Chris Alfaro

Phone: 732-***-**** Email: ad37ms@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Profile

15+ years of experience as a Logistical Specialist, Contracting Specialist, Warehouse Supervisor, Purchasing Agent, and Buyer.

Most recently worked as a Purchaser/Planner, at Naval Lakehurst & Praxair Surface Technologies/Linde supporting our tenant/mission partner (NAVAIR) in their efforts to ensure upgraded Advanced Arresting Gear (AAG)/CVN. Supply spare materials are readily available on hand for direct support to the National Guard.

CORE COMPETENCIES

●Customer Service & Client Relations

●Problem Solving

●Verbal and Written Communication

●Meeting Coordination & Support

●Organization & Time Management

●Efficiency

●Administrative Support

●Cultural Sensitivity & Diversity

●Team Collaboration

ADMINISTRATIVE AND SOFTWARE SKILLS

Office & Inventory Management, Microsoft Office Suite, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Colleague, Google Calendar, typing 50+ wpm, Calendar Scheduling/Maintenance, Proofreading, Database Management, Purchasing & Contracting

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Praxair Surface Technologies (Linde Gas & Equipment), Orangeburg, NY

Buyer 11/2022 – present

Responsible for purchase order entry in Oracle, place orders and worked with suppliers to ensure timely delivery.

Update and implement effective sourcing strategies to ensure a continuous supply of competitively priced products.

Work in collaboration with internal customers to resolve supplier issues.

Communicate with suppliers and AP through the PO and payment process to resolve issues when necessary.

Maintain ongoing communication with suppliers and keep current on the integrity and financial health of suppliers.

Department of Defense, Joint Base Lakehurst, NJ

Supply Technician/Government Purchasing Specialist 10/2018 – 11/2022

Acquisition of construction projects, services and commodities utilizing simplified purchase procedures.

Prepare bid documents, administer, order, and organize contract files.

Create computer input data sheets, check data cards, and compare construction progress reports and payroll records.

Monitor work progression via partnering with civil engineering inspectors.

Review, analyze and interpret various reports.

Dufry America, Elizabeth, NJ

Warehouse Supervisor 1/2011 – 9/2018

Order and expedite merchandise and products from main warehouse.

Work alongside with Department, Retail, Operations, and Marketing Managers.

Assist with ordering, merchandising, restocking, replenishing of products on all 3 stores.

Coordinate meetings with upper management.

Manage schedule changes for 1st and 2nd shift personnel.

EDUCATION

Essex County College - Newark, NJ 2001 – 2002

Liberal Arts Major

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