Bradley Sipress

***** ** ***** **** ******, WA **058 360-***-**** acx1z4@r.postjobfree.com

Core Competencies:

25+ years in Procurement, Logistics & Inventory Control … comprehensive MRP understanding

Supply Chain Professional, Detail Oriented with a fastidious propensity to organization!

Hands-On management style, utilizing positive mentoring to extract best results from Team

Business-wise Analyzer with ability to identify problem areas or opportunities for Cost Savings

Supply Chain Analytics with proven ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously

Consummate professional who believes in Honesty, Integrity, Common sense and hard work !

Work load is organized and regularly monitored for progress and adherence to Project timelines

Education

CDL Trucking School – Swift Driving Academy – Lewiston, ID Apr 2015

Effective Negotiations Seminar – Karrass Seminars - Seattle, WA Sep 2003

Prod/Mfctr Purchasing Certificate - Weber State University – SLC, UT Jun 1987

Special Training & Certifications

CDL Class A Certified with Current Medical Examiners Certificate

Production &Manufacturing Purchasing Certification … previous APICS member

Inventory & Cycle Count Training

Forklift Certified with Stand-up, Sit-Down, Reach Lifts, Pallet jacks etc.

Relevant Skills

Bumper-to-Bumper Procurement, Inventory & Logistics knowledge

Detail-oriented and well Organized … and a great organizer !

A Trustworthy, Dependable company cheerleader with Integrity

Microsoft products compatible/wise but dedicated system savvy as well

Warehouse-ready … with practical working knowledge of Forklifts, Pallet Jacks, Dollies et al

Inventory Control guru, Common Sense Analyzer, Numbers-centric thinker

A Creative Negotiator … as well as Ethical, honest and forthright in all dealings

Professional History

Plant Worker Jan 2016 – Nov 2016

Stericycle – Morton, WA

Unload 48 & 53 ft Trailers of Med Waste

Load Route Trucks & Trailers according to Load Sheets for Timely departure

Dump Med Waste, Wash & Re-Stack Empty tubs and Totes for re-issue

Process Recyclables and Specific Med Waste for Incineration

Other Duties as assigned/needed

Apartment & Maintenance Manager Jun 2015 – Nov 2016

Main St Apartments - Red Pony Enterprises LLC - Morton, WA

General cleanup and daily maintenance of 13 unit Rental property – Private/Commercial

Grounds upkeep, Painting, Repair and Refurbish empty Units for re-Rental

Source and Coordinate any General Contractor work required

Resolution of any day-to-day issues with Tenants or Business owners

Purchasing Manager Sept 2006 – Jan 2015

Seattle Gourmet Foods – Kent, WA

Procure & Manage ALLInventory: Chocolate, Coffee Beans, Nuts, Honey, Boxes, Ribbons etc.

Manage entire Supplier database of over 250 Suppliers ($21 mil carried Inventory)

Cultivate Supplier relations and Review opportunities to Contract Goods & Services

Coordinate with Shipping & Receiving personnel to ensure timely & accurate Deliveries

Lead Annual Inventory for Raw Materials as well as Finished Goods

Source and Purchase ALLRaw Materials such as: Coffee Beans, Chocolate, Nuts, Honey, Sugar

Track and Report on Supplier On-Time Deliveries, Order-Fill accuracy etc.

Investigate and Report to A/P for timely resolution of all Invoice issues and discrepancies

Sr. Project Buyer Jun 2004 – Jun 2006

Tacoma Narrows Bridge Constructors - Gig Harbor, WA

Procure for timely Delivery: Scaffolding, Hand Tools, Scissor Lifts,Lumber, et al.

Coordinate with multiple Project Managers to adhere to Project Timeline/Milestones

Management of Supply base to include: Contracting, discipline, OTD, Cost Savings

Meet and Report on Monthly Spend Goals vs. Monthly Projections

Manage Woman and Small Business Program to include Monthly Gov’t Reporting

Track & Report Monthly and Annual Supplier Spend, On-Time Deliveries etc.

Investigate, resolve, coordinate with A/P any Invoice issues or discrepancies

Sr. Buyer Aug 2001 – May 2004

Premera Blue Cross – Mountlake Terrace, WA

Procure and Manage all: Contract Labor, Print Shop needs, Envelopes & Office Supplies

Integrate with Internal Print Shop for Annual Handbook and Literature printing

Manage Office Supply needs … eventually phasing-in On-Line procurement

Manage Woman Owned Business Program to Include Government Reporting

Source and Coordinate Campus Re-Set of Furniture, Painting, Renovations etc.

Mentor, Train and guide Jr. Buyer on entry-level commodities and Supplier relations

Jr Buyer – MRO & Production Jan1996 - Aug 2001

Fluke Electronics - Everett, WA

Purchaseof: Office Supplies, Contract Labor … then onto Raw Materials and Packaging

Negotiate and streamline Contract Labor Services … Saving $85k Annually

Source New Suppliers for competitive Pricing, Shipping and Cost of Goods Savings

Perform Weekly cycle counts to ensure adherence to Lean Manufacturing practices

Work with Accounts Payable to ensure timely Supplier Payments & discrepancy resolution

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