John D. Barrett

Permanent:

*** **** ****

Deerfield Beach, FL 33442

Cell: 561-***-****

E-Mail: ab81hd@r.postjobfree.com

EMPLOYMENT

OBJECTIVE

Having a thorough working knowledge of Purchasing Policies, Contract Administration and

Supplier Management, processes and procedures, with 25 years materials background with

proven customer and vendor relationship development, as well as complete knowledge of

warehouse and inventory control policies and procedures, I am a team player with solid

communication skills providing critical information to peers as well as to multiple levels and

departments within the organization. Additionally, I have extensive knowledge and ability to

negotiate best vendor terms, pricing and delivery based on specific budget and schedule

requirements, while possessing the ability to work under tight timelines/deadlines, having strong

computer skills. I am seeking a challenging position with a progressive organization within

which to utilize my management, analytical, and organizational skills that will allow progression

in my professional career.

EDUCATION

Cameron University, Lawton OK Oklahoma City University

Bachelor of Science 05/1983 Masters of Business Administration

Major: Accounting GPA: 3.30 05/1999

EXPERIENCE

From: February/2012 - Present

Company: East Coast Mechanical, Inc.

Position: Operations Warehouse Manager/Purchasing Manager

Duties: Manager for a staff of 5 purchasers, including, A/C, Plumbing and Electrical,

Appliance, and Universal Purchaser who are responsible for all aspects of purchasing as well as

warranty determination and acquisition. Sole responsibility for all A/C equipment purchasing for

both inventory requirements as well as special orders as required for daily installs. Also, acted as

lead negotiator for the annual bid processes, wherein our vendors were locked into an annual

contract to provide various parts and materials at the best cost and terms. Also managed a staff

of 14 Warehouse workers, including the Warehouse Manager as well as his support personnel.

Other duties include managing cycle counts of inventory, determining and maintaining the

appropriate min/max of stock, approving new items to be stocked as well as which items we will

no longer stock, maintenance of truck stock for 130 service vehicles.

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From: February/2008 - February/2012

Company: Pride Air Conditioning and Appliance, Inc.

Position: Warehouse Manager/Purchasing Manager

Duties: Sole responsibility for the purchasing, warehousing and sub-contractor efforts for the

company and 60 service vehicles. Was instrumental in setting up the new software that provides

for extensive purchasing (PO system) and job costing abilities. Manages a staff 14

warehouseman, and purchasing staff, to include, hiring, termination, evaluation and disciplining,

of employees. Currently undergoing a total warehouse and purchasing department makeover,

which includes a lean warehousing event, setting up RF bar-coding capabilities for not only the

warehouse but the service trucks as well. Responsible for obtaining multiple vendor quotes, and

awarding bids to vendors, based on pricing, delivery needs, and well as service capabilities to the

new/ongoing jobs at hand to determining the most cost effective means to see the job though to

completion. Instrumental in implementing sub-contractor dealings including, supplying,

execution, and management of the required contracts for jobs requiring such.

From: August/2006 – February/2008

Company: Pine State Plumbing and Heating, Inc

Position: Operations Manager

Duties: Sole responsibility for the purchasing, warehousing, and 30 service vehicles. Was

instrumental in setting up the new software that provides for extensive purchasing (PO system)

and job costing abilities. Manages a staff 16 warehouseman, purchasing staff and office staff, to

include, hiring, termination, evaluation and disciplining, of employees.

From: June/2005 – June/2006

Company: Noland/Winnelson Company

Position: General Manager/Complex Warehouse Manager

Duties: Responsible for warehouse/counter management for Noland's Tropical Complex,

relative to the plumbing products which it sells, which includes stores in Delray Beach (Central

Warehouse), West Palm Beach, Pompano, and Stuart, Fl, including, but not limited to, all

receiving and shipping aspects, dispatching drivers to make deliveries to our customers,

maintaining the inventory, including inventory cycle counts, and maintaining the computerized

inventory records. Currently supervising 5 (Delray Beach Branch), warehouse associates,

drivers and counter personnel. Also, responsible for all intercompany transfers, relating to

inventory and delivery of said inventory. The Tropical Complex Warehouse, is responsible, for

the receipt, staging and transferring of inventory for the satellite stores, as well as distribution

responsibilities to customers. Have strong customer service support functions. Setting up of

processes to ensure a zero error rating for the receipt, shipment, and deliveries of material and

supplies. Also acts as Fleet Manager and Complex Safety Manager.

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From: February/2003 - June/2005

Company: ARS Service Express of Palm Beach, LLC, a ServiceMaster Company

From: November/1997 – February/2003

Company: ARS Service Express of Oklahoma City, OK. A ServiceMaster Company

From: August/1995 – November/1997

Company: ARS Service Express of Houston, LLC, A ServiceMaster Company

Position: Warehouse/Purchasing/Inventory Manager

Duties: Responsible for total warehouse operation, including ordering, issuing PO's and

receiving good as related to HVAC and Plumbing departments and staff administration. Checks

Inventory for reorder needs and places orders with the appropriate vendors, insuring that the

warehouse is fully maintained and stocked. Negotiates with vendors and suppliers for the best

price and terms. Ensures timely and accurate receiving, staging, placement, distribution,

delivery and replenishment of all parts and material. Maintains the computerized inventory

records and performs quarterly, inventory cycle counts for the entire warehouse and well as 80

service vehicles. Responsible to the General Manager, Regional Corporate Controller, and

Contract Administration in determining the appropriate stock level of the warehouse, service

vehicles as well as our ongoing sub-contract jobs. Schedules deliveries to all HVAC techs, AOR

Installers, and plumbers to assist in unexpected needs, ensuing that all materials are filled and

delivered. Also, initiated all new employees on warehouse procedures for the appropriate means

of checking out stock and responsibility associated with the operation of the service vehicles.

Issued service PO's for non-inventory items, and for truck equipment. Closed all Inventory,

Service, and Truck PO's upon receipt and verification of all items ordered and received. Serves

as the Vehicle Fleet Manager, relative to the acquisition, disposal, and servicing of the vehicle

fleet in addition to serving as Company Safety Chairman, and as well as the Assistant Branch

Manager. Has responsibility for tracking monthly and yearly line items of the operating budget

ensuring that the financial goals of the Company are met or exceeded.

SKILLS: Quality Control, Purchasing, SAP, Thoughbred Solution’s IV, Counter and Inside

Sales, Accounting, Computers (including, but not limited to MS Word, WordPerfect, Excel,

Quattro Pro, and various accounting software), Certified Forklift Operator, Warehouse

Management, Dock Supervision, Shipping and Receiving, Inventory Control, Personnel

Management, and ISO 9001 Certification and FAA Airman’s Certificate.

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