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Branden Vick

Valley Falls,KS

Summary

Dynamic professional with extensive experience in vendor management and inventory oversight at Tarwater Farm and Home. Proven ability to enhance supplier relations and streamline purchase order processes. Skilled in data analysis and contract negotiation, consistently achieving high customer satisfaction through effective communication and problem-solving.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Assoc/ Purchaser/Customer Experience Associate

Tarwater Farm and Home - Holton
Holton, Kansas
05.2022 - Current
  • Monitored vendor performance to evaluate effectiveness of agreements.
  • Conducted periodic inventory reviews to establish accurate reorder points.
  • Maintained supplier relationships to ensure timely product and service delivery.
  • Prepared purchase orders according to detailed specifications.
  • Oversaw upkeep and sales of Stihl power tools and equipment, ensuring customer satisfaction.
  • Managed purchasing of store inventory from multiple vendors, including product and invoice entry.
  • Assisted customers with a range of inquiries, from simple fixes to complex solutions.

Stock Keeper/ Picker/ Equipment Operator

Blish-Mize
Atchison, Kansas
04.2017 - 12.2019
  • Operated cherry picker, Raymond motorized pallet jacks, and forklifts for product retrieval from racks and bulk storage.
  • Utilized pick labels and RF gun to efficiently pull and stack products on pallets.
  • Affixed shipping labels on cartons for accurate delivery.
  • Transported products throughout warehouse, staging at designated drop points.

Manual Laborer

Cedar Creek Contractors
Valley Falls, KS
11.2016 - 03.2017
  • Cleaned and maintained tools, machinery, and work areas to ensure safe operations.
  • Assisted with the loading and unloading of materials from delivery trucks.
  • Moved, lifted, and carried heavy objects in accordance with safety regulations.
  • Worked collaboratively with team members to complete assigned tasks quickly and efficiently.
  • Operated a variety of power tools including circular saws, sanders, grinders.
  • Used hand tools such as hammers, screwdrivers, saws, drills. to perform repairs and maintenance tasks.
  • Followed instructions from supervisors regarding job duties and safety protocols.

Cutter

Fargo Assembly
Atchison, KS
08.2016 - 11.2016
  • Monitored machine operations to detect malfunctions or deviations from standards.
  • Replaced dull or broken blades in accordance with safety protocols.
  • Performed quality control inspections on finished products to ensure they met customer specifications.
  • Followed detailed instructions from supervisors regarding tasks and duties.
  • Measured materials accurately using calipers, rulers, and other measuring devices.

Manual Laborer

Lawrence Landscape
Lawrence, KS
03.2016 - 07.2016
  • Mixing chemicals for spraying weeds from a backpack sprayer and a 30-gallon sprayer on a four-wheeler.
  • Spreading fertilizer on lawns, and driving fertilizer stakes for trees and shrubs.
  • Cleaned and maintained tools, machinery, and work areas to ensure safe operations.
  • Performed demanding physical work over extended periods and modeled positive attitude.

Education

High School Diploma -

Valley Falls High School USD #338
Valley Falls, KS
05-2014

Skills

  • Vendor management
  • Purchase order preparation
  • Inventory management
  • Supplier relations
  • Contract negotiation
  • Data analysis

Timeline

Sales Assoc/ Purchaser/Customer Experience Associate

Tarwater Farm and Home - Holton
05.2022 - Current

Stock Keeper/ Picker/ Equipment Operator

Blish-Mize
04.2017 - 12.2019

Manual Laborer

Cedar Creek Contractors
11.2016 - 03.2017

Cutter

Fargo Assembly
08.2016 - 11.2016

Manual Laborer

Lawrence Landscape
03.2016 - 07.2016

High School Diploma -

Valley Falls High School USD #338

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