Manager Purchasing
Resume:
GLEN R. NAKAO
San Gabriel, CA 91775
Phone: 626-***-****
E-mail: *********@*****.***
Objective:
Seeking a purchasing position with a company or business that offers
potential growth and advancement.
Experience:
Job Title:
Senior Buyer
Employer:
Pacific Gourmet Produce, Vernon, California
Dates:
02/09 to present
Duties:
Direct all purchasing for local and air freight customers. Export shipments
required specific ripeness, color, firmness and sugar content. Majority of
purchases required same day shipments. Secure push list of hot items for
each weekend. Set-up weekly ads for retail stores. Responsible for inventory
levels and product quality.
Job Title:
Purchasing Manager
Employer:
Southern Fresh Produce, Whittier, California
Dates:
8/06 to 7/08
Duties:
Responsible for all purchasing of produce, frozen, dry & dairy food items.
Total purchasing volume was $50MM. Directly supervised 4 buyers & 4
employees. Set-up contracts with FOB vendors. Developed inventory par levels
to minimize shrinkage and maximize loading rates. Reduced shrinkage by 30%.
Implemented purchase order procedures and checking systems. Technical
knowledge of the following computer systems: Produce Pro, Produce Man,
Eagle, Windows & Outlook.
Job Title:
Senior Buyer
Employer:
West Central Produce, Los Angeles, California
Dates:
9/05 to 8/06
Duties:
Responsible for purchasing tropical & stone fruit, frozen and dry produce
items. Replaced head buyer when he was absent. Items purchased were reviewed
for quality and profitability. Earned profit bonus for 9 straight months.
Job Title:
Purchasing Manager
Employer:
Sunrise Produce, Commerce, California
Dates:
11/04 to 9/05
Duties:
Direct all purchasing for food service and processing divisions. Total
purchases were $30MM. Managed 3 buyers and 2 drivers. established receiving
procedures and standards. Established relationships and contracts with
growers.
Job Title:
Purchasing Manager
Employer:
D & D Wholesale, Industry, California
Dates:
9/97 to 11/04
Duties:
Established and source 80% of the produce purchased. Set-up produce
specifications for the Claim Jumper, Mimi's, Hof Huts, Marie Calendar's and
Boudin's restaurant chains. Interfaced directly with the vice presidents and
directors of purchasing of the chain restaurant. Daily reviewed purchases to
improve accuracy and profit.
Skills:
Purchasing Fob, initiate computer systems, negotiating contracts, daily
pricing, arrange transportation, monitoring inventory
Education:
Masters degree - Food Marketing, USC
B.S. - Biological Science, University California Irvine
Additional Comments:
25 yrs of experience in the purchasing of produce. Established
specifications for 10 restaurant chains. Set up weekly ad pricing for
customers. Developed & monitored inventory to minimize shrinkage. Knowledge
of many produce computer systems.
References:
Available on request
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