Jim Carlisle
Las Cruces,NM
Summary
At Yellowbird Services, I spearheaded procurement and inventory management, enhancing efficiency and reducing costs through strategic supplier negotiations and the implementation of advanced systems. My expertise in procurement processes and vendor relationship management led to significant material savings and optimized supply chain operations, showcasing my results-driven approach and problem-solving skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse /Purchasing Inventory Manager
Yellowbird Services
6000 S Main Mesilla Park NM. 88047
08.2019 - 12.2023
- Implemented continuous improvement initiatives designed to optimize the procurement process, resulting in increased savings on material costs over time.
- Evaluated potential suppliers based on quality standards, lead times, pricing structures, and capacity capabilities to select best-fit partners for company needs.
- Enhanced organizational productivity by implementing a cutting-edge inventory management system, resulting in better tracking of stock levels and faster replenishment of supplies.
- Championed sustainability efforts within the purchasing department, identifying eco-friendly alternatives that not only minimized environmental impact but also provided cost savings opportunities.
- Reduced overall supply chain costs through strategic negotiations with vendors and streamlining procurement processes.
- Increased efficiency in inventory management by implementing effective purchasing strategies and maintaining strong supplier relationships.
- Optimized vendor relationships by regularly assessing contract terms and conditions with a focus on long-term value creation rather than short-term cost reductions alone.
- Improved order accuracy and reduced lead times for critical materials by closely monitoring demand patterns and adjusting purchasing plans accordingly.
- Sourced vendors, built relationships, and negotiated prices.
- Purchased new products and oversaw inventory stocking and availability.
- Coordinated paperwork, updated spreadsheets, and maintained permanent records.
- Used [Software] to authorize and monitor purchase orders and consumables.
- Solved diverse supply chain problems involving numerous sources, logistics, and scheduling factors.
- Generated reports, documents and analysis in [Software] for senior management review and approval.
- Monitored and evaluated vendor performance to determine compliance with quality standards.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hayworth
Kokomo, IN07.1980
Skills
- Procurement processes
- Import-Export Regulations
- Supply Chain Optimization
- Warehouse Management
- Supplier negotiation
- Order Fulfillment
- Shipping coordination
- Supplier Evaluation
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Pricing Analysis
- Purchase Order Management
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Procurement expertise
- Operations Management
- Document Preparation
- New Vendor Setup
- Profit and loss understanding
- Budget Planning
- Bidding processes
- Price Negotiation
Timeline
Warehouse /Purchasing Inventory Manager
Yellowbird Services
08.2019 - 12.2023
High School Diploma -
Hayworth