Warehouse Associate

• Jan 2020 - Present

Responsible for carrying out the cooperative’s policies and procedures regarding materials management, inventory controls, purchasing, and the warehousing of materials. Responsible for carrying out the cooperative’s policies and procedures regarding materials management, inventory controls, purchasing, and the warehousing of materials.

Warehouse Manager

• Sep 2018 - Aug 2019

Oversee the operation of the shipping, receiving and inventory. Assemble and prepare equipment for delivery. Deliver equipment as needed. Perform and arrange fleet maintenance and DOT inspections. Fabricate parts and repair equipment as needed. Oversee the operation of the shipping, receiving and inventory. Assemble and prepare equipment for delivery. Deliver equipment as needed. Perform and arrange fleet maintenance and DOT inspections. Fabricate parts and repair equipment as needed.

Parts Specialist

• Sep 2017 - Aug 2018

Source, order and receive parts for the team of service technicians as well as manage returns for multiple branches. Take calls from internal and external customers, technicians and vendors. Responsible for warehouse operations and maintenance, shipping/receiving and calling on new/existing customers to proactively sell products and parts Source, order and receive parts for the team of service technicians as well as manage returns for multiple branches. Take calls from internal and external customers, technicians and vendors. Responsible for warehouse operations and maintenance, shipping/receiving and calling on new/existing customers to proactively sell products and parts

Engine Teardown Specialist

• Feb 2017 - Aug 2017

Disassembled, inspected and evaluated used engines. Cleaned, inspected and analyzed the condition of engine components and parts to assist in determining suitability for future use. Installed engines on and removed engines from engine dyno. Responsible for warehouse operations, maintenance and shipping and receiving. Disassembled, inspected and evaluated used engines. Cleaned, inspected and analyzed the condition of engine components and parts to assist in determining suitability for future use. Installed engines on and removed engines from engine dyno. Responsible for warehouse operations, maintenance and shipping and receiving.

Purchasing Manager

• Feb 2011 - Sep 2016

Trained, mentored, and evaluated purchasing staff. Communicated with warehouse to manage inventory levels and plan logistics for jobsite material deliveries. Secured material and tool purchases at prices that undercut bid estimates. Ensured maximum profit on all purchases in collaboration with senior management, project managers, and estimators. Represented company to 7-10 vendors weekly, and fostered positive relationships with current and potential suppliers. Maintained knowledge of cutting-edge construction industry products by hosting one-on-one product demonstrations and attending trade shows and seminars.Key Accomplishment:• Slashed purchase costs by up to 60% while negotiating annual contracts with vendors such as SQ D, Thomas and Betts, Hubbell, Leviton, Raco, and Burndy.• Drove company profit margins by decreasing excess inventory and obsolete materials by average of $194K each year

Warehouse Manager

• Mar 2008 - Feb 2011

Hired, trained, mentored, evaluated, and terminated warehouse staff. Coordinated scheduling for peak and non-peak periods to maximize productivity and streamline logistics. Revamped safety program by working directly with field electricians to supply comfortable cut resistant gloves, safety glasses, hardhats. Identified and mentored numerous talented employees to prepare for advancement to various management positions.Key Accomplishments:• Reduced injuries by 15% by developing, implementing, and ensuring compliance with safety protocols.• Introduced inventory procedures to control expenses and reduce excess and overstocked items, resulting in spending reduction of 63%.• Purchased warehouse vehicles and extended vehicle life by 3 years by developing effective maintenance protocol

Tool Mechanic

• Feb 1995 - Mar 2008

Purchased, tested, and repaired large array of tools and equipment. Fabricated pipe carts, wire pulling machine mounts, pipe lifting equipment, and wire reel carts. Tested products for Greenlee, Ridgid, DeWalt, Milwaukee, Fluke, and Maxis. Fostered relationships with vendors and negotiated prices. Operated 18 ton crane.Key Accomplishments:• Reduced tool and equipment theft by 5% by actively monitoring jobsites.• Selected to supervise warehouse during manager’s absence.

Warehouse Worker

• Jun 1989 - Feb 1995