RICHARD L. LAFLAMME, JR.
Northbridge, MA *****
508-***-**** *************@*****.***
SUMMARY
Effective Communicator with excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
Resourceful, determined and diplomatic approach to problem resolution
Interact effectively with various personalities, cultural backgrounds and age groups
Enthusiastic team player who enjoys challenges and performs well under pressure
FUNCTIONAL SKILLS
Purchasing
Inventory Management
Planning
Forecasting
Customer and Vendor Relations
NetSuite
Arena Systems
RFQs
Solicit quotes
Analyze costs & Terms
Perform Cost / Price Analysis
EXPERIENCE
DIAMOND DIAGNOSTICS, Holliston, MA March 2018 – Present
Buyer
Systematically expedites orders based on priority while maintaining costs within budget
Successfully maintains an appropriate level of inventory through disciplined monitoring
Adept with GP System and PRS system which are used to properly analyze pricing and track shipment arrivals
Strong and skillful communicator who leverages relationships with other departments to anticipates future inventory needs
Reviews various accounting reports to keep Buying activity in line with
overall company objectives
DATA TRANSLATION, Marlboro, MA 2000 – 2016
Purchasing/Planning 2001 – Present
Purchase a wide range of products and materials while maintaining vendor relationships
Work closely with inventory control to ensure proper levels of replenishment
Negotiate pricing and solicit bids and quotes
Utilize Excel spreadsheets, develop forecasts and prepare quality review reports
Shipping/Receiving 2000 – 2001
Utilized UPS, FedEx, and DHL systems to process orders
Processed and delivered international orders in a timely manner
Resolved any problems, issues or discrepancies involving vendors and/or customers
Transferred product from warehouse to warehouse though internal computer system
EDUCATION
Worcester State College, Worcester, MA
Courses: English, Media Technology