Dan Silverman
Danville,CA
Summary
Experienced purchasing professional, focused on improving company profitability, with an eye on operational inefficiencies that can be improved upon. Friendly, flexible and willing to jump in on projects for company betterment.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Purchasing
Cole Supply Company
Benicia, CA
06.2006 - 03.2023
- Directed a team of 4 buyers to purchase 3,000 stocking items and unlimited non-stocking items.
- Modified purchasing processes and reports for maximum efficiency.
- Increased inventory turns while reducing out of stocks.
- Found new/alternative sources of supply and leveraged suppliers to maximize negotiating power to maximize profits.
- Developed complex spreadsheets for the sales staff to help them price customers more effectively.
- Provided integral support for cycle counting and year end inventory processes.
Purchasing Manager
West Coast Beauty Supply
Benicia, CA
08.1997 - 12.2005
- Purchased the largest volume product lines while managing a staff of 5 buyers.
- Worked closely with Director of Marketing, helping negotiate special offers with vendors.
- Created interactive spreadsheets to communicate pricing issues with suppliers.
- Worked on special projects for the Vice President of Finance.
- Tightened up the year end inventory process, that had been largely inaccurate.
Senior Buyer
Team Raban
San Leandro, CA
03.1993 - 11.1996
- Initially bought highest volume products (Kimberly Clark, Georgia Pacific), and ultimately bought ALL products.
- Created cycle count processes and performed counts.
- Wrote year end inventory procedures and implemented same.
- Redesigned layouts for two warehouses and actually moved racks and products (with the help of one warehouse worker) after work hours.
- Worked with programmers to streamline efficiency in customer service.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Management
San Jose State University
06-1981
Skills
- Supplier relationship management
- Negotiation expertise
- Supply chain optimization
- Strategic sourcing
Timeline
Director of Purchasing
Cole Supply Company
06.2006 - 03.2023
Purchasing Manager
West Coast Beauty Supply
08.1997 - 12.2005
Senior Buyer
Team Raban
03.1993 - 11.1996
Bachelor of Science - Management
San Jose State University