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.
Profile
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
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
MR. RICK HIRCHEY
South Bend Community School
Corporation
Director of Purchasing
MR. RAHMAN JOHNSON
Laymen Chapel CME Church
Pastor
REV. TERRELL JACKSON