Inventory Control Purchasing Manager

Tom Godfrey

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Senior-Level Purchasing Professional

Analytical and detail-oriented purchasing professional with 20+ years of experience in cost reduction and inventory control. Exceptional negotiation skills and a diverse background in distribution and manufacturing. Global purchasing expertise across North and South America, China, Taiwan, Indonesia, Brazil, Europe, Canada, and India.

Cost Savings Contract Negotiations Staff Management Strategic Planning Supplier Relations Operations Management Expense Management Product Development Procedure Development Process Improvement

Key Contributions

●Achieved $40,000 (20%) cost savings on lab equipment by establishing new pricing at Chemify.

●Generated $275,000 in savings through secondary suppliers and alternative materials at Compact.

●Executed logistic managed buys, optimizing profitability for $12M in product movement at US Foods.

●Realized $10M in cost savings by managing the forward buy process at Eby Brown.

●Delivered $300,000 in savings on chemicals, additives, and colorants at Bridgeview Aerosol.

●Saved $75,000 on corrugated materials at Xentris Wireless.

●Boosted sourcing team productivity by 75% by eliminating process barriers at Grainger.

●Managed a $1M cost savings program through alternative sourcing at Blistex Inc.

Career Track

Chemify – Purchasing Manager 2023-2024

●Founded the purchasing department and implemented operational policies and procedures for a startup company

●Negotiate with vendors to get best pricing and terms on contracts

●Coordinate with stakeholders to establish and monitor inventory and frequency of supply

●Ensure adherence to quality standards and immediately resolve any non-conformance concerns

Gibb Packaging – Purchasing Manager 2021-2023

●Lead and execute purchasing strategies and activities for direct and indirect spend including MRO

●Designed an RTV disposal procedure to maximize working capital recapture

●Identify and improve opportunities with current and new suppliers for cost savings, product quality

Compact Industries – Packaging Buyer 2015-2021

●Manage 100+ vendors and 1500 SKU’s using Syspro MRP System

●Oversaw end-to-end sourcing activities to support supply chain functions and facilitate new product launches

●Directed supplier negotiations and coordinated logistics to optimize packaging processes

●Worked directly with Starbucks, Kraft Foods, and Ghirardelli for custom packaging development and execution

US Foods – Senior Category Buyer 2012-2015

●Managed unique product lines using ERP system, Prism and SCPO/JDA for 179 vendors, 2,500+ SKU’s.

●Collaborated with cost analysts to establish a process for reporting price-cost accuracy and tracking performance outcomes

●Successfully met corporate goals, delivering a 99.5% service level and 96.5% PO cost accuracy

Eby-Brown - Demand Planner 2011-2012

●Led promotional forecasting, managing stock adjustments and buying modifications

●Forecasting and reviewing demand for all Eby-Brown SKU’s performing statistical forecasting

●Analyzed forward buys to determine optimal profitability

Bridgeview Aerosol - Purchasing Manager/Chemical Buyer 2010-2011

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●Responsible for annual spend of $40 million

●Cost savings project of $300,000 plus

●Implemented alternative supplier sourcing to control costs of raw materials, leading to a cost avoidance of over $500,000

Xentris Wireless - Purchasing Manager 2007-2009

●Directed an annual spend of $100 Million+.

●Negotiate contracts, pricing, delivery, and for domestic as well as international suppliers in China and Taiwan.

Grainger - Sourcing Operations Manager 2005-2006

●Led and developed a 21-person team with revenues of more than $170 million.

●Coordinated the beta team for testing of the world’s largest SAP implementation.

Joslyn Manufacturing - Purchasing Agent 2003-2005

●Managed 2,200 SKU’s using J.D. Edwards/World Vision

●Sourced and negotiated from China, Taiwan, India, Indonesia, and Europe, managing $40M in annual spend, achieving $200K in cost savings

Blistex Inc. - Packaging Buyer 2000-2003

●Sourced and purchased global commodities (packaging, printed materials, molded plastics, and corrugated) for an FDA-regulated business unit, totaling $10M or 40% of COGS

●Controlled an inventory of 2,000+ active components to meet a 99.96% on-time shipping objective

Education

M.B.A. (In Progress), DePaul University B.S., Elmhurst College

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