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Cordell M. Beckmann

Centralia,IL

Summary

Developed skills in fast-paced supply chain environment, focusing on inventory management and procurement processes. Demonstrated ability to analyze data, negotiate with vendors, and optimize inventory levels. Seeking to transition into new field, leveraging these transferable skills to drive efficiency and effectiveness.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Purchasing & Inventory Manager

Donnewald Distributing
03.2023 - Current
  • Improved order accuracy and reduced lead times for critical materials by closely monitoring demand patterns and adjusting purchasing plans accordingly.
  • Aligned purchasing strategies with overarching company objectives through close collaboration with executive leadership and other key functional areas.
  • Championed a culture of continuous learning within the purchasing department by providing ongoing skill development opportunities and keeping abreast of industry trends and best practices.
  • Championed sustainability efforts within the purchasing department, identifying eco-friendly alternatives that not only minimized environmental impact but also provided cost savings opportunities.
  • Increased efficiency in inventory management by implementing effective purchasing strategies and maintaining strong supplier relationships.
  • Facilitated smooth transitions during periods of high-growth or restructuring within the organization by carefully managing inventory levels and anticipating potential supply chain disruptions.
  • Generated reports, documents and analysis in [Software] for senior management review and approval.

Warehouse/Driver Associate

Donnewald Distributing Company
05.2017 - 03.2023
  • Drove a forklift in the warehouse stacking, organizing, and putting away pallets of products
  • Loaded pallets of a wide assortment of products to be sent out on trucks and delivered
  • Rode passenger with trucks to help deliver products to local stores in the surrounding areas
  • Handled two different software programs that are used in the warehouse and out on delivery

Construction helper

C Juengel
06.2016 - 08.2016
  • Heated up blocks of tar and filled cracks in a large amount of Aldi store parking lots in the Metro East area
  • Striped lines and handicapped signs in all the same parking lots of these Aldi stores
  • Participated in tearing down an entire Aldi's store from top to bottom

Education

MBA - Agribusiness

Greenville University
Greenville, IL
12-2022

Skills

  • Excel
  • Word
  • IBM SPSS
  • Supply chain optimization
  • Warehouse management
  • Supplier negotiation
  • Order fulfillment
  • Demand forecasting
  • Shipping coordination
  • Inventory auditing
  • Stock control
  • Purchase order processing

Campus Activities

Collegiate Bass Fishing Team

Timeline

Purchasing & Inventory Manager

Donnewald Distributing
03.2023 - Current

Warehouse/Driver Associate

Donnewald Distributing Company
05.2017 - 03.2023

Construction helper

C Juengel
06.2016 - 08.2016

MBA - Agribusiness

Greenville University

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