Andrew Simpson
Urbana
Summary
Seasoned Commodity Buyer with 12 years in purchasing and requisitioning. Successfully collaborated with vendors from beginning to end of ordering process for purchases up to $6,000,000 annually. Organized, proactive approach resulted lowered costs for company. Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Commodity Manager
Rittal North America, LLC.
06.2014 - Current
- Arranged for payment and maintained records of bids, orders, and financial transactions.
- Verified deliveries and resolved discrepancies between order and shipment.
- Evaluated proposals from vendors to determine most favorable option.
- Reviewed proposals and contracts for compliance with specifications.
- Managed VMI programs and stocking agreements
- Monitored market trends for pricing and supply impacts.
- Worked with vendors to avoid potential problems with orders and deliveries.
- Applied demand-driven material resource planning strategies throughout supply chain network.
- Collaborated with suppliers and internal stakeholders to accomplish and outperform objectives.
- Generated reports on purchasing activities to support management decisions.
- Reduced inventory costs and increased inventory turnover rates by implementing kanban system.
- Key user for SAP MRP system.
- Communicated regularly with suppliers to uphold accountability for quality standards and timely delivery of goods.
- Tracked contract performance metrics and reported issues or non-compliance with appropriate stakeholders.
Warehouse Adimistrator
Rittal North America, LLC.
04.2006 - 06.2014
- Organized professional with expertise in managing resources and optimizing performance. Proficient in providing valuable insights and supporting decision-making processes. Committed to enhancing productivity and contributing to overall success.
- Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
- Versatile professional with strong problem-solving skills and history of adapting to diverse challenges. Applies innovative solutions and technical expertise to deliver exceptional results. Committed to streamlining processes and advancing organizational objectives.
- Adaptable individual with exceptional interpersonal skills and talent for building relationships. Known for delivering outstanding service and enhancing client satisfaction. Focused on fostering positive interactions and creating collaborative environment.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies, and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Field Artillery Cannon Crewmember
US Army National Guard
09.2000 - 09.2006
- Managed receipt, storage and issue of ammunition equipment and processes.
- Maintained complete accountability during redeployment of sensitive communication equipment.
- Coordinated and distributed training schedules and filed administrative paperwork.
- Operated self-propelled howitzers and ammunition trucks safely.
- Communicated over wire and radio and identified strategic target locations.
- Deployed and maintained rifles, machine guns, grenades and rocket launchers in offensive and defensive operations.
Education
Stebbins High School
Dayton, OH12-2000
Skills
- Industry expertise, Fasteners
- Purchase order management
- Pricing analysis
- Reconciliation
- Results orientation
- Cost analysis
- Supply chain networking
- Global procurement
- Vendor sourcing
- Negotiation
- Supply chain optimization
- Key performance indicators
- Supplier relations
- Demand planning
- Vendor relations
- Sourcing strategies
- Advanced planning
- SAP expertise
- Procurement
Timeline
Commodity Manager
Rittal North America, LLC.
06.2014 - Current
Warehouse Adimistrator
Rittal North America, LLC.
04.2006 - 06.2014
Field Artillery Cannon Crewmember
US Army National Guard
09.2000 - 09.2006
Stebbins High School