Christopher Lee
Southern Motion Inc.
Calhoun City,MS
31
years of professional experience
General Manager : Oversaw plant operations. Scheduled production for up to 4 lines. Maintained production efficiency records and costing data. Led daily production and quality meetings. Conducted interviews and evaluations.
Work History
Purchasing Agent
13 Years 10 Months- Negotiated with suppliers to secure competitive pricing and favorable terms.
- Conducted market research to identify potential vendors and evaluate product offerings.
- Analyzed inventory levels and forecasted demand for imported and domestic raw materials.
- Led initiatives for cost reduction, identifying areas for savings within the procurement process.
- Maintained consistent email communication with suppliers to confirm and track orders and verify price revisions on purchase orders.
- Collaborated with internal departments to identify and manage demand for material and services.
- Conducted cycle counts to ensure inventory accuracy.
- Member of Inventory Control Team which coordinated and supervised the annual full inventory count.
- Managed inventory levels to ensure timely availability of materials for production.
General Manager
3 Years 9 Months- Directed daily operations.
- Scheduled production for the entire facility.
- Purchased all required raw materials.
- Scheduled finished goods loads and assisted logistics personnel.
- Assisted Product Development team with new product introductions, quality improvements and cost cutting opportunities.
Packing and Shipping
1 YearAdministrative Manager
4 Years- Purchased supplies and materials for entire facility
- Built finished good loads for delivery.
- Managed office personnel
- Point of contact for sales reps
- Customer service
Plant Clerk/Customer Service
5 Years- Scheduled install and repair orders
- Maintained and verified wiring records for 3000+ phone lines
- 1998 Southern Gulf Division Employee of the Year
Upholsterer
1 Year- Recliner Division-Upholsterer
- Inspected finished products for quality assurance and adherence to specifications.
- Maintained production levels and quality standards
Education
BA - Business Administration
Calhoun City High School
Skills
Production scheduling
Transportation coordination
Office personnel supervision
Inventory management
Purchase order processing
Calendar management
Customer service
Vendor relations
Records management
Sales support
Meeting coordination
Timeline
Purchasing Agent
Southern Motion Inc.
10.2012 - CurrentRead More
General Manager
Kidz World
01.2009 - 10.2012Read More
Packing and Shipping
Edmondson Farms
01.2008 - 01.2009Read More
Administrative Manager
Cottage Lane Furniture
01.2004 - 01.2008Read More
Plant Clerk/Customer Service
TDS Telecom
01.1998 - 01.2003Read More
Upholsterer
Franklin Corporation
01.1996 - 01.1997Read More
Calhoun City High School
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University of Mississippi
BA from Business Administration
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