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David Carver

Burlington

Summary

Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Joe Canal's Lawrenceville, adept in strategic thinking and team management. Excelled in maximizing profitability and enhancing supply chain efficiency, achieving significant cost savings. Skilled in vendor management and fostering team collaboration, consistently driving growth and operational excellence.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Co-Director

Lawrenceville Beverages LLC
02.2021 - 01.2025
  • Streamlined operations for increased efficiency by identifying areas of improvement and implementing necessary changes.
  • Continue outlined responsibilities as Director of Purchasing.
  • Utilized technology tools effectively to automate tasks where appropriate, freeing up time for higher-value activities.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors, securing favorable terms that benefited the organization''s bottom line.
  • Planned, created, tested and deployed system life cycle methodology to produce high quality systems to meet and exceed customer expectations.
  • Initiated and managed our Door Dash Platform and oversaw the execution by the staff.
  • Maintained advertising Initiatives, and content contributor on all social media platforms.
  • Managed budgets effectively, ensuring optimal allocation of resources for maximum impact.
  • Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.
  • Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
  • Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
  • Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
  • Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
  • Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.
  • Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
  • Managed and maintained our offsite inventory warehouse.
  • Controlled resources and assets for department activities to comply with industry standards and government regulations.
  • Streamlined and monitored quality programs to alleviate overdue compliance activities.

Director of Purchasing

Lawrenceville Beverages LLC
07.2007 - 01.2025
  • Ensured adherence to company policies, procedures, and ethical standards in all procurement activities.
  • Implemented inventory control measures, reducing stock levels and optimizing warehouse space utilization.
  • Developed strategic sourcing plans to identify potential suppliers and achieve best value for the organization.
  • Achieved cost savings by negotiating contracts and managing supplier relationships.
  • Evaluated new suppliers through a comprehensive qualification process to ensure quality products and services were sourced consistently.
  • Enhanced supplier performance with regular evaluations, feedback sessions, and improvement plans.
  • Managed annual budgets for purchasing activities, ensuring compliance with financial guidelines and targets.
  • Reduced supply chain risks by diversifying the supplier base and implementing contingency plans.
  • Conducted market research to stay informed on industry trends, competitor strategies, and emerging technologies in purchasing management.
  • Improved supplier lead times through collaborative forecasting efforts.
  • Purchased new products and oversaw inventory stocking and availability.
  • Coordinated paperwork, updated spreadsheets, and maintained permanent records for sales, profit's, and inventory.
  • Performed monthly reconciliation of open purchasing orders.
  • Generated reports, documents and analysis in [Software] for senior management review and approval.
  • Adjusted procedures to maximize department effectiveness.
  • Established and maintained accurate records of purchases, pricing and payment terms.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with vendors to maintain and improve levels of customer service.
  • Reviewed and approved purchase orders and invoices for accuracy and completeness.
  • Facilitated resolution of vendor disputes and discrepancies for RIPS, backorders, and public warehouse.
  • Scrutinized purchasing data to identify areas for improvement and cost savings.
  • Completed monthly profit and loss performance report via our POS system.
  • Collaborated with internal stakeholders to create timely and accurate purchase orders.
  • Developed and tracked metrics to measure supplier performance and cost savings.
  • Created purchasing policies and procedures that complied with company standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Identified opportunities to reduce lead times and improve inventory management.
  • Generated reports on purchasing activities to support management decisions.
  • Communicated regularly with suppliers to uphold accountability for quality standards and timely delivery of goods.
  • Monitored inventory levels and avoided shortages with timely replenishment of stock.
  • Negotiated pricing and terms with vendors to secure private labels & barrel packs for the company.
  • Used POS system & distributor portals to authorize and monitor purchase orders and consumables.
  • Streamlined procurement processes for increased efficiency and reduced purchasing lead times.
  • Spearheaded continuous improvement initiatives, driving process optimization in the procurement department.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to understand their needs and ensure timely delivery of materials.

Store Manager

Joe Canal's Iselin
10.2006 - 07.2007
  • Managed daily operations to ensure smooth functioning of the store, maintaining a clean, safe environment for customers and employees.

Education

No Degree - Business Administration

Mercer County Community College
Trenton

Skills

  • Store operations
  • Problem-solving
  • Retail inventory management
  • Strategic thinker
  • Goals and performance
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Inventory control
  • Project management
  • Maximizing profitability
  • Market analysis
  • Vendor management
  • Pricing strategies
  • Supply chain management
  • Budget development
  • Inventory oversight
  • Order management

Accomplishments

  • Achieved substantial profit growth by completing Private Label Program with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Achieved sales by introducing The Bottle Club Loyalty Program and Costumer Group
  • Supervised team of 30 staff members.
  • Setup and launched the Joe Canal's Iselin location.
  • Managed multi million purchasing department.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.

Languages

English
Full Professional

Work Availability

monday
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Timeline

Co-Director

Lawrenceville Beverages LLC
02.2021 - 01.2025

Director of Purchasing

Lawrenceville Beverages LLC
07.2007 - 01.2025

Store Manager

Joe Canal's Iselin
10.2006 - 07.2007

No Degree - Business Administration

Mercer County Community College

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