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Justin Forari

Oklahoma City,OK

Summary

Dynamic supply chain professional with over 8+ years of experience excelling in strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management. Achieved significant cost reductions while enhancing vendor performance and ensuring timely delivery. Proven ability to lead teams effectively, fostering a productive environment that drives operational excellence.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Purchasing and Inventory Manager

Plow Technologies
04.2022 - Current
  • Maintained an annual budget of $1.5 million annually.
  • Wrote standard operating procedures for department.
  • Sourced vendors, built relationships, and negotiated prices.
  • Managed supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery of products and services.
  • Achieved cost savings by negotiating contracts and pricing with suppliers.
  • Coordinated paperwork, updated spreadsheets, and maintained permanent records.
  • Established long-term agreements with strategic suppliers, securing favorable pricing and delivery terms.
  • Optimized inventory levels by implementing demand forecasting techniques and just-in-time purchasing strategies.
  • Monitored and evaluated vendor performance to determine compliance with quality standards.

Supply Chain Manager

Keeley Electronics
07.2017 - 05.2022
  • Maintaining an annual budget of roughly $2,000,000
  • In charge of perpetual inventory accounts for over 100 SKUs and roughly 1000 individual components.
  • Developed strong vendor relationships to ensure timely delivery of materials and maintain high-quality standards.
  • Oversaw demand planning, purchasing, and logistics.
  • Managed logistics functions including shipping coordination, customs compliance, freight negotiations, and carrier selection.

Manager

Richards Club
01.2010 - 07.2019
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.

Education

Associate of Science - Business

Oklahoma State University, Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City, OK
05-2016

Skills

  • Purchase order management
  • Supplier relationship management
  • Vendor relationship management
  • Supply chain management
  • Cost reduction
  • Strategic sourcing
  • Procurement process improvement
  • Decision-making
  • Paperwork reviewing
  • Critical thinking
  • Team leadership

Timeline

Purchasing and Inventory Manager

Plow Technologies
04.2022 - Current

Supply Chain Manager

Keeley Electronics
07.2017 - 05.2022

Manager

Richards Club
01.2010 - 07.2019

Associate of Science - Business

Oklahoma State University, Oklahoma City

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