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DAVID BAUER

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LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT/PURCHASING PROFESSIONAL

Supply Chain * Purchasing * Inventory Tracking * Quality Assurance

Vendor Relations * Expense Control * Price Negotiations

PROFILE

Motivated, versatile and proactive purchasing professional with a vast range of related experience and a track record of proven results and success in previous roles. Looking to contribute expertise in operations, inventory tracking and customer relations gained throughout my career for the benefit of an organization in their growth and strategic objectives. Seeking a position in which I can readily transfer strong skills in leadership and strategic thinking to a world class, high-integrity company.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

• Innovative and results-oriented professional with a proven ability to successfully complete assigned tasks.

• Tremendous experience in project management, procurement, and database management with a demonstrated ability for quickly learning new systems.

• A proven performer with sharp critical thinking skills and the ability to quickly break down complex situations by offering innovative and practical solutions in line with the organization’s vision, mission and goals.

• Exceptional leadership, organizational, oral/written communication and analytical skills.

• Proactive and detail-oriented with proven success at multi-tasking with the ability to identify, isolate and resolve issues within set deadlines.

• Highly effective in building and cultivating positive relationships and rapport across all levels including senior management, co-workers, team members and clients.

• An ethical professional who facilitates a team approach to achieve organizational objectives and increase productivity with exceptional experience in working as part of a team.

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES

• Oracle – Utilized for processing purchasing orders, creating pick lists, entering orders, and executing returns and receiving.

• SAP R/3 – Used for MRO procurement functions including managing quotations, sourcing, purchase order creation and navigation to ensure the successful fulfillment of requisitions

• Open MFG – Employed to determine inventory levels, create purchase orders and assist in the production planning of finished goods.

• Microsoft Access – Built a database that efficiently tracks the history of every unit at PTSC.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Panasonic Transportation Systems Company Oct 08 – Present

Quality Coordinator

• Carries out proper and detailed preparation and configuration of all inspection paperwork; and creates 3 reports, which ranges in length between 15-30 pages per month.

• Responsible for the effective execution of the RMA process for both customer and supplier materials with a strong focus on quality assurance.

• Completes all necessary customs paperwork for shipments of goods sent to Japan.

Key Contributions

• Successfully built a database that tracks the configuration, receiving, shipping and returns due to error for each unit in PTSC history.

• Demonstrated a propensity of learning methods and new systems quickly.

AMCO International Nov 07 – Sept 08

Purchasing/Inventory Manager

• Efficiently managed purchasing of materials while determining lead times in order to maintain efficient production and lower inventory levels, ultimately reducing operating costs.

• Maintained accurate physical inventory levels, adjusting book inventory as needed.

• Carried out price negotiations in securing the best possible price for the organization.

Key Contributions

• Implemented measures that resulted to a 2-3% cost savings.

St. Joseph’s University Bookstore May 07 – Nov 07

Textbook Manager

• Interacted professionally with faculty and department coordinators to solicit book orders, employing strong interpersonal skills.

• Continually monitored enrollment against course sales history, taking appropriate action to maintain proper inventory levels based on sales and business trends.

ICG Commerce – Kraft Buying Center Feb 06 – May 07

Purchasing Specialist

• Procured materials for four different Kraft Foods plants, utilizing sourcing and purchasing power in order to optimize pricing and delivery times.

EDUCATION

Kutztown University – Kutztown, PA

Bachelor of Science in Business Management - December 2005

REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

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