Experience

Marshfield DoorSystems, Inc.

• United States
• Building Materials
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Distributor Service Consultant

  • May 2011 - Present

  Generate quotations for door systems based on machining sheets of take-offs, inside sales, customer service, order management, maintain knowledge of manufacturing capabilities for door systems, including fire doors and ratings, maintain knowledge of WDMA/AWS/AWI construction standards as they apply to doors quoted, interpret specifications to ensure quote accuracy, maintain knowledge of wood species and veneer cut options, order samples or literature as required for new orders or approvals. Generate quotations for door systems based on machining sheets of take-offs, inside sales, customer service, order management, maintain knowledge of manufacturing capabilities for door systems, including fire doors and ratings, maintain knowledge of WDMA/AWS/AWI construction standards as they apply to doors quoted, interpret specifications to ensure quote accuracy, maintain knowledge of wood species and veneer cut options, order samples or literature as required for new orders or approvals.



Subtronics Assembly Corp div of Kenall Lighting

• Purchasing Msnager

  • Sep 2008 - May 2011



Subtronics Assembly Corporation

• Purchasing Manager

  • Sep 2008 - May 2011

  Work directly with Customer Service and/or Engineering to integrate new or revised products, and new customers into routine production via acquisition, entry and/or correction of BOM's, prints, gerbers, samples and documentation. Produce timely and accurate material quotes including leadtime estimates, noting any issues that may prevent production of the assembly including obsolete or incorrect/incomplete part numbers, and provide alternate parts or alternate vendor options for customer… Show more Work directly with Customer Service and/or Engineering to integrate new or revised products, and new customers into routine production via acquisition, entry and/or correction of BOM's, prints, gerbers, samples and documentation. Produce timely and accurate material quotes including leadtime estimates, noting any issues that may prevent production of the assembly including obsolete or incorrect/incomplete part numbers, and provide alternate parts or alternate vendor options for customer approval. Negotiate, approve, and maintain vendors, purchase contracts, bids, supplier programs, terms, and blanket orders. Review purchase requisitions and material shortage reports, analyze requirements, determine sources of supply, evaluate vendor capability, consider price quotations, and place, maintain or expedite purchase orders to meet internal and external production requirements. Proactively work to generate cost savings for both SAC and SAC's customers by negotiating pricing and/or terms with vendors, or suggesting lower cost alternatives for customer review. Proactively identify excess, unmoving or obsolete inventory, proactively solicit and negotiate broker bids to move stock and maximize recovery, work with Engineering to utilize stock on new projects, and proactively compare to moving stock to offer as an alternative. Show less Work directly with Customer Service and/or Engineering to integrate new or revised products, and new customers into routine production via acquisition, entry and/or correction of BOM's, prints, gerbers, samples and documentation. Produce timely and accurate material quotes including leadtime estimates, noting any issues that may prevent production of the assembly including obsolete or incorrect/incomplete part numbers, and provide alternate parts or alternate vendor options for customer… Show more Work directly with Customer Service and/or Engineering to integrate new or revised products, and new customers into routine production via acquisition, entry and/or correction of BOM's, prints, gerbers, samples and documentation. Produce timely and accurate material quotes including leadtime estimates, noting any issues that may prevent production of the assembly including obsolete or incorrect/incomplete part numbers, and provide alternate parts or alternate vendor options for customer approval. Negotiate, approve, and maintain vendors, purchase contracts, bids, supplier programs, terms, and blanket orders. Review purchase requisitions and material shortage reports, analyze requirements, determine sources of supply, evaluate vendor capability, consider price quotations, and place, maintain or expedite purchase orders to meet internal and external production requirements. Proactively work to generate cost savings for both SAC and SAC's customers by negotiating pricing and/or terms with vendors, or suggesting lower cost alternatives for customer review. Proactively identify excess, unmoving or obsolete inventory, proactively solicit and negotiate broker bids to move stock and maximize recovery, work with Engineering to utilize stock on new projects, and proactively compare to moving stock to offer as an alternative. Show less



Arrow Electronics

• United States
• Technology, Information and Internet
• 700 & Above Employee

• Product Technology Specialist

  • Feb 2000 - Jan 2009

  Execute tactical aspects of business plan that results in forecast breadth and best inventory mix. Meet Return on Inventory Goals and Gross Profit budgets and analyze trends to forecast sales at a device level. Purchase product and manage inventory pipelines to create competitive advantage relevant to market conditions. Manage inventory availability to foster new designs and book/ship opportunities. Manage factory allocations to support strategic customers and maintain market… Show more Execute tactical aspects of business plan that results in forecast breadth and best inventory mix. Meet Return on Inventory Goals and Gross Profit budgets and analyze trends to forecast sales at a device level. Purchase product and manage inventory pipelines to create competitive advantage relevant to market conditions. Manage inventory availability to foster new designs and book/ship opportunities. Manage factory allocations to support strategic customers and maintain market share. Devise and implement marketing strategies and report results. Maintain working knowledge of all product alternatives and replacements and suggest as needed. Show less Execute tactical aspects of business plan that results in forecast breadth and best inventory mix. Meet Return on Inventory Goals and Gross Profit budgets and analyze trends to forecast sales at a device level. Purchase product and manage inventory pipelines to create competitive advantage relevant to market conditions. Manage inventory availability to foster new designs and book/ship opportunities. Manage factory allocations to support strategic customers and maintain market… Show more Execute tactical aspects of business plan that results in forecast breadth and best inventory mix. Meet Return on Inventory Goals and Gross Profit budgets and analyze trends to forecast sales at a device level. Purchase product and manage inventory pipelines to create competitive advantage relevant to market conditions. Manage inventory availability to foster new designs and book/ship opportunities. Manage factory allocations to support strategic customers and maintain market share. Devise and implement marketing strategies and report results. Maintain working knowledge of all product alternatives and replacements and suggest as needed. Show less



Royal Crest Promotions, Inc

• Office & Marketing Manager

  • Jul 1997 - Jan 2000

  Anticipate seasonal staffing needs, hire, train, manage and evaluate all office employees. Manage shipping operations including UPS, LTLs, and trailer shipments, both domestic and international. Establish and evaluate credit lines, manage A/R activities and work with contracted outside collection agencies. Work with distributors to provide ideas that help them grow or diversify their client base. Contribute to yearly analysis of customer pricing structure, and implement any… Show more Anticipate seasonal staffing needs, hire, train, manage and evaluate all office employees. Manage shipping operations including UPS, LTLs, and trailer shipments, both domestic and international. Establish and evaluate credit lines, manage A/R activities and work with contracted outside collection agencies. Work with distributors to provide ideas that help them grow or diversify their client base. Contribute to yearly analysis of customer pricing structure, and implement any resultant changes. Coordinate product needs with Production Manager to facilitate the flow and accuracy of shipping. Handle any additional office issues including insurance administration, computer errors/repairs, and purchasing. Show less Anticipate seasonal staffing needs, hire, train, manage and evaluate all office employees. Manage shipping operations including UPS, LTLs, and trailer shipments, both domestic and international. Establish and evaluate credit lines, manage A/R activities and work with contracted outside collection agencies. Work with distributors to provide ideas that help them grow or diversify their client base. Contribute to yearly analysis of customer pricing structure, and implement any… Show more Anticipate seasonal staffing needs, hire, train, manage and evaluate all office employees. Manage shipping operations including UPS, LTLs, and trailer shipments, both domestic and international. Establish and evaluate credit lines, manage A/R activities and work with contracted outside collection agencies. Work with distributors to provide ideas that help them grow or diversify their client base. Contribute to yearly analysis of customer pricing structure, and implement any resultant changes. Coordinate product needs with Production Manager to facilitate the flow and accuracy of shipping. Handle any additional office issues including insurance administration, computer errors/repairs, and purchasing. Show less



Baxter Healthcare Corporation

• Account Business Specialist & Departmental Trainer

  • Jan 1993 - Jul 1997

  Develop and facilitate all initial and cross-functional training, identify and correct training issues throughout the department. Evaluate, test and implement new computer operating systems and/or upgrades. Coordinate with management to create new policies and procedures and publish standard operating procedure manual. Handle all aspects of receivables management including collection activities through direct contact. Coordinate and participate on trips to accounts for collection or… Show more Develop and facilitate all initial and cross-functional training, identify and correct training issues throughout the department. Evaluate, test and implement new computer operating systems and/or upgrades. Coordinate with management to create new policies and procedures and publish standard operating procedure manual. Handle all aspects of receivables management including collection activities through direct contact. Coordinate and participate on trips to accounts for collection or problem resolution. Oversee on-line invoicing, audit contract pricing and issue credits when necessary. Coordinate with account, sales force and management to investigate and resolve disputes. Interface with Medicare and Insurance team to resolve issues of reimbursement. Show less Develop and facilitate all initial and cross-functional training, identify and correct training issues throughout the department. Evaluate, test and implement new computer operating systems and/or upgrades. Coordinate with management to create new policies and procedures and publish standard operating procedure manual. Handle all aspects of receivables management including collection activities through direct contact. Coordinate and participate on trips to accounts for collection or… Show more Develop and facilitate all initial and cross-functional training, identify and correct training issues throughout the department. Evaluate, test and implement new computer operating systems and/or upgrades. Coordinate with management to create new policies and procedures and publish standard operating procedure manual. Handle all aspects of receivables management including collection activities through direct contact. Coordinate and participate on trips to accounts for collection or problem resolution. Oversee on-line invoicing, audit contract pricing and issue credits when necessary. Coordinate with account, sales force and management to investigate and resolve disputes. Interface with Medicare and Insurance team to resolve issues of reimbursement. Show less