Cesar Torres

***** ******* ** ********, ** ****3 714-***-****

abi1a5@r.postjobfree.com

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SUMMARY

Talented and accomplished buyer planner with an extensive background

in inventory management, sourcing, cost reduction, quality

assurance, and possess excellent customer service skills. Proven

ability to implement effective policies and procedures, enhance

productivity, and increase department efficiency. Hardworking detail

oriented individual with excellent reporting and communication

skills, with the ability to multitask.

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ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Lowered inventory value by $384,000 and increased inventory turns

for previous employer by ordering optimal order qty's, and consuming

obsolete raw materials (When possible).

Assisted in the implementation of two ERP systems for my previous

employers (Industrial Insulations Alliance 7.0. and Nutraceutical

Corp Oracle 11.0)

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Best Buy, Beaumont, CA 7/2010 - Present (Part Time)

Electronic Retail Store

Merchandising/ Inventory Clerk

Responsibilities includes

Inventory Control

Receiving inventory

Shipping customer orders

Costumer Service/ Sales

Asset protection

Bar Coding

JCP Electric, Orange, CA 12/2008 - Present (Part-time)

Electrical Repair

Buyer/ Jr. Electrician

Responsible for purchasing electrical components for specific jobs

Inventory control

Delivering materials to job sites

Managed 5,000 in inventory dollars and 10 plus suppliers

Big Bear Choppers, Big Bear Lake, CA 7/2008 - 12/2008

Custom Motorcycle Builder

Sr. Buyer, Planner

Purchased raw materials, using engineering and production schedules

to maintain inventory required levels

Assisted in the identification of obsolete and slow moving inventory

items

Maintained system integrity for vendor files, bill of materials,

and costs for inventory items in MAS 90 system

Supervised monthly physical inventory and performed daily cycle

counts and adjustments ABC analysis

Developed new contracts with suppliers, negotiated price and

delivery's to meet cost and inventory objectives

Process purchase orders, insuring on-time delivery, quantity and

price commitments are being met by suppliers

Communicate to requestor on the status of orders and deliveries

Aggressively pursued cost reductions to meet financial goals

Addressed supplier performance issues, uncompetitive or incorrect

pricing issues, delivery lead time problems, and quality or service

issues

Occasionally helped with shipping and receiving, International and

domestic shipments (UPS software)

Expedite de expedite, cancelled, and maintain data integrity of

purchase orders

Served as liaison between IS and Purchasing Dept to stream line MAS 90

system

Helped create crystal reports for the increase of department efficiency and

productivity

Managed 380,000 in inventory dollars and 40 plus suppliers

Industrial Insulations, Fontana, CA 5/2006 - 07/2008

Insulation Fabricator

Purchasing Manager

Responsible for the direction, coordination and physical

progression of raw materials through the production system using MRP

Worked with warehouse personal on cycle counts and inventory control

to maintain the accuracy of inventory levels for Alliance system.

Resolved all accounting and quality control issues pertaining to

purchasing.

Processed requisitions and prepared purchase orders

Followed up on delinquent shipments

Worked with IT to develop purchasing reports to increase efficiency

of the department.

Maintenance of Alliance system (Updated BOMs, raw material cost,

lead times, and inventory descriptions, )

Sourced out new suppliers where vendors are inadequate

Occasionally helped with shipping and receiving International and

domestic shipments (Fed ex software)

Supervised annual physical inventory

Managed 450,000 in inventory dollars and 50 plus suppliers

Fletcher Flora Inc, Anaheim, CA 2/2004 - 3/2006

Computer Distributor

Purchasing Agent

Maintaining Proper inventory stock levels

Maintained and updating system records for vendors, material cost,

BOM,

Developed new contracts with suppliers

Process purchase orders, insuring on-time delivery, quantity and

price commitments are being met by suppliers

Aggressively pursued cost reductions

Address supplier performance issues, uncompetitive or incorrect

pricing issues, Delivery lead time problems, quality or service

issues

Expedite de expedite, cancel and maintain data integrity of purchase

orders

Managed 36,000 in inventory dollars and 20 plus suppliers

Nutraceutical Corporation, Garden Grove, CA 9/98 - 12/03

Vitamin Distributor

Buyer, Planner

Responsible for all activities relating to inventory (components,

raw materials, finish goods, bills of materials, and receiving

issues)

Supervised annual physical inventory

Generated and maintained work order schedules for finish goods

inventory thru MRP system

Worked with warehouse personal on cycle counts and inventory control to

maintain the accuracy of the inventory levels of Oracle

Maintained data in Oracle system (lead times, material cost, set up of new

suppliers, BOM)

Maintained appropriate inventory levels and reduced inventory write offs by

purchasing optimal order qty's

Served as liaison between IS and Purchasing Dept to stream line Oracle

system and help create crystal reports for the increase of department

efficiency and productivity

Managed 910,000 in inventory dollars and 65 plus suppliers

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EDUCATION

Currently attending the University of Phoenix working on a degree

in business administration

CERTIFICATIONS

American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS)

Master Planning of Resources (11/09/2004)

Detailed Scheduling and Planning (07/29/2004) Test completed

Execution and Control of Operations (09/16/2004)

Basics of Supply Chain Management (09/14/2004) Test completed

Strategic Management of Resources (07/27/2004)

Skill Path Seminars

How to Negotiate With Vendors and Suppliers (08/12/2005)

Business writing basics for professionals (6/17/2005)

How to become a better communicator (4/22/2005)

TECHNICAL SKILLS

MRP (Materials Requirements Planning System)

ERP systems Oracle 11.0, BAAN, Abba-soft, Alliance 7.0, Mas 90

Windows XP, Windows Vista, Microsoft Office, PC Hardware Trouble Shooting,

UPS, FedEx, Internet.

Experience with Import/Export.

Forklift Certified

Bilingual (English and Spanish)

Salary History and Reference Info

7/2010 - Present Best Buy, 1650 2nd Street Beaumont, CA 92223

Website: www.bestbuy.com

Voice: 951-***-**** Fax: N/A

Salary: 10.00 Hourly Bonus =

Reference Brian (Product Process Supervisor)

Email: N/A

Voice: Reason for Leaving:

Still Employed

12/2008 - Present JCP Electric, PO box 5726 Orange, CA 92863

Website: www.jcp-electric.com

Voice: 714-***-**** Fax: N/A

Salary: Bonus =

Reference Chris Sangenito (Owner)

Email: N/A

Voice: Reason for Leaving:

Still Employed

7/2008 - 12/2008 Big Bear Choppers, 41922 Fox Farm Road, Big

Bear Lake, CA 92315

Website: www.bigbearchoppers.com

Voice: 909-***-**** Fax: N/A

Salary: 60,000 Bonus =

Reference Danielle Greenwood (Human Resources)

Email: N/A

Voice: Reason for Leaving: Laid

Off

5/2006 - 07/2008 Industrial Insulations, 10509 Business Dr, Fontana,

CA 92337

Website: www.IndustrialInsulations.com

Voice: 909-***-**** Fax: 909-***-****

Salary: 45,000 Bonus =

Reference Leticia (Human Resources)

Email: N/A

Voice: Reason for Leaving: New

Position

2/2004 - 3/2006 Fletcher Flora, 1580 Orange Thorpe Way Anaheim, CA

92801

Web Site: www.labpak.com

Voice: 714-***-**** Fax: 714-***-****

Salary: 34,000 Bonus = 0.00

Reference Hutch Hutchinson (CFO)

Email: N/A

Voice: Reason for Leaving: Laid Off

9/1998 - 12/2003 Nutraceutical Corp, 1400 Kearns Boulevard Park

City, UT 84060

Web Site: www.nutraceutical.com

Voice: 435-***-**** Fax: N/A

Salary: 38,000 Bonus = 0.00

Reference Daren Peterson (Accounting Manager)

Email: N/A

Voice: Reason for Leaving: Laid Off

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