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Darren Meeks

Hayward,CA

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Job Search Status

Open to work
Desired start date: Immediately

Desired Job Title

Purchasing ManagerHardware ManagerReceiving AdministratorHardware AssistantCustomer Service Representative

Work Type

Full TimePart TimeContract WorkGig WorkConsultingVolunteerSeasonal Work

Location Preference

On-SiteRemote
Location: Hayward, CA, USLivermore, CAConcord, CABrentwood, CAStockton, CA
Open to relocation: Yes

Important To Me

Career advancementPaid time offWork-life balanceTeam Building / Company Retreats

Summary

Throughout my career with GSL I have had the unique experience of working up from an entry level position to my current role as Purchasing Manager for the Brisbane Branch. The numerous positions I have succeeded in have shaped my understanding of operations, sale trends, financial logistics and proactive metric driven purchasing. I plan on bringing a technology based approach to the position that emphasizes customer prioritizations, inter branch collaboration and sales based purchasing.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Purchasing Manager

Golden State Lumber
Brisbane, CA
04.2024 - 04.2026
  • Manage purchasing for lumber SKUs including dimensional lumber, pressure-treated products, redwood, cedar, select panel products and building materials.
  • Analyze sales velocity, usage trends, and stock levels to determine reorder points and buy quantities.
  • Partner with yard, sales, and operations teams to balance stocking strategy with space constraints and customer demand.
  • Identify slow-moving and orphan inventory; adjust buys and coordinate transfers.
  • Utilize BisTrack reports such as Lumber Inventory, Top Sold Items, Overstock, and Stock by Length to guide purchasing decisions.
  • Support will-call and special-order fulfillment when required to maintain customer satisfaction.
  • Developed and implemented procurement strategies to optimize supply chain efficiency.
  • Negotiated contracts with suppliers to secure favorable terms and pricing.

Hardware Manager

Golden State Lumber
Brisbane, CA
02.2023 - 06.2024
  • Maintain accurate inventory levels, monitor turns, min/max, seasonal demands, and overstock.
  • Manage, discontinue, obsolete and slow moving items, conduct cycle counts, and resolve inventory variances.
  • Evaluate new products and vendor programs
  • Ensure hardware aisles, endcaps, and displays are clean, organized, and fully stocked.
  • Manage labels and signage are accurate and current.
  • Set performance expectations and hold team members accountable for department standards.
  • Set PK and table tops for sales and yard personnel on hardware products and applications.
  • Led hardware inventory management, ensuring accurate stock levels and timely replenishment.
  • Developed training programs for staff on hardware best practices and safety protocols.

Receiving Administrator

Golden State Lumber
Brisbane, CA
07.2021 - 02.2023
  • Maintain receiving paperwork.
  • Coordinate with Sales, Managers, and Buyers on claims, rejections, or returns.
  • Identify and document overages, shortages, substitutions, or damaged material.
  • Identify recurring receiving issues.
  • Oversaw receiving operations, ensuring accurate documentation and timely processing of incoming shipments.
  • Coordinated with suppliers to resolve discrepancies and improve order accuracy.

Gate Guard

Golden State Lumber
Brisbane, CA
05.2019 - 07.2021
  • Controlled inbound and outbound access for customers, vendors, and delivery drivers in a high-volume lumber yard environment
  • Verified invoices, pick tickets, and load sheets against outbound materials to ensure accuracy and prevent inventory loss
  • Inspected trucks and loads for correct product type, quantity, and condition prior to exit
  • Directed traffic efficiently to will-call, loading zones, and receiving areas to maintain yard flow and reduce congestion
  • Maintained detailed logs of vehicle activity, deliveries, and customer pickups for operational tracking and accountability
  • Monitored yard entrance for unauthorized access, safety issues, and suspicious activity; escalated concerns to management as needed
  • Provided professional customer service by assisting with directions, order verification, and general inquiries
  • Communicated with yard personnel via radio to coordinate pickups, resolve discrepancies, and support daily operations
  • Monitored entry and exit points, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and security measures.
  • Conducted routine inspections of vehicles and personnel for potential hazards or unauthorized access.

Hardware Assistant

Golden State Lumber
Brisbane, CA
02.2018 - 05.2019
  • Implemented effective inventory management strategies to guarantee adequate stock availability and timely supply chain replenishment.
  • Assisted in customer service initiatives, resolving inquiries and enhancing client satisfaction.
  • Supported project management by preparing reports and tracking progress against objectives.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment with strong interpersonal skills and proactive teamwork attitude.
  • Greeted guests in with friendliness and professionalism.
  • Assisted manager in all aspects of business operations.
  • Demonstrated adaptability by quickly mastering new software applications for various tasks.
  • • Expedited project completion times due to the ability to multitask effectively under tight deadlines.
  • • Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
  • • Successfully and efficiently facilitated stocking, receiving, order picking, cycle counts and ordering.
  • Coordinated logistics for product delivery, ensuring timely and efficient transportation of materials.
  • Managed inventory levels, utilizing tracking systems to maintain accurate stock records.

Education

Associate of Science - Business Administration and Management, General

Los Medanos College
Pittsburg, CA
05.2016

High School Diploma -

Liberty High School
Brentwood, CA
06.2012

Skills

  • Lumber Purchasing & Forecasting
  • Vendor Negotiation & Program Relationships
  • Dimensional Lumber (DF, SPF)
  • Pressure Treated, Redwood, Cedar, Panels
  • Inventory Turns & Overstock Reduction
  • Price Sheets
  • BisTrack (Purchasing, Inventory Metrics, Sales History, Supplier Invoice Browser)
  • Replenishment
  • Yard Operations Collaboration
  • Product Placement
  • Hardware Products/Purchasing
  • BisTrack
  • Purchasing & Sales Orders
  • Inventory Management
  • Stock by Length
  • Who Sold My Stock
  • Overstock & Program Inventory
  • Supplier Invoice browser
  • Price Sheet Listing
  • Microsoft Excel (buying analysis, tracking, cost comparisons)
  • Board-Foot vs Linear-Foot Conversions
  • Lumber Grades & Species Applications
  • Mill Direct vs Reload Buying
  • Freight Considerations (truckload, LTL)
  • Regional Supply & Demand Dynamics
  • Construction & Pro-Builder Demand Cycles
  • Purchase order management
  • Supplier relationship management
  • Inventory coordination
  • Vendor relationship management
  • Cost reduction

Additional Strengths

  • Strong communication with vendors, sales teams, and operations
  • Practical understanding of yard flow and material handling
  • Detail-oriented with disciplined follow-through
  • Comfortable operating in fast-moving, price-sensitive markets

Timeline

Purchasing Manager

Golden State Lumber
04.2024 - 04.2026

Hardware Manager

Golden State Lumber
02.2023 - 06.2024

Receiving Administrator

Golden State Lumber
07.2021 - 02.2023

Gate Guard

Golden State Lumber
05.2019 - 07.2021

Hardware Assistant

Golden State Lumber
02.2018 - 05.2019

Associate of Science - Business Administration and Management, General

Los Medanos College

High School Diploma -

Liberty High School

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