Joey Strickland

• Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
• Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
• Reduced procurement costs through strategic sourcing, competitive bidding, and effective negotiations.
• Developed strong relationships with suppliers to secure favorable pricing terms and conditions for the company''s benefit.
• Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders.
• Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
• Ensured timely delivery of products by closely monitoring vendor performance and addressing any issues promptly.
• Forecasted purchasing trends and improved merchandising strategies.

• Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations, complying with policies and regulations.
• Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring support for program initiatives.
• Developed strategic plans, setting clear objectives and achievable milestones for the team.
• Managed cross-functional teams for successful project completion within deadlines and budgets.
• Identified program obstacles and communicated possible impacts to team.
• Demonstrated strong writing and presentation skills to develop briefs, memorandums and analytical reports for clients.

*Implemented inventory control measures, minimizing stock discrepancies and reducing waste.

• Maintained accurate records of purchase orders, invoicing, and vendor contracts for easy reference and audit purposes.
• Utilized software to order, track and invoice product shipments.
• Provided accurate and up-to-date records of leading procurement procedures.
• In addition I also assisted in creating quotes for customers.

• Supervised 8 inventory control personnel to support correct goods management and achievement of performance goals.
• Enhanced inventory accuracy by conducting regular audits and reconciling discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Improved customer satisfaction by ensuring prompt order fulfillment through efficient inventory management practices.
• Developed standard operating procedures for the inventory department, resulting in more consistent processes and outcomes.

• Collaborated with production teams to address and resolve identified issues, reducing overall rejection rates.
• Championed continuous improvement initiatives aimed at optimizing efficiency within the quality control department.
• Reduced waste by conducting root cause analysis on defective products and implementing corrective actions.
• Implemented robust traceability systems for raw materials used throughout the manufacturing process, enhancing overall transparency around product origins and contributing to improved quality assurance measures.
• Maintained thorough documentation of all inspection findings, providing valuable data for ongoing process improvements.