Inventory Manager / Purchasing Agent

JOSEPH P. DOTE

Chicago, IL *****

312-***-****

************@***.***

OBJECTIVE

To secure a Materials Manager position with a dynamic and forward-thinking company, where I can leverage my expertise in inventory management, supply chain optimization, and resource planning to drive operational efficiency, reduce costs, and support the company’s long-term growth and success EDUCATION

• LOYOLA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO - Master of Business Administration - Marketing and Operations Management

• UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON - Bachelor of Science, Business Management EXPERIENCE

Please note I was employed with the same company since 1994. There were five acquisitions since then (A.J. Gerrard, Acme, ITW, The Carlyle Group and Signode/Crown Holdings) Signode

Materials Manager

Roselle, IL

8/14-2/25

• Analyzed root causes of inventory discrepancies, implementing corrective actions to improve inventory accuracy and minimize errors.

• Collaborated with warehouse and customer service teams to allocate materials efficiently, ensuring timely delivery to customers with urgent needs.

• Coordinated with Purchasing to track the status of orders, ensuring timely material availability for assemblers to meet production deadlines.

• Utilized MRP data to optimize reorder points and quantities, enhancing purchasing efficiency and reducing stockouts.

• Developed and presented monthly inventory scorecards, including analysis of current inventory levels, material on-hand (MOH), and grading of active, slow-moving, and obsolete items. Tracked back orders by dollar value, quantity, and vendor.

• Optimized reorder points (ROP) and reorder quantities (ROQ) for service tech vans, reducing the frequency of transfer shipments and streamlining processes for both warehouse staff and technicians.

• Led efforts to identify and return excess or obsolete inventory from vans and outlying warehouses to the central hub in Glenview, minimizing unnecessary purchases and supporting inventory optimization.

• Managed an expediting team, improving communication with customer service and ensuring on-time delivery by monitoring and addressing acknowledged ship dates.

• Performed weekly cycle counts to maintain inventory accuracy, achieving high levels of accuracy that resulted in exemptions from full physical counts.

• Created assembly orders and communicated stock availability to assemblers, ensuring production schedules were maintained without delays.

• Proactively identified and resolved material shortages or vendor delays, preventing disruptions to the production process and minimizing downtime.

Purchasing Agent

Arlington Heights, IL

1/13 - 7/14

• Managed procurement of parts for tools and machines from multiple vendors, ensuring timely and cost-effective sourcing to meet operational needs.

• Collaborated with the tool repair center to monitor and maintain optimal inventory levels, ensuring quick access to critical components while minimizing excess stock. Acme Distributor Sales

Purchasing Agent

Elmhurst, IL

12/01 – 12/12

• Procured plastic strapping materials from multiple manufacturing facilities, ensuring consistent quality and cost- effective supply.

• Managed annual steel purchases exceeding 125 million pounds, with a total value over $70 million, optimizing supplier performance and pricing.

• Maintained balanced inventory levels by analyzing months on hand (MOH), and actively managing active, slow- moving, and obsolete inventory to support production without overstocking.

• Sourced specialized parts internationally for the tool repair program, including suppliers in Italy and Switzerland, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality components. A.J. Gerrard

Des Plaines, IL

6/94 – 11/01

• Responsible for ordering steel from our manufacturing facility

• Maintained inventory levels at or below 1.5 months on hand at each branch

• Interviewing and Training of new warehouse personnel at our branches

• Sales Support Analysis / helping Sales Representatives on pricing, margins ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES

• Certified Illinois High School Association

• Basketball Referee - Assignment Chairperson - Registered Illinois High School Association

• Baseball Umpire – Assignment Chairperson

• Committee member for Dayton Class Reunions and organized several

• Chicago Chapter Alumni Events

• Volunteer and participate in Triathlons/ marathons / running races

• Service and Scholarship Chairperson Phi Sigma Kappa Fraternity

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