Brandon Byers
Blue Creek
Summary
Seasoned Buyer bringing in-depth retail and professional experience in diverse environments. First-rate planner, manager and communicator highly trained in purchasing and supply chain management. Proficient in managing purchasing needs in high-volume operations. Skilled research and forecasting abilities with strengths in communication and key relationship management.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Standing Timber Buyer
Travco
01.2021 - Current
- Maintains complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Develops and improves account relationships.
- Builds long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establishes quality and competitive pricing.
- Analyzes current vendors and products to stay abreast of market trends and evaluates new suppliers.
- Oversees purchasing processes from initiating requests to finalizing contracts to delivering smooth transactions
- Forecasts purchasing trends and improves merchandising strategies.
- Operates a range of heavy equipment on a regular basis with advanced skill.
- Operates welding and cutting equipment with strong safety skills and high-quality results.
- Performs diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
Self Employed
Byers Logging
10.2014 - 01.2021
- Evaluated product quality and vendor performance to maintain quality standards.
- Monitored and analyzed sales records, trends, or economic conditions to anticipate consumer buying patterns.
- Developed and managed budgets for purchasing and projected purchasing needs.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Generated revenues yearly and effectively capitalized on industry growth.
- Monitored market conditions to set accurate product pricing and take advantage of emerging trends.
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
Head Sawyer
B and B Lumber
09.2003 - 10.2014
- Examined cut pieces for defects.
- Stacked cut pieces and maintained clean and safe work space.
- Set up and calibrated machinery to meet specific production requirements.
- Trained newly hired employees on machine operations and control set ups, explaining safety procedures to prevent injuries.
- Set controls to adjust speed, feed rate and blade tensions.
- Mounted workpieces in holding device, manually, or using hoist.
- Monitored and inspected sawing machine operations to detect any malfunctions.
- Monitored operating machinery to assess progress, adjust settings, and maintain production speeds.
- Sharpened and replaced worn or defective blades and bands using hand tools.
- Developed strategies to increase productivity and reduce waste.
Education
High School Diploma -
Adams County Christian School
West Union, OH05-2004
Skills
- Purchasing strategies
- Delivery management
- Customer Service
- Strategizing
- Forecasting
- Pricing negotiations
- Relationship building
- Continuous process improvements
- Contract negotiation
Timeline
Standing Timber Buyer
Travco
01.2021 - Current
Self Employed
Byers Logging
10.2014 - 01.2021
Head Sawyer
B and B Lumber
09.2003 - 10.2014
High School Diploma -
Adams County Christian School
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