Manager Management

JUSTIN B. WILLIAMS

Operations & Purchasing

**** ******** *****, ******** ****, OK 73107 405-***-**** ac86uk@r.postjobfree.com

Results-oriented operations and purchasing executive with proficiency in negotiating, expediting, and problem solving

Skilled in implementing strategic initiatives and best practices to improve supply chain efficiency

Possess excellent negotiations skills and the ability to collaborate, manage, and challenge internal teams and vendors

Effective independent worker and team player with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills

Possess strong analytical skills with the ability to handle multiple projects while meeting deadlines

Intermediate Spanish speaker

Negotiations

Project Management

Strategic Planning

Trending & Forecasting

Financial Management

Shipping & Receiving

Supplier/Vendor Relations

Employee Management

Purchasing Logistics

KILLS SUMMARY

CHEF’S REQUESTED FOODS Oklahoma City, OK 1999—Present

Operations & Purchasing Manager (2004—Present)

Plant Supervisor (1999—2004)

OPERATIONS/MANAGEMENT:

Direct the manufacturing, maintenance, warehousing, and distribution operations while achieving plant production goals and efficiency

Effectively manage general business activities by consistently beating standard costs on a weekly basis

Work cross functionally while identifying and implementing continuous improvement projects pertaining to all key performance metrics

Achieve a decline in recordable injuries by monitoring safety and quality programs and assuring compliance with policies and regulations

Perform accounts payables, generate monthly broker commission reports, and complete GFSI audits

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PURCHASING/INVENTORY MANAGEMENT:

Purchase to accommodate JIT inventory (approximately 175 items) while ensuring accurate inventory levels, product mix, and quantities

Design and execute supply strategies by performing cost and supply analyses to optimize total cost of purchase

Prepare request for quotes and negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms while achieving cost targets

Reduced packaging cost by moving from premade trays to purchasing Multivac R565 ($500K cost reduction with a 2.25-year payback)

Effectively renegotiated payment terms with suppliers from net 30 to net 45 or 60

Decreased the disposed raw material inventory and the use of the outside storage

HUMAN RESOURCES:

Support HR by performing all employee management activities including hiring, terminating, payroll, and benefits enrollment

Create an environment where employees can efficiently utilize their skills, fulfill their responsibilities, and maximize their potential

Responsible for negotiating yearly health insurance renewals (workers comp, liability, and etc.)

Decreased labor costs by successfully negotiating better rates with staffing services

Continuous Improvement Tools course Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City, OK 2008

Mini-MBA University of Tulsa Tulsa, OK 2005

Lean Manufacturing course Francis Tuttle Vo Tech Oklahoma City, OK 2004

University of Oklahoma Norman, OK 2004

Bachelor of Science in Sociology

Chair Sustainability Committee Chef’s Requested Foods

Member HACCP Committee Chef’s Requested Foods

Member Executive Committee Chef’s Requested Foods

SKILLS SUMMARY

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

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