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Albert Brizzi

Hudson, OH ***** • 631-***-****

********@***.***• linkedin.com/in/albert-brizzi-593160145 Purchasing & Sales Professional

Resourceful, organized, and an esteemed leader, initiating supply chain strategies, purchasing actions, inventory, sales strategies, and logistics innovation that deliver valuable business functionality. Talented communicator, with strong background across acquisitions, administration, accounting, operations, systems analysis, and exceptional customer service. Expert in dispute mediation, and buyer procedures in a chemical manufacturing environment.

— Areas of Key Emphasis —

§ Accounting Expertise

§ Continuous Improvements

§ Contract Management

§ Supply Chain Processes

§ Regulatory Compliance

§ Detail Oriented

§ Change Management

§ Vendor Management

§ Improved Production

Signature Achievements

Through strategic tracking and inventory improvements, reduced late deliveries by 15%. Increased material values through delivery and raw materials shipping due dates, increasing efficiency Identified outstanding account balances, through revitalized system improvements, boosting revenue Professional Experience

Purchasing & Sales GRACE METALS LTD, Hudson, OH Aug 2019 - Present Sought and hired to perform purchasing and sales operations and implement improvements across this stainless steel coil and sheet distribution company. Assessed processes, and developed a more effective method to track deliveries, and perform effective inventory management efforts, utilizing Excel. Key Accomplishments:

§ Built strong relationships with clients, contacts, and suppliers in tracking upcoming deliveries, initiating communications efforts that reduced late deliveries by 15%.

§ Leveraged the knowledge of specific materials for individual customers, informing them at critical times, based on past usage and ordering, providing needs consideration, which drove sales. Purchasing - Buyer FLOW POLYMERS, LLC, Cleveland, OH Jan 2019 - Aug 2019 Supported senior buyers across MRO and raw material purchases across two chemical production plants in the Cleveland region. Strengthened relationships with raw material suppliers, nationally, and internationally. Key Accomplishments:

§ Improved tracking of incoming deliveries and shipping due dates utilizing Excel, which increased material values, and increased revenue monthly, through the elimination of delays. Albert Brizzi - Page 2

§ Distributed ERP system purchase orders to production and QC department leadership, which increased adherence to production schedules, and improved customer satisfaction ratings. Purchasing & Sales GRACE METALS LTD, Hudson, OH Jun 2013 - Dec 2018 Leveraged expertise in purchasing and sales procedures, and held responsibility for inventory purchases from both foreign and domestic production mills, and independent distributors. Assessed processes, and developed a more effective method to track deliveries, and perform effective inventory management efforts, utilizing Excel. Key Accomplishments:

§ Exceeded company expectations in meeting short and long-term contractual obligations with automotive stampers, and manufacturers, and various metal distributors.

§ Complied with international import document mandates, and ISO 9001 requirements.

§ Met and ensured all technical certification obligations were observed, and in compliance.

§ Managed a large customer base for sales, A/R, A/P, and logistics purposes. Operations Manager ARMSCO, INC., Englewood, FL Mar 2009 - Jun 2013 Managed all operational systems, to include IT interfaces that were improved to meet specific and individualized clients' needs. Trained employees on system enhancements to improve accuracy and productivity. Reviewed contracts, and negotiated favorable terms for company. Key Accomplishments:

§ Improved all daily, weekly, and monthly performance metrics across collections teams, through strategic incentives, and motivational initiatives.

§ Achieved the resolution of major and key collection results for clients.

§ Collaborated with executives in designing new procedures for new company product lines.

§ Tracked and managed company portfolio of bankruptcy accounts, offering protection in court filings. Additional Experience:

Purchasing & Sales - Nyack Metals Corporation, Nyack, NY General Accounting and Purchasing - Grace Costumes, Inc., New York, NY Education and Credentials

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

Tufts University, Medford, MA

Bachelor of Arts - Accounting

Pace University, New York, MY

Technology Proficiencies

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); Macintosh OS; SQL; AS400, ACE/Siebel, Oracle and Pacer, and proprietary collections software (Caesar)

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