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Austin Bayer

Austin Bayer

Grand Rapids,United States

Summary

Results-focused strategic buyer with hands on experience within various sectors including automotive and retail industries. Proven track record of keeping a detailed record of transactions, creating an easily accessible database, helping various departments search for suppliers, and negotiating with key vendors. Excellent communication skills, with a keen ability to build relationships both internally and externally, along with effectively streamlining and save on costs of goods. Seeking a role where I can utilize my background in buying and contribute to a well-established organization. Motivated and resourceful supply chain specialist with several years of expertise managing customs compliance, inventory control, customer service and transportation logistics. Meticulous team player focused on developing and implementing process controls and quality improvement initiatives that reduce costs and increase company revenue.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Supply Chain Manager

Cascade Engineering
Grand Rapids Metropolitan Area, United States
02.2023 - Current
  • Manage all MRO spend, CapEX, new product development or cost save initiatives, created a stable supplier base, solve day to day problems, manage supplier base, analyze company spend budgets, lead several cost saving initiatives totaling over $372,000.
  • Developed and implemented supply chain strategies to optimize inventory levels, reduce costs, and improve delivery times.
  • Monitored supplier performance metrics such as quality, cost, lead time, and delivery accuracy.
  • Analyzed supply chain data such as demand forecasts and inventory levels to identify areas of improvement.
  • Oversaw warehouse operations including receiving, storage, packing, unpacking, shipping, receiving functions.
  • Ensured compliance with all applicable laws and regulations related to the import and export process.
  • Evaluated new technologies related to supply chain management processes.
  • Managed end-to-end supply chain operations, ensuring timely delivery of products.

Buyer

Corvac Composites, LLC
Grand Rapids, United States
05.2019 - 02.2023
  • Handle all RFQs/sourcing for major automotive companies, manage supplier scorecards, assist in all buying needs through multiple manufacturing plants, negotiate long term logistics deals, perform supplier audits.
  • Reviewed purchase orders, contracts and invoices to ensure accuracy.
  • Negotiated pricing and delivery terms with suppliers.
  • Monitored inventory levels to ensure availability of products for customers.
  • Analyzed market trends and competitor data to identify opportunities for cost savings.
  • Coordinated activities between departments such as sales, engineering, finance and logistics.

Buyer/Logistics

Lowe's Companies, Inc.
Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan
02.2017 - 05.2019
  • Manage sales, logistics and purchasing duties, conduct inventory replenishment counts, collaborate with suppliers, successfully increased store sales.
  • Reviewed purchase orders, contracts and invoices to ensure accuracy.
  • Liaised with accounting and vendors to minimize and clear up invoice discrepancies.
  • Requested pricing quotes from suppliers to determine best source of supply.
  • Reviewed work order demand from MRP to support company requirements.
  • Assessed trends and inventory usage to provide maximum product coverage for different time frames.
  • Analyzed and completed supplier performance reviews, addressing corrective actions.
  • Developed and implemented strategies for minimizing the impact of price increases on key commodities.

Education

Master of Business Administration - MBA, Manufacturing Optimization and Executive Leadership. -

Ferris State University
08.2024

ISO 9001 : And IATF16949 certified internal auditor -

Omnex Engineering and Management Inc
05.2022

Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA - Business, Management, Supply chain management, International business

Ferris State University
01.2020

Skills

  • Supply Chain Management
  • Vendor Managment
  • Distribution & Capacity Planning
  • Microsoft Word, Excel & PP
  • Forecasting and Budgeting
  • SAP Software & Kronos
  • Inventory Planning & Control
  • Pricing & Contract Negotiations
  • Expense Control
  • Cross-Functional Communications
  • Team Collaboration
  • Strategic Sourcing & Networking
  • Analytical & Process Oriented
  • Advanced Problem Solving
  • Report Generation & Capacity Planning
  • Project Management

Timeline

Supply Chain Manager

Cascade Engineering
02.2023 - Current

Buyer

Corvac Composites, LLC
05.2019 - 02.2023

Buyer/Logistics

Lowe's Companies, Inc.
02.2017 - 05.2019

Master of Business Administration - MBA, Manufacturing Optimization and Executive Leadership. -

Ferris State University

ISO 9001 : And IATF16949 certified internal auditor -

Omnex Engineering and Management Inc

Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA - Business, Management, Supply chain management, International business

Ferris State University
Austin Bayer