JAMES TURNER
Summary
Organized Purchasing Manager offers inventory management, budget development and procurement expertise paired with outstanding multitasking and time management abilities. Systematic and logical professional with 9 years of experience in logistics and distribution. Strong planner and communicator proficient in MS Office and various purchasing software programs.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Purchasing Manager
Forza Inc
03.2023 - 10.2023
- Determined recurring business needs and maintained necessary inventory levels
- Maintained appropriate inventory levels to meet personnel and corporate needs
- Tracked and approved procurement plans and inventory levels
- Improved inventory turns and cycle count accuracy with aggressive and tactical buying methods
- Led initiative for new purchasing protocol proposal and implementation
- Reviewed purchase orders and ensured accuracy of information, such as pricing, payment terms, and delivery dates
- Researched new sources for supplies, materials, and services in order to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
Procurement Supervisor
JBS INC
07.2016 - 03.2023
Network Routing
AT&T
04.2012 - 06.2016
Automotive Shop Owner
FOX AUTO
01.2005 - 02.2015
- Direct and coordinate activities of personnel engaged in buying, selling, and distributing materials, equipment, machinery, and supplies
- Confer with customers by telephone or in person to provide information about products or services, take or enter orders, cancel accounts, or obtain details of complaints
- Day to day operations, Customer quotes, scheduling, billing, Employee payroll, work schedules.
Education
Associate of Science - Drafting And Design
Metropolitan Community College
Omaha, NE09.2003
General Studies Pre -
Rockhurst University
Kansas City, MO05.1998
High School Diploma - Literature
Creighton Preparatory School
Omaha, NE05.1997
Skills
- R4 Proficient
- Net Suite Software System
- SAP ERP Software System Expert
- Meticulous Eye for Detail
- Supply Chain Management
- Inventory Coordination
- Budget Management
- Written Communication
- Forklift Certified
- Interpersonal Communication
- Attention to Detail
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
Certification
- CPPC - Certified Professional Purchasing Consultant
- CPDW - Certified Professional in Distribution and Warehousing
- Licensed Forklift Operator - 9 years
Accomplishments
- People First Management Train Program
- SAP Expert
- Netsuite Expert
- Supervised team of 8 staff members
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets
Timeline
Purchasing Manager
Forza Inc
03.2023 - 10.2023
Procurement Supervisor
JBS INC
07.2016 - 03.2023
Network Routing
AT&T
04.2012 - 06.2016
Automotive Shop Owner
FOX AUTO
01.2005 - 02.2015
Associate of Science - Drafting And Design
Metropolitan Community College
General Studies Pre -
Rockhurst University
High School Diploma - Literature
Creighton Preparatory School
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