Allen Hodge
Goshen,IN
Summary
Results-driven purchasing manager with a proven track record of delivering significant cost savings in fast-paced manufacturing environments. Skilled in developing purchasing strategies, managing supplier partnerships, and optimizing supply chains to ensure on-time delivery and enhance production efficiency.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Plant Purchasing Manager
Grand Design RV
05.2026 - Current
- Rebuilt supplier relationships and negotiated purchase agreements to enhance collaboration
- Develop purchasing processes to match production needs & timelines
- Coordinated overseas purchasing programs to achieve on-time delivery of materials
Plant Purchasing Manager
Forest River
10.2025 - 05.2026
- Organized and purchased critical materials to ensure timely production operations
- Developed cost reduction plans for overstocked and obsolete materials to optimize inventory management
- Planned and managed product and color changes to achieve on-time deliveries
Purchasing Specialist/Buyer III
Midwest Automotive Design
Elkhart, IN
05.2025 - 10.2025
- Rebuilt supplier relationships to enhance supply flow and reliability
- Create and Rebuild supplier relationships and supply flow
- Managed phase in and phase out programs to ensure timely deliveries aligned with production schedules
Purchasing Manager
Travel Star Products
Goshen, IN
09.2007 - 08.2024
- Managed product purchasing, monitored inventory levels, and ensured timely availability of materials to meet production demands.
- Led the sourcing and qualification of new vendors, cultivating long-term relationships and negotiating favorable pricing agreements.
- Developed and maintained Bill of Materials (BOMs) and comprehensive records, streamlining procurement and production processes.
- Identified and resolved complex supply chain challenges involving multiple suppliers and logistics, ensuring timely material availability.
- Implemented cost-saving policies that minimized waste and improved overall supply chain efficiency.
- Developed and maintained Bill of Materials (BOMs), spreadsheets, and comprehensive records to streamline the procurement and production process.
Sales Manager
Granitech
Elkhart, IN
07.2005 - 07.2007
- Managed customer relationships and identified new business opportunities by assessing client needs and providing tailored solutions that drove revenue growth.
- Managed customer relationships and identified opportunities for new business by assessing client needs and offering tailored solutions.
- Addressed customer concerns and managed relationships with key clients to ensure long-term retention and satisfaction.
- Addressed customer concerns and managed relationships with key clients, ensuring long-term retention and enhancing client satisfaction.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
Bethel College
Mishawaka, IN05-1998
Skills
- Vendor management
- Cost negotiation
- Cost reduction and negotiation
- Supplier qualification
- Budget oversight
- Contract negotiation
- Demand forecasting
Timeline
Plant Purchasing Manager
Grand Design RV
05.2026 - Current
Plant Purchasing Manager
Forest River
10.2025 - 05.2026
Purchasing Specialist/Buyer III
Midwest Automotive Design
05.2025 - 10.2025
Purchasing Manager
Travel Star Products
09.2007 - 08.2024
Sales Manager
Granitech
07.2005 - 07.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
Bethel College