Experience

Bunzl Retail Services

• United States
• Retail Office Equipment
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Supervisor, Demand Planning

  • May 2005 - Present

  Supervisor, Demand Planning (January 2020 - current): Continue to manage the corrugate box category along with janitorial supplies. Supervise the commodity team which includes PPE products. Manage a fast-paced, dynamic line of products while navigating the changing work environment. Corrugated Buyer (December 2009 - January 2020): Responsible for procuring corrugated boxes, packing supplies, and moving supplies for national retail accounts and storage customers. Manage and… Show more Supervisor, Demand Planning (January 2020 - current): Continue to manage the corrugate box category along with janitorial supplies. Supervise the commodity team which includes PPE products. Manage a fast-paced, dynamic line of products while navigating the changing work environment. Corrugated Buyer (December 2009 - January 2020): Responsible for procuring corrugated boxes, packing supplies, and moving supplies for national retail accounts and storage customers. Manage and maintain cost changes based on paper and pulp publications. Work closely with the sales team on new item roll-outs and printing plates. Commodities Buyer (May 2005 - November 2009): Responsible for the inventory of Towel/Tissue and Office Supplies for all Schwarz warehousing facilities that service our national retail customers. Promoted to Senior Inventory Analyst in September 2007. Manage inventory levels by reviewing past usage while taking into account future forecasts and seasonal trends. Effectively communicate with the sales group to proactively meet the needs of their customers. Research accounting, receiving, and packaging discrepancies, then work closely with warehouse personnel and suppliers to resolve the issues in a timely manner. Review turns and aged inventory reports to help manage excess stock. Assist the product management group with cost reduction opportunities. E3/AWR certified in Levels 1, 2, and 3. Show less Supervisor, Demand Planning (January 2020 - current): Continue to manage the corrugate box category along with janitorial supplies. Supervise the commodity team which includes PPE products. Manage a fast-paced, dynamic line of products while navigating the changing work environment. Corrugated Buyer (December 2009 - January 2020): Responsible for procuring corrugated boxes, packing supplies, and moving supplies for national retail accounts and storage customers. Manage and… Show more Supervisor, Demand Planning (January 2020 - current): Continue to manage the corrugate box category along with janitorial supplies. Supervise the commodity team which includes PPE products. Manage a fast-paced, dynamic line of products while navigating the changing work environment. Corrugated Buyer (December 2009 - January 2020): Responsible for procuring corrugated boxes, packing supplies, and moving supplies for national retail accounts and storage customers. Manage and maintain cost changes based on paper and pulp publications. Work closely with the sales team on new item roll-outs and printing plates. Commodities Buyer (May 2005 - November 2009): Responsible for the inventory of Towel/Tissue and Office Supplies for all Schwarz warehousing facilities that service our national retail customers. Promoted to Senior Inventory Analyst in September 2007. Manage inventory levels by reviewing past usage while taking into account future forecasts and seasonal trends. Effectively communicate with the sales group to proactively meet the needs of their customers. Research accounting, receiving, and packaging discrepancies, then work closely with warehouse personnel and suppliers to resolve the issues in a timely manner. Review turns and aged inventory reports to help manage excess stock. Assist the product management group with cost reduction opportunities. E3/AWR certified in Levels 1, 2, and 3. Show less



Anixter

• United States
• Wholesale
• 700 & Above Employee

• Buyer

  • Jun 1999 - Apr 2005

  Nortel Senior Buyer / Lucent Buyer (February 2002 - April 2005): Managed inventory for Nortel Networks; supervised two other buyers; worked with suppliers to reduce costs, lead times, and develop relationships; communicated directly with Nortel customer service group to address their immediate needs. Projects Buyer (December 2000 - January 2002): Reviewed Bills of Material submitted for special projects, verified timeframe of project, confirmed supplier lead times and return… Show more Nortel Senior Buyer / Lucent Buyer (February 2002 - April 2005): Managed inventory for Nortel Networks; supervised two other buyers; worked with suppliers to reduce costs, lead times, and develop relationships; communicated directly with Nortel customer service group to address their immediate needs. Projects Buyer (December 2000 - January 2002): Reviewed Bills of Material submitted for special projects, verified timeframe of project, confirmed supplier lead times and return policies; expedited shipment of materials to meet project dates; responsible for project follow up, clean up, and resolving shipping discrepancies. Structured Cable Buyer (June 1999 - November 2000): Replenished stock levels at warehouses nationwide to maintain inventory levels for day-to-day sales; created stocking forecasts and submitted blanket orders; consulted with sales teams on special buys and forecasts; met required inventory turns and service levels. Show less Nortel Senior Buyer / Lucent Buyer (February 2002 - April 2005): Managed inventory for Nortel Networks; supervised two other buyers; worked with suppliers to reduce costs, lead times, and develop relationships; communicated directly with Nortel customer service group to address their immediate needs. Projects Buyer (December 2000 - January 2002): Reviewed Bills of Material submitted for special projects, verified timeframe of project, confirmed supplier lead times and return… Show more Nortel Senior Buyer / Lucent Buyer (February 2002 - April 2005): Managed inventory for Nortel Networks; supervised two other buyers; worked with suppliers to reduce costs, lead times, and develop relationships; communicated directly with Nortel customer service group to address their immediate needs. Projects Buyer (December 2000 - January 2002): Reviewed Bills of Material submitted for special projects, verified timeframe of project, confirmed supplier lead times and return policies; expedited shipment of materials to meet project dates; responsible for project follow up, clean up, and resolving shipping discrepancies. Structured Cable Buyer (June 1999 - November 2000): Replenished stock levels at warehouses nationwide to maintain inventory levels for day-to-day sales; created stocking forecasts and submitted blanket orders; consulted with sales teams on special buys and forecasts; met required inventory turns and service levels. Show less



Copperweld

• Mining
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Inside Sales Representative

  • Jan 1996 - May 1999

  Managed a multi-branch national customer account. Participated in implementing the Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) program with the customer; managed the inventory levels at several customer branches significantly increasing their inventory turns; trained coworkers on the VMI program. Supported the sales force and accompanied them on numerous on-site customer visits. Communicated with the customers regarding order status, special pricing, and contract business. Worked closely with… Show more Managed a multi-branch national customer account. Participated in implementing the Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) program with the customer; managed the inventory levels at several customer branches significantly increasing their inventory turns; trained coworkers on the VMI program. Supported the sales force and accompanied them on numerous on-site customer visits. Communicated with the customers regarding order status, special pricing, and contract business. Worked closely with other departments to place, expedite, and ship orders to meet customer's requirements. Gained experience in sales and account management. Show less Managed a multi-branch national customer account. Participated in implementing the Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) program with the customer; managed the inventory levels at several customer branches significantly increasing their inventory turns; trained coworkers on the VMI program. Supported the sales force and accompanied them on numerous on-site customer visits. Communicated with the customers regarding order status, special pricing, and contract business. Worked closely with… Show more Managed a multi-branch national customer account. Participated in implementing the Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) program with the customer; managed the inventory levels at several customer branches significantly increasing their inventory turns; trained coworkers on the VMI program. Supported the sales force and accompanied them on numerous on-site customer visits. Communicated with the customers regarding order status, special pricing, and contract business. Worked closely with other departments to place, expedite, and ship orders to meet customer's requirements. Gained experience in sales and account management. Show less



Venture Distribution Center

• Warehouse Supervisor

  • Mar 1995 - Dec 1995

  Responsible for the stock/storage department and directly supervised a staff of eighteen union employees. Worked closely with other departments and supervisors to accomplish common goals. Authorized and approved any necessary overtime. Resolved and followed-up on employee disciplinary problems. Permanent member of the internal accident review board as a representative of management. Conducted weekly safety meetings with the department and addressed any open issues. Taught the… Show more Responsible for the stock/storage department and directly supervised a staff of eighteen union employees. Worked closely with other departments and supervisors to accomplish common goals. Authorized and approved any necessary overtime. Resolved and followed-up on employee disciplinary problems. Permanent member of the internal accident review board as a representative of management. Conducted weekly safety meetings with the department and addressed any open issues. Taught the required power equipment safety classes for new warehouse employees. Gained management and organizational skills. Show less Responsible for the stock/storage department and directly supervised a staff of eighteen union employees. Worked closely with other departments and supervisors to accomplish common goals. Authorized and approved any necessary overtime. Resolved and followed-up on employee disciplinary problems. Permanent member of the internal accident review board as a representative of management. Conducted weekly safety meetings with the department and addressed any open issues. Taught the… Show more Responsible for the stock/storage department and directly supervised a staff of eighteen union employees. Worked closely with other departments and supervisors to accomplish common goals. Authorized and approved any necessary overtime. Resolved and followed-up on employee disciplinary problems. Permanent member of the internal accident review board as a representative of management. Conducted weekly safety meetings with the department and addressed any open issues. Taught the required power equipment safety classes for new warehouse employees. Gained management and organizational skills. Show less



Central Transport

• United States
• Truck Transportation
• 700 & Above Employee

• Traffic Supervisor

  • Jan 1993 - Mar 1995

  Responsible for routing incoming freight for a major break-bulk terminal with over 200 docks. Assisted drivers working for interline carriers. Supervised and directed assignments to clerical personnel. Ensured compliance with federal regulations regarding hazardous materials. Gained experience with freight consolidation and the operations of a transportation business. Responsible for routing incoming freight for a major break-bulk terminal with over 200 docks. Assisted drivers working for interline carriers. Supervised and directed assignments to clerical personnel. Ensured compliance with federal regulations regarding hazardous materials. Gained experience with freight consolidation and the operations of a transportation business.