Procurement, Inventory Control, Project Management & Sales
Resume:
WILLIAM P.GEISS
**** *** *** “F”
Honolulu, HI **815
OBJECTIVE
A Director of Corporate Purchasing, Purchasing Manager, Buyer, Materials Manager, Project Manager or Sales position utilizing my proven skills in Project Management, Team Leadership, Customer Service, Problem Solving, Negotiating, and MRP software programs.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Project Management • Problem Solver • Versatile/Flexible
• Profit Oriented • MRP Software • Desire to Excel
• Team Leadership • Negotiation Skills • High Achiever
• Purchasing Skills • Quick Learner • Customer Service
SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS
Oversaw the advance and completion of multi-million dollar international bakery machinery projects. Monitored all purchased items and production schedules for the completion of mass production bakery equipment. Result: Shorten our production schedules and gave our customers a better delivery schedule.
Reduced on hand inventory. Eliminated slow moving and obsolete items by creating commodity codes to monitor the number of inventory turns per cycle. Result: Lowered year-end inventory totals by $750,000.
Established vendor accountability and blanket orders. Reviewed all supplier pricing structures and initiated blanket orders. Result: Received lower prices and faster deliveries from my suppliers.
Completed successful EPA audit. Completed and compiled all the necessary documentation and reports required by the Environmental Protection Agency. Result: Because of my effort, we made it through the audit without any fines or citations.
Able to coordinate and complete several projects simultaneously. Work in procurement, inventory control, material expediting, customer service, shop and office management. Result: Successful at prioritizing different job functions for a timely completion.
Established and coordinated new inventory procedures. Incorporated new cycle count practices to monitor inventory levels and turns. Result: Reduced by 25% the shop hours it took to do a year-end inventory by going to a cycle count system.
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
American Electric, Honolulu, HI 2007-2008
Purchasing Manager
• Coordinate with Estimating group to obtain vendor quotes for new project bids.
• Coordinate with Project Managers to perform material take offs for new projects.
• Negotiate Blanket Orders with Vendors on commodities that have severe cost changes.
• Direct and route procurement flow from our Job Foremen material requisitions to our Vendors.
• Oversee the procurement of MRO and building maintenance items.
• Manage the lease and purchase of Cell Phones and Fleet Vehicles.
• Direct the procurement and QC departments for Our Oahu, Maui and Big Island Divisions.
• Oversee the Union Expeditors and runners for all of our jobsites.
GE Supply/GEXPRO, Indianapolis, IN 2006-2007
Global Sales Center Account Sales Representative
• Qualified current and new customers over the phone and in person.
• Quoted electrical and lighting projects in the new construction, industrial, and residential markets.
• I managed our customer projects from order entry to delivery and installation.
• Established rebates and competitive pricing for large OEM’S and contractors.
• Directed Lamp and New Branch opening Campaigns for mainland markets.
• Attended energy summit to develop energy policy direction between key vendors and GEXPRO.
Cabinet Distributors Inc., Honolulu, HI 2006-2006
Purchasing/Inventory Control and Customer Care Manager
• Evaluate and establish a new inventory system based on turns and cycle counts.
• Qualify new and present vendors to include the use of blanket orders.
• Manage and lead purchasing and stockroom personnel.
• Resolve customer care issues including damage claims and scheduling.
MicroMetl Corporation, Indianapolis, IN 2005-2006
Purchasing Agent
• Source and Procure all Production and MRO Items.
• Maintain Purchasing and Inventory Control modules in Made to Manage System.
• Qualify and Review all Vendor relations, Letters of Intent and Blanket Orders.
• Evaluate and Expedite Purchase Parts from Backorder reports to update Production Scheduling.
Kirby Risk Electrical Supply, Indianapolis, IN 2004-2005
Account Sales Manager
• Qualified current and new customers over the phone and in person.
• Quoted electrical and lighting projects in the new construction, industrial, and residential markets.
• I managed our customer’s projects from order entry to delivery and installation.
• Established rebates and competitive pricing for large OEM’S and contractors.
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Lighting Services/Windward Lighting, Honolulu, HI 2004-2004
Account Sales and Quoting Manager
• Qualify and establish new and current customers.
• Quote lighting and electrical service needs.
• Maintain and oversee service and maintenance contracts.
• Review and forward HECO electric rebates to my customers.
• Oversee installation of new energy efficient lighting packages.
Kirby Risk Electrical Supply, Indianapolis, IN 2003-2004
Account Sales Manager
• Qualified current and new customers over the phone and in person.
• Quoted electrical and lighting projects in the new construction, industrial, and residential markets.
• I managed our customer’s projects from order entry to delivery and installation.
• Established rebates and competitive pricing for large OEM’S and contractors.
MY-TE Products Inc., Indianapolis, IN 2002-2003
Purchasing & Materials Manager
• Implement Cost Saving and Cost Control Methods in the Purchasing and Inventory Departments
by broadening my vendor base and changing Inventory reorder points.
• Negotiate and Establish Supplier Contracts and Blanket Orders.
• Manages Purchasing, Accounts Payable and Inventory Control Departments.
• Establish Monthly and Yearly Budgets.
TSE/Jarrett Engineering, Indianapolis, IN 2001-2002
Outside Sales, Project Manager & Job Quoting
• Established MBE Certification with several automotive and manufacturing related companies.
• Quoted multiple engineering and fabrication projects to major companies like Chrysler New
Castle, Delphi Dayton, Navistar.
• Maintained vendor relations along with qualifying new vendors for ongoing projects.
Thomas L. Green Co. Inc., Indianapolis, IN 1979-2001
Purchasing, Office and Inventory Control Manager (1989-2001)
• Implemented an MRP linked to BOM purchasing system.
• Switched inventory control system to cycle counts, saving shop hours.
• Downsized vendor pool to lower cost of goods and make Accounts Payable Department more
efficient.
Purchasing Agent and Inventory Control (1987-1989)
• Negotiated blanket orders and combined purchases to streamline buying.
• Established vendor reviews and grading system based on performance.
• Downsized on hand inventory by establishing A,B,C codes.
Buyer and Cost Accountant (1983-1987)
• Reviewed, reorganized and authorized vendor pool.
• Reorganized card buying and stocking system.
• Learned and improved manual card and ledger cost system.
Sheet Metal Fabricator and Machinery Assembler (1979-1983)
• Operated brake and punch presses, engine lathes and welding.
• Promoted to lead and set-up in Sheet Metal Fabrication.
• Developed shop procedures to increase productivity and teamwork.
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EDUCATION
>Music Education/Business……………………………………….University of Indianapolis
>General Studies/Higher Math………………..Warren Central High School Indianapolis, IN
ADVANCED TRAINING
>Completed Toshiba Digital Dimensions Training >Spin Selling Training Course
>Principles of Purchasing and Contracts Seminar >Baldor Motor Factory Tour and Training
>DOS based and Dbase seminars > Siemens Seminars
>XPD2 System Training >Belden Wire Seminars
>Eclipse System Training >Phillips Lighting Seminars
>Microsoft CRM Training >GE ED&C Training
>Made to Manage Training >Timberline System Training
>GE Lighting Advanced Training Nela Park Cleveland OH
>MRP, Microsoft, Solomon Software & AutoCAD Training
>Great Plains System Training
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