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Fred Richards

Round Rock,TX

Summary

  • Forty years of buying/ procurement experience
  • Hardworking and reliable with strong ability in inventory control and warehouse management.
  • Highly organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality.

Overview

42
42
years of professional experience

Work History

Inventory Control Specialist

Sharp Business Systems, Corp
Austin, TX
07.2019 - 02.2024
  • Ordered copier parts and supplies.
  • Maintained an inventory of parts and supplies, did monthly count.
  • Responded to customer requests for supplies, shipped, using both UPS and freight lines.
  • Operated a forklift as needed to unload copier equipment from trucks.
  • Used a restock system to maintain inventory levels
  • Used SAP and E-Automate computer systems.

Parts Manager

Texas Document Solutions
Austin, TX
12.2011 - 06.2019
  • Established individual parts inventory levels to balance stock for maximum inventory turns. Performed inventory counts every three months.
  • Maintained inventory accuracy by counting stock-on-hand and reconciling discrepancies.
  • Gathered pertinent information to place orders for customers and technicians.
  • Used forklift equipment to move parts to delivery bays, observing safety protocols to avoid accidents and product damage.
  • Shipped supplies to customers.

Supervisor, Parts and Supplies

Dahill
Austin, TX
03.1997 - 12.2011
  • Authorized buyer of Sharp, Konica, Minolta, and Xerox parts.
  • Purchased, coordinated and distributed materials necessary for maintenance functions and used by area personnel.
  • Tracked data to forecast requirements and determine appropriate reorder points for optimal inventory levels.

Supervisor, Parts

Saber Data
Austin, TX
10.1995 - 02.1997
  • Buyer of computer, printer and network service parts and supplies
  • Managed daily parts operations such as fulfilling service requests, generating orders, tracking inventory.
  • Billed customers.

Buyer

Copy Duplication Products
Austin, TX
05.1993 - 10.1995
  • Ordered copier equipment, and accessories.
  • Ordered copier parts and supplies
  • Distributed parts to technicians.
  • Oversaw warehouse operations.
  • Generated warehouse shipping documents, packing lists and invoices.

Buyer/Technician

UniCopy
Austin, TX
05.1982 - 05.1993
  • Ordered copier parts
  • Distributed parts to technicians
  • Rebuilt copiers as needed in shop
  • Delivered and installed copiers in the field.
  • Repaired copiers in the field.
  • Responsible for warehouse operations.

Education

High School Diploma -

Westlake High School
05.1983

Some College (No Degree) - Algebra, AC And DC Electronics

Austin Community College

Skills

  • Delivery Scheduling
  • Invoicing and Shipping Documentation
  • Supply Inventory Management
  • Resource Management
  • Daily Receipts Documentation
  • Records Maintenance
  • Warehouse Space Management
  • Materials Storage
  • Reviewing Purchase Orders
  • Inventory Control Processes
  • Distributing Goods
  • Forklift Operation
  • Email and Phone Communication
  • Material Handling and Moving

Affiliations

  • Service Support Award, Unicopy, 1986
  • Service Support Award, Unicopy, 1987

Timeline

Inventory Control Specialist

Sharp Business Systems, Corp
07.2019 - 02.2024

Parts Manager

Texas Document Solutions
12.2011 - 06.2019

Supervisor, Parts and Supplies

Dahill
03.1997 - 12.2011

Supervisor, Parts

Saber Data
10.1995 - 02.1997

Buyer

Copy Duplication Products
05.1993 - 10.1995

Buyer/Technician

UniCopy
05.1982 - 05.1993

High School Diploma -

Westlake High School

Some College (No Degree) - Algebra, AC And DC Electronics

Austin Community College
Fred Richards