Purchasing Manager Financial Analyst
Resume:
RICK JOSEPH
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
Caldwell, NJ 07006
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OBJECTIVE
A challenging career with a company such as yours, where my professional experience, analytical, technical skills, commitment, and dedication to maintain excellence is the standard.
Summary of Qualifications:
More than 17 years professional experience with an accounting and financial background.
Exceptional interpersonal skills; highly adept to working with diversified professionals, clients and staff members.
Outstanding ability to manage extremely aggressive deadlines; always striving to make work-flow more efficient.
Self-motivated; able to set effective priorities to achieve immediate and long-term goals
Strong advocate of team work, as well as a diligent independent performer.
Excellent listener, patient and attuned to the needs of others; easily adaptable to new concepts and responsibilities.
EXPERIENCE
05/2005 – 08/2022
PURCHASING MANAGER / SR. BUYER / RAW MATERIALS MANAGER, FINANCIAL ANALYST,
Cartridge Actuated Devices, Inc., Fairfield, NJ
Prepared forecasts, budgets, and financial statistical reports used to monitor client account performance as well as internal departmental performance.
Performed duties relative to that of an Accounts Payable Supervisor, Financial Analyst, and Staff Accountant, Sr. Buyer Purchasing Manager.
Adept at sizing up situations, analyzing facts and developing alternative courses of action in order to increase productivity.
Created, implemented and maintained fixed asset schedule that directly maintained the depreciation schedule.
Implemented multi-tiered general ledger including sub-ledger accounts to better report departmental performance.
Performed audit of account expenses and reconciled them to ensure compliance with respective corporate policy.
Established and maintained close working relationships client corporate controllers, auditors, and department managers.
Proficient accounting, bookkeeping, and trouble-shooting skills; extensive computer skills. Assisted with ERP system implementation.
Provide leadership, project management, and direction to support company growth and supply continuity in addition to accelerating savings and efficiency through supplier partnerships.
Create value through strategy, lead projects and initiatives, and unlock future opportunities and competitive advantages.
Work closely with external supply chain partners to drive results through collaboration and shared strategic goals.
Drive expense control and reduction through effective product and services sourcing management, negotiations, inventory control, etc.
Attract and develop top talent and create an organizational structure that embodies our company's core values.
High level of ownership of the negotiation and contracting with suppliers to establish best pricing and programs, including securing volume rebates as well as capacity and service levels in line with the needs and commitments of the business.
Track, monitor and drive key supplier performance indicators across cost, service and quality and put corrective actions in place, when needed.
Manage inventory dollar levels, in collaboration with key department leaders, to achieve optimum service level and cash flow.
3/2003 – 8/2004
FINANCIAL STAFFING MANAGER
Robert Half International Inc. ( Accountemps) Paramus, NJ
Provide many companies with a financial staffing need with an essential service by strategically placing talented individuals that matched the accounting or financial staffing needs.
Market Accountemps’ services to existing and prospective clients.
Network through Accountemps’ numerous exclusive strategic alliances.
Arrange and attend client meetings to asses needs.
Identify, recruit, test, interview, and place top applicants.
7/1999 – 11/2002
FINANCIAL MANAGER/ACCOUNT MANAGER
TSL, a division of PRG, Schultz Parsippany, NJ
Responsible for providing fortune 500 and large companies with comprehensive services, software, and Financial Management SolutionsTM, which result in extensive refunds and savings. This is accomplished by means of telecommunication bill audit, invoice management, error recovery, expense optimization, data collection, and project management.
Researched and prepared critical financial statements and reports vital to upper management decision-making.
Established and maintained close working relationships client corporate controllers, auditors, and department managers.
Provided financial support for accounting department.
Provided both financial and technical support to new and existing accounts; Negotiated contract work.
Prepared, monitored and maintained accounts payable and accounts receivable.
EDUCATION
1987-1990, 1994-1996
ACCOUNTING/ BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION,
William Paterson University
Wayne, NJ
DUNN & BRADSTREET; CREDIT & FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, FINANCIAL ANALYSIS
CERTIFICATE/ DIPLOMA PROGRAM, FINANCIAL STATEMENT ANALYSIS AND
FUNDAMENTALS OF BUDGETING/ PROFESSIONAL PURCHASING CERTIFICATION
AMERICAN MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION; CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL PURCHASER, CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL PURCHASING MANAGER
SOFTWARE SKILLS:
PROFICIENT IN MICROSOFT WORD, EXCEL, ACCESS, VARIOUS ACCOUNTING
SOFTWARE SYSTEMS, ADP AND PAYCHEX PAYROLL SYSTEMS
SKILLS
Fast Learner
Adaptable
Self-Motivated
ERP Systems Knowledge ( JD Edwards, SAP, Quickbooks, Oracle )
Strong Leadership
Team Oriented/Motivating
Positive Attitude
IT Implementation
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