Jeff Bell
Ashland,OH
Summary
Multi-talented professional with extensive small business experience and diverse knowledge in sales, operations, purchasing and personnel management. Successful at stepping into positions with varied responsibilities and making immediate and lasting positive contributions. Results-oriented leader well versed in working both autonomously and collaboratively to achieve outcomes based on sound overall business judgement.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
VP of Purchasing, Parts, Data Development
Lippert Enterprises, Inc.
06.2007 - 02.2024
- Led OEM Business Development by presenting company business model to prospective OEM clients globally, highlighting tangible and intangible value propositions to secure relationships.
- Executed all company Excess and Obsolete (E&O) acquisitions with annual spend of $3M.
- Created and managed sales projects for both new purchases and existing inventory.
- Consulted with sales team on strategy, pricing, and role of company in supply chain.
- Mentored new sales staff regarding all facts of E&O business environment.
- Provided bi-weekly reports of purchasing activity and prospects to management team.
- Collaborated with technical team in development and implementation of multiple software packages and upgrades, with specific contribution in areas of inventory, cross-reference, BOM, and bin management.
- Developed and implemented long-term plan in coordination with warehouse team leads to convert forklift fleet from internal combustion to electric, providing direct benefits to company in form of cost reduction and cleaner work environment.
Operations Manager
Lippert Enterprises, Inc.
01.2001 - 06.2007
- Spearheaded the development and management of a reverse logistics program for a major Class 8 truck and construction equipment OEM, which currently employs 14 people and generates $2.5M in revenue.
- Optimized warehouse storage through the development and implementation of updated warehouse layouts for existing facilities, resulting in a 30% increase in storage capacity.
- Standardized the design strategy for all subsequent warehouse construction projects, including the most recent new build in 2022.
- Consistently analyzed inventory scrap rate versus consumption of available warehouse space for inbound inventory, allowing higher reuse and optimization of current space.
- Performed general HR duties, including direct hiring and training of 20 warehouse staff.
- Fostered a positive work environment and achieved higher employee retention rates by demonstrating a hands-on approach on the warehouse floor.
Inventory Data Development and Management
Lippert Enterprises, Inc.
05.1995 - 01.2001
- Directly supported sales team through inventory cross-reference research and validation, setting the groundwork for what has become an internal database consisting of more than 3M records.
- Spearheaded project to develop replenishable product line through reverse engineering and sourcing.
- Piloted a major project to purchase and migrate a division of a primary competitor into the company infrastructure and systems, including the migration of data and physical inventory. The project yielded a relationship with one of the largest customers to this day, resulting in approximately $4.5M in topline revenue.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Dual Degree - Business And Economics
Wittenberg University
Springfield, OHSkills
- Financial Management
- Approachable "Open-Door" Leadership Style
- Policies and Procedures
- Projects and Operations Oversight
- 401(k) Plan Trustee
- Capital Expenditure Planning
- Client Relationship Building
- Employee Motivation and Performance
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Organized and Detail-Oriented
- Microsoft 365
Accomplishments
- Employee of the Year Award
- Multiple Perfect Attendance Awards
Timeline
VP of Purchasing, Parts, Data Development
Lippert Enterprises, Inc.
06.2007 - 02.2024
Operations Manager
Lippert Enterprises, Inc.
01.2001 - 06.2007
Inventory Data Development and Management
Lippert Enterprises, Inc.
05.1995 - 01.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Dual Degree - Business And Economics
Wittenberg University