Austin Ayala
Summary
Motivated purchasing professional with solid experience in vendor management, inventory control, and buying strategies. Skilled in building strong supplier relationships, managing costs, and ensuring timely delivery of materials. Eager to apply my expertise in streamlining purchasing processes and supporting the company's overall supply chain objectives.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Buyer
Ernest Packaging Solutions
SLC, UT
12.2023 - Current
- Sourced and investigated new products to enhance inventory offerings
- Collaborated with suppliers to secure high-quality products at competitive prices
- Developed and implemented pricing strategies for custom and non-stock items, contributing to overall profit margins and improving the customer experience
- Maintained thorough records of supplier pricing changes, allowing for more accurate forecasting and purchasing decisions that met budget goals
- Established and developed relationships with key suppliers, ensuring reliable product availability and limiting disruptions in the supply chain
- Collaborated with multiple departments to align inventory levels with market demand, which led to improved efficiency and reduced excess stock.
Expeditor (Jr. Buyer)
Ernest Packaging Solutions
SLC, UT
07.2022 - 12.2023
- Coordinated closely with warehouse and merchandising team to optimize inbound freight schedules, leading to improved inventory flow and reduced bottlenecks
- Tracked and managed purchase orders from beginning to end, ensuring materials arrived on time to meet production schedules, which resulted in little to no delays
- Built strong, dependable relationships with suppliers, quickly addressing any quality or delivery issues to maintain high standards and smooth operations
- Served as a key liaison between purchasing, sales, and customer service teams, resolving delivery-related concerns and enhancing communication channels
- Regularly reviewed and assessed supplier performance, providing feedback that improved delivery timelines and product quality.
Purchasing & Inventory Control Manager
Cabinetry By Karman
Murray, UT
02.2022 - 07.2022
- Led the procurement of all supplies and materials, focusing on cost-effective strategies that ensured timely delivery and maintained product quality standards
- Implemented new inventory tracking procedures that significantly reduced discrepancies, resulting in more accurate stock levels and decreased inventory-related issues
- Refined and managed vendor relationships, successfully ensuring good communication and fostering long-term partnerships that benefited both parties
- Collaborated with internal teams to refine purchasing processes, leading to improved operational efficiency and streamlined workflows
- Worked with others in a warehouse environment to ensure a full understanding of the company's supply chain needs on every level
- Gained the ability to fill the role of other positions such as warehouse receiver and forklift operator in order to fill the needs of the operation and ensure a smooth plant operation.
Accomplishments
- All Star Award - Cabinetry By Karman, August 2021
- MPF of the Quarter - Ernest Packaging Solutions, 1st Quarter 2023-2024
References
- Matthew Munns, Purchasing Agent, Vobev, (801)-598-7553
- Thomas Patrick, Senior Buyer, Ernest Packaging, (801)-644-5238
Timeline
Buyer
Ernest Packaging Solutions
12.2023 - Current
Expeditor (Jr. Buyer)
Ernest Packaging Solutions
07.2022 - 12.2023
Purchasing & Inventory Control Manager
Cabinetry By Karman
02.2022 - 07.2022