Christopher Guilbault
Salem,MA
Summary
Dedicated purchasing professional specializing in logistics coordination, vendor relations and inventory management. Organized and proactive with remarkable project management, communication and planning abilities. Exceptional leader skilled at reducing costs and increasing department efficiency.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Manager
Ocala Winsupply
05.2023 - Current
- Sourced vendors, built relationships, and negotiated prices.
- Purchased new products and oversaw inventory stocking and availability.
- Achieved cost savings by negotiating contracts and pricing with suppliers.
- Performed monthly reconciliation of open purchasing orders.
- Researched and evaluated potential suppliers to determine best fits for company needs and to identify cost savings opportunities.
- Reduced order processing time by automating purchase orders and invoicing systems.
- Reviewed and approved purchase orders and invoices for accuracy and completeness.
- Negotiated pricing and terms with vendors to secure best value for company.
- Cultivated strong relationships with vendors to maintain and improve levels of customer service.
Regional Purchasing Manager
Winsupply Inc
09.2021 - 04.2023
- Facilitated regular supplier meetings to review performance metrics, address concerns or issues raised during audits or evaluations, and discuss future business opportunities.
- Provided training and mentorship to junior team members, helping them grow professionally within organization.
- Implemented risk mitigation strategies to minimize potential disruptions to regional supply chain.
- Evaluated vendor performance using scorecards, driving continuous improvement in quality, delivery, and cost metrics.
- Identified and targeted critical procurement issues, saving over $[Amount].
Operations Manager
Twin City Windustrial
09.2019 - 08.2021
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
- Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
- Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Spearheaded process improvements, resulting in increased productivity and reduced operational costs.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
Operations Specialist
Indianapolis Winsupply
03.2016 - 08.2019
- Oversaw day-to-day operations, delegating tasks appropriately to ensure smooth workflow and timely completion of projects.
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to deadlines and budget constraints.
- Boosted customer satisfaction, addressing client concerns in a timely and professional manner.
- Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
Counter Sales
Cape Coral Noland
04.2013 - 07.2016
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing efficient and knowledgeable service in counter sales.
- Participated in regular team meetings to discuss strategies for improving counter sales performance.
- Contributed to the development of new processes or systems that enhanced overall operational efficiency within the counter sales department.
- Contributed to increased sales by recommending appropriate over-the-counter products based on customer symptoms or needs.
- Boosted sales by actively promoting seasonal items, weekly specials, and bundled deals to customers at the deli counter.
Skills
- Purchase Order Management
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Inventory Coordination
- Supply Chain Management
Timeline
Purchasing Manager
Ocala Winsupply
05.2023 - Current
Regional Purchasing Manager
Winsupply Inc
09.2021 - 04.2023
Operations Manager
Twin City Windustrial
09.2019 - 08.2021
Operations Specialist
Indianapolis Winsupply
03.2016 - 08.2019
Counter Sales
Cape Coral Noland
04.2013 - 07.2016
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