Sales Manager

James R. Parker

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Raleigh, NC 27610

***.*********@*****.*** (919)

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Supply Chain & Purchasing Management

global sourcing ~ Supply chain management ~ Process improvements

V Top performing supply chain and purchasing manager that has a strong

proficiency in

Business & Financial Management roles, who maintains a proven track

record of continued successes, as well as realizing concurrent

professional growth.

V A true leader with an analytical, goal-oriented personality and work

ethic; has an innate ability to influence others and produce dynamic

and long lasting results.

V Known for streamlined process improvements that have substantially

increased revenue and reduced expenses, while building a strong and

recognized team of professionals.

V Self-motivation, education, diverse experience and loyal dedication

have helped create a powerhouse of problem-solving skills, expertise

in maximizing finances and other resources.

E D U C A T I O N / A F F I L I A T I O N S

Bachelor of Science, Professional Forestry, Michigan State University, East

Lansing, MI

Graduate- Stock Building Supply Management Training Program. Specialized,

year-long training in all phases of operations and location management

including budgeting, P&L management, operations and sales management,

purchasing and inventory control.

PR O F E S S I O N A L E X P E R I E N C E

2012 to Present: Vectora Transportation - Logistics Manager/Business

Development

($30M/35 Associates remote across the US)

V Provide timely, cost-effective logistics and transportation solutions

for clients.

V Successfully managed the first 3.0 MW installations in North America

at the Pioneer Grove, IA location.

V Developed highly successful terminal operations plan for a large

energy services client.

V Managed port terminal operations for large project cargo business

V Completed multiple route surveys for project cargo business

V Designed and managed large multimodal truck/barge bulk cargo projects

V Designed large-scale biomass fuel business plan/directed biomass

business development

2011 to 2011: Beacon Roofing Supply - Corporate Sourcing Analyst

($1.82B/20,000 Associates in 30 states)

V Established the inventory targets for approximately 180 locations.

V Created and implemented new programs with vendors equal to twice my

compensation within the first 90 days of employment.

V Developed successful preferred vendor program to streamline spending

and maximize programs.

1999 to 2011: Stock Building Supply - Multiple Locations below

($15B/40,000 Associates in Stock Building Supply, Ferguson Enterprises and

Wolseley Canada within Wolseley plc)

National Lock Center Program Manager

2009 to 2011

V Increased company margins from 28% to approximately 60% within the

lockset category

V Hired team of five specialists to call on company locations, OSR's and

customers.

V Brought new lock brand to market (Fortis), creating all marketing,

literature, pricing and additional collateral and support material.

V Managed centralized distribution point for hardware, serving all

company locations.

Logistics Specialist

2009 to 2009

V Utilizing JIT and other inventory management controls, reduced

inventory capital expense from $240M to $60M over a four month time

period.

V Working with multiple carriers and logistics providers, was

responsible for driving down freight costs.

V Coordinating with company locations across the country to consolidate

and move inventory where most needed, reduced the need to buy more

product and freed cash.

Global Sourcing Specialist

2006 to 2009

V Grew import program savings by 30%, despite a 70% decline in overall

import purchases.

V Coordinated with Asian manufacturers to determine specifications,

purchases and quality levels.

V Conducted plant tours in Asia and South America directly with the

source manufacturers.

V Created marketing support materials for internal and external products

in support of import programs.

V Worked together with multiple logistics vendors to provide the most

efficient and cost-effective means of bringing offshore goods to

market.

District Product Line Manager-Building Materials

2005 to 2006

V Responsible for the growth and management of building materials

programs in NC as well as the largest Roofing, Drywall and Siding

programs within the company.

V Grew Trex sales by 256% in D1 CY2005 as the result of a successfully

implemented marketing effort.

V Working together with Senior Product Line Managers, established and

met contractual goals.

V Assisted Operations Staff to grow existing businesses within my

categories.

Inventory Control Specialist

2004 to 2005

V Managed approximately $6 million in inventory.

V Performed product ordering for in-house manufactured items.

V Worked together with District Purchasing to ensure correct stocking

levels.

Management Trainee

2003 to 2004

V Trained on and learned P&L, budgeting, personnel management and

building material distribution.

V Worked on a number of special projects including specific price shops

and product reevaluations.

V Extensive Trend experience, inventory control and management.

Builder Sales

1999 to 2003

V Completed takeoffs and was responsible for completing sales of large

packages to the public.

V Responsible for handling several larger volume professional builder

accounts.

V Worked on several process improvements, making sales more efficient.

SP E C I A L S K I L L S & T R A I N I N G

Completed 12 week Dale Carnegie course in human relations.

Eagle Scout, with Palms., Boy Scouts of America

Vigil Honor Member, Order of the Arrow, Boy Scouts of America

Strong proficiency and experience with Unix-based ERP system. 12 years'

experience with purchasing, order entry, AP, and inventory control

functions.

Highly experienced and trained in MS Office applications-12+ years of

experience with MS Excel, MS Word,

MS Outlook and MS PowerPoint.

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