KEITH GOODWIN

*** **** ***** ****** ***/***-***6

Arlington Heights, IL 60005 acn0x9@r.postjobfree.com

PURCHASING MANAGEMENT

PROFILE: Solid expertise in all aspects of corporate procurement, including product assortments, new

product launches, financial forecasting, sourcing and contract administration in commercial and

consumer markets.

Extensive knowledge of international business practices and protocols, particularly in Asia and

the US; exposure to shipping/receiving, import regulations and interaction with custom

brokerage houses.

Diverse background in new business development, target marketing, vendor relations, quality

assurance and accounts payable/receivable; fully familiar with warehousing and inventory

control.

Results-driven experience in strategic sales, major account acquisition, retail store operations

and staff supervision in high-pressure situations.

Proven ability to meet tight deadlines, close profitable business deals, achieve significant

cost savings and ensure complete client satisfaction.

EMPLOYMENT: W algreens, Deerfield IL 2012 to 2014

Associate Category Manager, Strategic Sourcing

Responsible for both wood and metal fixtures for this 8500 store chain. Work with merchandise

managers, store design mangers and planners to develop new innovative fixtures that create a new

exciting shopping experience in this trend setting drug store chain.

Responsible for sourcing high profile fixture programs that display high end cosmetic and

skin care programs as well as the new international cosmetic Boots #7.

Drove costs down for the organization by $5 million in 2013 through aggressive negotiations

for new and existing programs without compromising fixture quality.

Successfully negotiate procurement contracts with major vendors to guarantee maximum

protection to company assets.

Led major pricing project to drive a 25% cost reduction on new cosmetic fixtures to be rolled

out in major markets over the next two years.

Plan, write and administer Requests for Purchase (RFP’s) for all major buys. Collect data

from vendors, analyze results. Present results to business units and collaborate on vendor

awards with management and business owners.

Daily use of Excel spreadsheets and reports to provide concise and clear information to all

levels of management. Familiar with the use of formatting, sorting, filtering, V look ups and

other functions that are frequently used.

Specialty Store Services, Des Plaines IL 2009 to 2012

Purchasing Manager, Import Sourcing

Coordinated all aspects of purchasing for this family owned store fixture and supply company.

Managed two other buyers and worked with merchandising division and outside Salesman to

develop new products. Additional responsibilities included product development for plastic, acrylic,

metal and wood store fixtures manufactured from multiple sources in the far east.

Negotiated lower pricing with new and existing suppliers to bring a $50,000 per year savings

to the cost of goods sold.

Sourced new import programs for outside salesman to bring $300,000 additional sales to

the company.

Successfully developed new Madix gondola program to bring a nationally recognized high

quality brand name to the catalog division.

Created an import private label gondola system that offered compatibility with both Madix

and Lozier shelving at 30% less than domestic brands.

Utilized RFP’s for major purchases based on at least 3 vendors. Analyzed results and

presented reporting to sales department to determine vendor selection.

KEITH GOODWIN PAGE TWO

Leggett and Platt Store Fixture Division, Romeoville, IL 2005 - 2009

Project Manager/Product Development Buyer

Procurement manager for this international manufacturer and distributor of store fixtures. Worked

with key national accounts and engineers to design fixtures to meet customers’ requirements.

Successfully developed product with overseas manufacturers based on custom designs.

Implemented and improved one of the first company wood and metal fixture programs for a

high end retailer that led to $4 million in sales over a 2 year period.

Expanded overseas vendors to independent sources that improved profits on major

accounts.

Utilized RFP’s for major purchases based on at least 3 vendors. Analyzed results and

presented reporting to sales department to determine vendor selection.

Managed purchasing department when divisional vice president of was out of office.

Frank Cooney Company, Elk Grove Village, IL 1999 - 2005

Sales Rep/Purchasing/Project Management

Responsible for selling school furniture to public and private schools for this $15 million family-owned

dealership.

Succeeded in increasing a Northwest Illinois territory from $350,000 to $1.5 million.

Introduced a "purchasing" mindset to achieve regular success in all bidding efforts.

Utilized CAD applications to plan floor layouts as part of value-added customer service.

Magid Glove & Safety LLC, Chicago, IL 1992 - 1999

Import Buyer/Raw Materials Sourcing

Traveled overseas and coordinated all buying aspects for this $30 million sales complex with this

international manufacturer and distributor of safety equipment. Effectively negotiated sourcing

contracts with international and domestic vendors to maintain a competitive edge and significant cost

savings. Gained hands-on experience in dealing with US custom brokerage firms; ensured total

regulatory compliance for newly developed import product. Key participant in retaining major

accounts with General Motors, Union Pacific and other industry leaders.

Achieved $800,000 in annual savings by importing products from the Pacific Rim; traveled

annually to work directly with Asian vendors.

Personally drove the automation of key buying functions, such as order processing and

purchasing; this program was later adopted by the department to upgrade efficiencies and

service.

Montgomery Ward, Chicago, IL 1989 - 1992

Retail Buyer

Managed a team of five professionals in procuring merchandise for a $35 million apparel sales

complex for this major US mass merchandiser. Traveled to Asia twice a year to develop, source and

buy major apparel programs.

Mainstreet Department Store, Bannockburn, IL 1986 - 1988

Retail Buyer

Mervyn's, Plano, TX 1984 - 1986

Assistant Buyer

Sanger Harris, Dallas, TX 1980 - 1984

Assistant Buyer

EDUCATION: University of Texas, Dallas, TX 1982

B.S. Degree in Marketing

Contact this candidate