Purchasing Manager

Scott Backhaus

Muskego, WI ***** · voicemail 414-***-**** · ***************@*****.***

OBJECTIVE:

To maximize efficiency and cost-savings through my supply chain and information systems expertise.

Knowledge of purchasing and estimating programs: Fishbowl, MS Navision, E3 Trim RPE

Proficient decision-making based on intrinsic and extrinsic data analysis

Ability to multi-task, learn quickly and work independently or in a team environment

Excellent time management and organizational skills

Advanced computer skills and knowledgeable in all aspects of Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Power Point, Access)

EXPERIENCE:

Purchasing Manager/Production Planner

Contract Comestibles 2018-present

Source and purchase 100% of company’s ingredients and packaging materials, totaling 1.3M annually.

Research organic, non-GMO, vegan, kosher, and allergen-free ingredients to ensure proper documentation.

Schedule production to maximize line efficiency and prevent allergen contamination.

Coordinate inbound shipments to accommodate climate-controlled storage needs.

Negotiate lower pricing from vendors to maximize profits.

Review Certificates of Analysis to ensure compliance with product spec. sheets.

Direct, analyze, and verify warehouse inventory semi-annually.

Reduced freight costs by over 30%.

Trained office support staff in receiving, customer orders, and inbound/outbound appointments.

Inventory Analyst

Palermo Villa Inc 2017-2018

Analyze Microsoft Navision data to reconcile and resolve inventory discrepancies.

Generate weekly shortage and at-risk reports for management and sales to aid forecasting and analyze product demand against production schedule.

Evaluate data across nine warehouse facilities to determine appropriate inventory levels of each product within contracted space parameters.

Work directly with warehouses and freight companies to coordinate shipment scheduling and track orders.

Facilitate warehouse efficiency by reducing and consolidating partial pallets.

Developed SOPs to improve efficiency and accuracy of reports and procedures.

Established warehouse scorecards to track and monitor performance metrics.

Sourcing Specialist/Buyer

Veritiv Corporation, New Berlin, WI 2011-2017

Responsible for sourcing folding cartons across the USA & Canada.

Developed new product costs (including raw materials, labor, equipment, and transportation) for sales team.

Supported 50% of quote requests from a sales team of 650 reps.

Increased folding carton sales by 15% in 2016.

Achieved a 20% hit rate on jobs quoted in 2016.

Received high level access to run sales reports for management during company merger

Project manager for Shari’s Berries kitting operation.

Inventory Manager

Gustave A. Larson Company, Pewaukee, WI 2004-2011

Purchased and managed 75 different product lines in 48 branches and 2 distribution centers.

Reduced inventory by 20% while maintaining service level goals.

Increased inventory turns by 25%.

Negotiated extension of preseason discount terms on two major product lines.

Negotiated contracts and freight terms that saved over 30k annually.

Set up purchasing contracts to acquire rebates based on purchase levels.

Streamlined the purchase process by implementing an EDI purchase order system.

EDUCATION:

Cardinal Stritch University, Milwaukee, WI

Bachelor of Science in Management Information Technology

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