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John M. Mitchell

Starkville,MS

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Buyer

Stark Aerospace Inc
05.2021 - Current
  • Collaborated with internal teams to improve outputs to meet demand and supply requirements.
  • Built supplier relationships to mitigate risk and establish effective purchasing arrangements.
  • Negotiated policies and contracts with vendors to achieve optimal pricing and consistent availability.

Purchasing Agent

Fusion Furniture Inc
11.2019 - 05.2021
  • Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.
  • Reviewed proposals, qualified vendors and recommended optimal suppliers.
  • Oversaw & compiled data for physical inventory counts each month.

Sales Specialist - Appliances

Lowe's Companies Inc
09.2019 - 11.2019
  • Provided accurate information about promotions, customer programs and products, helping drive high customer retention.
  • Pursued resolutions to achieve complete customer satisfaction, including tracking down hard-to-find merchandise at diverse locations.
  • Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments.

Logistics Engineer

Circadence Corporation
03.2018 - 04.2019
  • Facilitated delivery of hardware/software assets (>$40 million in value).
  • Worked with Federal Government personnel to ensure proper tracking and documentation of asset transfers.
  • Ensured the satisfaction of our customers by providing prompt and courteous service.

Purchasing Analyst/Buyer

Kirby Building Systems - Mississippi, A Nucor Company
02.2014 - 03.2018
  • Obtained strong working knowledge of company's ERP system (Microsoft Great Plains) and became a key divisional resource for its use.
  • Forecasted, procured and coordinated delivery of raw materials and services.
  • Developed and maintained professional working relationship with all vendors, suppliers and contractors.

Sales Associate

Houston Communications, LLC - A CSpire Select Retailer
10.2013 - 02.2014
  • Assessed customer needs and made appropriate sales recommendations.
  • Met & exceeded sales metrics on a consistent basis.

Sales Associate / IT Group Leader

Campus Book Mart, Inc
01.2013 - 10.2013
  • Coordinated maintenance and repair of computers, printers, POS terminals, company website, inventory database and IT equipment.
  • Assisted customers with sales related matters.

Financial Adviser

JDS Wealth Strategies
08.2005 - 10.2012
  • Worked directly with clients in building and protecting wealth through budgeting, insurance products, and investing.
  • Held FINRA Series 7, 6, 65 and 63 security licenses along with life, accident, health and variable annuity insurance licenses.
  • Assisted in multiple roles to grow the business from infancy stage to over >$35 million in assets under management at the time of my departure.

Education

BBA - Business Information Systems

Mississippi State University
Starkville, MS
2005

Associate of Arts - Business

East Mississippi Community College
Mayhew, MS
2003

Skills

  • Technical aptitude
  • Financial management
  • Outstanding interpersonal skills
  • Strategic planning
  • Flexible team player

Timeline

Senior Buyer

Stark Aerospace Inc
05.2021 - Current

Purchasing Agent

Fusion Furniture Inc
11.2019 - 05.2021

Sales Specialist - Appliances

Lowe's Companies Inc
09.2019 - 11.2019

Logistics Engineer

Circadence Corporation
03.2018 - 04.2019

Purchasing Analyst/Buyer

Kirby Building Systems - Mississippi, A Nucor Company
02.2014 - 03.2018

Sales Associate

Houston Communications, LLC - A CSpire Select Retailer
10.2013 - 02.2014

Sales Associate / IT Group Leader

Campus Book Mart, Inc
01.2013 - 10.2013

Financial Adviser

JDS Wealth Strategies
08.2005 - 10.2012

BBA - Business Information Systems

Mississippi State University

Associate of Arts - Business

East Mississippi Community College

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