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P E Supply Chain

Location:
Granger, IN
Posted:
July 22, 2025

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E X P E R I E N C E D P U R C H A S T E R A N D

L O G I S T I C S S P E C I A L I S T

K E V I N J . B R I D G E S

KB

Purchasing and Logistics Specialist Material, Management and Seasoned extensive experience in purchasing, supply chain, logistics, and customer service with exceptional communication, analytical and communication skills. Experience utilizing SPSS, MRP, SAP, JDE and various ERP systems.

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E D U C A T I O N

Indiana University South Ben

2004- 2009

BACHELORS IN MARKETING; MINOR:

FINANCE AND ECONOMICS,

WORK RELATED TRAINING &

CERTIFICATIONS

E X P E R I E N C E

DeLaval Dairy Service, Plymouth IN

LaVanture Products, Elkhart IN

2018- Present

2017 - 2018

INVENTORY CONTROL SPECIALIST;

Purchase 100% of all inventory for dairy service and distribution in Indiana and lower Michigan.

Maintain inventory and projection needs for several multi-million dollar dairy farm accounts.

Receive and ship products throughout the country for emergency needs. Singularly manage and stock a store for all regional customer needs. Manage a warehouse for all practical and chemical needs for the region. Prepare reports to reduce (SLOB), slow, and obsolete inventory. Manage optimal cycle turns for inventory.

BUYER

574-***-****

51135 Deer Path Drive

Granger, IN. 46530

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

Company-Provided Lean Manufacturing

Logistics, and Supervisory Training, Indiana Life

and Health

License, Securities Industry Essentials License

Purchase 80% of all inventory for distribution

Source and quote new customer needs from existing vendors within 48 hours Track trends in consumer consumption to determine which products should be sold

Track seasonal usage of customers to provide the best service and efficient inventory turns

Research suppliers and negotiate contracts for product fulfillment processing Place orders and ensure inventory is properly distributed Attend tradeshows and conferences to stay abreast of industry standards Support the company’s top Fortune 500 customers proficiently according to SAP, producing over 500,000 - 600,000 weekly units. Ensure timely delivery of materials to meet production schedule, utilizing JDE, MRP, and Supply.

Combine purchase order quantities for the best price with purchasing and inventory control procedures.

Resolves all purchase order variances on a timely basis Maintains accurate, updated price files for current suppliers and alternates

Develop new suppliers for plant-controlled items through joint cooperation with Production Development and Sales. 2015-2017

KIK Custom Products, Elkhart, IN

ADVANCED MATERIAL PLANNER; R E F E R E N C E S

DeLaval

District Manager

260-***-****

MR. RICK HIRCHEY

South Bend Community School

Corporation

Director of Purchasing

574-***-****

MR. RAHMAN JOHNSON

Laymen Chapel CME Church

Pastor

574-***-****

REV. TERRELL JACKSON



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