DOUGLAS EMMERICH

** ********* ****, ******* ******, NY 10526

516-***-**** acrzw4@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

A highly skilled purchasing agent with extensive experience in managing relationships with selected vendors that have resulted in significant cost savings without sacrificing product quality. Skilled in working with culturally diverse warehouse workers in effectively monitoring inventory levels to determine minimal amount necessary to eliminate shortages while reducing both lead time for orders and warehouse storage space. Excellent communication skills with proven ability to work successfully with sales teams to introduce new products that have increased sales.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

FAUNA FOODS CORPORATION, Elmhurst, NY

Purchasing Agent 04/12 – 10/15

Analyze sales to determine levels of inventory necessary to meet needs. Purchase various lines of pet foods and pet treats to meet optimal inventory levels in order to reduce lead time on orders, improve inventory turns and decrease costs. Negotiate with suppliers to resolve pricing issues and product shortages. Determine products to put on sale based on expiration dates.

Collaborate with inside and outside sales teams in introducing new products and provide them with promotional information and marketing materials from the manufacturer to develop their knowledge and enthusiasm for the products and increase sales.

Monitor and order products from suppliers on proprietary inventory system to minimize inventory levels.

TRAVERS TOOL COMPANY, INC. Flushing, NY

Buyer 12/05 - 03/12

Oversaw inventory levels utilizing ERP computer system to maintain fill rate of 97% on hand and power tools, machine tools and MRO supplies. Issued blanket orders and expedited open orders to ensure timely delivery.

Managed suppliers to achieve a supplier performer rating of over 95%.

Reduced inventory levels by over $200,000 annually.

MSC INDUSTRIAL DIRECT, Melville, NY

Purchasing Analyst 04/95 - 12/05

Prepared and maintained sales forecasts to optimize inventory levels across multiple warehouses Processed purchase orders, expedited shipments and addressed quality issues related to suppliers.

Utilized software to achieve fill rate of 97% on hand and power tools, machine tools and MRO supplies.

Worked with suppliers to achieve a supplier performance rating of over 95%.

Collaborated in implementation of cost reduction programs.

EDUCATION

HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY, Hempstead, NY

FRANK G. ZARB SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

M.B.A. - Business Computer Information Systems 09/97 - 05/01

THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT ALBANY, Albany, NY

Bachelor of Science (Cum Laude) - Accounting 09/91 - 05/95

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