Alexander Berkner
Hutchinson
Summary
Dynamic procurement professional with strong negotiation and team leadership skills. Experienced in logistics coordination and order management, ready to leverage expertise to optimize processes and enhance supplier relationships.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Procurement Manager/Shipping and Receiving Lead/Order Management Specialist
Starland Metals
Gibbon, MN
01.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented procurement strategies to enhance supplier relationships and reduce costs.
- Analyzed market trends to identify cost-saving opportunities and optimize purchasing decisions.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors to secure favorable terms and ensure compliance with company policies.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to streamline procurement processes and improve operational efficiency.
- Coordinated Shipping and receiving for parts inbound and outbound.
- Order and Data Entry
Order Filler
Walmart
Mankato, MN
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Processed customer orders accurately and efficiently, ensuring timely fulfillment.
- Trained new staff on safety protocols and standard operating procedures for order filling.
- Contributed to a safe working environment by adhering to strict safety protocols during all tasks.
- Pulled orders quickly to maintain demanding productivity goals.
Meat Department Clerk
HyVee Foods
Mankato, MN
02.2021 - 01.2022
- Assisted customers with product selection and inquiries, enhancing overall shopping experience
- Collaborated with team members to efficiently complete daily tasks, improving overall department productivity.
- Handled customer concerns or complaints with professionalism and care, reinforcing a positive company image and cultivating long-term relationships.
Beekeeper
Honl's Bees
Winthrop, MN
06.2019 - 08.2021
- Trained new staff on best practices in hive maintenance and safety procedures.
- Managed hive health through regular inspections and monitoring of bee behavior.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with local landowners, securing prime locations for placing apiaries that contributed to successful honey production.
Education
High School Diploma -
GFW Schools
Winthrop, MNSkills
- Supplier management
- Supplier relationship management
- Price negotiation
- Global procurement
- Vendor acquisition
- Time management
- Logistics coordination
- Inventory management
- Team leadership
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Procurement Manager/Shipping and Receiving Lead/Order Management Specialist
Starland Metals
01.2023 - Current
Order Filler
Walmart
01.2022 - 01.2023
Meat Department Clerk
HyVee Foods
02.2021 - 01.2022
Beekeeper
Honl's Bees
06.2019 - 08.2021
High School Diploma -
GFW Schools