Sales Manager
Resume:
Douglas A. Kwaiser
*** ****** *** ** ***** Rapids, MI 49503 616-***-**** ***********@*****.*** Purchasing Manager
Over 20 years Purchasing Experience in Manufacturing Operations with $20 to $35 Million in Annual Sales Supervision of Staff Development of Multiple Cost Saving Programs Earned BA Degree
Professional Experience
ProStaff Employment Solutions, Grand Rapids, MI
Family Christian Stores January, 2017-Present
Warehouse Selector
Kerkstra Precast Inc, Grandville, MI May, 2012-October, 2015 Purchasing Manager
Responsible for selection and purchase of a variety of material and supply items for a manufacturing construction firm with annual sales of $35M. Products purchased include: Steel, Strand, Rebar, Mesh, Steel Lifters, Fasteners, Cement, Chemical Admixtures, Insulation, Plastics, Maintenance Supplies, Safety Supplies, Weld Studs, Construction Supplies, Outside Fabrication and Machining, Wood Supply, Capital Equipment DUTIES INCLUDED:
Supervision of staff
Administration of expediting procedures
Presentation of purchasing department reports at weekly production meetings
Identification and analysis of prospective parts sources
Development of formal quotes for bid projects
Assisting engineering in the selection of materials for new products
Negotiation of contractual pricing agreements with vendor representatives
Coordination of inventory control reporting procedures
Processing of returned/damaged parts
KEY CONTRIBUTIONS:
Developed and maintained inventory reorder level for key items
Purchased rebar shear line and rebar automated bender
Negotiated with mill on bulk rebar purchasing, saving 30% off all rebar GTECH, Grand Rapids, MI May, 2010-May, 2012
Merchandiser
Responsible for ensuring clients are sufficiently stocked with product. DUTIES INCLUDE:
Order and stock merchandise
Maintain supply in machines
Analyze reports to determine merchandise needed
Installations
Douglas A. Kwaiser – Page 2
616-***-**** ***********@*****.***
PROGRESSIVE SURFACE, Grand Rapids, MI October, 1984-March, 2009 Senior Buyer
Responsible for the selection and purchase of a variety of material and supply items for this manufacturing firm with annual sales of $20M. Products purchased include: Steel, Aluminum, Urethane, Copper and Brass, Fasteners, Electrical Components, Pneumatics, Hydraulics, Lubricants and Chemicals, Production Machinery Tooling, Ball Screws, Outside Fabrication and Machining.
DUTIES INCLUDED:
Supervision of staff personnel
Administration of expediting procedures
Presentation of purchasing department reports at weekly production meetings
Identification and analysis of prospective parts sources
Development of formal quotes for bid projects
Assisting engineering in the selection of materials for new products
Negotiation of contractual pricing agreements with vendor representatives
Coordination of inventory control reporting procedures
Coordination of lean manufacturing procedures
Processing of returned/damaged parts
KEY CONTRIBUTIONS:
Implementation of a comprehensive inventory reduction effort, resulting in 30%
reduction
Development and implementation of a vendor rating system
Reduced supplier base by 40%
Implementation of maintenance schedule of CNC machine equipment
Assisted in implementation of ISO 9001
Education & Activities
Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration: Olivet College, Olivet, MI Concentration in Management
Extracurricular activities included Varsity Football, Business Club, Adelphic Alpha Pi VP Professional Development: Additional training in Vendor Relations, Purchasing Law, Vendor Negotiations
Professional Affiliations: Grand Rapids Association of Purchasing Managers
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