William Floyd Babcock
Garden Grove, CA, *****
Interview Availability: M-F 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM (24hrs notice)
Joining Availability: Immediate
https://www.linkedin.com/in/william-babcock-348398128/
SUMMARY:
William is a seasoned procurement professional with extensive years of experience in purchasing, logistics, and distribution for manufacturing and Fortune 500 companies.
He has extensive expertise in using ERP systems such as SAP and M3, as well as proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
His roles have included managing warehouse inventory, processing purchase orders, handling freight claims, reverse logistics, and coordinating returns.
He is known for his strong analytical and critical thinking skills, excellent organizational abilities, and exceptional communication skills.
He has a proven track record of building strong relationships with suppliers and ensuring efficient and accurate procurement processes.
He is now seeking a full-time position where he can leverage his extensive experience in procurement and logistics.
Has overseen supervising the dispatching and tracking of shipments.
Takes the immediate action taken to address urgent situations that disrupt flow of deliveries, such as unexpected delays, damaged goods, vehicle breakdowns, or weather-related issues.
Handled incoming service requests via phone or email, resulting in a service work order and scheduled or dispatched personnel.
Experience with materials management, master scheduling, or production planning.
Able to read, prepare, interpret, and understand logistics documentation to ensure accuracy and determine actions for customer returns processing and resolution.
Understands the order life cycle as it relates to Warehouse, Logistics, and Supply Chain operations.
Ensure completion of processes and transaction to manage product returns, insuring accurate inventory management and timely execution of product disposition.
Known for data analysis and reporting from system and non-system sources.
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS:
ERP Systems: Proficient in SAP, M3, AES, ITTS, OT, TMS
Software: Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook
CRM: Experience with Salesforce.com
Analytical Abilities: Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Organizational Skills: Highly organized with extreme attention to detail
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
SAFRAN CABINS - Cypress, CA Feb 2024 – Jun 2024
Buyer
Processed purchase orders using ERP system (M3).
Work closely with suppliers to assist with the processing of orders, inquiries regarding price and availability.
Maintain inventory daily while building strong working relationships with suppliers.
Checked Invoices for accuracy and processed non- conformance reports.
VERIZON WIRELESS - Irvine, CA Dec 2020 – Dec 2023
Senior Logistics Coordinator
Create refunds, credit memos, update accounting records, customer information, and answer any queries.
Manages warehouse inventory and maintains databases using MS Excel, SAP, AES, ITTS, OT
Handled freight claims with shippers (UPS, USPS, FEDEX)
Assist and/or initiate the research and resolution of customers’ shortage/overage and shipping error claims.
Coordinate the return process of defective or unwanted products and equipment from customers.
Monitor and manage the returned inventory to ensure accuracy and efficiency in handling returns.
Update and provide analysis of findings in an excel spreadsheet and/or pivot table.
Assist CS Coordinators with the revision and release of EDI orders.
Performed reverse logistics daily by working with vendors and carriers
Worked daily with TMS
AMAZON FRESH - Irvine, CA May 2020 – Dec 2020
Supervisor
Assisting Customers, Cashiering, and Stocking/Resetting Shelves with existing and new products
Receiving and pulled orders of products to be delivered to customers
VERIZON WIRELESS - Irvine, CA Oct 2017 – Apr 2020
Senior Logistics Coordinator
Create refunds, credit memos, update accounting records, customer information, and answer any queries.
Manages warehouse inventory and maintains databases using MS Excel, AES, ITTS, OT.
Handled freight claims with shippers (UPS, USPS, FEDEX).
Assist and/or initiate the research and resolution of customers’ shortage/overage and shipping error claims.
Communicates and works to prevent problems concerning transportation, logistics process, or customer issues.
ASHLAND DISTRIBUTION/NEXEO SOLUTIONS - Carson, CA Mar 2000 – Sept 2017
Senior Buyer
Processed purchase orders using ERP systems (SAP/Global and Freight Tracker).
Work closely with suppliers to assist with the processing of orders, inquiries regarding pricing availability.
Managed inventory, prepared reports and spreadsheet for management.
Worked closely with the sales team to obtain information and costs.
Supervised the dispatching and tracking of shipments.
EDUCATION:
Some College Courses, Fullerton Community College
High School Diploma, Cypress High School