STEVEN W. BARLOW

703-***-**** (cell) • acf8vi@r.postjobfree.com

SUPPLY CHAIN / BUYER

APICS certified CSCP with a track record of leading teams in developing new products and improving processes.

My experience covers procurement, inventory, and operations management whether tactical or strategic. I

champion in working interdepartmentally with engineers or/and quality control management. Directed and

oversaw issuance of RFP’s and RFQ’s, and responsible for awarding contracts and approving PO’s. My

professional demeanor and ethical practices allows me the ability to manage successful project execution,

develop organizational operations that builds strong relationships within the company as well as with vendors .

Experience in developing and administering budgets that creates maximum efficiencies in quantity, quality, and

scale. Skilled in contract negotiations that not only satisfies pricing but ensures specification compliance. Tested

intermediate level proficiency in Microsoft office. Experienced user in Quickbooks, StoreKare POS, and Navision

(Microsoft AX) software.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Certified Supply Chain Professional Supplier/Vendor Management Procurement

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

MODERN SETTINGS LLC. Sarasota, Florida 1/2013-4/2014

Manufacturers of precious metal components, parts, and jewelry

Operation Administrator, Production routing, Inventory systems development

Originate sales via phone, fax, or email. Enter sales order into company computer program confirm in-stock vs.

production needs to satisfy sales orders. Route orders through system ensuring prompt processing. Release precious

metal stock to production floor. Confirm order fulfillment and invoice and release orders for shipment.

H2GEN INNOVATIONS INC. Alexandria, Virginia

Engineers, Designers, and manufacturers of hydrogen generation, and purification equipment.

Head Material Manager

Selected by, and reporting to the Chief Financial Officer to direct procurement, shipping and receiving, inventory

management and production control for the plant. Collaborated with the Director of Manufacturing the scheduling

of the $20 million MRP budget for production. Negotiated domestic and international shipping contracts with

independent agents. Partnered with quality control, overseeing inspections to ensure proper processing of material for

production. Hand-selected and supervised team of shipping-&-receiving personnel as well as production control

personnel.

• Oversaw procurement of BOMs and directly or indirectly purchased R&D materials and MRO needs.

• Partnered with Quality Control on confirmation of material certification on incoming materials.

Lead Production Manager H2GEN INNOVATIONS

Supervised multiple build teams (up to 28 direct reports) in the production of the company’s HGM2000 and HGM3000

hydrogen generators. Partnered with control, and field services departments to commission the delivery, and startup of

new HGM2000 machines. Advised quality control agents on part specifications and experienced in the

pressure equipment directive (PED) requirements. Working knowledge of CE, CSA, UL, and NEC codes. Able

to read/interpret engineers drawings

• Provided procedural documentation on assembly procedures of all phases of PSA production.

APOLLO GROUP INC. Clifton, Virginia

General contractor and home builder.

Project Manager

Performed site management on home additions and renovation projects up to $3 million. Estimated all projects

costs and maintained budget allowances. Negotiated subcontractors’ contracts and managed their schedules and

job compliance. Able to read and write architectural drawings. Managed warranty-service personnel.

NOVAGOLD LLC. Springfield, Virginia 2010-7/2011

Buyers of Estates, Precious metals

BUYER

Estate Consultant

Provided multiple beneficial services for this start up in the estate appraising and purchasing industry. Scheduled

and attended networking events developing business leads and consulting new clients promoting NovaGolds

services. Managed multiple memorandum programs overseeing stock orders and billings.

ANNANDALE JEWELERS INC. Annandale, Virginia to 2002

Full-service fine jewelry retailer with annual sales revenues in excess of $1.75 million.

General Management

Lead operations in all aspects of the operation of a profitable fine jewelry business. Performed sales, marketing,

buying, accounts payable, payroll, business strategy, and personnel management. Buyer of, and negotiated

purchasing terms for diamonds, precious gemstones, gold, gold jewelry and fine timepieces. Developed, and

maintained high quality business relationships with customers, suppliers and manufacturers. Grew business from

$500,000 in sales to more than $1.75 million annually by designing and executing a carefully organized business plan

raising sales through quantitative modeling.

EDUCATION / PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Bachelors of Science in Business Administration / Magna Cum Laude

Strayer University, Arlington, Virginia

Associate of Applied Science / Business Management

Northern Virginia Community College, Annandale, VA.

CERTIFICATES

4/2014 CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional) The Association for Operational Management Chicago, IL.

Photovoltaic Design Solar Energy International Carbondale, CO.

Advanced Photovoltaic Design Criteria and NEC Compliance Solar Energy International Carbondale, CO.

Oxy-fuel Brazing Earl Beck Testing Laboratory

MEMBERSHIP

APICS Gulf Coast chapter 2013-14

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