Experienced purchasing professional with top-notch leadership, program management and planning abilities. Excellent verbal and written communication skills paired with organized nature and advanced problem-solving strengths. Improves policies, reduces waste and supports business needs with efficient, high-quality materials.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Parts Manager/Purchasing Manager/Project Manager
Gabrielli Truck Sales, Tri State Kenworth
03.2020 - Current
Organically decreased cost and raised gross profit by 12% with new purchasing strategy
Implemented policies to reduce cost and eliminate waste.
Wrote standard operating procedures for department.
Manage 5 parts staff (4 inhouse and 1 remote), 2 warehouse staff and dispatching of 5 drivers on multiple routes per day
Supplier negotiations to ensure lowest cost and on time product delivery
Maintain 3.5 Million Dollar inventory over 2 locations while simultaneously adjusting stocking levels with the changing supply chains and parts availability
Build stocking analytics for inventory stocking and making changes to ensure proper stocking levels while considering current supply chain restraints and availability issues
Built and maintain custom pricing structures to drive sales and gross margin
Build and implement new obsolescence process to reduce obsolescence over 15%
Purchased new products and oversaw inventory stocking and availability.
Sourced vendors, built relationships, and negotiated prices.
Solved diverse supply chain problems involving numerous sources, logistics, and scheduling factors.
Conducted regular research to identify trends and cost saving opportunities.
Adjusted procedures to maximize department effectiveness.
Performed monthly reconciliation of open purchasing orders.
Parts Manager/Purchasing Manager
Alliance Truck Parts of Hartford
10.2017 - 03.2020
Achieved multiple sales records month after month while coordinating and creating new processes for business growth and functionality
Develop long term goals along with plans and processes to achieve these goals
Review P&L to reduce operation costs and increase gross profit
Control all inventory stocking levels and develop new obsolescence reduction processes
Managed 3 parts staff (2 front counter and 1 back counter), 1 warehouse associate and 1 delivery driver
Implemented delivery routing and tracking to ensure higher accuracy and efficiency
Supervised and trained staff on product knowledge and customer service.
Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems, and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
Developed and implemented new procedures for improving inventory control and reducing time required locating parts by modifying part numbers and locations.
Analyzed sales trends to follow demands of customers and in-shop needs.
Trained team members in successful strategies to meet operational and sales targets.
Monitored and evaluated supplier performance to maintain quality of parts.
Mitigated financial discrepancies by managing inventory, damaged goods and backorders.
Reviewed and approved purchase orders and invoices for accuracy and completeness.
Negotiated pricing and terms with vendors to secure best value for company.
Researched and evaluated potential suppliers to determine best fits for company needs and to identify cost savings opportunities.
Parts Manager
Black Rock Truck Group
10.2011 - 10.2017
Part of Continuous Improvement Team to get dealership Elite Certified for 4 years in a row while also training 5s to all employees in my department
Strategically built all pricing structures for customers to increase sales and profit
Managed 7 parts staff (6 front counter and 1 back counter), 3 warehouse staff and 5 delivery drivers
Grew sales to record numbers year over year with 7% average growth
Maintained 1 million dollar inventory and built customized purchasing strategies to drive obsolescence below 2%
Reviewed P&L daily to ensure expenses and sales were allocate to the correct accounts
Rearranged parts department to better serve changing trends and keep workspaces organized.
Supervised and trained staff on product knowledge and customer service.
Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
Set employee schedules for consistent staff coverage and delegated work assignments based upon experience and strengths.
Mitigated financial discrepancies by managing inventory, damaged goods and backorders.
Parts Manager
Ryder Systems, Inc
11.2010 - 10.2011
Used Core Tracking to ensure cores were returned and credits paid back to Ryder Managed bulk and daily inventory for the location while maintaining a 95% stocking level or higher to Ryders Specifications Negotiated pricing and orders with vendors Managed parts orders for mechanics Performed cycle counts weekly to maintain inventory accuracy
Developed and implemented new procedures for improving inventory control and reducing time required locating parts by modifying part numbers and locations.
Provided timely, insightful and accurate reports to upper management.
Partnered with managers to implement operational enhancements for paperwork processing.
Education
High School degree -
East Longmeadow High School
Skills
Obsolescence Management
CDK, ADP, Proceed DMS Experience
Profit and Loss Understanding
Vendor Sourcing
Financial Acumen
Project Management
Inventory Coordination
Cost Controls Familiarity
Procurement Expertise
Strategic Sourcing Planning
Business Control
Continuous Improvement Strategies
Certification
Expert Parts Manager Certified from Daimler Trucks North America
Expert Parts Counterman Certified from Daimler Trucks North America
Professional Mack Counterman Certified from Mack/Volvo Trucks
Parts Manager Certified from Paccar Trucks
Timeline
Parts Manager/Purchasing Manager/Project Manager
Gabrielli Truck Sales, Tri State Kenworth
03.2020 - Current
Parts Manager/Purchasing Manager
Alliance Truck Parts of Hartford
10.2017 - 03.2020
Parts Manager
Black Rock Truck Group
10.2011 - 10.2017
Parts Manager
Ryder Systems, Inc
11.2010 - 10.2011
High School degree -
East Longmeadow High School
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