Charlie Jones
Webster
Summary
Diligent Purchaser efficiently negotiates with vendors to process and create purchase orders to meet supply/demand and properly fulfill orders. Maintains market awareness by communicating customer needs with buyer and sales teams.Collaborates with buyers to determine specialty order pricing and out-of-stock item estimated delivery and freight costs to meet customer expectations. Functions under minimal supervision but also excels in team environments to attain sales goals and fulfill customer requests.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Shipping and Receiving Manager
Compositech Filters
09.2024 - 02.2025
- Operated forklifts, lift trucks, and hand trucks to move items around warehouse.
- Optimized warehouse layout for efficient product flow from receiving to shipping areas, minimizing wasted time in transit between locations.
- Pulled, verified, and packaged items for shipment.
- Managed inventory control with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring accurate stock levels.
- Prepared shipping documents and invoices, processed payments, and fielded client questions.
- Created effective communication channels between warehouse staff, management, and customers to address concerns promptly and maintain smooth operations.
- Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records.
- Enhanced shipping efficiency by implementing streamlined processes and procedures.
- Maintained positive relationships with representatives of UPS, FedEX, USPS, and DHL shipping companies.
- Organized storage areas to optimize materials movements and minimize labor hours.
- Collaborated with sales teams to meet deadlines for special orders or expedited shipments, ensuring customer satisfaction through prompt service.
- Coordinated logistics efforts, optimizing delivery routes and reducing transportation costs.
- Developed strong relationships with carriers to negotiate competitive rates and secure timely deliveries.
- Streamlined receiving operations for faster turnaround times and improved customer satisfaction.
- Collaborated with suppliers to improve packaging for inbound goods, reducing damage rates and loss.
- Coordinated with transportation providers to ensure timely pick-ups and deliveries, improving customer satisfaction with reliable service.
Purchasing/Shipping & Receiving Manager
BW Grinding Service
05.2008 - 03.2024
- Checked items received against items ordered by verifying PO's and order details
- Researched suppliers based on availability, quality, selection, and price; Developed close working relationships with vendors for dedicated service, preferential pricing & excellent terms
- Computed and created purchase orders in E-2 Software to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions and expedite customer orders
- Developed close working relationships with suppliers, vendors, and other representatives for dedicated service, preferential pricing & better negotiated terms
- Managed vendor purchase order dispatch, delivery and invoicing to maintain budgetary regulations
- Maintained focus and organization to regularly complete tasks with precision, timeliness and flexibility to accommodate fluctuating assignments and heavy workload
- Collaborated with buyers for special events and seasonal promotions to maintain adequate product stock
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities
- Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins
- Maintained consistent email communication with stores and suppliers to confirm and track orders and verify price revisions on purchase orders
- Implemented policies to reduce cost and eliminate waste
- Handled customs clearances and documentation to deliver goods in compliance with laws and regulations
- Solved diverse supply chain problems involving numerous sources, logistics and scheduling factors
- Organized receipts, purchases and documentation of finished goods, packaging, materials and ingredients
Material Consultant/Planning Coordinator
RER (Rotating Equipment Repair)
04.2024 - 09.2024
- Improved client satisfaction by delivering tailored solutions and addressing unique challenges.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance service offerings and meet client expectations.
- Provided strategic recommendations for optimizing business processes and increasing operational efficiency.
- Enhanced project outcomes with detailed analysis and expert advice.
- Oversee all activities related to job and project scheduling of orders; maintains and updates WIP Production report; ensures the work scope is complete for execution of labor, materials required, outside resources, delivery date and delivery of jobs/projects prior to release for execution; Tracks parts and materials with outside services; Supports total output of all RER repair and manufacturing with management; Directly assist Facility Superintendent; Review and approve materials, BOM or routings; Generate total production plan for alignment with customers’ demand schedule and management; Proactive work with Purchasing, Mechanical and Machining departments to eliminate materials shortages in time to meet customer delivery dates; Ability to work multiple tasks and be flexible with added tasks and changes in direction
- Streamlined communication between departments, facilitating a cohesive approach to project execution.
Education
Real Estate Agent - Real Estate
USA Real Estate
Houston, TX03-2006
Mortgage Loan Officer - Mortgages
Texas American Mortgage
Houston, TX06-2004
GED -
Troy State University
Troy, AL06-1985
Skills
- Shipping Activity Oversight
- Shipment Reconciliation
- Shipping and Receiving Functions
- Corporate Logistics
- Logistics and Supply Chain Software
- Data Interpretation
- Warehouse/Materials Inspections
- Standards Documentation
- Emergency Operating Procedures
- International Shipments
- Materials Monitoring
- Receiving Oversight
- Worker Supervision
- Improvement Recommendations
- Efficient Routing
- Outgoing Shipments Oversight
- Company Inventory Oversight
- Route Optimization
- Supply Chain Performance Management
- Supply Chain Coordination
- Freight Forwarding
- Professional Relationships
- Freight Cost Reporting
- Logistics coordination
- Team leadership
- Process improvement
- Vendor relations
- Order fulfillment
- Shipment tracking
- Warehouse operations
- Quality control
- Cost reduction
- Problem solving
- Customer satisfaction
- Strategic planning
- Time management
Certification
- CNP - Certified Notary Public since 2015
Personal Information
Title: Purchaser; Shipping/Receiving Manager
Timeline
Shipping and Receiving Manager
Compositech Filters
09.2024 - 02.2025
Material Consultant/Planning Coordinator
RER (Rotating Equipment Repair)
04.2024 - 09.2024
Purchasing/Shipping & Receiving Manager
BW Grinding Service
05.2008 - 03.2024
Real Estate Agent - Real Estate
USA Real Estate
Mortgage Loan Officer - Mortgages
Texas American Mortgage
GED -
Troy State University
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