Joshua Proffitt
Rock Hill,SC
Summary
Dedicated Buyer/Planning Associate with 16 years of industry procurement experience specializing in inventory management, vendor relations, certifications and logistics coordination. Organized and proactive with remarkable project management, communication, and planning abilities. Seeking a job with advancement. Proven skills at reducing cost and increasing department efficiency. Highly motivated, results-oriented professional processing exceptional management and leadership skills. Well-organized with demonstrated ability to effectively prioritize work, completing concurrent tasks and assignments with given time constraints.
Proven skills in collaborating with vendors, end customers and team members to achieve targets. Adept at organizing workloads and validating supplies, working with vendors to resolve supply issues and providing technical support and problem-solving expertise to customers. Excellent multitasker and planner.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Manager Bakery
Whole Foods Market
Charlotte, Nc
03.2025 - Current
- Supervised daily operations and staff activities in a busy grocery environment.
- Implemented inventory management practices to maintain product availability and freshness.
- Trained new employees on customer service standards and operational procedures.
- Oversaw compliance with health and safety regulations in food handling areas.
- Collaborated with department managers to streamline processes and improve efficiency.
- Developed a system for tracking inventory and ordering supplies as needed.
- Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality, and conformance.
Purchasing Agent
B&H Manufacturing
Jackson, Mn
08.2023 - 11.2024
- Data input for successful ERP / MRP suggestions
- Inventory cost reduction by 30% reducing an overstocked warehouse to a 3 month supply.
- Managed custom material changes for custom builds.
- Contract negotiation. Identifying and consolidating items for maximum savings and delivery times.
- Contract lifecycle management.
- Handled damage returns and credits with suppliers and Accounting.
- Worked with Design Team for approval on custom items.
- Supplier relationship management.
- Maintained purchase order report daily.
- Tracked orders daily to assure on time delivery.
- Worked closely with Sales Team to assure success for individual needs and demands.
- Conducted market research to determine appropriate pricing.
- Identified opportunities for improvement in existing processes related to purchasing activities.
- Prepared purchase orders, solicited bid proposals and reviewed requisitions for goods and services.
- Coordinated with finance and accounting to ensure timely payments to suppliers.
- Researched and evaluated suppliers based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability and payment terms.
- Contacted vendors to determine order status and communicate discrepancies with shipments.
- Analyzed purchase requisitions, determined appropriate vendors, negotiated contracts, and tracked orders.
- Collaborated with management to assess materials needs and look for improved options to better meet changing demands.
- Worked closely with accounting department to resolve any billing issues with vendors.
- Coordinated logistics such as transportation schedules for incoming shipments.
- Maintained accurate records of purchases including item descriptions, quantities ordered and received.
Senior Supply Chain Analyst
Carolina Ingredients
Rock Hill , SC
03.2020 - 08.2023
- Charged with all aspects of purchasing, schedule planning and inventory control within a fast paced food production facility to successfully managing over 700 items. Responsible for sourcing new materials and resourcing current materials for continued cost savings initiatives. Maintaining and adjust par levels as needed. Analyzed markets on commodity products for trends affecting all aspects of the industry. Serve as a liaison between supplier and R & D in new product development and new item approvals.
- Reduce inventory cost and minimize overall inventory levels to control spending and maximize cash flow
- Work inside of established business objectives using purchasing and sourcing strategies
- Negotiate and execute purchasing contracts to curb inventory shortages, for cost savings and shortened lead times for deliver.
- Maintain item database within Microsoft Great Plains, creating new part numbers and bill of materials for new incoming raw materials and finished goods while updating existing item master data in preparation for an upcoming SAP implementation.
- Work with the quality department to resolve any issues involving specification discrepancies on incoming materials.
- Maintain contract agreements with customers for minimum on hand raw materials and finished goods.
- Work in preparing ERP system for implementation of a working MRP module within Great Plains.
- Collaborate with production scheduling to maximize production based on raw material availability and maximum output of finished goods.
Facility Buyer
Whole Foods Market Bakehouse
Morrisville, NC
06.2008 - 03.2020
- Communicated closely with stakeholders, including vendors and merchants, helping to secure well-timed deliveries.
- Negotiated pricing for ingredients and packaging from vendors to secure optimal pricing and keep costs low.
- Analyzed buying trends and harvest schedules to obtain best pricing.
- Managed $500,000 budget for ingredients and packaging.
- Sourced new vendors and suppliers to boost product offerings and increase profit margins at each store location.
- Conducted analysis to address issues which led to positive outcome.
- Planned and executed major savings by consolidating orders.
- Tracked warehouse contents continually, maintained constant awareness of stock levels and performed formal inventory reviews.
- Monitored multiple databases to keep track of all company inventory.
- Trained internal staff members on administrative processes, work instructions and procedures to facilitate consistent and seamless company operations.
- Successfully led key projects which resulted in major cost savings.
Facility Receiver
Whole Foods Market Bakehosue
Morrisville NC, NC
04.2004 - 06.2008
- Promoted improvements in process efficiency and productivity by working accounting for PO accuracy.
- Unpacked and examined incoming shipments to confirm consistency with records and routed materials to appropriate department.
- Organized storage areas to maximize efficiency of materials movements and minimize labor required.
- Utilized correct and safe operating procedures when using equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks to load, unload and move materials.
- Operated lift and hand trucks to transfer materials to and from target areas.
- Rejected deliveries containing damaged items or shortages and corresponded with shipper to rectify issues.
- Performed inspections of shipment contents, verifying accuracy against invoices and manifests.
- Utilized Irma to organize and maintain shipment records, including purchase orders, and receiving paperwork.
Education
Business
Spartanburg Technical College
Spartanburg, SCSkills
- Excel / Microsoft Great Plains / S2K
- ERP / MRP System Management
- Proficient in Microsoft office
- Urgency
- Documentation Skills
- Inventory Control
- Critical Thinking
- Good Work Ethic
- Planning & Organizing
- People Skills
- Multi tasking / following up
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
References
- Tommy gray (919) 244-9885
- Steve Cameron (919)-519-5829
- Don Davis (336) 264-7748
Timeline
Assistant Manager Bakery
Whole Foods Market
03.2025 - Current
Purchasing Agent
B&H Manufacturing
08.2023 - 11.2024
Senior Supply Chain Analyst
Carolina Ingredients
03.2020 - 08.2023
Facility Buyer
Whole Foods Market Bakehouse
06.2008 - 03.2020
Facility Receiver
Whole Foods Market Bakehosue
04.2004 - 06.2008
Business
Spartanburg Technical College