John Baldwin
Aurora,OH
Summary
Knowledgeable Buyer experienced in supporting businesses with high-quality, reliable goods delivered on a consistent schedule. Expert background in purchasing and procurement environments. Proficient in pricing structures, supplier relations and inventory managment.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing
RR Donnelley
Streetsboro, OH
03.2015 - Current
- Monitored project progress and presented status to leaders to solve productivity issues.
- Analyzed demand and recommended updates to calendar schedule.
- Set up delivery of materials to arrive in time for production start date.
- Optimized inventory by placing timely orders and improving organization of supplies.
- Purchased the highest quality products for the lowest possible price.
- Sourced new vendors for purchasing needs.
- Worked with shipment companies to manage on-time deliveries needed for scheduled jobs and deadlines.
- Led department meetings to ensure production schedules were on track.
- Tracked and monitored procurement plans and inventory levels.
- Orders 3 million dollars worth of raw material monthly and surpasses company goal of 850,000 by end of month.
- Tracked shipments to ensure delivery on time and in excellent condition.
Pro Department
RR Donnelley
Streetsboro, OH
01.2007 - 03.2015
- Supervised, trained and evaluated multiple employees in the department.
- Implemented KanBan cards to maintain inventory levels.
- Negotiated pricing with multiple suppliers when ordering new tooling for press room machines.
- Formulated and mixed Pantone ink colors needed for upcoming jobs and sent samples to customers and maintained ahead of production schedule.
- Trained and assisted new printing press operators to provide printing output that satisfied customers.
Shipping Lead
RR Donnelley
Streetsboro, OH
10.1995 - 01.2007
- Trained and supervised shipping department staff, enforcing company policies and industry best practices.
- Prepared accurate shipping orders and bills of lading to direct and route materials.
- Coordinated documents and bills, managed payments and responded to inquiries.
- Investigated inventory discrepancies to maintain recordkeeping validity.
- Consistently met company and department objectives within budget and time constraints.
- Managed day-to-day logistics operations, monitoring incoming deliveries.
Education
High School Diploma -
Streetsboro High School
Streetsboro, OH05.1991
Skills
- Production Schedules
- Quality Control
- Planner
- Materials Management
- Order process
- Cost controls
- Pricing analysis
- Procurement procedures
- Google Drive
- MIPS
- RedHat SAP
- Google Docs
- Lean Management
- 5S
Timeline
Purchasing
RR Donnelley
03.2015 - Current
Pro Department
RR Donnelley
01.2007 - 03.2015
Shipping Lead
RR Donnelley
10.1995 - 01.2007
High School Diploma -
Streetsboro High School