Buyer

Gerald T. Murphy

***** *. ********* **. *******, AZ 85326 623-***-**** ***********@*****.***

Objective: To bring experience, stability, and loyalty to the marketplace while securing company and individual growth.

Experience

Star Distributing Phoenix Sept 2010 – Present

Buyer Mar 2015 - Present

Asst. Warehouse Manager Oct 2012 - Feb 2015

State wide Night driver / Day route driver Sept 2010 - Sept 2012

U S Census Bureau Phoenix April 2010-July 2010

Finger printer/Enumerator for 2010 Census Operation

Just In Time Contractors Phoenix June 2009-Dec 2009

General laborer, varied duties in residential construction

Granberry Supply Corp., DBA Hose Power USA Phoenix Aug. 1987 – Oct. 2008

Senior Buyer June 2001 – Oct. 2008

Purchased inventory to stock eleven store branches in the Southwest

Performed product cost analyses and vendor program comparisons

Participated in cost and program negotiations with vendors

Processed daily purchasing reviews for many vendors

Processed quarterly buying evaluations for vendors

Created spreadsheet analyses of inventory data and proposed order quantities

Responded to various branch needs by conducting product inquiries, backorder reports, new product evaluations, product sample requests, etc.

Outside Salesman Jan. 2001- June 2001

Met with clients in the Phoenix Metro and Yuma areas to provide solutions to their hydraulic and industrial product needs

Inside Salesman Jan. 1996 – Jan. 2001

Coordinated metal hose orders produced in-house for customers and other branches

Created sales orders and procured product through corporate purchasing or from vendors directly

Fielded customer phone inquiries and orders

Assistant Warehouse Manager Jan. 1992 – Jan. 1996

Served walk-in customers

Provided consistent warehouse order selection

Built hydraulic/industrial hose assemblies and A/C, power steering assemblies

Provided leadership to employees in the absence of warehouse manager

Counter Sales and Warehouse Associate Aug. 1987 – Jan. 1992

Prepared and assembled hose products for the hydraulic and metal hose shops

Provided order selection and assisted walk-in customers

Education

Associate’s Degree Major: Music Theory and Composition Tomlinson College Electronics Technician Diploma Baton Rouge Vocational

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