Justin Blood
Chandler,AZ
Summary
Accomplished Material Management Specialist with expertise in supplier relationship management, procurement processes, inventory control, and transportation. I started at Vinyltech in the shipping department as a fork lift operator. Worked my way up to being an Assistant Shipping Manager, and eventually becoming Shipping Manager for 5 years. I transitioned into the Sales Department for 2 years. Opportunity become available as the old material manager become VP, as i took over his old position as Material Manager. I have been Material Manager for 2 years now. I have cross trained in all fields/departments. Committed to streamlining operations and enhancing team collaboration to drive efficiency and reduce lead times.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Material Management Specialist
Vinyltech
Phoenix, AZ
04.2023 - Current
- Managed inventory levels to ensure optimal stock availability and minimize excess materials.
- Streamlined procurement processes, enhancing supplier relationships and reducing lead times.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align supply chain strategies with production needs.
- Conducted regular audits of inventory records, identifying discrepancies and implementing corrective actions to maintain data integrity.
Inside Sales Representative
Vinyltech
Phoenix,AZ
01.2022 - 04.2023
- Cultivated relationships with key clients to drive repeat business and enhance customer loyalty.
- Managed sales pipeline using CRM software to track leads and opportunities efficiently.
- Assisted Territory Managers in communcating with there customers on lead times.
Shipping Manager
Vinyltech
Phoenix, AZ
05.2017 - 01.2022
- Managed shipping operations to ensure timely delivery of products while adhering to safety standards.
- Oversaw logistics coordination, optimizing transportation routes for efficiency and cost-effectiveness
- Managed finished goods products on monthly inventory audits to ensure accurate counts
Assistant Shipping Manager
Vinyltech
Phoenix, AZ
07.2013 - 05.2017
- Coordinated shipping schedules with the sales team to optimize delivery times and reduce delays.
- Monitored inventory levels, ensuring timely restocking and minimizing shortages.
- Developed shipping procedures that enhanced operational efficiency and accuracy.
Education
High School Diploma -
Washington High School
Phoenix, AZSkills
- Supplier relationship management
- Procurement expertise
- Materials planning
- Forklift operation
- Transportation management
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Team collaboration
- Inventory monitoring and management
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 5 staff members.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Achieved Lowering freight cost during one of our biggest sales/shipping years in 2022. While doing it safely/no recordable
Timeline
Material Management Specialist
Vinyltech
04.2023 - Current
Inside Sales Representative
Vinyltech
01.2022 - 04.2023
Shipping Manager
Vinyltech
05.2017 - 01.2022
Assistant Shipping Manager
Vinyltech
07.2013 - 05.2017
High School Diploma -
Washington High School