Supply chain

BRIAN ROSS

**** ***** ***** ******  Lakewood, Colorado 80232

303-***-****  *******@***.***

MANAGEMENT: warehouse manager

Motivated professional experienced in directing million-dollar material purchasing initiatives for leading manufacturers. Inventory manager who implements procedures that maintain consistent supply levels to meet ongoing demand and support projects. Excellent negotiation skills with a reputation for securing the lowest prices with vendors to increase company savings. Well versed in maintaining strict budget requirements. A multi-tasker and dedicated team player with a reputation for consistently exceeding expectations. Areas of expertise:

Project Management  Strong Communication Skills  Price Negotiations  Team Player

Inventory Control  Problem Solving  Process Evaluation  Procedure Improvement

Budget Administration  Continuous Improvement  Corporate Relations  Strategic Planning

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

WANCO, INC., Arvada, Colorado  2005-Present

National manufacturer of traffic safety equipment, light towers, and portable generators. Approximately 125 employees and annual sales of $50 million.

Purchasing Agent

Managed the evaluation of production line demand from support teams and MRP systems. Monitored 60-plus suppliers and approximately $35 million in spending. Initiated required purchase orders as needed to meet ongoing demand and managed delivery schedules to ensure expectations were consistently met. Negotiated pricing and payment terms to increase revenues. Coordinated with engineering, quality, and production teams to fulfill quality product standards. Organized warehouse management support. Teamed with accounting, shipping and receiving to enhance efficiency.

Key Highlights:

• Reduced annual spending by $500,000 through negotiations with new suppliers and commodity prices.

• Coordinated with top management in the acquirement of new generator line, bills of material reviews, and supplier establishment.

• Achieved cost savings of 50 percent through outsourcing goods to offshore markets and converting labor intensive machined parts to multi-staged tooling.

ADVANCED HYRONICS, Denver, Colorado  2002-2004

Regional installer of radiant floors and boilers in commercial and residential properties.

Shop Manager

Oversaw job bid reviews from sales department and created project initiatives. Directed ordering of necessary parts and developed delivery schedules to satisfy start dates. Maintained inventories of consumables on a consistent basis to support ongoing installation needs. Managed expenditures for quarterly budget.

Key Highlights:

• Led negotiation of lower price through consolidation of suppliers on all products, which increased overall profit margins.

• Created and implemented an interim inventory database within Access to provide visibility of inventory and enhance project execution.

CITY MARKET, Gunnison, Colorado  1992-2002

Managed stock crew and organized product delivery and unloading initiatives for leading regional grocery store company as night foreman and assistant manager. Monitored food inventory and created supplier orders for dry, frozen, and dairy departments. Oversaw replenishment of all store displays. Monitored receiving and inventory management. Coordinated with daytime vendors to meet store demands. Increased productivity standard for minimum cases stocked from company average of 50 to 75-plus.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts in Business Management, Western State College, Gunnison, Colorado

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Negotiations Training Seminar; Supply Chain Management Certification

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP

National Association of Purchasing Management, Denver Chapter

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