Procurement Manager
Resume:
Darryl L. Hoelscher
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Summary
A seasoned Supply Chain Manager experienced in operations, P & L
accountability, materials procurement, personnel and inventory management,
forecasting and product acquisition planning with strong analytic and
negotiating abilities that have resulted in value enhanced supplier
partnerships and over-all procurement cost reductions.
Work History
Self Employed
Charlottesville, VA
Realtor, Consultant, and Technician
July 2014 - Present
Provide assistance, advice, and guidance to clients regarding the sale and
purchase of real property and advised individuals and business owners on
available supplemental insurance options. Also installed and provided
service work on satellite TV systems.
International Auto Parts, Inc.
Charlottesville, VA
Purchasing Manager
September 2008 - June 2014
As Purchasing Manager the development and execution of marketing,
distribution, and strategic plans for the company private brands and direct
import products was determined.
. Organized a national wholesale marketing and distribution network for
the company's private brands program and landed several national
retail accounts the first year of operation.
. Recruited and directed two national manufacturer's representative
organizations to represent the wholesale program.
. Directed and managed the company wholesale sales operations.
. Sourced and negotiated the best cost of goods for materials within
the established product specifications.
. Coordinated quality assurance of contracted manufactured private
label products.
. Procured company private brands through a series of domestic and
overseas partners.
Buyer
September 1999 - September 2008
A working knowledge of procurement practices, procedures and policies;
business and contract law; accounting principles; company processes; and
operational skills in supplier relations, priority management, and tactical
planning was demonstrated on a daily basis to manage a multi-million dollar
inventory program.
. Projected and procured inventory for multiple direct marketing
campaigns.
. Ensured optimum inventory levels were achieved and maintained to
establish 9 inventory turns and a 95% or better fill rate annually.
. Established and executed inventory budgets and stocking plans.
. Controlled inbound freight traffic to meet delivery timetables and
integrity standards.
. Created controls and metrics to ensure all merchandise met established
quality standards and that all vendors met standards for quality,
cost, and performance.
Merchandiser
September 1994 - September 1999
Responsibilities involved the sourcing and selection of product for a multi-
million dollar direct mail catalog and subsidiary retail store operation.
Negotiating for best cost and terms with suppliers as well as performing
category profitability analysis was routinely performed.
. Developed all marketing and sales promotions for retail operation
which resulted in a 20% increase in store sales.
Darryl L. Hoelscher
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Phar-Mor
Charlottesville, VA
Service Manager
February 1994 - September 1994
As a Service Manager all aspects of employee and customer management were
performed. Duties involved the resolution of all customer issues, the
recruitment, training, development, and administration of personnel, and
the administration of corporate programs. Store security, loss prevention,
and four department managers reported to this position.
The Southland Corporation
Charlottesville, VA
Field Operations Manager
June 1990 - November 1993
As a Field Consultant to a dozen store franchises, all aspects of franchise
contract management, fiscal forecasting, merchandising techniques, and
sales promotion coordination were utilized. Supervision of maintenance to
physical facilities, management of group operational budgets and
procurement of equipment and vendor services were routinely performed.
Corporate recruitment, development, training, evaluation, and supervision
of personnel as well as evaluation of store trends, inventory shrinkage,
and program performance were analyzed.
. Increased store group net profits by 18.9%.
Jacks Service Company
Oklahoma City, OK
Salesman
June 1988 - May 1990
As a Sales Representative my duties included the development of store
accounts, institution of sales promotions, merchandising of product
categories, and analysis of sales trends to gain maximum sales velocity of
product lines offered.
Tenneco Oil Company
Houston, TX
Operations Manager
May 1983 - May 1988
The supervision of multiple store locations required knowledge of fiscal
forecasting, merchandising techniques, personnel management, and sales
promotion. I was responsible for operational budgeting, financial planning
and line item expenses. Data concerning merchandise and/or gasoline sales
trends was analyzed daily and acted upon to maximize store profits.
Knowledge of all aspects of store operations was necessary to effectively
provide advice and/or direction to eight store managers and up to 80 store
employees.
. Successfully trained and coached staff to achieve a 43% increase in
territory revenue.
. Developed recruitment and training programs that reduced turnover by
40%.
. Increased territory profits by 12%.
Wilburn Leppin Construction
Weimar, TX
Carpenter Summers 1976
-1983
As a carpenter all aspects of rough and finish construction were practiced
in remodeling and new home construction projects.
Education
. B.S. Advertising, University of Texas, Austin
. A.A. Business, Blinn College, Brenham, Texas
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