John Grobien
Houston,TX
Summary
Detail-oriented Purchasing Agent with experience creating and processing purchase orders, negotiating with vendors, and maintaining strong supplier relationships. Skilled in communication, inventory management, and cost-effective purchasing strategies that support operational efficiency. Proven ability to coordinate with cross-functional teams, resolve supply issues, and ensure timely delivery of materials and products.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Purchasing Agent
Coastal HVAC Supply
Houston, TX
07.2024 - Current
- Managed inventory levels through purchase orders and inventory optimization to maximize turnover and product availability.
- Analyzed sales trends and inventory data to maintain optimal stock levels, reducing stockouts and excess inventory.
- Developed vendor partnerships and evaluated suppliers to support profitability and merchandising goals.
- Negotiated pricing, terms, and promotions with vendors to improve margins and reduce purchasing costs.
Package Handler
FedEx Ground
Cypress, TX
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Responsible for warehouse duties including loading, unloading, and sorting of packages.
- Lifted, pushed, pulled, carried, scanned, wrapped, and moved over 1,200 packages an hour of varying size and weight.
Warehouse Associate
Rooms To Go
Brookshire, TX
10.2021 - 08.2022
- Used hand-held devices and computers to complete audits to uncover and address inaccuracies.
- Managed time effectively while handling multiple responsibilities simultaneously in a fast-paced warehouse setting without sacrificing attention to detail or quality standards expected from management team members.
- Complimented by multiple drivers for loading organized trailers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Supply Chain & Logistics Technology
University of Houston
Houston, TX05-2024
Skills
- Order tracking
- Documentation skills
- Multitasking
- Inventory management
- Supplier negotiation
Certification
- 4D Letter of Credit, 4D Supply Chain Consulting, 2024
- 4D Incoterms, 4D Supply Chain Consulting, 2023
- Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS), Microsoft, 2020
Timeline
Purchasing Agent
Coastal HVAC Supply
07.2024 - Current
Package Handler
FedEx Ground
05.2023 - 08.2023
Warehouse Associate
Rooms To Go
10.2021 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Supply Chain & Logistics Technology
University of Houston