Brandon Thull
Shelby,OH
Summary
Resourceful Purchasing Agent responsibly and proficiently procures materials necessary for operations in custom metal fabrication, specializing in conveyors for tire and rubber industry. Performs detailed cost analyses and negotiates with vendors using skilled problem-solving abilities. Experienced evaluator of supplier performance and maintains constant awareness of inventory levels.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Agent
MK Metal Products Ent., Inc.
06.2022 - Current
- Sourced and qualified bidders, obtained favorable pricing and finalized contracts, managing upwards of 50 emails and phone calls per day.
- Computed and created purchase orders in Syspro to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions and expedite customer orders.
- Conducted research, identifying potential vendors and better pricing options.
- Determined lowest possible cost, factoring in quality, reliability, and lead time, recognizing which was most important in each situation and executed negotiations for favorable contracts.
- Oversaw financial administration and managed inventory while selecting and monitoring vendors.
- Contributed in positive work environment through collaboration, professional development, and open communication among team members.
Shipping and Receiving
MK Metal Products Ent., Inc.
03.2021 - 08.2022
- Developed strong organizational and communication skills through complete overhaul of organizing, streamlining, maintaining shipping and receiving area.
- Learned and adapted quickly to software applications. Introduced using ERP system to position for completion of majority of shipping and receiving to lone person.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Completed paperwork, receiving in goods using their packing slips matching to purchase orders, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Physically prepped and packaged products for shipment ranging from small UPS parcels to big systems needing crated or skidded and loaded onto large truck trailers and beds.
Laser Operator
Jay Industries (Sarca/Broshco)
08.2018 - 03.2021
- Adjusted machine settings to achieve desired results and meet customer specifications.
- Maintained tight tolerances with design specifications.
- Input instructions for machine operations based on specifics of work orders.
- Coordinated with quality control teams to address any discrepancies in final products, rectifying issues promptly to maintain customer satisfaction levels high.
- Instructed new employees on operation of CNC machines.
Education
GED -
Madison Comprehensive High School
Mansfield, OH03.2008
Skills
- Purchasing oversight
- New Vendor Setup
- Supplier Evaluation
- Demand forecasting
- Syspro and Microsoft Office Software Proficiency
- Data Entry
- Procurement
- Order tracking
Timeline
Purchasing Agent
MK Metal Products Ent., Inc.
06.2022 - Current
Shipping and Receiving
MK Metal Products Ent., Inc.
03.2021 - 08.2022
Laser Operator
Jay Industries (Sarca/Broshco)
08.2018 - 03.2021
GED -
Madison Comprehensive High School
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