Michael A. Klostermann

*** *.*. **** ****** Ankeny, IA 50021 515-***-****

Objective

Seeking a full-time or part-time remote role where I can utilize my experience and expertise.

Education

Iowa State University, Ames, IA

Bachelor of Science Degree in Animal Science

Professional

Experience

Purchasing Manager, August Home Publishing (The Woodsmith Store)- Urbandale, IA

Responsible for purchasing 3.5 million dollars of product for retail and internet sales. Products included: lumber, paint and painting supplies, power and hand tools for woodworking, lawn and garden, and kitchen products.

Handled all aspects of the warehouse and receiving departments, including inventory, receiving and invoice verification.

Set retail pricing based on landed cost and company margin expectations.

Operations Manager, The Paper Corporation -Des Moines, IA

Managed the purchasing and inventory control of $25 million dollars’ worth of paper products annually.

Facilitated the bid process for tax-supported entities for schools, government, and colleges.

Managed warehouse staff and assisted the warehouse manager in implementing plans for continuous improvement on accuracy in shipping, receiving, and inventory control.

Worked with vendors to decrease soft costs of operating a 100,000-squire food warehouse and office facility.

Served as IT contact for all hardware and software needs for the company.

Worked as a team member during the conversion to a new AS400 computer system.

Liaison with IT vendor to explore new improved practices and hardware for future needs.

Hardware Purchasing Agent, CT Farm and Country- Des Moines, IA

Negotiated programs for a retail farm store with over 220 U.S. locations.

Managed a $230 million dollar budget.

Selected, marketed, advertised, and assessed profitability of the hardware department.

Obtained the lowest acquisition cost including freight, advertising allowances, marketing allowances and payment terms.

Lawn and Garden Purchasing Agent, CT Farm and Country-Des Moines, IA

Negotiated programs for a retail farm store with 100 US locations.

Managed a $50 million dollar budget.

Selected, marketed, advertised, and assessed profitability of the Lawn and Garden department.

Obtained the lowest acquisition cost including freight, advertising allowances, marketing allowances, and payment terms.

2007-2023

1999-2007

1996-1999

1989-1996

Computer skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, & PowerPoint

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