Todd Edwards
Saint Joseph, MO *****
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Operations Manager/Purchasing Manager Energetic, versatile, and results driven professional with strong qualifications and experience to lead and support activities/functions requiring excellent communication, Problem solving, management and leadership skills. Self-motivated and eager to contribute knowledge, commitment and drive toward collaborating with a growth-oriented company to achieve operations, financial and business goals.
Work Experience
Operations Manager
Edwards Chemicals Inc. - Elwood, KS
January 2013 to July 2022
Held directly accountable for senior leadership and management for ensuring that the overall vision, mission, and strategies of the organization were consistently implemented and upheld. Coordinated and executed solutions for day-to-day business and administrative needs/challenges, provided strategic planning and direction.
Purchasing Manager
Edwards Chemicals Inc. - Elwood, KS
January 2000 to December 2013
Responsible for organizing and supervising purchasing functions; managed daily activities in purchasing to include capital purchases; managed contracts including administering, negotiation, reviewing, filing, and evaluating for availability, price, term, and quality of products. Coordinated bid process to ensure compliance with company policies and regulations.
Sales Representative
Edwards Chemicals Inc. - Elwood, KS
January 1997 to December 2000
Made calls on potential and existing customers. Expanded sales within my target area set forth by the company. Ensured all customers were completely satisfied by following up after purchases. Submitted weekly, monthly, and quarterly sales reports. Attended all sales meetings and trade shows as required. Education
MBA in Business Administration and Management
Northwest Missouri State University - Maryville, MO January 2010
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Missouri Western State University (Business School) Saint Joseph - Saint Joseph, MO December 2008
Bachelor of science in Education
Emporia State University - Emporia, KS
January 1997
Skills
• Operations/Business Leadership
• P&L/Budgeting/Financial Oversight
• Strategic Planning and Analysis
• Sales and Business Development
• Market Penetration/Sales Growth
• Hiring/Training/Management
• Vendor Relationships
• Coordinate/Allocate Resources
• Government Contracts/Municipal Contracts
• Relationship Building with Vendors/Customers/Employees/ All levels of Management Operations Manager Purchasing Manager
• Supply Chain
• Team Management
• OHSA/EPA/Homeland Security
• Logistics
• Inventory Control
• Process Improvement
• Project Management
• Management
Military Service
Branch: United States Marine Corps.
Service Country: United States
Rank: E-5
June 1988 to June 1994
Certifications and Licenses
Certification In Risk Management Assurance