• Monitored inventory levels critical to maintaining manufacturing production schedule.• Negotiated better pricing to increase profit margins and renegotiated current contracts to lower recurring monthly bills, which turned into a savings of over $9000 per month.• Updated Company SOP’s to improve workflow.• Extensive use of fully integrated ERP software.• Attended multiple Lean Manufacturing trainings and workshops.• Maintains effective communication with all departments.• Request samples from multiple vendors for evaluation.• Participates in yearly inventory control as well as monthly cycle counts.• Maintain professional relationships with all sales reps and vendors to leverage pricing/needs.• Run daily reports to evaluate inventory levels as well as variances in our rate of use.• President of Spirit Committee and Secretary of the Safety Committee.• Verify and Process Invoices for Payment

• Implemented department structure, training, scheduling and performance reviews of 14 employees.• Planned inventory levels to maintain a proactive approach to shipping needs. • Uses creative thinking to maximize shipments to meet Company goals.• Reorganized coldroom to increase ease of use for all departments.• Maintains effective communication with all departments.• Participates in yearly inventory control.• Designed and maintained an employee incentive program to reward Teamwork.• Volunteered for Safety Committee Secretary to increase awareness and help provide a safe working environment.• Organized Spirit Committee to boost company moral.

• Directed recruitment and retention of supervisors and staff of 20+• Purchased all products for the 2nd largest motorcycle dealership in the US. Products included all hardware as well as an extensive apparel selection.• In charge of all parts department activities including training in counter operations, customer service and product knowledge• Implemented new schedule that increased floor coverage without adding to payroll.• Calculated commissions and incentives bi-weekly• Sought out new brands to meet customer needs and increase profit margins• Made necessary improvements to selection of existing brands.• Increased awareness of catering to the “non-moto” crowd without alienating current customers.• Exceeded yearly budget in a down market• Increased margin by 1% leading to an addition net profit of $60,000 for the year• Negotiated dealer incentives from vendors leading to over $30,000 in profit• Secured sponsorship for annual events such as Dyno Drags and Hangtown open house