Boyd West
1136 Lone Oak St, Guthrie,OK
Summary
Expertise in procurement and merchandise management with over 25 years of experience. Highly qualified to evaluate, analyze, plan, execute and set company goals.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Divisional Merchandise Manager
Century, LLC
Midwest City, OK
06.2010 - Current
- Monitor inventory levels for over 14,000 SKUS and avoid shortages with timely replenishment of stock.
- Review and approve purchase orders and invoices for accuracy and completeness.
- Establish and maintain accurate records of purchases, pricing and payment terms.
- Research and evaluate potential suppliers to determine best fits for company needs and to identify cost savings opportunities. All in accordance with quality and compliance policies.
- Cultivate strong relationships with vendors to maintain and improve levels of customer service. Includes overseas travel to partner factories.
- Generate reports on purchasing activities to support management decisions. Paramount to company success during pandemic.
- Hire and train purchasing staff to improve effectiveness of purchasing operations.
- Provide direction and training to purchasing team during recent ERP and operating system implementation.
Field Service Manager
Equipment Technology, Inc
Oklahoma City, OK
12.2006 - 05.2010
- Oversaw daily workload for 10 Field Service Mechanics, creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
- Provided technical support for equipment and inventory required for field service repairs.
- Controlled resources and assets for department activities to comply with industry standards and government regulations.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
Senior Buyer
Century, LLC
Midwest City, OK
01.1999 - 11.2006
- Managed product selection and sales analysis for over 3,800 SKUS.
- Selected and vetted suppliers then negotiated favorable and delivery terms.
- Purchased items in accordance with company quality and compliance policies.
- Developed/managed both budgets and forecasts.
- Created and maintained monthly reports including key metrics for leadership team.
- Key liaison between Quality, Compliance, Manufacturing, Marketing and Sales departments.
Skills
- Leadership
- Self Motivated
- Solution Seeker
- Expertise in Vendor Relations
- Tenacious Negotiator
- Strong Analytical Skills
- Accountable
- Effective Communicator
- Personal Responsibility
Timeline
Divisional Merchandise Manager
Century, LLC
06.2010 - Current
Field Service Manager
Equipment Technology, Inc
12.2006 - 05.2010
Senior Buyer
Century, LLC
01.1999 - 11.2006
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