Micah Rasmussen
Fort Wayne,IN
Summary
Dynamic Inventory and Purchasing Manager with a proven track record at Unipak Supply, excelling in supplier relationship management and strategic sourcing. Enhanced procurement strategies, achieving significant cost savings while fostering strong vendor partnerships. Adept in logistics coordination and inventory management, with a commitment to operational excellence and team collaboration.
Professional purchasing specialist with proven ability to streamline procurement processes and optimize supplier relationships. Adept at strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, and inventory management. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, consistently adapting to changing needs. Known for reliability, analytical thinking, and strong organizational skills. Able to step in to places needed including driving trucks, helping in the warehouse, and loading and unloading trucks.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Inventory and Purchasing Manager
Unipak Supply
08.2021 - Current
- Analyzed supplier performance to optimize procurement strategies and enhance cost-effectiveness.
- Developed and maintained relationships with key suppliers to ensure quality and timely delivery of materials.
- Implemented inventory management systems to streamline ordering processes and improve stock accuracy.
- Conducted market research to identify emerging trends and potential suppliers for future procurement initiatives.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to forecast demand and align purchasing strategies accordingly.
- Choosing Product that would be in the Main Brochures and Estimating the total inventory need for the season.
- Managed Inventory Between Onsite Location and Offsite Storage.
- Finding New Items and Product for Online Store
- Testing Online Store for bugs and checking if it was user friendly
- Adding new items to our Online Database with any relevant information like Weight, Size, Description, Ingredients, and Allergens.
- Taking Pictures of Product and editing them with Photoshop for the Online Store
- Editing Images using Photoshop for Online Store and Webpage
- In charge of Customer Support Emails sending refunds or replacements, answering questions about product, and helping them logging into their accounts.
- Backup Driver for 15ft Truck driving up to 10 hours to deliver or pickup orders. Have to hand unload boxes of up to 50lbs to handcart from pallets in truck.
Warehouse Manager / Worker /Warehouse Forklift Operator
Unipak Supply
08.2015 - 02.2020
- Oversaw daily warehouse operations, ensuring efficient workflow and adherence to safety protocols.
- Implemented inventory management systems to streamline stock control and reduce discrepancies.
- Trained and mentored staff on best practices for order fulfillment and equipment usage.
- Coordinated logistics with suppliers to optimize delivery schedules and improve turnaround times.
- Developed process improvements that enhanced operational efficiency and reduced waste.
- Conducted regular audits of inventory levels to maintain accuracy in stock records.
- Managed scheduling and staffing to ensure adequate coverage during peak periods.
- Conducted periodic audits of inventory levels to ensure accuracy, identifying discrepancies for swift resolution.
Education
High School Diploma -
Blackhawk Christian
Fort Wayne, IN06-2015
Skills
- Purchase order management
- Supplier relationship management
- Vendor relationship management
- Inventory coordination
- New vendor setup
- Vendor sourcing
- Logistics coordination
- Strategic sourcing
- Price negotiation
- Truck Driver Experience
- Photoshop Experience
- Vendor evaluation
Timeline
Inventory and Purchasing Manager
Unipak Supply
08.2021 - Current
Warehouse Manager / Worker /Warehouse Forklift Operator
Unipak Supply
08.2015 - 02.2020
High School Diploma -
Blackhawk Christian