Christopher Paine
Warwick,RI
Summary
Dynamic senior buyer with a strong background in supply chain management, excelling in negotiation and logistics. Successfully coordinates production flow with international factories and forecasts market trends based on historical analysis, contributing to enhanced operational efficiency and cost savings.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Buyer/Planner
Baby Delight, Inc.
Cumberland, USA
09.2021 - Current
- Coordinated production workflow across 5 international factories to streamline operations
- Forecast market based upon historical analysis and sales trends
- Plan and prioritize operations to ensure maximum performance with minimal delay
- Collaborated with freight forwarders, warehouse, and sales teams to optimize logistics
- Produce reports based on findings and performance of products
- Monitor supply flow and identify shortages, overages, and volume changes
- Negotiated material pricing with international suppliers to enhance cost-effectiveness
- Negotiate freight terms both international and domestic
Purchaser / Office Manager
Stiller Distributors
Cranston, USA
04.2005 - 09.2021
- Negotiated prices, discount terms, and transportation arrangements for merchandise, enhancing cost-effectiveness.
- Processed requisitions and purchase orders for supplies and equipment, ensuring timely availability.
- Maintain records of goods ordered and received.
- Organized inventory by categorizing items and maintaining an accurate stock list. and operate spreadsheet and word processing software.
- Prepare documents, such as work orders, bills of lading and shipping orders, to route materials.
- Record shipment data such as weight, charges, space availability, damages or discrepancies for reporting, accounting and record keeping purposes.
- Coordinated with carrier representatives to plan and issue shipping and delivery instructions, optimizing logistics.
- Led a team of five customer service representatives to improve service delivery.
Director of Youth Sports
Teamwork’s
Warwick, USA
09.2018 - 12.2021
- Coordinated and managed sports leagues, scheduling events and overseeing participant registration to enhance youth participation.
- Led and supervised football camps, managing daily operations and staff to ensure quality training experiences.
- Instructed youths aged 6 to 17 in various sports techniques and strategies.
- Communicated with parents, coaches, and officials, planning and leading meetings to foster collaboration and address concerns.
- Teaching/oversee coaches.
- Coordinated and scheduled field usage times for practices and events to maximize availability.
- Scheduling of leagues/officials/scorekeepers.
Assistant Event Manager
Providence Performing Arts Center
Providence, USA
11.1999 - 08.2004
- Coordinated logistics and operations for special events and private parties, ensuring seamless execution and guest satisfaction.
- Served as primary contact for show runner, enhancing communication and coordination for event success.
- Addressed customer issues and resolved problems promptly, enhancing overall customer experience.
- Daily Maintenance of 3,200-seat theatre
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Johnson & Wales University Providence Campus
Providence, RI05-2003
Skills
- Supply Chain
- Logistics
- Operational Planning
- Inventory Management
- Demand planning
- Inventory control
- Negotiation
- Supplier Management
- Vendor management
- Procurement Software
- Contract management
- Pricing strategy
- Microsoft Office
- Client relations
Timeline
Sr. Buyer/Planner
Baby Delight, Inc.
09.2021 - Current
Director of Youth Sports
Teamwork’s
09.2018 - 12.2021
Purchaser / Office Manager
Stiller Distributors
04.2005 - 09.2021
Assistant Event Manager
Providence Performing Arts Center
11.1999 - 08.2004
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Johnson & Wales University Providence Campus