KEVIN COLLEY

Central Point, OR *****

541-***-**** - ady4m4@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Dedicated purchasing professional specializing in logistics coordination, vendor relations and inventory management. Organized and proactive with remarkable project management, communication and planning abilities. Exceptional leader skilled at reducing costs and increasing department efficiency. Accomplished Purchasing Manager with history of overseeing procurement operations. Strategic planner offering demonstrated track record and core strengths in key relationship management and inventory management coupled with persuasive contract negotiation skills. SKILLS

WORK HISTORY

10/1996 to Current Purchasing Mgr

Brill Metal Works – 5310 Bierson Way, Central Point, OR 97502 Purchased new products and oversaw inventory stocking and availability. Sourced vendors, built relationships, and negotiated prices. Solved diverse supply chain problems involving numerous sources, logistics, and scheduling factors.

Coordinated paperwork, updated spreadsheets, and maintained permanent records. Used Software to authorize and monitor purchase orders and consumables. Monitored and evaluated vendor performance to determine compliance with quality standards.

Progressed through various purchasing, warehousing and leadership roles. Conducted regular research to identify trends and cost saving opportunities. Reviewed and approved purchase orders and invoices for accuracy and completeness.

Monitored inventory levels and avoided shortages with timely replenishment of stock.

Cultivated strong relationships with vendors to maintain and improve levels of customer service.

Negotiated pricing and terms with vendors to secure best value for company. 10/1996 to Current Shipping and Receiving Manager

Brill Metal Works – Central Point, OR

Maintained positive relationships with representatives of UPS, FedEX, USPS, and DHL shipping companies.

Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records.

Operated forklifts, lift trucks, and hand trucks to move items around warehouse. Prepared shipping documents and invoices, processed payments, and fielded client questions.

Communicated with vendor representatives to resolve damaged shipments and item shortages.

Pulled, verified, and packaged items for shipment. Organized storage areas to optimize materials movements and minimize labor hours.

Handled high-volume paperwork and collaborated with administrators to resolve invoicing and shipping problems.

Set up local, domestic and international shipments according to postal, shipper and foreign regulations.

Determined most cost-effective procedures and routes for shipments. Investigated and adopted optimal shipping and receiving strategies by selecting best carriers, routes, and methods to minimize costs and enhance schedules. Orchestrated routing by producing accurate shipping documentation and package labels.

08/1992 to 08/2003 Mechanic

Oregon Army National Guard – Medford, OR

Maintained

Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.

Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.

Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.

Performed preventative maintenance oil changes and brake jobs to preserve performance and reliability of vehicles.

08/1992 to 10/1996 Dry Film Tech

Preigitzer Ind. – White City, OR

Made Circuit Boards for various Companies

08/1982 to 08/1992 Engineman 2nd Class

United States Navy, USN – Differnt Location

Completed frequent inspections, identified concerns and corrected problems independently.

Performed daily log updates and generated reports for supervisors. Performed thorough, accurate and efficient repairs and preventive maintenance. Operated or maintained off-loading liquid pumps or valves. Performed or participated in emergency drills as required. Maintenance on Hydraulic Equipment.

Maintained boats I was assigned as Boat Engineer.

EDUCATION

06/1982 Diploma : General Studies

Eagle Point High School - Eagle Point, OR

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