Buyer II / MRO and Commodity Buyer
Avery Dennison
Fort Wayne, USA
Brian Gottwald
Fort Wayne,IN
Summary
Proactive and versatile professional with a dedication to adapting to new challenges. Strong problem-solving abilities and a proven track record of fostering strong relationships with clients and team members. Focused on supporting team success and achieving positive results.
Work History
Purchasing Manager
Omni Source
Fort Wayne, USA
Purchaser of Indirect
Avery Dennison
Fort Wayne, USA
Team Manager
Avery Dennison
Fort Wayne, USA
Production Operator
Avery Dennison
Fort Wayne, USA
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration -
Trine University
Fort Wayne, INBall State University
Muncie, INSkills
- Supplier negotiation
- Inventory management
- Contract management
- Relationship building
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Negotiation
- Contract negotiation
- Vendor vetting
- Strategic planning
- Vendor relations
- Pricing negotiations
- Purchase order management
- Forecasting
- Purchasing strategies
- Supplier relationship management
- Verbal and written communication
- Teamwork
- Stock management
- Purchase commodities
- Invoice payment authorization
- Competitive shopping
- Excellent communication
- Commodity management
Volunteer Experience
- Georgetown Little League, baseball coach
- Fort Wayne Golf Association, board member
- YMCA, basketball coach
- American Turners, golf committee member
- Coyote Creek Golf Course, committee member
Projects
- Symphony Training Coordinator - Orchestrated training for 170 employees on the new ERP system that was being installed
- Supply and Storage Mezzanine install - Facilitated the construction of two new mezzanines, one for storage of production samples and the other for production supply storage
- Google Sheets - Designed several Google sheets to share with local Financial Analyst, Plant Finance Manager, Production Managers and Material Handlers
- Google Doc - Created a document for stocked inventory that everyone could access
- Lead plant SARBANES-OXLEY (SOX) compliancy
- Implemented safety features in the production area to protect employees
Awards
- Avery Dennison’s Highest Employee Evaluation
- Avery Dennison Sustainability Award for using 100% recycled pallets
Goals
I am looking to expand my business knowledge; share what knowledge I have and help a business meet or exceed its expectations.
Timeline
Buyer II / MRO and Commodity Buyer
Avery Dennison
Purchasing Manager
Omni Source
Purchaser of Indirect
Avery Dennison
Team Manager
Avery Dennison
Production Operator
Avery Dennison
Bachelor of Business Administration -
Trine University
Ball State University
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