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Inventory Control Purchasing Manager

Location:
Saint Paul, MN
Posted:
July 29, 2025

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Resume:

Gary Brantner

New Brighton, Mn *****

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

+1-763-***-****

Quality-focused Purchasing Manager familiar with vendor sourcing and vetting, contract negotiation and budget administration. Strong understanding of financial processes and requirements for accurate and thorough recordkeeping. Ready to bring20+years of progressive experience to growth-oriented position.

Well-organized in keeping inventories optimized and documentation current to maximize inventory efficiency. Excellent communication, planning and problem-solving abilities developed over 20+ years of related experience. Examined paperwork, shipments and communication to stay current on supply levels and directed requisitions to meet expected demands. Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Work Experience

Inventory Control Specialist, Purchasing

Zahl-Petroleum Maintenance Co - Minneapolis, MN

May 1990 to March 2020

Resolved complaints and eliminated delays by collaborating with vendors and updating strategies. Consulted with department supervisors on actions for individual concerns. Collaborated with management, sales and engineering to adjust plans and maintain targets. Assessed current inventories and brought in supplies to keep stock within optimal levels for expected demands.

Verified prices and computed totals to complete accurate invoices. Revised production schedules to account for changing designs, shortages and other types of interruptions.

Strengthened operational efficiencies and traceability by utilizing organizational filing systems for product placement.

Negotiated with vendors and suppliers and administered contracts. Established best practices for warehouse slotting and mapping to ensure adherence to food safety regulations.

Performed cycle counts on daily basis to immediately spot errors and apply effective remedies. Set up delivery of complete materials to arrive in time for production start date. Moved merchandise from stockroom to the sales floor when requested by owner. Managed weekly inventory and supply tracking, noting items requiring reorder. Reviewed and organized records of items that were purchased and any costs relating to purchases. Investigated and resolved variances with inventory records. Set up delivery of materials to arrive in time for production start date. Received incoming goods, checked paperwork and reviewed merchandise for accuracy against documentation.

Organized and processed damaged goods according to vendor and manufacturer procedures. Entered information into computer to update and status reports. Purchased goods to maintain stock and prepare for assembly of jobs. Transported items using equipment like forklifts and hand trucks. Purchased the highest quality products for the lowest possible price. Verified receipt of items by comparing items ordered to items received. Tracked shipments to ensure delivery on time and in excellent condition. Purchased goods to maintain stock and prepare for assembly of Jobs and orders. Education

Some College

High school diploma or GED

Skills

• Order picking abilities (10+ years)

• Detail-oriented (10+ years)

• Data gathering and documentation (10+ years)

• Natural leader (10+ years)

• Results-oriented (10+ years)

• Safety-conscious (10+ years)

• management (10+ years)

• Packing and scanning orders (10+ years)

• Inventory control procedures (10+ years)

• Motivated self-starter (10+ years)

• Adaptable (5 years)

• Materials accountability (10+ years)

• Customer-service focused (10+ years)

• Warehouse and fulfillment (10+ years)

• Works well independently (10+ years)

• Valid Minnesota driver's license (10+ years)

• Inventory management (10+ years)

• Multi-tasker (10+ years)

• Customer service-oriented (10+ years)

• Decisive (10+ years)

• Results-driven (10+ years)

• Purchasing (10+ years)

• Shipping & Receiving (10+ years)

• Logistics (10+ years)

• Team Management (10+ years)

• Operating systems (10+ years)

• Plumbing (10+ years)

• phone sales (10+ years)

• in person sales (10+ years)

Certifications and Licenses

Forklift Certification

May 2010 to Present



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