Purchasing and Logistics Manager

CHRISTOPHER BAILEY

***** ** ********* ***** *********, OR 97007 503-***-**** **********@*******.*** OBJECTIVE

Obtain a supply chain position in a company where multi-tasking and strong communication skills are key components of the job

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Material Flow and Conveyor Systems, Inc.

Purchasing and Logistics Manager

May 2006 – Oct 2016

Donald, OR

- Created and implemented a JIT system that reduced inventory by half

- Cut the purchasing department from three people to one (with two floaters ) while the company doubled in size

- Set up lines of communication between sales, purchasing, engineering, and shipping that reduced incorrect shipments to less than one percent

- Helped convert the company from pen and paper to an Access based computer system

- Managed the company’s move from Tigard, OR to Donald OR using advanced logistical applications resulting in zero company down time

- Developed strong working relationships with vendors, manufacturers, and transportation companies

- Handled the most challenging customer service issues through creative solutions where both companies came out on top

- Negotiated pricing structures with over 100 vendors nationwide

- Established freight and logistics companies to move product worldwide, from small packages to LTL and FTL shipments

Triad Speakers, Inc.

Purchasing Agent and Inventory Control Specialist

June 2005 – May 2006

Portland, OR

- Implemented a Kanban system that decreased inventory by two thirds

- Rearranged areas on the assembly line to increase efficiency

- Streamlined the material storage areas to increase efficiency and decrease inventory

- Helped with annual cycle counts

Lambs Markets

June 1999 – June 2005

Tigard, OR

- Started as a courtesy clerk and worked my way up to checker and assistant manager EDUCATION

- B.S. Business Administration: Supply And Logistics Management 2003 - 2005 Portland State University (Portland, OR)

- A.S. Oregon Transfer Degree 2001 - 2003

Portland Community College (Portland, OR)

- High School Diploma 2001

Southridge High School (Beaverton, OR)

A C H I E V M E N T S

- Eagle Scout (1998)

O R G A N I Z A T I O N S

- APICS member in good standing

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