David Jones
Watford City
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Materials Procurement/Inventory Specialist
Badlands Contracting, LLC
Watford City, ND
03.2023 - 07.2025
- Created bill of materials (BOM's) for pipeline projects
- Contacted vendors for quotations
- Generated purchase orders
- Placed orders with vendors and suppliers
- Received incoming pipeline materials
- Checked pipeline materials for proper specifications and quantities
- Marked materials by project and placed in staging areas
- Verified heat numbers and MTR's
- Scanned and uploaded MTR's into system
- Managed MTR database
Procurement and Inventory Control
Clifty Group, LLC
Arnegard, ND
08.2018 - 08.2022
- Created bill of materials (BOM's) for pipeline projects
- Contacted vendors for quotations
- Generated purchase orders
- Placed orders with vendors and suppliers
- Received incoming pipeline materials
- Checked pipeline materials for proper specifications and quantities
- Marked materials by project and placed in staging areas
- Verified heat numbers and MTR's
- Scanned and uploaded MTR's into system
- Managed MTR database
- Management and issuance of MTR's to client inspectors
Traffic Control/Project Tech
Jones Construction Contractors
Watford City, ND
07.2018 - 08.2018
- Responsible for the safety of crews loading/unloading heavy equipment on roadways.
- Promoted to Project Tech due to computer skills
- Training in management of billing hours and equipment tracking.
- Dismissed due to company-wide layoffs.
Purchasing Manager/Outside Sales Representative
Kerr Paper And Supply, Co.
Little Rock, AR
06.1993 - 09.2017
- Developed and maintained supplier relationships to ensure optimal pricing and quality standards.
- Analyzed procurement trends to identify cost-saving opportunities and enhance purchasing strategies.
- Managed inventory levels, ensuring adequate stock while minimizing excess and obsolete items.
- Led negotiations with vendors, achieving favorable terms and conditions for contract renewals.
Outside Sales Representative
Little Rock Paper Company
Little Rock, AR
09.1985 - 09.1992
- Developed and maintained relationships with key clients to enhance customer satisfaction.
- Conducted market research to identify new business opportunities and client needs.
- Executed sales strategies to achieve quarterly targets and drive revenue growth.
- Collaborated with marketing teams to create promotional materials tailored to client specifications.
Manufacturer's Representative
WD-40 Company
Plano, TX
04.1984 - 08.1985
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients to promote product lines effectively.
- Conducted market analysis to identify growth opportunities and customer needs.
- Developed tailored presentations to showcase product benefits and features.
- Negotiated contracts and pricing agreements to maximize profitability for stakeholders.
Education
Mills High School
Little Rock, ARNo Degree - Electronics
Arkansas College of Technology
Little Rock, ARSkills
- Attention to detail
- Customer service
- Inventory control
- Teamwork and collaboration
Timeline
Materials Procurement/Inventory Specialist
Badlands Contracting, LLC
03.2023 - 07.2025
Procurement and Inventory Control
Clifty Group, LLC
08.2018 - 08.2022
Traffic Control/Project Tech
Jones Construction Contractors
07.2018 - 08.2018
Purchasing Manager/Outside Sales Representative
Kerr Paper And Supply, Co.
06.1993 - 09.2017
Outside Sales Representative
Little Rock Paper Company
09.1985 - 09.1992
Manufacturer's Representative
WD-40 Company
04.1984 - 08.1985
No Degree - Electronics
Arkansas College of Technology
Mills High School