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Dan R. Holmes

Shoreline

Summary

Dynamic inventory manager with proven expertise at North Coast Electric, excelling in vendor negotiation and data analysis. Adept at cultivating strong vendor relationships and leading teams to enhance operational efficiency. Recognized for driving product sourcing initiatives and achieving significant improvements in inventory accuracy and customer satisfaction.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

TEAM LEADER / INVENTORY MANAGER

North Coast Electric
Seattle
05.2019 - Current
  • Collaborate with IMT members to analyze performance and measurement metrics for assigned buy lines.
  • Execute performance reviews to assess employee effectiveness.
  • Cultivate relationships with vendors for team-assigned buy lines.
  • Support vendor negotiation processes.
  • Engage in Market Planning Events.
  • Facilitate SC visits for Washington team.
  • Participation in Incentive Programs.
  • Maintain sourcing of specified product lines.

INVENTORY MANAGER / BUYER

North Coast Electric
Seattle
02.2005 - 05.2019
  • Deliver ongoing product support to all location managers and sales personnel.
  • Support A/P in reconciling vendor invoices
  • Acquiring, loading, and supporting Product File Team with vendor pricing.
  • Collaborate with assigned vendors and manufacturer representatives on promotional and discounted bulk purchases.
  • Oversee assigned product lines across 45 locations valued at 5.8 million.
  • Oversee vendor returns related to non-selling or defective inventory.
  • Source emergency materials to address customer immediate needs.

OPERATIONS ASSISTANT/INSIDE SALES

North Coast Electric
Seattle
02.2004 - 02.2005
  • Oversaw cash and check accounts receivable transactions.
  • Processed all customer direct billing.
  • Reviewed and processed vendor returns.
  • Executed monthly cycle counts to maintain 98% inventory accuracy.
  • Resolved vendor shipping discrepancies.
  • Executed order entry and tracking functions, enhancing overall operational efficiency.
    Provided proactive customer service, addressing concerns before escalation.
    Streamlined quotation processes to improve turnaround time and accuracy.
  • Identified and pursued gross margin and market share growth opportunities.

RECEIVING/COUNTER SALES

North Coast Electric
Seattle
08.2002 - 02.2004
  • Counter Sales for Contractor, Industrial & OEM Market.
  • Quotations, order entry, tracking and proactive Customer Service.
  • Identify and pursue gross margin and market share growth opportunities
  • Assisting warehouse operations (wire cuts, order fulfillment, truck loading)
  • Support outside Sales team, as well as the rest of your inside team.
  • Contribute to negotiation, renewal, and maintenance of pricing contracts.
  • Participate in service center sales programs, goals & product training.

SECURITY OFFICER

Boeing
Everett
09.1999 - 07.2002
  • Performed entry control at specific locations throughout the Everett facility.
  • Conducted security checks of all buildings on the premises.
  • Responded to emergency calls to include vehicle accidents, prowlers in parking lots, assaults on the premises, theft, unauthorized entry in buildings and employee confrontations.
  • Facilitated aircraft escorts from the construction hangers to test runway or paint hangers.

PRODUCTION ASSISTANT

Hard Drives NW
Bellevue
08.1998 - 09.1999
  • Constructed custom and pre-designed variations of desktop computers.
  • Loaded customers preferred software on customized computers.
  • Input current versions of software on pre-designed desktops.

RECEIVING

Micro-Supply Incorporated
Bellevue
08.1997 - 08.1998
  • Received material from all inbound shippers.
  • Assisted warehouse manager in stocking all material.
  • Reconciled all miss-ships or non-received material on vendor invoices.
  • Delivered all material to tech support for production of computer models.

MILITARY POLICE OFFICER

United States Army
Daegu
09.1992 - 05.1997
  • Managed entry points while conducting vehicle searches and ID checks.
  • Patrolled installation property enforcing traffic laws and responding to criminal activity.
  • Member of the base S.R.T., participated in training with local S.W.A.T.
  • Participated in a nightly ride along program with Carlisle city police.
  • Assisted state and city police in emergency situations.
  • Supported a rotating class of senior officers and their families.

Education

General Education -

Shoreline Community College
Seattle, Washington
Seattle, Washington

Business / Information Technology -

University of Phoenix
Seattle, Washington
Seattle, Washington

Skills

  • Vendor negotiation
  • Inventory management
  • Product sourcing
  • Market planning
  • Customer relationship management
  • Team leadership
  • Data analysis
  • Teamwork and collaboration

Awards

  • Management Basics (2004)
  • Leadership for Action (2006)
  • Army Commendation Medal
  • Army Achievement Medal
  • Army Good Conduct Medal
  • National Defense Service Medal
  • Army Service Ribbon
  • Overseas Service Ribbon

Affiliations

  • Ironmans
  • Weight lifting
  • Skiing

Timeline

TEAM LEADER / INVENTORY MANAGER

North Coast Electric
05.2019 - Current

INVENTORY MANAGER / BUYER

North Coast Electric
02.2005 - 05.2019

OPERATIONS ASSISTANT/INSIDE SALES

North Coast Electric
02.2004 - 02.2005

RECEIVING/COUNTER SALES

North Coast Electric
08.2002 - 02.2004

SECURITY OFFICER

Boeing
09.1999 - 07.2002

PRODUCTION ASSISTANT

Hard Drives NW
08.1998 - 09.1999

RECEIVING

Micro-Supply Incorporated
08.1997 - 08.1998

MILITARY POLICE OFFICER

United States Army
09.1992 - 05.1997

General Education -

Shoreline Community College

Business / Information Technology -

University of Phoenix
Dan R. Holmes