Delivered 10%+ freight cost savings by optimizing vendor logistics, expanding carrier/brokerage, and sourcing new vendors for best cost and reliability.- Strengthened quality control by creating and instituting testing forms to review and validate vendor performance prior to shipment.- Influenced at least 5% improvement in profit margin by instituting thorough, accurate expense recording, fluid inventory control method, and automated parts system.- Reduced production time by seven working days through consistent, regular follow-up with vendors to monitor and enhance performance.- Achieved highly accurate inventory by revamping order entry forms and instituting strong inventory controls, testing procedures, and documentation methods.- Contributed to issuance of $6M in blanket purchase orders for future release.- Streamlined purchasing, optimizing time and production, by developing and implementing method that leveraged Valogix purchasing system combined with monthly review of employee feedback to create accurate purchase orders and stock level projections.- Recognized as company expert on office computer systems, including Sage MAS, Volusion, and Volagix. Called upon by company president and HR manager to make new system recommendations and facilitate user training in data entry, purchasing, and e-commerce systems.

Romeoville, Il

OVERVIEW:Sold pumps, operational controls, and basin accessories to commercial plumbing customers. Developed project-specific quotes based on engineered specifications, analyzed product cost, and provided budget price for potential supplier quotes. Purchased products from network of six vendors; monitored production and delivery timelines. Advised customers on project schedules and deadlines.HIGHLIGHT:- Saved cost and time of new equipment purchases by initiating equipment recovery project to catalogue used and surplus equipment and coordinate any necessary repairs.