Anthony Simmons
Lynwood ,IL
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Manager
Tyson Foods, Inc.
08.2004 - 10.2023
- Sourced vendors, built relationships, and negotiated prices.
- Purchased new products and oversaw inventory stocking and availability.
- Managed supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery of products and services.
- Achieved cost savings by negotiating contracts and pricing with suppliers.
- Used Software to authorize and monitor purchase orders and consumables.
- Performed monthly reconciliation of open purchasing orders.
- Coordinated paperwork, updated spreadsheets, and maintained permanent records.
- Ensured compliance with corporate policies and applicable regulations governing procurement activities, mitigating company risks.
- Hired and trained purchasing staff to improve effectiveness of purchasing operations.
- Communicated regularly with suppliers to uphold accountability for quality standards and timely delivery of goods.
Shipping and Receiving Manager
Tyson Fresh Meats
08.1994 - 08.2004
- Operated forklifts, lift trucks, and hand trucks to move items around warehouse.
- Optimized warehouse layout for efficient product flow from receiving to shipping areas, minimizing wasted time in transit between locations.
- Pulled, verified, and packaged items for shipment.
- Managed inventory control with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring accurate stock levels.
- Prepared shipping documents and invoices, processed payments, and fielded client questions.
- Created effective communication channels between warehouse staff, management, and customers to address concerns promptly and maintain smooth operations.
Education
Diploma - Business
John F Kennedy High School
Chicago, IL05.1979
Skills
- Purchase Order Management
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Inventory Coordination
- Vendor Relationship Management
- New Vendor Setup
- Supply Chain Management
- Vendor Sourcing
- Logistics Coordination
Accomplishments
usmc from 1981 -1987 - logistics and embarkation Nco Sbt and sage system experience.
Timeline
Purchasing Manager
Tyson Foods, Inc.
08.2004 - 10.2023
Shipping and Receiving Manager
Tyson Fresh Meats
08.1994 - 08.2004
Diploma - Business
John F Kennedy High School