Matthew Grayson
Seattle,WA
Summary
Hardworking asset manager and procurement specialist skilled in order fulfillment, warehouse processes and inventory management. Reliable and dependable with 25 years of industry experience. Demonstrated success in contributing to team objectives.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
IT Asset Manager
Atos/Astreya- Gates Foundation Account
06.2018 - Current
- Managed IT asset procurement process from requisition to receipt. Procured quotes, submitted PO requests, checked accuracy upon receipt and created asset records in inventory tool
- Created and maintained IT accessory product catalog
- Monitored inventory to maintain sufficient supply levels to meet business and customer needs
- Conducted regular audits of IT assets and accessories to enhance inventory accuracy
- Negotiated pricing with vendors to secure cost savings while maintaining desired product quality
- Handled day-to-day shipping and receiving by processing all incoming IT equipment from users and vendors and all outgoing equipment to regional offices or donation/disposal recipients
- Developed procedures to educate staff on proper inventory management techniques
- Provided excellent customer service by quickly responding to inquiries and resolving concerns related to inventory availability or shipment status
- Responsible for securely wiping all retired laptops and mobile phones in preparation for donation/disposal
- Oversaw asset reclamation of all departing US employees
- Assisted in implementing a new inventory management system, which will result in more accurate record-keeping and reduced errors
IT Procurement Specialist
Atos Contractor at Microsoft
11.2007 - 06.2018
- Acquired quotes and placed purchase orders globally for Microsoft infrastructure and labs
- Maintained an accurate inventory of $5 million network equipment stockroom
- Supervised material flow, storage and global order fulfillment
- Maintained accurate stock records and schedules
- Established long-term customer relationships through prompt and courteous service
- Shipped equipment to locations around the world
- Worked with accounts payable, project managers, and vendors to reconcile any delivery or invoicing discrepancies
Inventory Specialist
Fulcrum Technologies
01.2006 - 06.2007
- Traveled to over 800 individual cellular sites throughout the US and applied barcodes while performing inventory count
Records Specialist/Mortgage Specialist
Seattle Credit Union
04.2003 - 12.2005
Receiving Manager
Car Toys
11.1996 - 03.2003
- Oversaw the accurate and efficient receipt of freight supplying all 62 Car Toys stores
- Wrote employee goals and reviews and developed a fair and accurate evaluation system to track employee production
- Aided in implementing a bar code system used companywide
- Conducted regular audits of warehouse inventory, ensuring accuracy and accountability within the team
- Trained and supervised staff in the accurate processing of inbound shipments
Education
Associate of Arts - English
South Seattle Community College
Seattle, WA06.1995
Skills
- Proficient in MS Office
- Purchasing
- Project management
- Warehouse and fulfillment
- Excellent time management
- Supply chain and resource management
- Deadline-driven
- Global logistics
- Work with little or no supervision
Accomplishments
Saved Microsoft over $1 million by reconciling unreturned RMAs to manufacturer, Created Microsoft Access database to track and manage the flow of $5 million of network equipment for Microsoft IT, Exceeded expectations and guidelines laid out in statement of work to ensure contract was renewed yearly for ten years, Recovered 99% of all departing Foundation employees assets, Accurately located 98.5% of over 6500 assets in last yearly audit of Foundation assets
Timeline
IT Asset Manager
Atos/Astreya- Gates Foundation Account
06.2018 - Current
IT Procurement Specialist
Atos Contractor at Microsoft
11.2007 - 06.2018
Inventory Specialist
Fulcrum Technologies
01.2006 - 06.2007
Records Specialist/Mortgage Specialist
Seattle Credit Union
04.2003 - 12.2005
Receiving Manager
Car Toys
11.1996 - 03.2003
Associate of Arts - English
South Seattle Community College
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