MARK DOUGLAS

P.O. Box **** • Jamestown,, North Carolina 27282

336-***-**** • douglasms1@yahoo .com

Date 5.27.21

To Whom It May Concern:

I deem myself a passionate Contract Specialist evangelist who thrives on working in an environment that is professional and conducive to business work ethics. Possessing strong knowledge of contract types and associated hybrids, I ensure high quality and cost effective purchases for large scale organizations.

I have obtained a working knowledge of business law, business communications systems, technology and process negotiations, I am able to manage and administer all kinds of contracts and agreements. Moreover, I possess effective negotiating and decision-making skills,with the core capability of identifying, assessing and resolving disputes and issues.

I have extensive experience in planning, organizing and procuring commodities; .furthermore, I have sound understanding of complying with policies and regulations where deliveries and quality are concerned. In addition, I am highly skilled in developing source strategies and identifying potential sources along with performing every day office tasks. I possess strong decision power, which will result into maximum efficiency of your procurement department or production scheduling.

I am confident in my ability to become a vital part of your "Partners In Motion" team as I possess all the necessary skills and qualifications, which will be very helpful. . I would love to meet with you in order to discuss any position in detail. I am available at your convenience and I patiently look forward to hearing from you soon.

Thank you for your time and attention to my resume.

Sincerely,

Mark Douglas

MARK DOUGLAS

P.O. Box 1653 • High Point, North Carolina 27282 336-***-**** • douglasms1@yahoo .com

PURCHASING MANAGER

Procurement Management professional with extensive experience and accomplishments in supply chain, cost control, inventory management, team building and international trade. Excellent leadership, interpersonal and creative skills.Expertise in negotiating, sourcing, purchasing and controlling costs, controlling inventory levels, and practicing Just In Time (JIT) Shipments for restricted warehouse space. Hardworking with track record of significantly reducing costs and improving company processes and corporate purchasing programs. Ensure company enjoys competitive edge by securing best quality, price and terms from suppliers. Consistently deliver results against strategic objectives, while working within organizations core values and beliefs.

Budgeting • Expense Control• Internal Controls • International Business • Team Leadership I Motivation Workforce Planning • Employee Engagement • Negotiations • Inventory Management • Logistics Outsourcing • Procurement I Purchasing • Vendor Relations • Cost Reduction • Process Improvement Scheduling • Strategic Sourcing

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

KENTUCKY TRAILER MANUFACTURING, INC 2/2016- Sept. 2020

Sales Coordinator 2/2016 - 8/2020 (Covid-19 Layoff)

A.M. HAIRE MANUFACTRING AND SERVICE CORPORATION, Thomasville, N.C. • 9/1999- 2/2016

Manufacturer of truck body parts and repair of all makes of truck bodies.

Purchasing Manager • 6/2005 -2/2016

Handle control commodity cost, inbound freight, Manage Buyers, Materials Group, and Inventory Control. Support production, Engineering, and Financial Comptroller regarding necessary resources, cost and commodities achieving demand goals. Bolster comprehensive industry knowledge-base facilitating Best Practices within inventory procurement including high volumes of aluminum, galvanize, stainless steel, galvaneel, roll form processing, and all types of steel channel, angles and extruded aluminum parts with very close tolerances. Direct Materials Management, Aftermarket Part Sales, Inventory Control, and two other buyers, as well as, issue resolution including unpaid vendors, defective parts on production line, and remediating improper information from systems in inventory control. Supervise contracts and negotiation of all national and international contracts, analyze all price proposals and finance reports determining fair market value for materials purchased, and maintain all documentation . Evaluate suppliers maneuvering new price reduction through quantitative buying and proper packaging suitable for production line stocking system. Consistently interface across enterprise ensuring buyers maintain awareness of required materials achieving build dates. Collaborated with Comptroller and banks on international shipments ensuring proper delivery and vendor payment.

Achievements:

•Eliminated issues with failing parts by partnering with vendor correcting issues regarding alloy and temper composite changes in metal.

•Realized major cost savings by temporarily sourcing wood product from Canada and U.S. instead of Southeast Asia, due to defective shipments.

•Increased inventory levels ensuring proper materials for builds by creating quarterly budgets according to

quarterly sales predictions and forecasts.

Buyer • 812000 - 5/2005

Evaluated contracts and determined requirements, identified best product for best price from reliable vendors . Assured acquisition of all materials achieving requirements of contract, as well as, government specifications. Tracked and maintained proper levels of stocked inventory and initiated and implemented process improvement initiatives for department.

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Achievements:

•Stabilized budgets and profit margins through comprehensive contract negotiations with vendors ensuring consistent pricing building in freight costs per shipment.

•Slashed inbound and outbound freight costs by sourcing freight carriers for specific commodities.

•Eliminated damaged delivered commodities by conducting vendor site visit, analyzing production and packaging process, and collaborating with vendor developing solutions.

•Improved production materials levels by identifying discrepancies in volume ordered against volume delivered.

Transportation Manager • 12/2001 - 712002

Created Customer Vendor base for trucks on production line with contact person availability. Evaluated Vehicle Production Status and compared with promised delivery dates. Managed 15 drivers, 2 mechanics, and chase car hook-up driver, as well as, overseeing delivery route of each vehicle to be shipped ensuring lowest possible cost with optimized service. Maintained all chase cars to OMV regulations, service, maintenance and insurance coverage for drivers and vehicles, monitored different type of COL class licenses for different trucks to be delivered, and documented all accidents. Investigated all complaints from customers, handled warranty issues, and managed expense reports delivered to Accounting weekly.

Achievements:

•Bolstered solid working relationships with customers and enhanced company image by communication with customer on changes or updates to promised delivery date for trucks.

•Improved employee engagement by incentivizing schedule achievements and increasing mileage pay.

Time and Motion Study Analyst • 10/2000 - 11/2001

Paired with Engineering department diagramming and documenting daily flow throughout plant breaking down 15 Departments on Production Line identifying process, manpower, time, and labor cost per Production move and determining solutions for movements in need of improvement.

Achievements:

•Eliminated bottle necks in production across plant by introducing additional Fabrication Department ensuring all fabrication parts ready for assembly.

•Boosted production accuracy and efficiency by establishing off line process Swing Door Department building complete unit.

•Improved production support by on-boarding two additional personnel servicing Departmental Requisition requests pulling parts and maintaining documentation.

CAREER NOTE: Additional experience with A .M. Haire includes roles as Stockroom Clerk and Employee I

Company Floater. Details available on request.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration I Business Management

Shaw University - Raleigh, North Carolina

Master of Arts - Biblical Studies

Houston Graduate School of Theology

High Point, Campus John Wesley College Building - High Point, North Carolina

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Microsoft Word • Microsoft Office Suite • Excel • Power Point • Publisher • Quick Books • Word Perfect Corel 8 • Visual Manufacturing System • Upholstery • Printed Circuit Board Assembly

Residential Building /Carpentry • Problem Solving Training Stress Management Skills I SAP/Vinceria

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