Jason Bruce
Lexington,SC
Summary
Detailed-oriented processional with strong background in purchasing, vendor management and inventory control. Proven track record of identifying cost savings opportunities and developing executing strategies to maximize profits through cost savings. With 28+ years of work experience and have a great reputation working well with others and accomplishing goals together.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Leader
Ace Southern
01.1996 - Current
- Developed relationships with wholesalers and distributors to increase inventory availability.
- Analyzed reports to track inventory and purchasing trends.
- Assisted in negotiating contracts with vendors for cost-effective purchasing terms.
- Interacted with vendors and sales reps to maintain on-time deliveries.
- Collaborated with sales team to identify and fulfill customer needs.
- Managed and maintained purchase orders and invoices.
- Analyzed current vendors and products to stay abreast of market trends and evaluate new suppliers.
- Designed and implemented process improvements to streamline purchasing process.
- Obtained Power of Attorney to purchase narcotics
- Built a reorder point process to ensure inventory is available on key items.
Shift Leader
Ace Southern
05.2006 - 02.2007
Purchasing Lead
Ace Southern
11.2005 - 05.2006
Shipping Supervisor
Ace Southern
02.2003 - 11.2005
ICS Specialist
Ace Southern
02.1999 - 02.2003
Receiving Clerk
Ace Southern
01.1996 - 02.1999
Education
GED -
Lexington High School
Lexington, SC1994
Skills
- Continuous Process Improvements
- Multi-Tasking Strength
- Resourcefulness
- Demand Forecasting
- Purchase Order Management
- Microsoft Office
- Time Management
Hobbies
Hiking, Travel with family, Sports, Fitness
Timeline
Shift Leader
Ace Southern
05.2006 - 02.2007
Purchasing Lead
Ace Southern
11.2005 - 05.2006
Shipping Supervisor
Ace Southern
02.2003 - 11.2005
ICS Specialist
Ace Southern
02.1999 - 02.2003
Purchasing Leader
Ace Southern
01.1996 - Current
Receiving Clerk
Ace Southern
01.1996 - 02.1999
GED -
Lexington High School
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