Purchasing and Inventory Specialist with Warehouse Ops

CHRISTOPHER MCDANIEL

West Sacramento, CA ***** 916-***-**** ***************@*****.***

SKILLS

• Order tracking

• Procurement

• Scheduling

• Inventory Management

• Cost Control

• Materials Planning

WORK HISTORY

09/2023 to 03/2024 Purchasing Agent - Hangtown Electric – Rancho Cordova, CA

• Facilitated smooth operations through accurate tracking of purchase orders, invoices, and payments.

• Contributed to a positive work environment through collaboration, professional development, and open communication among team members.

• Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.

• Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities. 08/2022 to 09/2023 Forklift Operator - United States Cold Storage – Sacramento, CA

• Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.

• Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.

• Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.

• Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags for shipping. 10/2017 to 09/2021 Purchasing Manager - Paul Durham Electric – Citrus Heights, CA

• Sourced vendors, built relationships, and negotiated prices.

• Purchased new products and oversaw inventory stocking and availability.

• Managed supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery of products and services.

• Achieved cost savings by negotiating contracts and pricing with suppliers. 10/2017 to 09/2021 Warehouse Manager - Paul Durham Electric – Citrus Heights, CA

• Conducted periodic audits of inventory levels to ensure accuracy, identifying discrepancies for swift resolution.

• Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.

• Maintained a safe work environment by enforcing strict adherence to OSHA guidelines and company policies.

• Evaluated incoming shipments for quality issues and processed unacceptable materials for return.

EDUCATION

GED - Woodland Adult Education – Woodland, CA

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