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Scot L. Polich

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Greer, S.C. 29651

Cell: 941-***-****

E-mail – act14b@r.postjobfree.com

Summary Seasoned professional with extensive knowledge and skills in purchasing,

supplier relations, inventory control, sales, mechanical & hydraulic systems and customer

service.

Objective To help a company grow and prosper by reducing company costs without having an

adverse effect on product quality and on time delivery.

Experience & 2013 – Present Gemcraft Construction LLC Greer, S.C. &

Achievements Project Manager Bradenton, FL.

* Managed several aspects of home and business remodeling company.

* Planned and purchased materials. Purchased tools and office supplies as needed.

* Responsible for obtaining sub-contractor estimates and bids.

* Daily oversight of all sub-contractors.

* Responsible for the construction schedule and budget to insure the project was

completed within deadline and budget.

2005 – 2013 American Torch Tip Co. Bradenton, FL

Purchasing Manager

* Purchased for a large manufacturing company that employees

approx. 250 people with three shifts.

* Organized, revised and set new policies for the purchasing dept.

* Responsible for managing all purchasing needed to keep the company

functioning. This included but was not limited to the following; Raw materials including

copper, brass, steel, stainless steel, aluminum and all plastics.

MRO products, Tooling products, Paper products, Shipping & Receiving products and

procurement of all other production and facilities products.

* Managed large purchasing budget and able to show cost saving every year.

* Negotiate contracts and blanket orders.

* Overseas buying.

* Maintained compliance with OSHA requirements.

* Met and worked with current and new supplies to establish a better working

relationship and view new products..

* Monitored usage and set min/max levels on all inventory.

* Initiated the purchase and installation of automated vertical storage,

inventory retrieval system and other capital equipment.

* Work with all department heads on existing and new products.

* Delegate and oversaw order entry, receiving, physical inventory and

storage.

2003 - 2005 Silliman Fluid Power Sarasota, FL

Purchasing Manager

* Purchased new equipment, parts and related items for repair shop,

inventory and facilities.

* Designed stocking program.

* Inventory control.

* Service writer.

1999 – 2003 Scot Installations Parrish, Fl.

Owner-Flooring

* Bidding and contract writing.

* Ceramic Tile and Brick Pavers installations.

* Serviced residential, commercial customers and contractors.

* On and off site supervisions of work crews.

* Procurement of all materials.

1998 - 1999 Feld Entertainment Sarasota, FL

Purchasing Agent

* Worked extensively with Disney on Ice set designers.

* Provided purchasing and design support in all phases of mechanical and

pneumatic design, specific to special projects.

* Negotiated with suppliers on pricing and quantity buying issues.

* Set up blanket orders and contracts.

* Inventory control.

* Receiving and stocking supervisor.

1994-1998 Motion Industries-Tricom Sarasota, FL

Outside Sales Representative –Procurement Specialist

* Provided product support to customers in all phases of mechanical,

hydraulic and pneumatic design.

* Addressed inventory control issues, including integrated supply.

* Worked closely with OEM”S on pricing, JIT delivery and product

information.

* Helped develop systems for consistent pricing accessible to all sales

representatives.

* Initiated meetings with manufacturer representatives to resolve issues

concerning pricing inconsistencies, poor delivery and service.

1988-1994 Dixie Bearings Bradenton, FL

Customer Service representative

* Provided service to Tropicana Products an account which exceeded

two million in sales annually.

* Specialist in designing power transmission drives.

* Appointed facilitator of internal QAD programs, branch trainer and

internal continuing education programs.

1985-1988 2 – John Deere Dealerships in Sarasota & Palmetto, FL

Small engine mechanic. Repaired a wide variety of equipment makes and models.

Lawn equipment sales to commercial businesses and homeowners.

Mechanical review of all trade-in equipment.

Tested new equipment for John Deere.

Military 1975 – 1979 United States Coast Guard

* E5 second Class Petty Officer

* Reserves USCG 1979 – 1981

* Honorable Discharge

* Vietnam era vet.

Education * Several purchasing and sales seminars and workshops.

* Mechanical drives and hydraulic engineering. (Mfg schools)

* USCG Machinery Technician (USCG school for mechanical knowledge and repair)

* Graduated East High School 1975 – DesMoines, Ia.

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