Kyle Carden
Barneveld,WI
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
IHMS Computer System and Purchasing Specialist
Encore Homes
Middleton
11.2017 - 04.2024
- Rebuilt and maintained the ECI IHMS Builder Software to enhance and streamline operations
- In charge of negotiating contracts with vendors for best possible workforce
- Implemented and maintained Material lists for our homes that allowed us to send out purchase orders for materials to our vendors
- Using purchase orders and material lists allowed us to examine returns and additional materials needed so we can adjust material lists so the next job did not have as many returns or additional orders for materials
- This created a more streamlined and efficient workforce having the needed materials on site
- Built and maintained Elevation budgets for all 65+ models we offered
- Included up to date pricing and lot costs that allowed us to properly price models and maintain a profitable profit margin
- Built and maintained current selections for sales while also exploring new products and vendors to improve our offerings
- In charge of keeping over 50,000 plus options for our homes up to date with current costs and sell prices to maintain profitable margin
- In charge of addressing and pricing Custom Option Requests that are needed when customer requests an option to a home we do not offer.
Purchasing Manager
H&H Industries
Madison
02.2016 - 04.2017
- In charge of purchasing materials in a timely basis for all of H&H projects
- Includes working with vendors on special quotes for projects for best pricing available
- Use of word, excel and CE was extensively used.
Project Manager
Waunakee Remodeling
Waunakee
07.2015 - 09.2015
- Managed new remodeling projects that salesman sold
- From simple bathroom and kitchen remodels to complete additions
- Scheduled crews, ordered scheduled material deliveries to ensure projects were done on time and within budget
- Managed up to and over 8 projects at a time.
Project Coordinator
First General Services
Madison
10.2014 - 06.2015
- FGS (First General Services) is a restoration company specializing in disaster related incidents, bio hazard cleanup and remodeling
- Managed new losses that came into the office by setting up the team to respond in a timely manner to stop more damage to the property
- Estimated the projects on Xactimate 28 software and worked with the Insurance agents, homeowners and local inspectors to get project done on time and within budget.
Waterworks Manager
First Supply LLC
Monona
01.1996 - 01.2013
- Manages timely sales, planning, development, execution of customer needs including all aspects necessary for successful relationships and profit
- Managed five employees daily including training, guidance and scheduling
- Controlled 1.5 million dollars of inventory monthly including turns, dead inventory, special purchases, market trends and vendor negotiations
- Responsible for pricing 12 million dollars of projects annually while raising sales and profit margin
- Developed monthly and annual budgets
- Managed over twenty customer accounts including pricing, shipping and customer relations
- Streamlined department productivity by implementing an intuitive bidding system
- Alligned salespeople and customer accounts to form better, more profitable relationships
- Created monthly specials to increase sales and customer touches.
Waterworks Sales
First Supply LLC
Monona
01.1996 - 01.2013
- Ensures customer account management including direct customer relationship, bidding, take offs and quotes
- Maintained over 200 customer accounts annually
- Maintained and updated customer database files
- Troubleshooted and resolved customer concerns
- Collaborated with warehouse and trucking for accurate delivers.
Summary
Diligent Purchaser regularly maintains inventory to meet vendor product supply requirements and properly fulfill orders. Maintains market awareness by communicating customer needs with buyer and sales teams. Liaises with buyer to determine specialty order pricing and out-of-stock item estimated delivery and freight costs to meet customer expectations.
Education
Marketing - Marketing
UW Madison
Madison, WI 09.1987 - 05.1991
Skills
- Budget Planning
- Price Analysis
- Demand forecasting
- Pricing strategy
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Supplier negotiation
- Product sourcing
- Procurement
- Pricing Structures
- Cost Control
- Negotiation
- Inventory Management
- Materials Planning
- Data organization
- Contract Negotiation
- Strategic Sourcing
Timeline
IHMS Computer System and Purchasing Specialist
Encore Homes
11.2017 - 04.2024
Purchasing Manager
H&H Industries
02.2016 - 04.2017
Project Manager
Waunakee Remodeling
07.2015 - 09.2015
Project Coordinator
First General Services
10.2014 - 06.2015
Waterworks Manager
First Supply LLC
01.1996 - 01.2013
Waterworks Sales
First Supply LLC
01.1996 - 01.2013
Marketing - Marketing
UW Madison
09.1987 - 05.1991
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