Doug Pahl
Pataskala,OH
Summary
Expert SAP Buyer familiar with Distribution and Manufacturing practices, as well as their business operations. Driven to lower costs and increase quality of goods with proactive approach to supplier management. Industrious Buyer adept at keeping costs under control while optimizing inventory for usage needs. Versed in recordkeeping and production requirements. Bringing [Number]-year track record of success in [Type] industry.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Buyer
Hague Quality Water (AO Smith)
Groveport, OH
01.2018 - Current
- Reviewed product demand from MRP to support customer requirements using SAP system.
- Participated in supplier calls to define component deliveries, meeting scheduled production dates.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to meet customer requirements and market demands.
- Worked with suppliers to expedite open purchase orders and shipments in-transit and/or in planning/production stages.
- Coordinate drop shipments and provide support as necessary on expedited shipping/logistics.
- Monitored product margins, collaborated with sales team members to increase gross profit margin.
- Work on special projects as required or directed by management.
- Liaised with accounting and vendors to minimize and clear up invoice discrepancies.
- Synchronized supply chain inventory with customer demand to mitigate excess and obsolete inventory.
- Responsible for managing second largest supply chain partner, maintaining an excellent relationship and serving as primary point of contact.
- Prepared purchase orders and sent to suppliers.
- Entered supplier PO confirmations into SAP system.
- Analyzed data to optimize inventory turns and maintain sufficient inventory, meeting customer demands.
- Obtain quote(s) from selected supplier list.
- Maintain pricing, lead times, supplier quotes and other supplier documentation.
- Participate in inventory control and planning using demand planning, safety stock, forecast, re-order level, and collaborating with sales personnel.
- Attach customer, supplier, OEM blue print to SAP system.
- Contact vendors to determine order status and communicate discrepancies with shipments.
- Considers optimum order quantities and stocking levels when ordering inventory.
- Maintain order details and/or changes in system by inputting into SAP system.
- Review and approve vendor invoices.
- Collaborate with suppliers to reschedule orders based on current market demand.
- Release high dollar and/or or low gross profit margin purchase orders in system. These are normally handled by the Purchasing Manager or VP of Supply Chain.
- Process supplier returns and resolve receiving discrepancies.
- Check on past due purchase orders.
- Order PPAP's per Quality Department's request.
- Check on PPAP status per Quality Department's request.
Purchasing Agent
Apcom (AO Smith Water Heaters)
Franklin, TN
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Sourced new vendors for purchasing needs.
- Analyzed competitive prices, products and market-related information.
- Verified warehouse received accurate and timely inventory by regularly consulting database.
- Negotiated prices for materials with distributors, agreeing on mutually beneficial deals.
- Conducted market research to determine appropriate pricing.
- Analyzed vendor performance and reviewed compliance.
- Prepared purchase orders and sent to distributors and suppliers.
- Researched potential products, vendors and services to compare price and quality.
- Contacted vendors to determine order status and communicate discrepancies with shipments.
- Evaluated quotations received from prospective suppliers to award purchase orders.
- Maintained supplier relationships to improve lead time, cost and quality.
- Requested pricing quotes from suppliers to determine best source of supply.
- Reviewed work order demand from MRP to support company requirements.
- Researched competitors and sourced new vendors.
- Negotiated product prices, discounts and shipping incentives with vendors.
- Responsible for creating new part numbers in ERP system and keeping them updated with correct lead time and pricing.
- Managed and imported all Purchasing related data into new ERP system in addition to daily job duties.
- Supplier RMA processing.
- Collaborated with suppliers to set up blanket contracts to maintain special pricing and/or ensure part availability.
- Resolved receiving and invoice discrepancies with the supplier.
Procurement Systems Manager
State Of Tennessee
Nashville, TN
09.2014 - 10.2015
- Researched to present procurement projects
- Implemented E-procurement for punch out catalogs
- Designed KPI dashboard to present status of projects
- Extracted records from Peoplesoft software to analyze trends
- Mentored new employees on procedures and policies to maximize team performance.
- Developed strong customer relationships to encourage repeat business.
- Maintaining accurate ship dates in the system.
- Communicate any production issues and/or concerns with the customer and provide mutually beneficial solutions.
Purchasing Manager
SVP Worldwide Inc
La Vergne, TN
11.2010 - 01.2014
- Led the development of a centralized warranty return program for control boards
- Wrote a vendor performance report measuring on time delivery for improved fill rate above 90%
- Negotiated lifetime buys on obsolete parts by forecasting the product life cycle
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH 09.1981 - 06.1985
MBA - Global Management
University of Phoenix Online
2007 01.2007 - 06.2008
Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Consumer Buying Patterns
- Multi-Tasking Strength
- Recordkeeping Skills
- Vendor Collaboration
- Ordering and Purchasing
- Customer Service
- Inventory Control
- Critical Thinking
- Procurement Procedures
- Supplier Communication
- Price Negotiations
Work Availability
monday
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wednesday
thursday
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saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Senior Buyer
Hague Quality Water (AO Smith)
01.2018 - Current
Purchasing Agent
Apcom (AO Smith Water Heaters)
01.2016 - 01.2018
Procurement Systems Manager
State Of Tennessee
09.2014 - 10.2015
Purchasing Manager
SVP Worldwide Inc
11.2010 - 01.2014
MBA - Global Management
University of Phoenix Online
01.2007 - 06.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Business
The Ohio State University
09.1981 - 06.1985
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