Darin Finley
Austin,MN
Summary
Detail orientated and driven inventory manager with 5+ years of experience in supply chain management and purchasing, looking to extend my goal driven career with my experience and assist the company in building up a team of individuals whom share common goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Supply Chain Manager
Albert Lea Select Foods
2018.05 - 2023.06
- Developed strong vendor relationships to ensure timely delivery of materials and maintain high-quality standards.
- Oversaw demand planning, purchasing, and logistics.
- Managed logistics functions including shipping coordination, customs compliance, freight negotiations, and carrier selection.
- Managing and implementing inventory details while organizing and developing teams across several fields of controlled inventory and supplies with enhanced inventory accuracy.
- Enhanced inventory accuracy with the implementation of a robust cycle counting program.
- Developed comprehensive training programs for team members, enhancing skills development and employee retention rates within the department.
Purchasing Manager
Albert Lea Select Foods
2015.05 - 2018.05
- Sourced vendors, built relationships, and negotiated prices.
- Purchased new products and oversaw inventory stocking and availability.
- Managed supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery of products and services.
- Achieved cost savings by negotiating contracts and pricing with suppliers.
- Performed monthly reconciliation of open purchasing orders.
- Generated reports, documents, and analysis for senior management review and approval.
- Worked alongside production teams and senior management on developing budgeting guidelines for future planning.
Education
High School Diploma -
Austin High School
Austin MnSkills
- Warehouse Operations
- Continuous Improvement Initiatives
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Logistics Management
- Transportation Management
- Production Scheduling
- Purchasing oversight
- Inventory analysis
- Team Management
- Budget Management
- Prioritizing cost saving initiatives
Affiliations
- American Legion Riders
Youth Baseball Coach
I've been coaching youth baseball for the past several years.
I enjoy coaching and teaching our youth while watching them grow and work together as a team
Timeline
Supply Chain Manager
Albert Lea Select Foods
2018.05 - 2023.06
Purchasing Manager
Albert Lea Select Foods
2015.05 - 2018.05
High School Diploma -
Austin High School
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