Purchasing Sales

HAL MEDAWAR

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Pflugerville, TX 78660 512-***-**** www.linkedin.com/in/halmedawar STRENGTHS AND COMPETENCIES

● Purchasing professional with over 15 years experience in materials and equipment procurement, sourcing, supply chain, logistics, and inventory management.

● Background in the Plumbing, Automotive, and Wine & Liquor industries.

● Managed $2 million dollar projects with a focus on reducing cost and inventory turn, while maintaining quality Experience in vendor negotiation, contract development, delivery scheduling, quality control, and inventory management.

● Mature judgment and tact with the ability to maintain confidentiality, works with minimal supervision, strong analytical and problem solving skills.

● Computer Skills: Microsoft Office Suite and Reynolds & Reynolds automotive inventory management software.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

JOSCO BATH, KITCHEN AND PLUMBING SUPPLY – Austin TX 2008-2016 A leading wholesale distributor of kitchen, bathroom, and plumbing supplies. In business for over 50 years, JOSCO has two locations in North and South Austin. Purchasing Manager

● Developed and enhanced relationships with key supplier/partners. Managed component supply and inventory levels for product lines, planning and purchasing for material requirements and ensuring timely availability and quick turn of inventory.

● Met with sales representatives from suppliers and kept current of market trends and pricing

● Solicited requests for bids and negotiated attractive pricing and supply agreements for quality goods consistent with the company's standards.

● Organized procurement records such as items purchased, costs, delivery schedules, product quality, subcontractor performance, and inventories.

● Provided weekly summary of inventory levels and purchasing schedules and costs to the company's General Manager

● Negotiated favorable returns and reduced shipping costs by an average of 15% SPIRITS OF AUSTIN – Austin TX 2003-2008

A privately-owned liquor store.

General Manager

● Managed day-to-day operation of the business, including sales, finances, and inventory

● Trained and supervised two employees

● Interfaced with key suppliers, negotiated pricing, and placed purchase orders

● Closely monitored sales trends and inventory levels MOTOR VILLAGE LA – Los Angeles CA 2000-2003

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Motor Village is one of the largest Chrysler car dealerships in the Los Angeles metro area. Auto Parts Sales Manager

● Managed all inventory related tasks, from determining low stock to ordering and stocking parts.

● Managed Shipping and Receiving activities related to parts coming into or going out of the warehouse

● Handled all paperwork related to customer's warranty claims and arrange for delivery of replacement parts

● Interviewed, hired and trained several associates FELIX CHEVROLET – Los Angeles, CA 1997-2000

Felix Chevrolet is a family-run auto dealership serving Los Angeles since 1921. Inventory and Part Purchasing Auditor

● Audited purchasing and sales invoices and reported any discrepancies to upper management.

● Performed timely Inventory checks to make sure physical part counts match what is reflected on report

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Law Studies

Lebanese University, Beirut Lebanon

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