Crew Manager Inventory Specialist
Resume:
CHRIS BUCHTA
Jarreau, Louisiana 70749
**********@*****.***
Over 35 years Production, Sales, Management, and Inventory experience in oilfield industry.
Proficient in Fisher Control Valves and Instrumentation, with knowledge in high pressure well head equipment and fabrication, and Retail Sales. Proven company loyalty, strong work ethic and enthusiastic attitude. Self-motivated, able to set effective priorities to achieve immediate long-term goals. Excellent interpersonal and negotiating skills using the total customer commitment philosophy.
History of exceeding employer expectations across diverse industries. Enjoy talking to people and establishing a long-term, loyal customer base.
Persuasive communicator; use consultative selling skills to identify opportunities, overcome objections, build relationships and turn cold canvassing into sales.
Tenacious negotiator and closer; adept in conveying the benefits of products/services and generating customer interest. Quickly learn, master and sell new product offerings.
EXPERIENCE
John H. Carter, Co. ■ Lafayette, LA
INSIDE SALES ■ 5/01/13 to 12/31/2021
Worked directly with customers to provide solutions for issues involving Control Valve equipment or a need for services on equipment. Build and provide a quote for the solution to the customer. The customer will then issue a PO to the Inside Sales Representative who will process the PO, create build file with all necessary complete equipment and parts. Check availability, order items not available while maintaining delivery and margins. Work with other members of the organization to sure job was on schedule. Assisted walk in customers plumbers, contractors, etc. for sizing of gas regulators required for the demand of gas needed to operate their needs. Maintain the highest level of TCC TOTAL CUSTOMER COMMITMENT.
Bulldog Frac Rentals, LLC. ■ Haughton, LA
Administration ■ 1/01/2012 to 4/16/2013
Inventory Specialist, HSE Safety including setting up DOT regulated Drug and Alcohol Plan, DOT Regulations, Truck Maintenance logs, Office Manager, Duties included all purchase for 6 locations through 4 states and track all asset equipment used in the rental business. Track and design a serial number system to identify over 6 million dollars of Frac Valves and other Oilfield equipment. Set up policy and procedures for all documentation.
John H. Carter, Co. ■ Lafayette, LA
Production Supervisor ■ 1988 to 12/31/2011
Supervise production shop and warehouse for both the Lafayette and Shreveport locations. Order all inventory with all vendors and maintain inventory integrity. Conduct inventory cycle counting and annually complete inventory with an outside auditor. Write change orders and instructions for all jobs to be assembled according to customer specification. Document any parts and equipment to and from stock on Inventory Management system. Schedule all jobs in shop to meet customer deliver expectations and all production personnel while maintaining an on-call 24-hour schedule. Receive all purchase orders and prepare for invoicing. Approve all invoices and codes and challenge price discrepancies. Administer daily safety huddles and monthly safety meetings. Troubleshoot all computers, printers and network systems while working directly with IT team. Plan and execute all customer appreciation parties. Maintain the day to day operation of all building maintenance and service contracts for HVAC, electrical, janitorial, grounds and other building issues that may arise. Manage logistic operations with hot shots, local deliveries, motor freight and UPS.
• Began as shipping/receiving clerk quickly promoted to Control Valve Assemblies and Instrumentation until transferred to supervisor position in 1991.
• Responsible for $4,500,000 inventory in Lafayette and $2,000,000 in Shreveport.
Lighting Center ■ Metairie, LA
Sales ■ 1981 to 1988
Provided sales and customer service both inside and by phone. Delivered, installed and assembled lighting fixtures. Assisted with shipping, receiving and inventory control in warehouse.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND AWARDS
Elected to Presidents Council ■ 1998 and 2009
Designed Shreveport facility hand in hand with contractor.
Order all initial racks and equipment, interviewed and hired all personnel and put policies and procedures in place.
Manages multi-million dollar purchasing and inventory control with off-site company to fabricate gas measurement skids.
Safety Committee Member.
Quality Assurance Committee Member.
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Vice President for Lafayette High School Band Board.
Vice President for local neighborhood watch.
Past baseball and football Coach for Lafayette Parks and Recreation.
Production Crew Manager for Stage Call Entertainment.
Security Crew Member at Cajundome.
• References furnished upon request.
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