Experience

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  STS Group Inc

  • Madison, Alabama, United States

  • Procurement Director

    • 2019 - Oct 2020
    • Madison, Alabama, United States

    Oversee the following departments: project purchasing/service purchasing, fleet management,shipping/receiving, and facilities/building maintenance.* Determines, sets, and implements policies.* Achieves business goals.* Increased profitability by selling ineffective assets based on age and productivity.* Reduced shipping costs and technician return calls which resulted in saving time, fuel, and money.* Maintains strategic ordering such as buying in bulk to save money, increase profit margin, and maintaincash flow.* Processes purchase order requests from technicians for large, high-value projects.* Maintains vendor relations and price negotiations.* Purchases vehicles/equipment, GPS systems, assignment of fuel cards, etc.* Maintains automobile insurance/tags/registration* Maintains a safe, neat, organized, well-functioning facility.* Coordinates and contracts outside services.

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  STS Group Inc

  • Madison, Alabama, United States

  • Purchasing / Warehouse Manager

    • Jan 2015 - 2018
    • Madison, Alabama, United States

    * Responsible for the lifecycle management of non-expendable assets which included conducting short,mid and long-term advanced planning, analyzing data, supporting customers and acquisition ofpersonnel, developing requirements, utilizing mandatory and standardization sources, and corresponding with procurement officials and other stakeholders to resolve issues.* Equipment/assets, coordinating material support, resolving logistic problems, conducting forecast andquantitative analysis, conducting spot checks, and comply with all specialized requirements.* Accountable for meeting the companies’ objectives, timelines, customer satisfaction, and compliancewith company and governments regulation.* Maintained receiving, warehousing, and distribution of goods.* Controlled inventory levels by verifying all incoming and outgoing products for accuracy in terms ofamount, size, and type.* Reconciled and corrected any inventory errors.* Prioritized and picked materials/parts to fill orders and stage products for loading,* Issue work orders for repair and requisition for replacement.* Prepared, processed, reviewed, and maintained electronic purchase orders and contracts for supplies andequipment which conform to company expectations.* Verified and validated purchase acquisitions by comparing items requested to vendor databases,clarifying unclear items, and recommending alternatives.* Maintained the physical condition of the warehouse/storage area.* Analyzed market and delivery systems in order to assess present and future material and equipmentavailability.* Located and interviewed vendors for parts materials, equipment, and supply purchasing to determineproduct availability/terms of sales.* Inspected equipment and parts.* Interacted with technicians regarding specifications of required parts and equipment for specifictasks/jobs.* Operated powered industrial vehicles (forklifts, pallets jacks, and order pickers).

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  Creative Catering

  • Huntsville, Alabama, United States

  • Catering Staff

    • Feb 2011 - 2015
    • Huntsville, Alabama, United States

    *Worked independently and as part of a team to achieve event success and guest satisfaction.* Duties included, food preparation, loading truck, delivery, and event set up and take down.* Cleaned up and washed dishes.

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  MWR Redstone Arsenal

  • Huntsville, Alabama, United States

  • Lifeguard

    • Apr 2012 - Aug 2014
    • Huntsville, Alabama, United States

    * Responsible for observing swimmers and enforcing water safety rules and regulations in accordancewith standard practices.* Taught various levels of swim lessons.* Collected and recorded membership payments.* Performed routine cleaning/maintenance duties.

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  Advance Auto Parts

  • Hazel Green, Alabama, United States

  • Manager / Key Holder / Sales Professional Advance Auto Parts

    • Aug 2012 - 2014
    • Hazel Green, Alabama, United States

    Assisted customers with the parts purchases.* Special ordered parts as necessary.* Stocked inventory as shipments were received.* Organized and reorganized sales floor to meet corporate demands.* Directed and supervised employees engaged in sales, inventory taking, reconciling cash receipts, andother tasks as necessary.* Recognition as Top Salesperson in District for two consecutive quarters.* Recognition letter from Region Vice President for exemplary customer service.