David Cole
Glen Allen, Virginia 23060
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Summary: Over 10 years’ experience in Inventory Control, Merchandising, Sales, and Service
Education: Bachelors of Business Administration, East Tennessee State University, 1989
Experience: Service Representative, Woodgrain Distribution Services, 2015 to Present
Provides variety of building supplies to 8 home improvement warehouse stores in the Richmond area; Acts as the first line representative of company to store employees and customers; Confer with supply chain planners to forecast demand or create supply plans that ensure availability of materials or products; Monitor forecasts and quotas to identify changes or to determine their effect on supply chain activities; Meet with suppliers to discuss performance metrics, to provide feedback, and discuss production forecasts; Design and implement supply chains that support business strategies adapted to changing market conditions; Negotiate prices and terms with suppliers and vendors. Additional duties include: Receive and count stock items, and record data manually or using computer; Pack and unpack items to be stocked on shelves in stockrooms, warehouses, or storage yards; Verify inventory computations by comparing them to physical counts of stock, and investigate discrepancies or adjust errors; Clean and maintained supplies, tools, equipment, and storage areas to ensure safety compliance; Examine and inspect stock items for wear or defects, reporting any damage to supervisors; Store items in an orderly and accessible manner; in warehouses, tool rooms, supply rooms, or other areas; Mark stock items using identification tags, stamps, and other labeling equipment; Keep records on use/ damage of stock equipment.
AFP Logistics 2013 – 2015
Woodgrain Distribution Lost contract with store and AFP hired to maintain same position as Field Service Representative Until Company folded in 2015.
Inventory Control Manager, Woodgrain Distribution, 2002-2013
Coordinated and expedited the flow of work and materials between departments, according to production
schedule; Managed production, purchasing, warehousing, distribution, or financial forecasting services or
activities to limit costs and improve accuracy, customer service, or safety; Examined existing procedures for
streamlining activities to meet product distribution needs; Determined proper storage methods, identification,
and stock location based on turnover, environmental factors, and physical capabilities of facilities; Directed
inventory movement, storage, and processing; Reviewed and distributed production, work, and shipment
schedules; Conferred with department supervisors to determine progress of work and completion dates;
Analyzed inventories to determine how to increase inventory turns, reduce waste, and optimize customer
service; Compiled reports on progress of work, inventory levels, costs, and production problems; Defined
performance metrics for measurement, comparison; Evaluated supply chain factors, such as cost and quality.
Achievements: Product sales increase of 20% over the past six months
References: Available upon request.