John Flores
Production: Manufacturing
Morristown,TN
Summary
Self-directed individual with more than 6 years of progressive experience in aggregate manufacturing roles including 3 years of management experience. Excited to be able to bring all skill sets ranging from procurement to project planning to coordinating the completion of various heavy equipment projects. The ability to communicate well with vendors and team members alike make an easy transition into any team along with the willingness to help the team achieve company goals. Hardworking, dedicated, detail-oriented, great problem solving skills, strong knowledge in heavy equipment components, diagrams, great follow through on completion of projects and able to maintain a great relationship with customer and vendors alike
coupled with strong negotiation and resource planning abilities.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Projects Coordinator
Goodfellow Corporation
01.2023 - Current
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress, and technical problems.
- Established clear lines of communication between team members, helping to facilitate day to day operations
- Utilized advanced problem-solving skills to address complex challenges and generate innovative solutions for project success.
- Purchased hard to find components, by analyzing items drawings specs to provide accurate crossover with both acceptable price range, quality and delivery within time fashion.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Initiated & assisted alongside various teams to complete various projects.
- Developed VMI programs
- Managed and maintained purchase orders and invoices to assure accuracy to be able to complete project in timely manner.
- Developed Standard operating procedures, help with day to day operations
Manufacturer Buyer/Production Planner
Goodfellow Corporation
01.2022 - 10.2023
- Negotiated contracts with vendors to optimize pricing and delivery of merchandise.
- Managed and maintained purchase orders and invoices.
- Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders for productions needs.
- Processed, maintained and developed purchase orders to keep all VMI programs to preferred stock levels.
- Continuously monitored industry trends to identify new supply sources that could potentially improve overall procurement efficiency.
Purchasing Manager
Goodfellow Corporation
01.2019 - 02.2022
- Ensured timely delivery of products by closely monitoring vendor performance and addressing any issues promptly.
- Conducted thorough research on potential suppliers'' sustainability practices before entering into partnerships or agreements with them.
- Oversaw purchasing process from initiating requests to finalizing contracts to deliver smooth transaction.
- Helped to initiate, and help develop purchasing functions withing operating systems new softwaDeveloped within the company
- Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
- Increased supplier efficiency by negotiating contracts and maintaining strong relationships with vendors.
- Developed and improved vendor account relationships.
- Developed reports through operating system to track open purchase orders, back ordered items, to help facilitate close of purchase orders
- Enhanced project efficiency by developing and implementing effective planning strategies.
- Identified Mins and Max stock levels to keep proper inventory count.
- Worked closely with engineering and production to assure accuracy of drawing part numbers and requisition of bill of materials was procured.
MRO Buyer
Goodfellow Corporation
10.2017 - 01.2019
- Managed and maintained purchase orders and invoices.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for cost-effective purchasing terms.
- Researched and identified new suppliers and vendors.
- Negotiated favorable contract terms for MRO supplies, resulting in significant cost reductions.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting, purchasing.
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
Inventory/Warehouse Clerk
Nevada Department Of Motor Vehicles
04.2013 - 09.2017
- Collaborated with team members to complete daily tasks efficiently, meeting warehouse performance goals consistently.
- Utilized forklift and other warehouse equipment to safely load and unload pallets and full truckloads.
- Managed incoming shipments by verifying product details against purchase orders, ensuring accurate inventory levels.
- Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records.
Education
High School Diploma -
Nye County High School
Tonopah, NV2004
Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Fluent in Spanish
- Project Planning
- Multitasking
- Problem-Solving
- Verbal Communication
- Dependable and Responsible
- Internet Research
- ERP Software - Netsuite/Oracle
- Processes and procedures
- Team Collaboration
- Creative Thinking
- Project Management
- Idea Development and Brainstorming
- Team Management
- Phone and Email Etiquette
- Purchase Orders
- Price Negotiations
- Resourcefulness
- New Vendor Setup
- Inventory Management
- Microsoft Office
- Ordering and Purchasing
- Microsoft Excel
- Inside Sales
- Understand work orders/ Manufacturing orders
Timeline
Special Projects Coordinator
Goodfellow Corporation
01.2023 - Current
Manufacturer Buyer/Production Planner
Goodfellow Corporation
01.2022 - 10.2023
Purchasing Manager
Goodfellow Corporation
01.2019 - 02.2022
MRO Buyer
Goodfellow Corporation
10.2017 - 01.2019
Inventory/Warehouse Clerk
Nevada Department Of Motor Vehicles
04.2013 - 09.2017
High School Diploma -
Nye County High School
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