ERIC G. WILDERMUTH

*** ***** ****, ******** ******, NY 11010 H: 516-***-**** C: 516-***-**** ac6xw5@r.postjobfree.com Accomplished and motivated Procurement Manager with 15+ years experience in leading operations, logistics, and project management in supply chain management capacities. Committed strategic production planner, problem solver, and effective team leader, committed to engaging in new avenues to fuel teams & deliver higher profit margins. Engage with all departments to create, lead and manage all areas of RFx & critical contract negotiation. Resolving Shipping/Delivery Problems

Engineering Projects

Communication Skills

Research Supervisory Skills

Team liaison

Supply Chain Management

Process & system implementation

Costing

Product Development

Supplier Review

Packaging

Teamwork / Collaboration

Product testing

Leveraged valuable business relationships for skillful negotiations to lower cost & elevate profits. Increased productivity and efficiency over 200% through the implementation of various software & process improvements.

Managed entire supply chain, consolidate freight improvements between vendors to spearhead major cost reductions.

Help design and develop automated production equipment. Work with product development & sales teams to improve design, function, value & reduce overall costs. Director of Purchasing & Logistics, 06/2004 to 08/2018 Haskell Jewels LLC – Secaucus, NJ

Responsible for Managing Procurement, International Sourcing & Negotiation, Contract Administration, Operations, Inventory Control, Cost Reduction, ability to coordinate all departments to reduce lead time and deliver product ahead of schedule.

Negotiate with forwarders, schedule & maximize supply chain efficiency. Schedule all freight and determine ship methods between Asia, Hong Kong, Thailand, India to USA and Europe for maximum savings. and shorter lead times.

Lead a team of 6 in purchasing, receiving and inventory control. Launch 2 new software platforms & develop improved operating procedures for improved automation and quicker order entry.

Oversee and authorize all customs issues and discrepancies. Review & assist with all new packaging designs and maintain lower optimal inventory levels to reduce overhead.

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Operations & Supply Chain Manager, 04/2003 to 03/2004 Astucci US LTD – NY

Managed overall Supply Chain from import to shipping. Orchestrated all warehouse functions including, but not limited to improving work-flow, material control, accounting, and supply reports to maintain operations within budget. Schedule, hire and oversee all receiving & packaging personnel. Handled inventory and cycle counts for improved accuracy. Improve customer service with shorter lead time.

Director of Purchasing, 11/1992 to 01/2003

Variety Accessories Inc – Great Neck, NY

International Manufacturer of Seasonal Accessories, employing between 500-3000 within its peak season. Sourced, negotiated and purchased finished products, components and raw materials including: paper, printing, corrugated, displays, all types of plastic, fabric, weaving, sewing, converting and assembly machinery, from domestic & international suppliers.

Negotiated savings over $300,000 in the last 12-months. Centralized purchasing operations, launched initial computer purchasing system. Negotiate, coordinate & consolidate with all freight forwarders in China, Italy, Guatemala & Mexico. Purchasing Agent, 05/1992 to 11/1992

Aid Auto Stores Inc * Automotive Distribution Center – Westbury, NY Purchase auto parts and accessories to maintain optimal inventory levels while maximizing sales. Research, evaluate and negotiated with manufacturers and their representatives to introduction more new products into the market place.

Designed software improvements & implement better inventory control procedures. Purchasing Manager, 07/1985 to 05/1992

Feature Enterprises Inc – New York, NY

Jewelry Manufacturer, employing a staff of 800 w/$80,000,000 in sales. Purchased production supplies, plant equipment, factory equipment, raw materials, chemicals, shipping supplies, all stationary related items, office equipment, over 250 customs forms, and building maintenance supplies.

Negotiated annual contracts & source new suppliers saving over $100,000/year. Computerized storeroom and implemented inventory control procedures. B.S.: Management

St. John's University - Queens, New York

Management

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