Alan Whited
Saratoga Springs,UT
Summary
Operations and Supply Chain Leader with extensive experience in purchasing, inventory management, and team leadership. Achievements include reducing costs, enhancing inventory accuracy, and fostering high-performing teams within food service and manufacturing sectors.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
Rocky Mountain Wingshak
American Fork, Utah
07.2008 - 05.2026
- Managed the day-to-day functions of the entire full-service restaurant.
- Negotiated food and supply contracts, enhancing vendor pricing stability and lowering operating costs.
- Streamlined team operations, fostering collaboration to consistently meet set goals.
- Oversaw all training of new employees and ongoing staff to maintain industry standards.
- Coordinated hiring and firing of all employees of the restaurant.
- Supervised and maintained a crew of 9+ employees.
- Oversaw physical inventory and food handling techniques, ensuring adherence to FIFO and JIT standards.
- Reduced food waste to a negligible amount.
Purchasing Manager
Zrii Inc.
Draper, Utah
07.2008 - 12.2008
- Negotiated contracts for all packaging, raw material and shipping contracts.
- Managed inventories of raw materials and packaging inventory levels in an MRP/ERP environment.
- Oversaw physical inventories for all raw materials and finished goods.
Purchasing Manager
Sorenco Laboratories
Salt Lake City, Utah
01.2007 - 07.2008
- Negotiated all packaging, raw material, and shipping contracts.
- Managed day-to-day functions of purchasing department, streamlining processes for efficiency.
- Directed three professional buyers for a custom manufacturer who specialized in hot fill liquids and personal care finished products.
- Coordinated relationships with supply chain and freight vendors to optimize service delivery.
- Oversaw physical inventories of raw materials and finished goods, ensuring accurate stock levels.
- Adept at working in a team environment to achieve set supply chain standards and goals.
Purchasing Manager
For Every Body LLC.
Lindon, Utah
09.2005 - 01.2007
Purchasing Manager
Unicity International
Orem, Utah
07.2003 - 09.2005
Director of Purchasing
E. Excel International
Sandy, Utah
07.2001 - 03.2003
Purchasing Assistant Manager
Young Living Essential Oils
Lehi, Utah
08.1999 - 07.2001
Purchasing Manager
Idea sphere
Orem, Utah
05.1991 - 10.1998
Education
Business Management Coursework -
Utah Valley University
Skills
- Restaurant Operations
- Team Leadership
- Vendor Negotiations
- Inventory Control
- Cost Reduction
- Supply Chain Operations
- Logistics & Shipping
- ERP/MRP
- Microsoft Office Suite
Timeline
Owner
Rocky Mountain Wingshak
07.2008 - 05.2026
Purchasing Manager
Zrii Inc.
07.2008 - 12.2008
Purchasing Manager
Sorenco Laboratories
01.2007 - 07.2008
Purchasing Manager
For Every Body LLC.
09.2005 - 01.2007
Purchasing Manager
Unicity International
07.2003 - 09.2005
Director of Purchasing
E. Excel International
07.2001 - 03.2003
Purchasing Assistant Manager
Young Living Essential Oils
08.1999 - 07.2001
Purchasing Manager
Idea sphere
05.1991 - 10.1998
Business Management Coursework -
Utah Valley University