Jeffrey R. Halbert

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Blaine MN 55449

612-***-****

adv5ki@r.postjobfree.com

Objective:

A proven record of planning and coordinating supply / purchasing strategies that has increased profitability, set quality standards and meet or exceeded corporate delivery goals. Now looking forward to making a significant contribution to a forward thinking company in return for a Senior Buyer or operations manager position that offers opportunity for progression within the company.

Professional Summary:

Experienced procurement professional skilled in managing material and equipment needs for large construction projects, controlling inventory, overseeing operation of distribution centers, and maintaining and scheduling onsite material delivery. Proven ability to manage staff, develop and oversee operating budgets, and communicate with other departments, vendors, and executive management to ensure procurement goals are met. Experience with sourcing suppliers for purchased goods with an annual value of $30 million, negotiating contracts including blanket agreements and bulk commodity pricing agreements, and inventory planning.

Proven strengths in:

●Strategic Planning

●Cost Reduction and Containment

●Industry Alliances

●Systems Implementation

●Vendor Negotiations

●Financial Oversight

●Procurement Development

●Team Building

Master Technology Group, Eden Prairie, MN 2013 – 2018

Warehouse Manager

Consistently reduce costs through optimization of logistic planning

Negotiate new shipping costs to maximize bottom line revenue

Organize warehouse stock and shipment schedules

Supporting 36 Project Managers and 60 Customer Service Field Reps

Identify and remove bottlenecks in storage, delivery and department coordination

Train new warehouse personnel

North Country Business Products, Bemidji, MN 2010 – 2013

Assistant Warehouse Manager

Organized shipment schedules and storage layout

Completed required inventory counts and drafter reports detailing shrinkage

FedEX-Airport, Bloomington, MN 2010 – 2010

Material Handler

Responsible for loading cargo at the St Paul/Minneapolis Airport

Security clearance approved with TSA, postal service,

JRH Construction, Woodbury, MN 2002 – 2010

Owner

MN State Licensed General Contractor

Manage projects including material purchasing, controlling inventory, and scheduling trade related vendors

Responsible for all aspects of the sales cycle. Marketing, website, bidding of projects, and contract negotiations

Master Communications, Eagan, MN 1999 - 2002

Purchasing/Project Manager

Sourced and negotiated pricing for 10,000 items with an annual purchased value of $10 million, including establishing blanket purchase agreements and bulk commodity pricing agreements

Developed strategic suppliers to reduce the number of vendors resulting in cost savings due to reduced administrative costs, as well as quantity price breaks.

Responsible for communication with general contractors and the scheduling of subcontractors.

Reduced bottom line costs by 25% by consolidated material lines, improving tracking and scheduling processes, and implementing a fleet inventory system.

Orchestrated new inventory layout for warehouse

Apollo Communication, Minneapolis, MN 1995 -1997

Warehouse Distribution Manager

Scheduled, managed, evaluated and coached 12 low voltage technicians

Controlled merchandise to assure inventory accuracy

Interface with vendors and accounting to resolve discrepancy problems

Direct all materials/logistics functions related to shipping and receiving to assure on time delivery of materials

Zipco Warehouse, Minneapolis, MN 1985-1995

Operations Manager

Oversight of regional warehouses located in Minneapolis, Kansas City, and St. Louis

Implemented first computerized inventory control software that provided online real-time updates for every product. Oversight of shipping management system.

Hired and trained new employees, supervised staff, and maintained staffing schedules.

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