David Fausel
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* As a Purchasing Manager, my goal is to reduce the spending of purchases by reducing the
number of contracts and suppliers, achieving better pricing, and minimizing working capital.
* A self-motivated, performance-driven individual with an entrepreneurial spirit and diverse
professional experience; demonstrated expertise in the areas of purchasing, sales, and
engineering.
* A track record of achieving company goals through persistent effort, strong follow-through, and
the development of long-term relationships with vendors.
* An effective communicator with strong written, verbal, interpersonal, and leadership abilities.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
3/2009-Present
Company Buyer/ Inventory Control Bagcraft Papercon Fort Madison, Iowa
*Purchase all material for plant operations.OEM and MRO
* Negotiation current contracts with suppliers.
* Locate and set up new suppliers that will benefit company’s needs.
* Working Material Requirements Planning Messages.
* Managing shortages and expediting as required.
* Attending maintenance meetings and reporting out issues.
* Implementing Vendor Managed Inventory systems with suppliers.
* Tracking daily inventory
* Working Past due orders.
* Knowledgeable in MRP, SAP, AS/400 Sage, Oracle, Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word,
PowerPoint, PDF.
4/2008-1/2009
Sales Fastenal Burlington, Iowa
* Sales of Industrial and Construction Supplies.
1/2008-4/2008
Senior buyer Terex Crane Waverly, Iowa
* Negotiation current contracts with suppliers. OEM, MRO
* Locate and set up new suppliers that will benefit company’s needs.
* Working Material Requirements Planning Messages.
* Managing shortages and expediting as required.
* Attending production meetings and reporting out issues.
* Implementing pull systems with suppliers.
* Implementing Engineering Change Notices.
* Working Past due orders.
* Issue PO’s for crane parts.
* Quoting.
*Experience with MRO, and OEM.
* KanBan-experience.
11/2001-09/2007
Import Purchasing Manager Columbine Cody Corporation Burlington, Iowa
* Purchased textile bedding from overseas mills.
* Purchased goods for on-site operations.
*MRO and OEM purchasing.
* Ensured that the appropriate items are in stock based on company financial plan.
* Worked to manage supply/demand with sales team and company forecast.
* Maintained an average of 30 days of Inventory.
* Achieved a 90% utilization of cube or weight of inbound containers.
* Locate and set up new suppliers that will benefit company’s needs.
* Negotiation current contracts with suppliers.
* Work with freight forwarders and customs brokers to ensure a secure and smooth supply chain.
* Brought in over 100 containers a year
* Worked with freight forwarding company to have a speedy turnaround of containers.
* Review and approve freight invoices for all warehouse shipments.
* Manage open purchase orders.
* Arrange for the most economic transportation of inbound warehouse orders.
* Inventory Control
* Attended overseas meetings with owner of overseas mills.
* Experience with warehouse material flow
* Supervisor of Warehouse Employees
* Managed Company Website.
* Assisted in Product Shows
* Inside/Outside Sales
* Knowledgeable in MRP, SAP, AS/400, Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, PDF.
EDUCATION
1996-1997
Denver Business College Denver, CO
REFERENCES
* Darrell Simonson, Waverly, IA. 712-***-****.
Supervisor, Terex Crane
* Stephen White, Burlington, IA. 917-***-****
Design Manager, Columbine Cody Corp.
* Jim Belger, Burlington, IA. 319-***-****
Human Resource, LaMont, Ltd.