Project Manager Sales

Raymond Ramirez

*** ****** ****** • San Jacinto, California 92582 • ilhgxj@r.postjobfree.com 951-***-****

Experienced, results-oriented Purchasing and Management Professional with expertise in project management, personnel management, warehouse organization, contract/bid development and evaluation, team leadership, vendor relations, inventory control, team player. Bilingual in Spanish.

purchasing manager ● buyer ● ASSISTANT MANAGER ● supervisor ● procurement ● Vendor negotiations ● inventory control research and Development

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

• Leverages exemplary organizational and managerial skills to evaluate and revise operational processes, maximize profitability, and improve efficiency.

• Governs all purchases for production requirements and evaluated all procurement levels to existing usage and adjusted levels appropriately.

• Develops and executes comprehensive plans and programs, both short and long range, to support revenue objectives of organization.

• Identifies, evaluates and conducts cost-benefit analysis with the ability to understand the general capabilities and limitations within the company.

• Demonstrates outstanding capability to effectively solve problems and think strategically as well as leveraging the ability to cultivate relationships and gain customer trust and loyalty.

• Locates suppliers capable of producing high-quality items on time, and conducts vendor analysis.

• Develops and executes infrastructure needed to maximize space, efficiency and inventory controls.

• Utilizes MAS 90, Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

Professional Experience

Vice President of Sales June 2009 to March 2010

Bull Steel and Tube Inc San Marcos, California

• Negotiate pricing, terms, freight, and source new products and competitive bids for purchasing and procurement department.

• Supervise the purchasing of raw materials (steel) .

• Supervisory responsibilities include, but are not limited to: project scheduling directives, monitoring daily safety practices, training, disciplinary actions, and annual performance evaluations.

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Project manager/purchasing agent September 2003-May 2009

Talley Metal Fabrication San Jacinto, California

• Project Manager for over 150 accounts in the ornamental and structural industry.

• Negotiated terms, pricing, freight and return policies with all new and current vendors.

• Maintained excellent material levels through daily up keeping of MAS 90.

• Inspected and approved all invoices for pricing and accuracy.

• Maintained a near zero shortage in materials.

• Maintained vendor pricing information in MAS 90.

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Assistant Store Manager November 1977-May 2003

Vons Imperial Valley, San diego and Riverside Counties

• Expert on retail store operations

• Electronic receiving

• Cash handling

• P & L Statements

• Sales forecasting weekly, quarterly and annually

• Development and training of employees.

CAREER ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• Negotiated steel pricing that resulted in savings of over a $1,000,000.00

• Re-negotiated previous contract with charge backs resulting in $240,000.00

• Proven history of significant cost reductions and increased sales and profits.

• Implemented company-wide transition to multiple new products resulting in reduced warranty costs and major savings.

• Reduced damaged material and increase damage returns from previous years resulting in increased revenue.

Education And Training

Attended:

Imperial Valley College

Imperial California

Mount San Jacinto College

San Jacinto California

Additional Academic Training and Certifications

• Management Training at Safeway/ Vons.

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