Purchasing, Supply Chain, Operations
Resume:
SHAWN PULLEN
**** ***** ******* ***** • Raleigh, NC 27616 • 919-***-**** • ********@*****.***
SENIOR SUPPLY CHAIN PROFESSIONAL
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT/MATERIALS MANAGEMENT/OPERATIONS/SALES MANAGEMENT
Natural Leader Focused on Execution Excellence ~ Analytical Problem Solver ~ Ethical Business Process Developer ~ Skilled Management Liaison ~ Customer Focused ~ Passionate yet Pragmatic
A customer-focused professional and proverbial "go to" person who knows what needs to be done and takes action. Intuitive and analytical with the strategic gift of "seeing the invisible"- of knowing how to improve business processes and motivate cross functional teams to create the highest levels of efficiency and productivity. Demonstrated results in successfully managing multiple programs totaling $46M in services simultaneously. A lean Professional that is proactive and recognized for ability to foster and build long-lasting and strategic partnerships that drive new business and build on contract growth.
• Budget and Cash Flow Optimization
• Organizational Performance
• Customer Relationship Management
• Cost Estimate& Bid Proposal Development
• Sales Manager Training
• Process Development/Improvement
• Creative Planning
• Construction Team Supervision • Vendor Sourcing & Negotiations
• Productivity Planning
• Logistics/Distribution/Imports/Exports
• Oracle ERP/SAP
• Orientating Employees
• Training Management
• Contract Negotiations
• Architectural Plan Review & Analysis
• Onsite Property Inspections/Evaluations
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2010-Current 1st CHOICE CONTRACTORS INC, Raleigh, North Carolina DIRECTOR of OPERATIONS and SUPPLY CHAIN
• Manage all aspects of “high end” single-family residential construction.
• Submit monthly billings based on contract requirements and change orders
• Bidding of each project by developing preliminary and final budget analysis
• Attend Daily/Weekly Department Team meetings and Weekly Onsite Customer meetings
• Planning projects through all phases of construction
• Estimating and creating material and labor “take-offs”
• Developing supplemental specifications for all plans and the bid process
• Developing scopes of work for all tradesmen and suppliers
• Scheduling and coordination of projects with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Implementing and monitoring cost controls to stay in budget and on time for each project
• Negotiating contracts with tradesmen/women and suppliers
• Monitoring of the projects for quality control until all phases are complete
• 100% Customer Satisfaction
2008-2010 ALPINE EXTERIORS INC. Raleigh, North Carolina
DIRECTOR of OPERATIONS
• Responsible for all day to day operations Sales, materials managment, labor, licensing, quality control, and billing for all new construction and remodel accounts.
• Sourcing all new accounts for new construction and Insurance restoration divisions
• Responsible for generating all sales and working with individual insurance companies for the funding required to complete the project for residential and commercial customers.
• Handles all material orders with suppliers, needed to complete the project in a timely manner.
• Responsible for over $2,000,000 dollars of sales revenue in the past twelve months.
• Attends all projects in progress to ensure proper installation of materials and specific codes requirements for each village and State codes are meet and exceeded.
• Collects invoices and BOL from suppliers to ensure accurate P&L statements for each job built and paid.
• Responsible for meeting with each insurance adjuster, representing the client to show evidence of the damages occurred from recent storms and the damages the storm has caused to the clients property.
2004-2008 QUINTILES INC. Raleigh, North Carolina
PURCHASING MANAGER/ SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER
• Responsible for handling all Purchasing functions for the Kansas City, MO location as well as the Mount Laurel, NJ location(50-100 Million Annually).
• Created Purchase Orders using project coding as well as resource coding for accurate billing and accounting practices.
• Solicits bids and quotations directly with vendors as needed to negotiate pricing of Contracts, Goods, and Services that we provided for our clients as well as our own facilities.
• Develop new Supply Chain resources in efforts to create more competitive market resources and to find adequate suppliers for efficient supply chain management responsibilities.
• Coordinate purchase orders for products needed to conduct business with extended lead times as well as expedited orders.
• Work directly with Project Managers, Operations Manager, and Strategic Sourcing estimating products and production in efforts to improve profitability and vendor relations.
• Review and perform vendor maintenance on Service contracts to ensure that company operations and requirements are fulfilled in a timely manner per the contract agreement.
2001-2004 CARMAX INC. Raleigh, North Carolina
SR. BUYER/ PURCHASING/ RETAIL INVENTORY MANAGER
• Conduct vehicle appraisals, coordinate on-site weekly auctions with inventory in excess of $200,000
• Attend multiple off-site auctions to purchase vehicle inventory for Mid-Atlantic supporting 10 retail locations.
• Responsible for understanding the dynamics of the used car wholesale industry by using various resources to determine the price that should be paid for the vehicle as well as retail price matrix.
• Research Market Analysis to ensure inventory is price accordingly throughout the region.
• Also track all purchases through the quality inspection and reconditioning process prior to going saleable
• Setting prices accordingly based on sales data and competitive market analysis.
• Responsible for purchasing and managing over $50 million dollars of saleable inventory annually.
• Conducting training classes for purchasing department and sales staff for appraisal training certifications.
2000-2001 CHAMPS SPORTS Greensboro, North Carolina
STORE PURCHASING MANAGER
• Managed a Multi- million dollar retail store.
• Recruited and trained staff of 15-20 associates
• Setting monthly goals for associates and conducting weekly meetings with staff to execute marketing and merchandising strategies in efforts to achieve company goals.
• Managed and forecasted labor hours, wage cost, and managed the staff day to day operations in efforts to decrease the company's losses and accurate inventory levels.
• Conducted Interviews for new associates, issued developmental coaching's, and created goals for each employee to ensure efficiency in the sales objective and process.
EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS
North Carolina A&T State University: Bachelor of Business Administration/Business Management Concentration: Transportation Management, Logistics, and Purchasing .(Inventory Management, Materials Management, Transportation Planning, JIT (Just-In-Time Principals), Purchasing Fundamentals, and Supply Chain systems.
North Carolina State University: General college courses, and Business Management courses(Student-Athlete)
Shawn Pullen
Senior Supply Chain Professional
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