Customer Service Warehouse

JUSTIN YOUNGSTROM

**** ** ****** ***** ** Ankeny, IA 50023 · 515-***-****

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Professional with 20 years of experience in the procurement and distribution process, with a focus on supply chain management, end user satisfaction, cost reduction and overall process improvement. Interested in this opportunity to be a leader and apply a strong work ethic, varied skillset, attention to detail and commitment to process efficiency to the position.

EXPERIENCE

NOVEMBER 2015 – PRESENT

BUYER, Loffredo fresh foods

Forecast, plan and purchase inventory of perishable and non-perishable items

Coordinate with multiple purchasing groups, sources and suppliers to secure items for redistribution

Manage lead times and work with suppliers to increase or reduce based on forecasted demand

Source multiple suppliers and order quantities to ensure most profitable margins

Oversee quality control through the sourcing, inventory and redistribution process

Work with sales, customer service and warehouse to address non-conforming product in a timely fashion

Work directly with executive team on special projects as needed

Work with warehouse to manage first in, first out protocols

Effectively communicate with internal warehouse, sales, customer service and management teams to manage ever-changing demand

NOVEMBER 2014 – OCTOBER 2015

FOOD BROKER, midstates marketing

Acted as a liaison between manufacturers and distributors

Conducted sales meetings, product demonstrations and trainings

Reported territory activity to manufacturers monthly

Regular team calls with sales and distributors

APRIL 2004 – JUNE 2014

VARIOUS, sysco foodservices of iowa

Territory Street Sales (2011-2014) - prospecting new customers; maintain and penetrate existing accounts

National Program & Healthcare Account Executive (2007-2011) – managed over 65 healthcare accounts, overseeing product sales, procurement and customer service needs

Buyer (2004-2007) – responsible for securing products from manufacturers and managed QA audits

EDUCATION

2004

AA BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, AIB College of business

2002

HIGH SCHOOL DEGREE, oskaloosa high school

SKILLS

Microsoft Excel, Word & Outlook

Visual Inventory Control Software

Warehouse Management System (WMS)

Customer Service

Data Analysis

Inventory Forecasting

Supply Chain Management

SPECIAL PROJECTS/INTERESTS

Part of the Loffredo team on “Farm to Family” project, the USDA’s (approx.) $6B response to the COVID-19 pandemic that has distributed more 150 million produce boxes to families in need across the nation. Volunteered at Feed the Heartland and Jolly Holiday Lights/Make a Wish events.

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