Manager Warehouse
Resume:
RICHARD PARTINGTON
Take care of your customer or someone else will!
Pinson, AL 35126
*******.**************@*****.***
Proven manager that is in search of a new professional endeavor. Ultimate team player that enjoys working in a fast paced environment. Believe you are only as good as the team around you. Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Purchasing Agent
RAM TOOL CONSTRUCTION SUPPLY - Birmingham, AL
July 2017 to Present
The Purchasing Agents primary responsibility is the procurement of various materials, equipment and supplies from qualified vendors in support of RAM Tool & Supply
Company's branches. The buyer will be expected to replenish required inventory (utilizing internal inventory first then via procurement), purchase material at the best cost in support of procurement strategy, maintain product related purchasing data, and recommend the most optimal purchasing scenario (EOQ, service levels, etc.) given the requirements of each branch, while minimizing Cost of Goods sold via cost, freight, valuation, and obsolescence. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND EXPECTATIONS
- Prepare purchase orders and maintain records;
- Effectively utilize internal inventory for replenishment needs to reduce Deadstock and surplus inventory thereby maximizing turns and minimizing carrying costs;
- Regularly evaluate and shop price on assigned products;
- Assist branches in locating and purchasing non-stock inventory items;
- Attend vendor meetings as required;
- Assist internal customers, i.e. accounts receivable/payable, finance, etc., with issues related to price, customer terms and receiving;
- Capture and manage market data associated with assigned products;
- Make recommendations for consolidation of product lines, based on price, performance and market demand when feasible to enable company to capitalize on increased buying power;
- Verify that purchase orders have been processed accurately;
- Maintain open communications with branch managers and sales staff to ensure all requirements are met in a timely fashion;
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Branch / Operations Manager
AIRGAS - Pelham, AL
October 2013 to July 2017
WORK EXPERIENCE
Started in Jasper, AL 10/2013 and was promoted to Pelham, AL 04/2014 to manage a larger branch and build up the business in growing economy.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND EXPECTATIONS
Overall responsibility for the critical issues of branch operation and profitability, including sales, sales growth, budgeting, gross margins, operating expenses, safety, customer service, inventory, equipment, building and vehicles, community relations, accounts receivable and resolution of personnel issues.
• Hire, lead, supervise, evaluate, manage, motivate and train employees.
• Controls branch expenditures and costs.
• Ensures all customers receive quality customer service from company associates.
• Identifies, prioritizes and penetrates target accounts.
• Lead and promote safety, organize safety meetings and strictly conforms to safety rules.
• Used SAP operating system.
• Set and monitor driver routes
• Monitored People Net which tracked driver stops and driving habits including hours of service
• Implement daily inspection of trucks and had all repairs completed.
• Tracked all drivers CDL and medical cards to insure all proper endorsements were up to date
• Scheduled all repairs and wet and dry PM's
• Met quarterly goals on a consistent basis
Inside Sales / Sales Specialists
AIRGAS - Birmingham, AL
February 2011 to October 2013
Received a promotion from Inside Sales Birmingham to a Branch Manager in Jasper Enter sales and quote data into the computer and researches information for using the SAP system.
• Solicits sales from walk-in and telephone call-in customers assisting customers with identification of product needs and locating merchandise.
• Maintained adequate inventory levels to meet customer needs.
• Expedited orders insuring the customer received nothing but exceptional customer service at all times.
• Accurately completes and files all required paperwork on a timely basis. Documents sales, quotes or other information.
• Receives payment for merchandise and services sold and helped customers load merchandise into vehicles.
• Provides warehouse support for shipping and receiving, inventory, stocking, and labeling. Restock store merchandise as needed.
• Follows all safety procedures in handling inventory. Sales and Operations Manager
ALABAMA INDUSTRIAL TOOL - Birmingham, AL
June 1993 to February 2011
Sales Manager key roles: Lead the sales team by providing guidance, training and mentorship, setting sales quotas and goals, creating sales plans and analyzing data, assigning sales territory and building their team. Job responsibilities as Operation Manager, Managed day to day operations of the branch. Hired and trained new employees for their assigned position. Set inventory levels for maximum turn over rate. Insured the store was running safely through safety meetings and overall safety awareness. Read P&L and made sure the store was running for max profitability. Insured all equipment was rent ready at all times. Maintains files on equipment and maintenance. Coordinates, schedules deliveries, pickups for customers to meet customer expectations and minimize costs. Oversee the repair and maintenance of all equipment and company vehicles. Perform performance reviews for all personnel annually and set goals for the upcoming year.
High school diploma in General Studies
Pinson Valley High School - Pinson, AL
September 1989 to May 1993
Purchasing
Microsoft Excel
Procurement
Sales
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Office
Fleet Management (6 years)
Dispatch (10+ years)
DOT w Hazardous Materials (6 years)
Inventory Management
Microsoft Outlook
Data Entry
SAP
Budgeting
Inside Sales
Logistics
Supply Chain
Customer Service
Communication
Accounting
Management
Negotiation
Customer Support
Computer Literacy
Merchandising
Employee Relations
Order Processing
Training & Evaluations
Sales Goals / Branch & Personal
Branch P&L
Finance
Safety Management
Team Building
Branch Growth
Problem Resolution
EDUCATION
SKILLS
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Inventory Sourcing
Forecasting
Pricing
Process Management & Improvement
Thank you for taking time to review my resume and consider me for your position. If you are looking for a hardworking dedicated employee then please consider me. I will always treat the company it’s employees and property as it were mine. Some of the best advice I ever received from a boss was to treat it as it was your own and when I follow that I always tend to do the right thing.
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