Purchasing, Operations, Supply Chain, SAP
Resume:
Michael L. Cassens
Houston, Texas 77070
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PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE:
To secure a responsible position with a successful company in which my business experience, perception, and judgment will allow for optimum growth opportunities.
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE:
• Seasoned professional in operations and business with a strong record of achievement in providing the necessary support of all assignments undertaken, resulting in their successful completion along with employee/management harmony.
• Excellent analytical, communication, listening and negotiating skills coupled with the ability to effectively establish and maintain a rapport with all levels of personnel, management, and clients.
• Proven background encompassing keen leadership, team playing, planning, organization and problem-solving, all of which realized significant contribution to bottom line results.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2004 – 2009 The New Release/Movie Cube
Director of Purchasing
• Responsible for the selection, ordering, allocation, and distribution of approx $15 million annually of dvd product for rental kiosks across North America.
• Oversaw and managed procurement process and supply chain with four DVD Distributors in North America.
• Implemented distribution process for product in United States and Canada.
• Managed complete lifecycle of dvd, from purchasing to reselling of used product.
• Negotiated and worked with all movie studios to achieve lower pricing, higher rebates on product, and Revenue Share Agreements.
• Managed third party merchandising company.
• Represented company at all industry seminars, meetings, junkets, and conventions.
• Involved in all aspects of company operations, which include Marketing, Finance, and IT.
• Member of SAP Implementation team, with 5 yrs. of SAP MM experience.
2001 – 2004 A.D. Vision, Inc. -
Director of Purchasing
• Managed complete operation of distribution of dvd product, including inventory accuracy, returns, and drop shipments of product to customers from vendors.
• Responsible for purchasing of raw materials for finished goods, warehouse supplies
• Reduced freight costs by $200K annually and warehouse supply by over 15% annually.
• Increased production of packing, processing, and distribution of product from 6,000 units/mo to over 15,000/mo.
• Negotiated all vendor rates and charges.
• Managed relationship with DVD replicators to ensure prompt product delivery.
• Recognized for using good decision making skills and resourcefulness in problem solving and process improvement.
1997 – 2001 Compaq Computers
N. A. Distribution Manager
• Supervised distribution of all North American shipments of spares, in which all were time sensitive material.
• Directly responsible for keeping company quota Fill Rate at or above 98%.
• Responsible for the daily shipping of 20,000 spares per day.
• Assured high levels of precision by directing the logistics and daily inventory to ensure accuracy in location and availability.
• Consistently demonstrated success in the areas of logistics, forecasting, implementation of warehouse operations and performance development.
1985 – 1997 Randall’s Food Markets, Inc.
Store Director/Grocery Director
• Bottom line management responsibility of entire store.
• Scheduling and payroll for 200+ employees.
• Consistently obtained top quarterly bonus, which included the highest gross profit department and lowest labor percent in company.
• Responsible for inventory and ordering of all dry goods.
Inventory/Distribution systems skilled in: SAP, MAS90, MAS200
EDUCATION
Blinn College, Business
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