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Jason Sampson
Washington,MI
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Summary
Dynamic Purchasing and Operations Manager with a proven track record at BradyPlus, excelling in supplier negotiations and logistics optimization. Expert in cost reduction and inventory coordination, fostering strong vendor relationships to enhance service quality. Adept at streamlining processes, achieving significant operational efficiencies while leading cross-functional teams to success.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Purchasing Manager
Detroit Chemical and Paper Supply Co.
Highland Park, MI
11.2005 - Current
- Led vendor negotiations to secure favorable pricing and terms for materials.
- Developed and implemented procurement strategies aligning with organizational goals.
- Streamlined purchasing processes, enhancing operational efficiency and reducing lead times.
- Established key performance indicators to monitor supplier performance and compliance.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to forecast inventory needs and manage stock levels.
- Analyzed market trends to identify potential cost-saving opportunities in supply chain operations.
- Fostered strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring reliability and quality of goods purchased.
- Sourced vendors, built relationships, and negotiated prices.
- Purchased new products and oversaw inventory stocking and availability.
- Used [Software] to authorize and monitor purchase orders and consumables.
- Performed monthly reconciliation of open purchasing orders.
- Managed supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery of products and services.
- Reduced order processing time by automating purchase orders and invoicing systems.
Warehouse Manager
Detroit Chemical and Paper Supply Co.
Highland Park, MI
04.2005 - Current
- Oversaw daily warehouse operations, ensuring efficient workflow and adherence to safety standards.
- Implemented inventory management systems to optimize stock levels and reduce discrepancies.
- Streamlined order fulfillment processes, improving delivery times and customer satisfaction.
- Mentored team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration.
Operations/Warehouse/Transportation Manager
Detroit Chemical and Paper Supply Co.
Highland Park, MI
04.2005 - Current
- Led logistics operations to ensure timely delivery and optimized routing of shipments.
- Developed and implemented transportation policies to enhance operational efficiency.
- Managed vendor relationships, negotiating contracts to reduce costs and improve service quality.
- Oversaw fleet management processes, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and maintenance schedules.
- Directed transportation operations to optimize routes and reduce costs.
- Led cross-functional teams to enhance delivery efficiency and service quality.
- Streamlined fleet maintenance processes, increasing vehicle uptime and operational efficiency.
- Managed a team of drivers, providing support and guidance to improve performance and productivity.
- Maintained compliance with all regulations, avoiding fines and penalties for the organization.
- Researched distance, traffic patterns and other aspects to determine cost-effective and productive routes for deliveries.
- Supervised department personnel by assigning and directing daily tasks as well as evaluating performance to enhance productivity and resolve problems.
- Organized records of vehicles, schedules and completed orders.
- Negotiated favorable contracts with suppliers, securing competitive rates that benefited the organization''s bottom line.
Warehouse Order Puller/Stocker
Art Van furniture
Warren, MI
06.2000 - 02.2005
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to efficiently move inventory within warehouse.
- Selected and pulled orders accurately, ensuring timely dispatch for customer satisfaction.
- Inspected incoming shipments for quality control, identifying discrepancies and reporting issues.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline order fulfillment processes and reduce errors.
Education
High School Diploma -
Sterling Heights High School
Sterling Heights Mi05-2000
HVAC
Northwestern Tech
Southfield, MI 07.2005 - 04.2006
Skills
- Purchase order management
- Supplier relationship management
- Inventory coordination
- Vendor relationship management
- Supply chain management
- New vendor setup
- Vendor sourcing
- Logistics coordination
- Cost reduction
- Supplier negotiation
- Procurement process improvement
- Operations management
Interests
Bowling
Working on cars
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 20 staff members.
- Achieved Price savings by introducing negotiations through vendors.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Timeline
Purchasing Manager
Detroit Chemical and Paper Supply Co.
11.2005 - Current
HVAC
Northwestern Tech
07.2005 - 04.2006
Warehouse Manager
Detroit Chemical and Paper Supply Co.
04.2005 - Current
Operations/Warehouse/Transportation Manager
Detroit Chemical and Paper Supply Co.
04.2005 - Current
Warehouse Order Puller/Stocker
Art Van furniture
06.2000 - 02.2005
High School Diploma -
Sterling Heights High School