Attention: Human Resources/ Personnel Manager
Dear Sir or Madam:
I am writing to express my interest in being the Purchasing Manager for your business. I have
attached my resume for your consideration.
The review of my credentials will confirm that I am highly skilled, efficient and have the
expertise needed to be a successful asset to your company.
My loyalty and experience that I have acquired, will be a perfect fit, as well as, compliment
your already existing establishment.
Keen instincts
Work well as an individual or a “Team Player”
Positive attitude and multi-tasking capabilities, with a strong ability to skillfully plan,
prioritize and execute the responsibilities required and expected
Extensive experience and upkeep in inventory, customer service, inside sales, outside
sales, and warehouse operations
Manage employees and oversee daily operations
Manage complex projects under aggressive timelines
Strong leadership and communication skills and the natural ability to establish the
consensus among management to ensure proper procedures have been followed
The skill to diligently analyze, facilitate and execute a plan for unforeseen tasks that I
effectively and accurately complete and document
I would very much appreciate the opportunity for a personal interview.
Thank you in advance for your time.
Sincerely,
Randy Wade
Randall Wade
*******@*********.***
210 Crepe Myrtle Street Cell: 979-***-****
Lake Jackson, Texas 77566 Home: 979-***-****
Objective: Highly organized and detail-oriented Procurement Specialist, Assistant
Manager, Inside Sales Person, Outside Sales Person, and Warehouse
Manager actively seeking a challenging position where my skills and years
of experience will add value to benefit your current operations.
Specialty: I have extensive knowledge of controlling inventory and balancing operating
costs, allowing emphasis on increasing profit margin.
Experience: Gulf Coast Paper Company, Inc. 12.18.1980 – 11.15.2010
Purchasing
Obtain order and acquire product cost & quantities, including
freight/shipping expense to determine “actual” cost
Acquire, print, & analyze suggested re-order report from vendors
Review, work-up, create, enter, & print, then fax/call/e-mail and
expedite purchase order/requisitions
Schedule freight shipment from vendors
Oversee warehouse to confirm/verify all vendor merchandise ordered
is complete
Check status, assist, troubleshoot and resolve any shipping errors from
vendors
Receive purchase order/requisition into computer
Maintain inventory of stock and non-stock merchandise including
invoice & purchase order correspondence
Create, enter and facilitate direct shipments from vendors to
customers
Manage actual “flow” of inventory including, performing spot checks,
audits, notifying Corporate of any adjustments to assure inventory
accuracy
Regulate and move slow-moving/dead inventory
Create and enter branch transfers from Corporate as well as,
processing transfers from branch to Corporate
Supply accurate & current information and support regarding pricing,
vendor files, catalogues, literature, brochures MSDS sheets, etc…in
order to assist customers, Corporate office, branch management, sales,
office, and warehouse personnel
Print, analyze and resolve issues on re-order, and back-order reports
Customer Service
Extensive knowledge of customer service (e.g. creating, entering, and
completing customer orders)
Pricing quotes (request cost from vendors, calculate re-sale pricing,
submit bids)
Warehouse Operations
Supervise all warehouse employees (interview prospective new
warehouse personnel, arrange pre-employment drug screening, safety
training including continual safety meetings)
Administer verbal & written warnings, and terminations
Oversee all warehouse operations including maintenance on forklifts,
order pickers, delivery trucks (schedule repairs, inspections, and
registration records)
Verify, enter, and maintain current bin locations
Coordinate teams and count physical inventory
Outside Sales
Call on existing customers, and pursue potential new customers
I have also performed many job duties as needed (order business forms from Corporate,
distribute payroll checks, etc.).
Skills: Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7,
Windows Live, Outlook Express, TRACS, APLUS
Education: Brazoswood High School – Diploma
References: Sonny Bratz Gulf Coast Paper Company Vice President of Purchasing
361-***-**** ******@**************.***
Tammy Trevino Gulf Coast Paper Company Asst. Director of Purchasing
361-***-**** ********@**************.***
Lola Trautwein Gulf Coast Paper Company Purchasing Assistant
361-***-**** ****@**************.***