Greg Watkins
Franklin,TN
Summary
Procurement professional with extensive experience at PRINOVA, specializing in inventory management and supply chain optimization. Demonstrated ability to enhance operational efficiency and customer satisfaction through strategic parts management. Skilled in supplier relationship management, ensuring timely deliveries and effective stock oversight.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
MRO Buyer – Purchasing
PRINOVA
Spring Hill, TN
08.2019 - Current
- The procurement and management of all parts, supplies, and inventory for the maintenance department and entire facility is critical to ensuring the plant operates as efficiently as possible.
- This includes overseeing the storage, inventory, and CMMS data tracking for all items in the parts department.
Buyer – Purchasing
MOTORCAR PARTS OF AMERICA
Brentwood, TN
10.2017 - 07.2019
- Analyze inventory levels and prepare purchase orders for procurement of auto parts from overseas suppliers.
- Assist with inventory management and supply chain to ensure the deliveries meet requirements.
Parts Catalog Researcher – Product Support
LKQ CORPORATION
Nashville, TN
06.2017 - 10.2017
- Work with the product support specialists and product manager groups in the cataloging of new parts and maintenance of cataloging data on existing products.
- Participate in review and updates of new applications.
Manager – Parts Department
NISSAN OF STOCKTON
Stockton, CA
04.2016 - 10.2016
- Principal strategist for inventory processes within dealership parts department.
- Developed, communicated, and monitored effective Parts Department processes to ensure internal and external customer satisfaction.
Manager – Parts Department
SMITH CHEVROLET CADILLAC
Turlock, CA
02.2005 - 04.2016
- Manage parts operations within the dealership to provide the highest level of customer satisfaction while maximizing the return on investment through parts sales, inventory control, and expense control.
Education
Criminal Justice Studies -
MT. SAN ANTONIO COLLEGE
WALNUT, CASkills
- Inventory management and procurement
- Supply chain optimization
- Physical inventory control
- Parts expertise
- Collaborative teamwork
- Supplier relationship management
- Business development strategies
- Stock level oversight
Timeline
MRO Buyer – Purchasing
PRINOVA
08.2019 - Current
Buyer – Purchasing
MOTORCAR PARTS OF AMERICA
10.2017 - 07.2019
Parts Catalog Researcher – Product Support
LKQ CORPORATION
06.2017 - 10.2017
Manager – Parts Department
NISSAN OF STOCKTON
04.2016 - 10.2016
Manager – Parts Department
SMITH CHEVROLET CADILLAC
02.2005 - 04.2016
Criminal Justice Studies -
MT. SAN ANTONIO COLLEGE
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