Senior Buyer

W. Michael Gobble

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Objective

Advance career in procurement, import, and distribution or Customer Service

Experience

Business Development Manager

April 8 2019 to May 27 2020 RJS Logistics

Developed multi-tiered relationships from supplier to end user for the purpose of generating revenue inducing freight lanes.

Buyer / Senior Buyer

October 2010 to May 2018 Military Produce Group

Experienced in multiple mainframe purchasing systems such as AS400 as well as online ordering and pricing mechanisms through EDI and VMRS.

Managed directed categories of produce for all military bases east of the Mississippi River (92 bases) as contracted by Defense Commissary Agency through multi-tiered vendors to include growers, shippers, brokers, and expediters

Utilized national data base systems to monitor market pricing on commodities as part of the bid solicitation process

Managed Customer Service team tasked with reconciling all supply chain issues in regard to product cost, on time loading and delivery, and P.O. payment

Responsible for maintaining budgeted service levels, profit margins, shrink rates, and returns on items contributing to $183 Million USD annual sales

Cultivated grower/shipper relationships in acquiring new suppliers in multiple categories

Sales Manager

May 2005 to October 2010 Jackson Farming Company, Autryville, NC

Oversees purchasing and sales of Fresh Market commodities with annual revenues of $16 Million USD.

Manages logistics of shipping 1800 loads of commercial freight to include obtaining transportation, ensure proper loading, and timely deliveries

Applies marketing skills to include customer visits, vendor acquisition, creating Trade Show displays to include PowerPoint and verbal presentations to industry wide associations.

VP of Sales

April 2000 – May 2005 Williams Farms Produce Sales Co, Lodge, SC

Created a produce sales company from a family farm operation

Oversees post harvest handling and sales of fresh market commodities with annual revenues of $22 Million USD.

Coordinated with State Dept. of Ag representatives for marketing of assets.

Procurement Manager / Buyer

October 1986 – April 2000 Food Lion Inc., Salisbury, NC

Managed buying team to include inventory management, proper purchasing strategies, and personnel documentation and performance reviews.

Buyer for multiple categories to include general merchandise, grocery, produce and floral.

Performed category analysis and sales presentations for executive tier reviews.

Performed Category Management functions to include product selection, preparation of store Plan-O-Grams, setting retails, managing Gross Profit Margins, and providing sales performance reports to senior management.

Integrated store and vendor visits for analysis of program efficiencies and vendor performance.

Coordinated task group consisting of Department heads from Accounting, Distribution, IT, Store Operations, Procurement, and supply vendors for the implementation of a Supply Cross-Dock program.

Received Outstanding Performance Award (OPA) for managing the Food Lion Watermelon Program

Received OPA for implementing procedures to monitor store compliance with contract agreements. These Procedures accounted for a gain of $400,000.00 in contract payments in one year.

Received OPA for elevating the efficiency of Distribution’s Transfer System by coordinating and balancing loads between the Distribution Centers

Received OPA for efforts in assisting in the opening of 3 new Distribution Centers in 1 year.

1974 – 1986 U.S. Air Force

Morse Systems Supervisor

Assigned to RCA to train 300 personnel on new remote satellite collection system.

Supervisor for 13 subordinates to include tasking, written evaluations, and personal development.

Mobile Unit training instructor for 2 years.

(1976 – 1979) – Assigned to National Security Agency

Honor Graduate in 8 week Signals Search and Development Course.

Honor Graduate in 21 week Morse Systems Operator School.

Received following awards and decorations: AF Outstanding Unit Award, AF Good Conduct Medal with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters, National Defense Service Medal, AF Overseas Service Medal with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters, AF Longevity Service Award with 1 Oak Leaf Cluster, Small Arms Expert Rifle Award, AF Training Ribbon.

Education

Rowan Cabarrus Community College, Salisbury, NC

1998 - 2000

37 Semester Hours of Coursework Completed for Associates Degree in Business Administration

USAF

1974 – 1986

Morse Systems Operator, Advanced Signals Search and Development School, NCO Management Course, Professional Management Education School, OJT Manager/Supervisor Course

Awards and Decorations- AF Outstanding Unit Award, AF Good Conduct Award with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters, National Defense Service Medal, AF Overseas Service Medal with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters, AF Longevity Service Medal, Small Arms Expert Rifle Award, AF Training Ribbon.

East Rowan Senior High School

1972 - 1974

Interests

Coaching Youth Sports, Golf, Teaching Sunday School, Travel

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