Jason Manit
Fairfield,CA
Summary
I am qualified in many different jobs in the supply chain industry. I have many years of experience in warehousing, fork lift and class B driving, safety, inventory control, and customer service. I have a strong background in purchase management and warehouse management.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Purchasing Manager
Mare Island Dry Dock
11.2013 - 12.2025
- Purchased materials for installment on federal and commercially owned marine vessels.
- Purchased materials for maintenance and administrative needs.
- Assisted Estimating Department in procurement of pricing for contract bids.
- Procured, managed, and issued office supplies company wide.
- Procurement Manager for Emergency Response Team.
- Managed and purchased rental equipment.
- Developed and implemented procurement strategies to optimize supply chain efficiency.
- Managed vendor relationships to ensure quality and reliability of supplies.
- Negotiated contracts to achieve favorable terms and pricing for materials.
- Trained and mentored staff on procurement best practices and tools.
- Collaborated with finance to align purchasing decisions with organizational goals.
- Purchased new products and oversaw inventory stocking and availability.
- Managed supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery of products and services.
- Used Quickbooks to authorize and monitor purchase orders and consumables.
- Coordinated paperwork, updated spreadsheets, and maintained permanent records.
- Established long-term agreements with strategic suppliers, securing favorable pricing and delivery terms.
- Trained junior staff members on best practices in purchasing management, contributing to their professional development and growth within the company.
- Evaluated supplier performance through regular audits and assessments, ensuring compliance with quality standards and contractual terms.
- Fostered strong relationships with strategic suppliers to secure preferential pricing and access to innovative materials.
- Wrote standard operating procedures for department.
- Progressed through various purchasing, warehousing and leadership roles.
- Ensured compliance with corporate policies and applicable regulations governing procurement activities, mitigating company risks.
- Established and maintained accurate records of purchases, pricing and payment terms.
- Facilitated resolution of vendor disputes and discrepancies.
- Reviewed and approved purchase orders and invoices for accuracy and completeness.
- Collaborated with internal stakeholders to create timely and accurate purchase orders.
Warehouse/Purchasing Manager
Mare Island Shipyard
02.2011 - 10.2013
- Shipping and receiving of parts and supplies for marine vessels.
- Inventory control management.
- Tool room management.
- Purchasing parts and supplies for marine vessels.
- Assisted in line handling for the docking and undocking of marine vessels.
- Forklift Operator.
Director of Safety
Benicia Plumbing, Inc
03.2005 - 01.2010
- Reduced annual insurance premium from $750,000 to $70,000.
- Managed the Safety and well being of 200 employees.
- Authored company Injury Illness Prevention Plan and Safety Manual.
- Company representative on the mechanical contractors association safety committee.
- Conducted classes to certify foremen in First Aid and C.P.R.
- Trained and Certified warehousemen to operate fork lifts.
- Maintained mandatory annual proper lifting, and heat related stress certifications.
- Performed 500+ jobsite safety inspections.
- Inspected tools and accessories for possible hazards.
- Notified jobsite employees, foremen, and superintendents of safety violations.
- Practiced a strict follow up schedule to ensure that violations were addressed.
- Kept in-depth records of all safety inspections, violations, and accident/injuries.
- Issued citations to unsafe employees.
- Educated unsafe employees in practicing safer ways to work.
- Rewarded employees that practiced safe work habits.
- Presented100% proof of compliance during Cal OSHA audits.
- Purchased and distributed all Safety equipment to employees.
- Initiated weekly tailgate safety meeting program.
- Authored daily stretch program to be done every morning before the start of work.
Warehouse Manager
Benicia Plumbing, Inc
07.2000 - 01.2010
- Interviewed 100 warehouse applicants.
- Hired 50+ applicants worthy of the available positions.
- Trained and mentored all warehouse new hires.
- Supervised crew of 20 warehouse employees.
- Managed distribution of plumbing materials to 25 construction sites per day.
- Performed quarterly reviews for all warehouse employees.
- Coordinated production orders for pre-fabrication department.
- Inventory control manager for 10 years.
- Coordinated 1.5 million dollar inventory resulting in a .05 dollar difference.
- Managed fleet of over 75 vehicles.
Nextel Communications Administrator
Benicia Plumbing, Inc
08.2000 - 01.2010
- Maintained an account of 150 phones.
- Repaired damaged phones.
- Programmed all phones with phonebook templates and global positioning systems.
- Handled billing and payments for entire account.
- Reduced total monthly bill from $14,000 to $3,500.
- Purchased all new phones and accessories.
Shipping/Receiving Clerk
Benicia Plumbing, Inc
04.2000 - 02.2010
- Received, stocked, and staged all plumbing materials.
- Drove propane powered fork lifts.
- Unloaded, and stocked 20 foot bundles of steel, copper, and plastic piping.
Team Leader
Sam's Club
05.1996 - 03.2000
- Managed team of 7 employees.
- Unloaded and received up to 15 trucks daily.
- Safely staged up to 150 pallets a day in the receiving docks.
- Trained 20 employees how to safely receive product during my time as team leader.
- Organized and loaded shipments for export division.
Member of Safety Committee, Inventory Control/Loss Prevention
Sam's Club
05.1993 - 03.2000
- Served as Team Leader in Grocery, Freezer/Cooler, and Receiving departments throughout a 7 years period.
- Provided excellent customer service to each and every customer.
Team Leader
Sam's Club
08.1994 - 05.1996
- Managed teams of 8 employees per department.
- Made sure my teams stocked and priced products to perfection.
- Attended weekly management meetings.
- Trained & mentored all in-house and new employees to my departments.
Sales floor Merchandiser
Sam's Club
08.1993 - 08.1994
- Stocked product on sales floor.
- Studied Profit/Loss reports for proper placement and marketing of product.
- Provided excellent service to every Sam's Club customers.
- Drove battery powered fork lifts and pallet movers.
Telemarketing Sales
Sam's Club
05.1993 - 08.1993
- Performed 1200 business to business calls a month.
- Scheduled meetings between business and Sam's Club marketing representative.
- Attended business to business meetings to promote Sam's Club memberships.
Education
General Education
Solano Community College
Fairfield, CAHigh School -
Vacaville High School
Vacaville, CA01.1990
Skills
- Purchase order management
- Supplier relationship management
- Inventory coordination
- Vendor relationship management
- Strategic and Global sourcing
- Efficiency improvement
- Resourcefulness
- Excellent customer service
- Professional demeanor
- Supply chain optimization
- Supplier tracking
- Attention to detail
- Team leadership
- Teamwork and collaboration
Certification
- Fork lift certified
- Air brake certified
- First aid certified
Timeline
Purchasing Manager
Mare Island Dry Dock
11.2013 - 12.2025
Warehouse/Purchasing Manager
Mare Island Shipyard
02.2011 - 10.2013
Director of Safety
Benicia Plumbing, Inc
03.2005 - 01.2010
Nextel Communications Administrator
Benicia Plumbing, Inc
08.2000 - 01.2010
Warehouse Manager
Benicia Plumbing, Inc
07.2000 - 01.2010
Shipping/Receiving Clerk
Benicia Plumbing, Inc
04.2000 - 02.2010
Team Leader
Sam's Club
05.1996 - 03.2000
Team Leader
Sam's Club
08.1994 - 05.1996
Sales floor Merchandiser
Sam's Club
08.1993 - 08.1994
Member of Safety Committee, Inventory Control/Loss Prevention
Sam's Club
05.1993 - 03.2000
Telemarketing Sales
Sam's Club
05.1993 - 08.1993
General Education
Solano Community College
High School -
Vacaville High School