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Cody Ruch
Purchasing
Hanford,CA
Summary
Versatile Buyer driven to lower costs and increase quality of goods with proactive approach to supplier management. Familiar with manufacturing practices and business operations. Finely tuned to customer buying desires, rising trends and changes in supply chain.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Purchasing Specialist
California Dairies
Visalia, CA
03.2014 - Current
- Interviewed suppliers and asked for quotes to determine best possible pricing for materials purchasing.
- Managed large product inventories and placed orders when product levels were running low.
- Kept meticulous records of orders in computer system using Microsoft D365.
- Arranged movement of products from one company location to another.
- Verified accuracy of bills of lading, contracts and purchase requests.
- Maintained consistent email communication with stores and suppliers to confirm and track orders and verify price revisions on purchase orders.
- Standardized inventory quarterly reporting and analysis and instituted corrective action for close-outs and out-of-stock items to keep inventory records current.
- Negotiated policies and contracts with vendors to achieve optimal pricing and consistent availability.
- Adjusted procedures to maximize department effectiveness.
- Computed and created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions and expedite customer orders.
- Performed monthly reconciliation of open purchasing orders.
- Communicated frequently with stores and vendors to manage orders and verify revisions on purchase orders.
- Reviewed proposals, qualified vendors and recommended optimal suppliers.
- Tracked inventory shipments and prepared spreadsheets detailing item information.
- Solved diverse supply chain problems involving numerous sources, logistics and scheduling factors.
- Reviewed order updates to identify best practices aligned with corporate goals.
- Determined lowest possible cost, factoring in quality and reliability and negotiated favorable contracts.
- Oversaw financial administration and managed manufacturing inventory while selecting and monitoring vendors.
Parts Counterman
Quality Machinery Center
Hanford, CA
04.2012 - 03.2014
- Stocked shelves, built displays and merchandised products enabling customers to find needed items and products.
- Provided exceptional customer support to every guest to promote satisfaction and meet service guidelines.
- Bolstered sales and inventory management by effectively controlling daily parts program activities.
- Completed sales and service documentation for customer and business records and provided receipts of purchase.
- Assisted customers with diagnosing problems for Flory nut harvesting equipment and purchasing necessary replacements.
- Located new vendors with better costs per unit and set up favorable terms and pricing structures to reduce company expenses.
- Inspected parts for defects, removing damaged parts and replacing with new ones.
- Greeted customers via telephone and in person to answer questions, resolve concerns and complete sales.
- Reached out to vendors outside usual network to find parts not available from traditional sources.
- Assisted customers in finding appropriate parts promptly.
- Stocked and managed stock of parts.
- Organized parts storage and stocked inventory according to established guidelines.
- Ordered parts from various distributors to fulfill demands.
- Conducted cash handling, credit card transactions and register closeout at end of business day.
- Researched vehicles and parts via physical catalogs and electronic means.
- Recommended alternative parts if necessary and taught customers fundamentals of part modification and repair.
- Used and maintained knowledge of stock numbering system and properly categorized for easy access and organization.
Auto Detailer
Steadfast Mobile Detailing
Hanford, CA
04.2008 - 04.2012
- Owner operator
- Vacuumed interiors of vehicles to remove dirt and debris.
- Interacted face-to-face with customers to understand vehicle detailing needs and deliver quality satisfaction.
- Used cleaning, protective and restorative agents to maintain and enhance appearance of vehicles.
- Cleaned upholstery, rugs and other surfaces by using cleaning agents, applicators and cleaning devices.
- Shined vehicle windows and windshields to remove water spots.
- Operated buffers, steamers, hoses, vacuums and other equipment to meet service expectations.
- Cleaned engine and engine compartment with steam cleaning equipment and various cleaning agents to remove grease and grime.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hanford High
Hanford 08.2000 - 06.2004
Associate of Arts -
West Hills College - Lemoore
Lemoore, CA 08.2004 - 05.2006
Skills
Contract Negotiation
Procurement
Purchasing
Pricing structures
Vendor relations
Problem-Solving
Data Entry
Training and Development
MS Office
Critical Thinking
Teamwork and Collaboration
First Aid/CPR
Interests
Volunteer for Lemoore/ Hanford BMX
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Never let yesterday use up too much of today.
Will Rogers
Timeline
Purchasing Specialist
California Dairies
03.2014 - Current
Parts Counterman
Quality Machinery Center
04.2012 - 03.2014
Auto Detailer
Steadfast Mobile Detailing
04.2008 - 04.2012
Associate of Arts -
West Hills College - Lemoore
08.2004 - 05.2006
High School Diploma -
Hanford High
08.2000 - 06.2004