Expert in inventory organization, purchasing and logistics. Skilled in administrative duties, scheduling, communication and problem-solving. Seeking an exciting, challenging roll in logistics / procurement.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Parts Department Manager
Rod's Power Sports
08.2013 - Current
Manage team of personnel focused on providing expert customer service
Locate new vendors and work with existing vendors to set up favorable terms and pricing structures
Set employee schedules, manage requests for leave of absence and delegate work assignments
Hire and train department staff
Assist with the creation of marketing strategy and advertising initiatives used to promote the business
Cultivate and strengthen lasting customer and vendor relationships
Maintain comprehensive knowledge of industry trends to better serve customers and meet demanding sales objectives
Oversee department with $1,000,000 in annual sales
Located new vendors with better costs per unit and set up favorable terms and pricing structures to reduce company expenses
Reduced expense spending by securing low-cost inventory for customers to drive increased sales and improve customer loyalty
Parts Department Manager
HVC Cycle
07.2009 - 07.2013
Worked with suppliers to ensure the highest quality and best value products were marketed to our customers
Managed shipping and receiving for all online orders
Maintained accurate and effective inventory of all products sold by the business
Initiated roll-out of new software system to streamline company records
Established and optimized schedules to keep coverage and service in line with forecasted demands.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Lincoln, NE
12.2000
Certificate - Procurement And Inventory Management
American Honda Motor Co.
Birmingham, AL
11-2013
Skills
Business development
Supply Chain Management
Merchandising expertise
Order processing
Shipping and receiving
Contract negotiation
ADP Lightspeed software
Forecasting
Inventory coordination
Purchasing strategies
Timeline
Parts Department Manager
Rod's Power Sports
08.2013 - Current
Parts Department Manager
HVC Cycle
07.2009 - 07.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Certificate - Procurement And Inventory Management