David Alexander
Aurora,IL
Summary
Senior Buyer with over 10 years of experience in international & domestic procurement, adept at negotiating cost-effective deals and optimizing inventory management across multiple warehouses. Proficient in supplier negotiations and process improvements. Committed to fostering strong supplier relationships and driving cost-saving initiatives, with a focus on achieving optimal purchasing objectives and supporting cross-functional collaboration.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr. International & Domestic Buyer
Optimas Solutions
12.2020 - Current
- Partnered with sales teams to analyze supplier proposals, evaluate bid packages, and select optimal vendors while maintaining quality standards
- Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
- Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Forecasted purchasing trends and improved merchandising strategies.
- Ensured timely delivery of products by closely monitoring vendor performance and addressing any issues promptly.
- Coordinated with logistics teams to resolve any shipping delays or discrepancies while minimizing impact on operations.
- Developed cost-effective purchasing strategies to maintain inventory levels and improve operational procedures.
- Computed and created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions and expedite customer orders.
- Maintained a comprehensive database of supplier information, including contact details, capabilities, pricing structures, and lead times.
- Participated in trade shows and conferences to stay informed of the latest industry developments and maintain a strong professional network.
- Provided training and guidance to junior team members on best practices in purchasing, fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the procurement department.
- Developed and improved account relationships.
- Increased supplier efficiency by negotiating contracts and maintaining strong relationships with vendors.
- Streamlined purchasing processes by implementing efficient systems and procedures for order management.
- Negotiated better payment terms with suppliers, improving cash flow management for company.
- Streamlined procurement processes, significantly reducing order turnaround times by implementing new supplier evaluation system.
- Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
Supply Chain Analyst
Flextronics Technology
11.2018 - 12.2020
- Developed strategies to streamline supply chain operations, so far having implemented over 30 strategies with the result of reducing average product delivery time by 15%.
- Established and sustained productive relationships with executives, growers, distributors, and shippers, communicating effectively to ensure processes run smoothly across the supply chain.
- Utilized data analytics to identify and resolve supply chain issues and improve overall performance.
- Monitored ongoing trends and technological advances in the industry.
- Successfully negotiated product costs to save the company 10% of annual spending.
- Implemented data-driven supply chain optimization initiatives, reducing product delivery time by 15% through systematic analysis and process refinement.
- Cultivated strategic partnerships across supply chain networks, enhancing operational efficiency through improved communication and resource allocation.
- Built and maintained vital relationships with supply chain stakeholders, fostering seamless communication and operational excellence.
- Optimized supply chain processes by implementing data-driven analysis and forecasting methods.
- Worked closely with sales teams to understand customer needs, ensuring appropriate inventory levels were maintained to meet demand fluctuations effectively.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and execute end-to-end supply chain strategies that supported business objectives.
- Forged relationships with multiple vendors and suppliers to improve cost-effective delivery options.
- Implemented lean principles for more efficient warehouse operations, resulting in cost savings and improved customer service.
- Built comprehensive inventory systems to track current supply chain data.
- Enhanced supplier relationships by negotiating cost-effective contracts, leading to improved supply chain efficiency.
Inventory Control Manager
Dexter Magnetic Technologies
12.2015 - 10.2018
- Improved inventory accuracy by implementing a robust cycle counting program and refining warehouse organization strategies.
- Reduced stock discrepancies through meticulous record-keeping and consistent communication with relevant departments.
- Conducted regular audits of inventory levels to identify discrepancies, taking corrective action when necessary to maintain accurate records.
- Processed damaged goods and completed wasted inventory paperwork.
- Maintained control of cycle counts, physical inventory and discrepancy research.
- Optimized warehouse layout for efficient storage and retrieval of items, reducing time spent on locating products during order fulfillment processes.
- Collaborated with other departments within facility to educate and understand how functions affect inventory.
- Coordinated with sales teams to monitor product demand trends, adjusting stocking levels accordingly to prevent overstocking or under stocking issues.
- Assisted in the planning and execution of physical inventory counts, ensuring accurate record-keeping and minimal disruption to daily operations.
- Motivated and managed performance, activities and responsibilities of Inventory Control Team.
- Cross-referenced invoices and supplies for reporting accuracy.
- Managed the resolution of discrepancies between system-reported inventory levels and actual stock on hand, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
- Enhanced overall efficiency of the inventory control process by updating software systems and streamlining workflow procedures.
- Implemented an effective returns management process that streamlined customer interactions while minimizing potential loss from returned items.
- Improved team productivity by training staff on best practices in inventory management.
- Conducted research to address shipping errors and packaging mistakes.
Education
BBA - Business Management
Northeastern Illinois University
Chicago, IL05.2014
Skills
- Product Procurement
- Procurement Documentation
- Supplier Negotiations
- Product Development Collaboration
- Invoice Payment Authorization
- Consumer Buying Patterns
- Price Negotiations
- Trends Monitoring
- Inventory Management
- NetSuite Oracle
- Performance Monitoring
- Decision Making
- Logistics Oversight
- Operations Monitoring
- Staff Training
- Customer Service
- Supplier Monitoring
- Budget Control
- Operations Oversight
- Process Improvements
- Inventory optimization
- Warehouse operations
- Data analysis
- Purchase order management
- Stock rotation
- Supply chain planning
- Materials sourcing
- Operations management
- Supplier relationship management
Certification
- Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)
Timeline
Sr. International & Domestic Buyer
Optimas Solutions
12.2020 - Current
Supply Chain Analyst
Flextronics Technology
11.2018 - 12.2020
Inventory Control Manager
Dexter Magnetic Technologies
12.2015 - 10.2018
BBA - Business Management
Northeastern Illinois University
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