Sales Supply Chain

Amir Kurtic

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Phone: 608-***-****

Beloit, WI 53511

E-mail: ********@*****.***

Professional summary

Experienced supply chain management professional with extensive experience

in selecting suppliers and negotiating top quality merchandise at

acceptable prices and a proven ability to sell and promote products

Education

Bachelor of Science - Economics

1982

University of Belgrade

Belgrade, Yugoslavia

Training and Certification

Certificate - Supply Chain Management

2005

St. Louis University

St. Louis, Missouri

Professional Experience

Spinettis Home Gaming Supplies, Las Vegas, NV

April 2009 - December 2009

Warehouse Clerk/ Shipping and Receiving

. Verified incoming and outgoing shipment accuracy against bills of lading,

invoices, orders, or other records.

. Prepared all shipping documents in a timely and accurate manner.

. Coordinated shipments with organizations such as USPS and FedEx.

. Unpacked incoming shipments, rejected damaged items, recorded shortages,

and corresponded with shipper to rectify damages and shortages.

. Completed documentation required for shipments and/or inventory control.

. Participate in physical inventory and cycle counts.

Retail Clerk

. Primary duty was to sell and service customers.

. Assisted customers with purchases and answering any guest questions

concerning gaming products.

. Supervised the daily operations of Spanettis retail department, including

but not limited to; control stock levels, impart information to

department heads and sales staff, maintained balanced stock in the store,

and oversaw and updated displays.

. Operated store's point of sale computer system in handling all types of

customer transactions.

Las Vegas Table Tennis Club, Las Vegas NV

May 2007 - December 2009

Coach

. Teach table tennis techniques, playing rules, strategies and playing

tactics.

. Condition clients appropriately for activities requiring endurance,

strength and agility.

. Supervise and conduct practices safely.

. Plan and direct athletic skill development for clients.

Sensient (Formerly Warner-Jenkinson Company), St. Louis, MO

January 1999 - March 2007

Lake Plant Filterpress Operator

. Demonstrated ability to exceed production expectations while maintaining

standards for accuracy and safety.

. Recognition as Company's most phenomenal and diligent troubleshooter:

Provided leadership, labor resources, cross-training and supported

efforts in improving production, safety, sanitation, and quality control.

. Successfully collaborated with engineers, maintenance and upper-level

management on production process and development of prototype components.

. Facilitated and lead cross-functional training to educate, develop, and

motivate staff to achieve acquired production results.

Sulfonations Filterpress/Centrifuge Operator

. Accurately operated computerized sulfonation program with quantifiable

labor efficiency outcomes.

. Implemented operational techniques that minimized problems to quality

control and improved overall performance of the sulfonation process.

Hershey's Candy Company (Formerly Leaf Candy Company), St. Louis, MO

August 1994 - December 1998

Cook Panel Operator

Demonstrated ability to exceed production expectations while maintaining

standards for accuracy and safety.

. Managed logistical requirements and daily operations of cook panel.

. Performed incoming inspection of all confections and final inspection of

candy.

. Responsible for ensuring quality standards during the production of

candy.

. Troubleshot product lines and tests to achieve performance objectives.

D. D. Sloga, Tesanj, Bosnia

November 1984 - March 1993

Commercial Director- Supply Chain Management

. Held full accountability for leather production facility and 1,000+

employees.

. Directed all leather manufacturing distribution operations in former

Yugoslavia.

. Interfaced with cross-functional teams including marketing, sales,

engineering, and product development.

. Provided analysis, logistical, and administrative support for supply

chain quoting activity.

. Gathered data and generated detailed analysis and reports using metrics.

Procurement (Purchasing)

. Led the contract negotiation process, including the review and

negotiation of legal contracts.

. Obtained competitive bids for procurement of capital equipment, services

and related contracts.

. Developed new partnerships and vendor sourcing, conducted assessments,

and developed a relationship with management to consolidate vendor

alliances.

. Purchased materials and capital equipment for use in leather production,

construction, and development.

. Oversaw material planning, inventory management, vendor selection, price

negotiation, and deliver terms for merchandise required for leather

products.

. Reduced costs annually through new vendor sourcing and purchase

negotiations.

. Monitored market conditions to stay abreast of potential changes that

could affect costs.

Sales

. Developed new customer contacts and leads for D.D. Sloga

. Assisted in the creation of sales plans with the main account decision

makers to increase product line offerings while increasing profit and

sales for the account.

. Worked with key account sales representatives to ensure that all plans

are in line with D.D. Sloga's goals and mission.

. Established strong relationships with key account decision makers.

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