Joshua Baez
Norristown,PA
Summary
Professional purchasing specialist with proven track record in procurement and supply chain management. Known for enhancing vendor relationships and optimizing inventory levels. Collaborative team player with focus on achieving results and adapting to changing needs. Excels in communication.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Assistant
Norfab LLC
Norristown, PA
01.2025 - Current
- Create Purchase orders
- Receive in Purchase orders
- Maintain organized files of purchasing records, invoices.
- Data entry
- Established good vendor relationship
- Communicates with different departments on estimated ship and delivery dates.
- Updates Outlook calendar for management haves visibly on when their Purchase order will arrive.
- Work along side supply chain management to ensure no plant runs out of material.
- Resolves PO discrepancies such as unit cost invoice don’t match the purchase orders.
- Build strong relationships with suppliers and vendors to ensure reliability.
- Compare and analyze supplier prices to ensure cost-efficient procurement.
- Monitor inventory levels
Logistics Coordinator
Norfab LLC
Norristown, PA
08.2024 - 01.2025
- Coordinated and scheduled transportation of goods, ensuring on-time deliveries.
- Maintained shipment records, tracking details, and delivery statuses.
- Collaborated with warehouse teams for efficient loading/unloading operations.
- Negotiated with third-party carriers to secure competitive transportation rates.
- Utilized logistics software for shipment tracking and inventory monitoring.
- Resolved transportation issues, rerouting when needed to avoid delays.
- Build strong relationships with carriers and customers.
Event Manager
QTC Inc.
Abington, PA
06.2023 - 08.2024
- Directed daily operations and delegated tasks to meet goals in timeliness, customer service, and quality.
- Enforced safety protocols with zero incidents.
- Verified accurate cycle counts and investigated discrepancies.
- Tracked product placement and ensured goods were damage-free.
Trainer
UNFI
York, PA
10.2021 - 06.2023
- Trained associates to maintain standard operating procedures.
- Communicate with the trainees on proper lifting procedure
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment.
- Provided bilingual support for Spanish-speaking associates.
Process Assitant
Amazon Warehouse
Lewisberry, PA
08.2018 - 10.2021
- Ensured employees was grabbing priority orders and executed efficiently.
- Communicated with OPS management to ensure orders are being grabbed correctly.
- Ensured workplace safety and resolved operational issues.
- Identified and solved workflow issues to improve productivity.
- Data Entry
Education
High School Diploma - Automotive
York County School of Technology
York, PA01-2019
Skills
- Supply chain management
- Inventory Control & Cycle Counting
- Event Coordination & Team Leadership
- Warehouse Operations & Safety Compliance
- Vendor & Supplier Relations
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Quality Control & Problem Solving
- Order Picking & Packing
- Bilingual: English & Spanish
- Order tracking
- Vendor relationship management
- Price comparison
- Cost analysis
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Purchasing Assistant
Norfab LLC
01.2025 - Current
Logistics Coordinator
Norfab LLC
08.2024 - 01.2025
Event Manager
QTC Inc.
06.2023 - 08.2024
Trainer
UNFI
10.2021 - 06.2023
Process Assitant
Amazon Warehouse
08.2018 - 10.2021
High School Diploma - Automotive
York County School of Technology