Buyer, Purchaser, Inventory Control, Supply Chain, Logistics
Resume:
DWIGHT WYLLIE
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OBJECTIVE: To contribute to your organization by utilizing my Supply Chain, Purchasing and Inventory Control skills to maximize the potential of your supply chain while reducing costs and providing quality service to your customers.
PROFILE:
• Excellent Supply Chain skills ensuring cost reduction while improving company cash flow
• Over 10 years experience in Inventory Control, Order Fulfilment and Customer Support
• Degree in Industrial Management, Certificate in Mechanical Engineering, enrolled in Supply Chain & Logistics
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Databases, and various Inventory Control Software
• Highly organized, proven time management, analytical, excellent problem solving skills
• Attention to detail, very high rate of accuracy, reliable, fast learner with a “can-do” attitude
• Excellent interpersonal, time management, multitasking and communication skills
Organized ■ Analytical ■ Decision Maker ■ Accurate ■ Professional
WORK EXPERIENCE:
PURCHASING and INVENTORY COORDINATOR Jan 2008 - 2013
i3 International - Toronto, ON
• Responsible for all procurement functions including sourcing, negotiating and expediting various components
• Create Purchase Orders (domestic & international) and pricing/supply agreements, negotiate with suppliers
• Liaise with vendors, Production and Customer Service to ensure purchased goods are available as needed
• Generate monthly Open Purchase Order report, review low inventory items and plan replenishments accordingly
• Efficiently communicate status of orders and deliveries to the Production and Customer Service teams
• Ensure adequate stock levels exist for production, manage system parameters to avoid stock-outs
• Identify inventory discrepancies, investigate and make corrections as needed, perform annual and cycle counts
• Prepare and analyse reports to optimize supply chain executions and promote cost savings
• Analyse usage and inventory data to optimize purchasing efficiency and reduce costs, forecast stocking levels
• Review supply/demand (MRP/ERP) reports, ensure scheduled deliveries are made and adequate inventory exists
• Vendor management - vendor selection & vendor resolutions, negotiate cost reductions and improve efficiencies
• Review sales quotes, proforma invoices, packing slips/invoices, follow-up on discrepancies, submit for payment
• Develop and manage supplier base to consistently maintain production schedule requirement
• Support the Quality Department and liaise with AP Department regarding vendor related issues as necessary
PRODUCTION OFFICER Jan - Oct 2007
TD Waterhouse - Toronto, ON
• Maintained inventories in an efficient manner utilizing inventory management techniques
• Confirmed and followed up on outstanding orders, reviewed requisition orders for accuracy
• Inspected, counted and verified raw materials and products to be shipped/received
• Efficiently processed shipping requests to maintain 100% service level
• Operated Inventory Control Software and investigated differences, count and reconcile as necessary
• Inspected incoming shipment for completeness and damages, determine best route of shipments based on cost
• Supported the overall function of the production department and managed inventory replenishment triggers
OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR 2001 - 2006
The Mustique Company
• Maintained open communication with vendors, freight companies and customers to guarantee on time deliveries
• Supervised goods received and ensured warehousing process was properly completed
• Organized bin locations, generated new item part numbers and processed sales orders for non inventory items
• Liaised with accounts payable, reconciled daily transactions. Prepared monthly reports and set sales targets
• Received requests for parts and services, calculated quotes and procured items for Service Calls and Sales Orders
• Facilitate local and international shipping requests and maintain accurate records and paperwork
• Coordinated annual inventory counts and implemented new strategies to reduce discrepancies
• Investigated and reported damaged consignments, prepared insurance claim documentation
• Supervised a team of 5 employees, conducted training including customer service and new product release.
INVENTORY AND SALES SUPERVISOR 2000 – 2001
NAPA Auto Parts Store
• Managed the day to day operations at two stores and supervised the team of floor sales staff
• Maintained client contact to ensure continued business and improved sales volumes
• Prepared and analysed monthly reports, made recommendations to management
• Supervised the setup and maintenance of NAPA Inventory Control System and TAMS
• Maintained bin locations and Planograms as specified by NAPA franchise agreement
• Analysed blueprint drawings, parts lists and BOM to determine replacement components
• Provided accurate quotation to customers including lead-times. Ensured efficient follow-up to generate sales
• Organised and conducted annual and perpetual inventory counts
MAINTENANCE PLANNER 1993 to 2000
East Caribbean Group of Companies
• Planned, organized and directed maintenance scheduling program for flour and rice mills
• Supervised the spare parts and special tools inventory, organised and conducted annual inventory counts
• Maintained an organized filing and reporting system of manuals, catalogues and maintenance logs
• Read technical drawings, blueprints and Bill of Materials to determine repair components
• Processed orders and requisitions, provided Operations with feedback on deliveries and equipment availability
• Established in-house cross reference system which reduced reliance on OEM manufacturer purchases, while reducing inventory value and shortening delivery times
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
• Part of planning team implementing new company-wide ERP system
• Replaced manual reorder system with ERP which reduced backordered items and improved company cash flow.
• Implemented weekly reporting system to monitor usage and forecast for future requirements
• Reduced time to retrieve shipment information by creating log of deliveries and shortages using MS Excel
EDUCATION AND TRAINING:
2012-2014 SUPPLY CHAIN & LOGISTICS
Centennial College - Toronto, ON
2010-2013 FALL ARREST / FALL PROTECTION
OSG Ontario – Toronto, ON
2009&2012 INDUSTRIAL LIFT TRUCK (FORKLIFT) PERMIT
Yale Lift Trucks Training - Woodbridge, ON
2000 NAPA STORE MANAGEMENT TRAINING
NAPA Distribution Centre - Miami, Florida
1995-1996 MILLING MAINTENANCE CERTIFICATES
Association of Operative Millers - Kansas City, Kansas
1990-1992 INDUSTRIAL MANAGEMENT DEGREE
Central Florida Community College - Ocala, Florida
1986-1988 MECHANICAL ENGINEERING CERTIFICATE
St. Vincent Technical College
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