Jeffrey D. Applegate 502-***-****

**** *** ****** *****, ***** Valley, KY 40056 acri9m@r.postjobfree.com

Highly focused and a diligent problem solver with a unique ability to evaluate situations from myriad perspectives to arrive at viable business solutions. Successfully manage efforts associated with multiple supply and delivery locations, numerous SKUs, and supplier quality issues. Recognized for contributing to bottom and top line growth by serving as a communicative business partner who leads by example.

Professional Experience

Onsite Services Consultant / Project Manager

Grainger, Louisville, Kentucky 2007- Present

Responsibilities:

Helped to increase sales 20% year over year since 2012.

Manage customer’s inventory using lean processes while providing recommendations for cost savings and resource reduction.

Plan and implement new customer installs and additions to current programs.

Research, facilitate and activate cost saving initiatives with customers.

Managed 25,000 sq. ft. facility with six employees and 20,000 items producing 200+ transactions daily.

Coach employees on performance from observations and metrics.

Instrumental in leading the 5S culture through time saving and corrective processes which led to increased customer satisfaction scores.

Work with Vendors to source products, expedite delivery and resolve product issues.

Forecasted inventory usage of customers to assure no outages.

Site Manager / Project Manager

IBT Inc., Simpsonville, Kentucky 2005-2007

Responsibilities:

Purchased MRO items in excess of $1.5 million/year.

Planned and executed projects in various sizes from beginning to operational.

Controlled buying and issuing of inventory to provide customer with cost savings from their old levels.

Negotiated terms with vendors in order to get the most attractive terms.

Prepared weekly reports while making recommendations to reduce costs and time while maintaining appropriate inventory levels.

Counter Sales Associate

Grainger, Louisville, Kentucky 2001-2005

Responsibilities:

Maintained accurate inventory through cycle counting and inventory reporting.

Improve customer awareness of product offerings and service capabilities through superior customer service.

Provide service to internal and external customers by following through with all requests

Merchandise products to appeal to customers to increase counter sales.

Professional Development

Strayer University, Louisville, Kentucky

Master of Business Administration

Sullivan University, Louisville, Kentucky

Bachelor of Science: Business

Linkedin Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/pub/jeff-applegate/52/a1a/142

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