Manager Management

GUY A. SEYMOUR

*** ******** ***. **** 864-***-****

Greer, SC 29651 *******@*********.***

Experienced Materials Manager with 30 plus years expertise in Materials

Controls/Management and Procurement.

I have a very logical thinking style, and I am the consummate learner,

excelling at tasks that require some level of technical competence. I have

a genuine drive and desire to solve problems, conceive new concepts and

find ways to increase productivity. Faced with any given scenario, data or

set of facts, I can see through the inconsequential and spot the relevant

patterns and issues. Diligence, persistence and concentration are some of

my distinguishing traits. I am innovative, inventive, original and

resourceful.

Systems experience includes Oracle, Yantra, Micro Soft Dynamics and Micro

Soft Office.

Education

Southern Wesleyan University, Central S.C.

B.S. in Management of Human Resources

Greenville Technical College, Greenville, S.C.

A.S. Degree in Architecture, (95% Completed)

Professional Experience

AZZ/Carter & Crawley, Inc., Greenville, S.C. 1993 - 1995; 2005 - 2009

A manufacturer of protective relay panels for the electrical generation,

transmission and distribution industries.

Materials Manager - Directed all purchasing and inventory activities with a

staff of four.

Consistently purchased required materials and services to meet budget and

schedule. Adept at understanding complex technical specifications and

requirements and proficient at communicating information across various

levels and disciplines within an organization.

. Developed processes and methods to increase purchasing efficiencies

. Firm understanding of lead time requirements

. Reduced inventory levels by 67%

. Reduced dollar variance of year end count from 18% to 0.07%.

. Obtained 100% inventory accuracy through daily cycle counts

. Developed processes for disposition of obsolete materials.

. Firm understanding of inventory movement concepts and efficient

storage systems

. Reduced material acquisition time by 60%.

ScanSource Inc. Greenville, SC. 1995 - 2005 A $1.2B distributor of

technology products.

Product/Inventory Manager

Responsible for maintaining correct mix of products for multiple

manufacturers' product lines that totaled in excess of $4.8MM annually.

. Purchased all inventory for assigned product lines

. Processed Stock Rotations on a monthly basis to protect against

obsolescence.

. Processed price protections.

. Maintained multiple-level pricing in computer system.

. Obtained Special Price Agreement for sales force.

. Developed and implemented marketing plans for assigned product lines.

Oilmen's Equipment Co., Spartanburg, S.C. 1989 -1993 - A distributor of

industrial pumping and convenience store equipment and a manufacturer of

home heating fuel trucks.

Materials Manager - Directed all purchasing and inventory activities with a

staff of five and reported to the Owner.

B.L. Montague Co., Greenville, S.C. 1978 - 1989 - A designer,

fabricator and erector of bulk material handling systems for the power

generating and paper products industries.

Purchasing Agent - Managed all aspects of purchasing and logistics for

construction projects. Reported to the V.P. of Project Management.

Related Skills

Supervisory Skills

Proven ability to lead individuals toward a common goal. Skilled in

gaining participation and input from team members of all disciplines with a

focus on helping subordinates reach their fullest potential.

Quality Management Systems (Carter & Crawley; ScanSource)

Improved and refined the Quality Management System while maintaining ISO

Registration and implementing process improvements. Ability to fully grasp

the intent of ISO Standards and their practical application to corporate

processes.

. Proven track record of successful surveillance and registration audits

. Methodical reduction of auditable documentation.

. Dedication to improvement initiatives

. Innovative interpretation of standards applications

Project Management (B.L. Montague)

Proven record of meeting deadlines within budget and satisfying customer

requirements.

. Adept at interpreting requirements and communicating to various

disciplines

. Firm understanding of schedule requirements and adaptable to changes

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