David Foreman
Asheville,NC
Summary
Materials management professional with strong foundation in procurement and supply chain optimization. Skilled in vendor negotiations, cost reduction, and inventory control. Known for fostering teamwork, adapting to changing demands, and delivering results. Highly reliable with focus on achieving organizational goals through strategic sourcing and effective collaboration.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Materials Purchasing Agent
AvL Technologies Inc.
Asheville, NC, USA
02.2020 - 03.2026
- Negotiated favorable terms with suppliers to enhance cost efficiency and material quality.
- Developed and maintained relationships with vendors to secure competitive pricing and reliable delivery schedules.
- Monitored supplier performance metrics to drive accountability and continuous improvement initiatives within the supply chain.
- Reduced lead times through careful monitoring of order statuses, proactively addressing delays or bottlenecks in the process.
- Maintained accurate records of purchase orders, invoices, and delivery schedules for easy reference and tracking purposes.
- Established strong working relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring alignment on purchasing objectives and priorities.
- Managed inventory levels to ensure timely availability of materials for production needs.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align purchasing strategies with organizational goals.
- Trained junior staff on purchasing protocols, fostering a culture of compliance and excellence in procurement practices.
Material Handler/Receiving Specialist/Stock Room Lead
AVL Technologies
Asheville, NC, USA
08.2014 - 02.2020
- Collected material for orders that are build to order.
- Performed yearly Inventory.
- Check that all parts are present so orders can be built to order.
- Go to offsite to help reassure that the facility is in proper order.
- Forklift Certified.
- DOT certified.
- WCI Training.
- ISO Auditor.
- Helped Write Practices and Procedures for stockroom positions.
- Monitored employee performance.
- Dispositioned Daily Metrics.
- Helped create the 6S requirements for the stockroom.
- Oversee line Expeditors to make sure of their work performance for keeping the lines running.
- Helped manage employees during cycle counts.
- Managed employee records for attendance.
- Input of information for employee bonuses.
- Wrote and performed employee evaluations.
- Interviewed perspective employees.
- Ability to manage priorities and workflow.
Receiving Clerk/Logistics
Koyo Bearings of North America
Telford, TN, USA
02.2012 - 08.2014
- Assemble Parts to be shipped to various customers of the plant.
- Receive various products shipped to the plant using the proper steps of checking the freight to make sure there is nothing damaged and that everything is present that is on the packing slip.
- Forklift certified.
- After receiving products and checking in, putting away the product in its specified area or taking it to the proper departments of storage and usage.
- Refill parts rack with stored parts for specified departmental use to maintain production for the plant.
- Removal of any empty containers, scrap metal, wood or cardboard for recycling to keep plant neat and clean and functional for plant production.
- GHS Hazardous Material Training.
Sales Associate and Delivery/Pick-up personnel
Rocky Top Used Furniture
Greeneville, TN, USA
01.2008 - 01.2012
- Assisted customers in selecting furniture, enhancing overall shopping experience.
- Maintained inventory accuracy through regular stock checks and organization.
- Collaborated with management to improve inventory turnover rates through strategic merchandising.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
Education
BS - Physical Education
Tusculum College
Greeneville, TN05-1992
High School - General Studies
Charlotte High School
Punta Gorda, FL05-1987
Skills
- A hard working individual with drive and desire
- Adaptable to any situation
- Belief in team concept
- Strive to better team and personal performance
- Procurement software
- Vendor relationship management
- Materials sourcing
- Strategic sourcing
- Document preparation
- Requests for information
- Multitasking Abilities
- Attention to detail
Certification
WCI Leadership Training
First Responder Training
Timeline
Materials Purchasing Agent
AvL Technologies Inc.
02.2020 - 03.2026
Material Handler/Receiving Specialist/Stock Room Lead
AVL Technologies
08.2014 - 02.2020
Receiving Clerk/Logistics
Koyo Bearings of North America
02.2012 - 08.2014
Sales Associate and Delivery/Pick-up personnel
Rocky Top Used Furniture
01.2008 - 01.2012
BS - Physical Education
Tusculum College
High School - General Studies
Charlotte High School
Career Focus
My focus is to use my past experiences and skills for the betterment of the company and/or organization and for the fulfillment of myself.
Community Service
- Refereed and Umpired Youth basketball and softball and Adult softball for Greeneville Parks and Recreation.
- Organized and Oversaw Tiny Tarpon Basketball League for Charlotte High School.
- Involved with Toys for Tots program at Charlotte High School.
- Volunteered for Habitat for Humanities for AvL Tech.
- Volunteer for blood donation drives for AvL Tech.