Purchasing/Inventory Management

John Baynard

704-***-**** *************@*****.***

CAREER PROFILE

Experienced purchasing and warehousing professional who excels in inventory planning management. Strong planning, organizational and communication skills with the ability to independently plan and direct business affairs. Proven record of success maintaining inventory turns, while keeping service level to customer goals. Technically versed on all aspects of the Industrial Supply industry.

Excellent Knowledge of buying (purchasing) and warehousing systems

Consistently deliver results by collaborating with vendors, internal customers and sales departments

Ensure stakeholders are aware of key consumer trends and the competitive environment

Partner with planning and other teams in determining forecasts in accordance with the brand strategy, including comprehensive trend analysis, evaluation of new product impact, price and gross margin analysis

Educate the organization on product introductions and key product benefits

Maintain and anticipate inventory in warehouse

Ensure completion of the ordering process, scheduling and monitoring products, launches and related promotional and marketing materials

Analyze order tracking to expedite receipt and resolve issues; Establishes, monitors and reviews purchasing policies, procedures and practices ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Created Access Data Base for the department inventory reporting

Instrumental in the implementation of a “Rapid Cash” project for the return of non- performing inventory

Became a lead trainer for new associates joining our process

Learned all aspects of what my direct report’s job functions were, and the buying lines they were involved in by scheduling one- on- one times with each associate to understand and help clear roadblocks that were challenging them

Led a unit of measure work group during the 2006 conversion to update and fix UOM issues during each conversion

Completed BMT(Business Management Training) in 1999 and online Access Data Base training

Key Proficiencies

15+ years’ experience with utilizing and training Sx.e

Microsoft Excel

Building Queries and Reports in Microsoft Access

Analyzing Data

Problem Solving

Team leadership

Trend Results Reports

ISO Audits

Supply Chain

CAREER HISTORY

Vallen Distribution 1998-Present

Senior Buyer 2012-Present

Oversaw purchasing, forecasting, deal selection and negotiation, pricing, marketing, inbound logistics, and internal operations encompassed for the company including negotiating invoice terms, guarantees and incentives for reps as well as exclusivity arrangements. Oversaw sourcing new vendors, purchasing, forecasting, deal selection and negotiation, pricing, and marketing efforts.

Reviewed Buying Requirements; Created reports for replenishment and Purchase Orders (PO)

Coordinate order requirements with Requestors and Suppliers; Placed rush orders

Sourced best product value; Identified supplier consolidation opportunities

Identified, documented, and implemented process improvements

Performed monthly review of ordering controls and exceptions; Facilitated review of non- performing inventory; coordinated with inventory data team.

Evaluated and selected suppliers; Coordinated with Product Managers

Maintained supplier nonconformance records and resolved shipment discrepancies; Reported supplier performance to internal customers

Resolved audit report discrepancies and cleared invoices for payment

Oversaw Inventory Management including Service Level, Turns, Cost Savings

Collaborated with Customer Service, Marketing, and Warehouse Management to promote new company catalog inventory and sales

Commodity Team Leader 2009-2012

Provided commodity leadership, strategy, and implementation of key procurement processes. Managed and led a team of 5 buyers to utilize respective supply base to ensure product quality, delivery, and cost. Drove supply base performance to ensure key procurement objectives are met. Trained and managed employees.

Reviewed buying requirements report for replenishment; Coordinated order requirements with Requestors and Suppliers

Planned development and implementation to achieve objectives for improved pricing, terms, and conditions, and value added

Provide input to process manager on the performance of team members; Coordinated and approved vacation/leave schedules; Reviewed and evaluated associate’s Attitude, Skills, and Knowledge. Provided associate development and training Buyer 2006-2009

Prepared and forwarding purchase orders; secured new vendors; negotiated prices and terms Verified purchase requisitions by comparing items requested to master list; clarified unclear items; recommended alternatives.

Verified stock and scheduled delivery

Prepared purchase orders by verifying specifications and price; obtained recommendations from suppliers for substitute items; obtained approval from requisitioning department Kept information accessible by sorting and filing documents Updated job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and collaborating with other positions/ departments

Purchasing Service Person 2001-2006

Warehouse Associate 1998-2001

Volunteering/Community Involvement

Breakfast Team Salvation Army Gastonia, NC 2006 to Present The purpose of the Parkwood Baptist Church breakfast team at the Salvation Army is to provide a hot meal to struggling individuals and families in the Gaston County area. More importantly, we strive to exhibit God’s love and provide hope for people in desperate situations. Awana Teacher Parkwood Baptist Church Gastonia, NC 2008 to Present Teaching 3 year old children in an Awana classroom setting about the Bible. Responsibilities include organizing activities, teaching material, managing discipline problems, and communication with parents as necessary.

References available upon request

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