JOSEPH LACCESAGLIA
Blairstown,NJ
Summary
Detail-oriented purchasing and supply chain professional with experience managing relationships with 40–50 vendors in high-volume manufacturing. Expertise in processing daily purchase orders, resolving invoice discrepancies, and maintaining accurate inventory records, ensuring operational efficiency and accuracy.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Tool Crib Supervisor | Purchasing & Inventory
Europastry USA
New Brunswick, NJ
09.2020 - 08.2025
- Processed 10–20 purchase orders daily and maintained accurate purchasing, inventory, vendor, and transaction records in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
- Managed relationships with 40–50 vendors, overseeing order placement, shipping coordination, expediting, credits, replacements, invoice inquiries, and account-related issues.
- Supported internal departments by sourcing materials, placing orders, tracking shipments, expediting urgent needs, and communicating order status.
- Maintained purchasing and inventory records using JD Edwards and MP2 CMMS while supporting approximately $5 million in inventory.
- Participated in annual inventory audits, cycle counts, inventory reconciliation, and record accuracy activities.
- Coordinated with vendors, Receiving, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and internal departments to ensure invoices, purchase orders, receipts, credits, and supporting documentation were accurate and complete.
- Acted as primary contact for invoice discrepancies, researching and resolving issues related to purchase orders, pricing, quantities, receiving records, credits, and payment documentation.
- Worked regularly with Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable to resolve invoice and account discrepancies, provide supporting documentation, and ensure transactions were accurately processed.
Crane Operator
Palatial Concrete
Calverton, NY
09.2018 - 09.2020
- Operated cranes on construction sites on large commercial construction projects, ensuring compliance with jobsite safety procedures, equipment requirements, and daily inspection standards to maintain a safe working environment.
- Operated cranes to lift and move heavy concrete materials safely.
- Coordinated with supervisors, trades, and ground personnel to execute material movement safely and support equipment readiness, enhancing workflow in active construction environments.
- Conducted daily safety checks on crane equipment and machinery.
- Collaborated with team members to plan and execute lifting operations efficiently.
Education
Associate Degree - Supply Chain Management
Sussex County Community College
Newton, NJ05-2026
Skills
- Order management
- Vendor account management
- Accounts payable and receivable
- Invoice reconciliation
- Three-way matching
- Discrepancy resolution
- Vendor credits and payments
- Data entry and record management
- Compliance coordination
- Financial support
- JD Edwards expertise
- ERP systems proficiency
- MP2 CMMS knowledge
- Inventory control
- Material management
- Supply chain management
- Vendor relations
Personal Information
Title: PURCHASING | INVENTORY | OPERATIONS SUPPORT
MILITARY EXPERIENCE
Watercraft Operations & Logistics JAN 2014 – JAN 2018 United States Army
- Recognized for military performance and achievement with two Army Commendation Medals (ARCOM), two Army Achievement Medals (AAM), and the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge (GAFPB) – Gold.
- Managed approximately $200K in hazardous materials inventory, maintaining accountability, proper storage, documentation, and safety requirements during an overseas assignment in Kuwait.
- Supported domestic and overseas transportation missions involving high-value military equipment and cargo, coordinating inventory requirements, vessel readiness, equipment inspections, and mission-critical supplies.
- Hand-selected by the Officer in Charge to support the transfer of LSV-3 from Army Reserve to Active Duty, assisting with inventory accountability, equipment readiness, and vessel transition activities before arrival of the assigned crew.
- Advanced into leadership responsibilities as a senior deckhand, training soldiers, assigning daily work, monitoring equipment readiness, and supporting safe, time-sensitive vessel operations.
Timeline
Tool Crib Supervisor | Purchasing & Inventory
Europastry USA
09.2020 - 08.2025
Crane Operator
Palatial Concrete
09.2018 - 09.2020
Associate Degree - Supply Chain Management
Sussex County Community College