Keith Schroeder
Midwest Freight, LLC
Saint Charles,MO
39
years of professional experience
Accomplished Purchasing Manager with expertise in customer relations and team leadership. Delivered exceptional service and drove operational improvements through effective communication and strategic planning. Focused on leveraging interpersonal skills and problem-solving expertise to meet team goals and contribute to organizational success.
Work History
Owner
17 Years- Established relationships with clients to enhance service delivery and satisfaction.
- Implemented cost-saving measures through vendor negotiations and procurement strategies.
- Streamlined freight operations by optimizing routing and scheduling processes.
- Mentored staff on compliance with industry regulations and safety protocols.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
- Successfully navigated challenging economic conditions by making informed decisions that protected the business's financial stability.
Purchasing Manager
37 Years 11 Months- Developed and implemented procurement strategies to optimize supply chain operations.
- Collaborated with suppliers to negotiate contracts and establish favorable terms.
- Analyzed market trends to forecast purchasing needs and manage inventory levels.
- Led cross-functional teams in sourcing initiatives, ensuring compliance with company policies.
- Bought all types of structural steel, all tools to fabricate the steel, paint, sandblasting equipment and all aspects of welding.
- Conducted performance reviews of suppliers to enhance quality and service delivery.
- Sourced vendors, built relationships, and negotiated prices.
- Coordinated paperwork, updated spreadsheets, and maintained permanent records.
- Progressed through various purchasing, warehousing and leadership roles.
- Achieved significant improvements in supplier lead times through collaborative planning and forecasting.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Communication
Skills
Project management
Operations management
Small business operations
Business management
Customer relations
Relationship building
Freight logistics
Business operations
Supply chain management
Forklift operator
Class A drivers Licence
Freight logistics
Interests
Duck hunting
Turkey hunting
Fishing
Dirt car racing
Timeline
Owner
Midwest Freight, LLC
03.2007 - 03.2024Read More
Purchasing Manager
St Louis Fabrication
01.1985 - 12.2022Read More
Maryville University of Saint Louis
Bachelor of Science from Business Communication
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