MICHAEL HAMMETT
Vancouver,WA
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Buyer
THE GREENBRIER COMPANIES
Lake Oswego, OR
07.2022 - Current
- Coordinate all activities related to the procurement of rail-car, MRO, and marine barge parts
- Including supplier selection, production requirements, and dates commodities are needed
- Solicits and evaluates quotes for proposed parts and services
- Implements purchase orders for finished parts that comply with company and government regulations
- Assure that parts meet delivery schedules, are at the negotiated price, and satisfy quality standards
Demand Planner/Buyer
COAST PRODUCTS
Portland, OR
09.2021 - 07.2022
- Forecasted off previous sales history and current sales goals to meet demand
- Processed purchase orders to achieve desired inventory and quality levels for four different facilities in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho
- Managed the procurement of goods for over 60 suppliers, totaling over $23 million in annual sales, resulting in less inventory shortages and more on-time deliveries
- Successfully brought inventory levels to company target within 5 months, lowering the level by 50%, and reducing outdated products
- Analyzed records, trends, and conditions to anticipate opportunities and report findings
- Worked effectively in team environment, participating, and assisting peers
- Contacted vendors to obtain prices and schedule delivery dates
- Resolved any invoice and purchase order discrepancies
Inventory and Purchasing Specialist
COAST PRODUCTS
Portland, OR
11.2019 - 09.2021
- Maintain rolling forecast for customer demand of big box retailers (Home Depot, Walmart, Lowe's), e-commerce (Amazon), and company website
- Closely work with sales, marketing, and product teams to evaluate trends, demand drivers, and ensure forecast accuracy
- Establish working relationships with 12 suppliers and a 3PL partner with locations in U.S., Canada, and China
- Develop, maintain and manage forecast accuracy tools
- Review and adjust safety stock levels based on forecast accuracy and customer service goals
- Lead and train new supply chain team members
- Provide leadership in absence of department management
Operational Buyer
DAIMLER TRUCKS N. AMERICA
Portland, OR
04.2019 - 08.2019
Purchasing Agent
CRAIG STEIN BEVERAGE
Vancouver, WA
08.2017 - 04.2019
- Contracted parts for production build schedules totaling more than $300 million in annual volume
- Implemented annual and mid-year pricing updates for long term agreements, tariffs, and raw material adjustments
- Reviewed engineering specifications and contract specifics for accuracy resulting in 10% less errors
- Engaged as purchasing interface with cross functional team
- Processed requisitions for equipment, supplies and services
- Supported cost reduction projects and improvement initiatives to achieve overall business objectives
- Provided Operational assistance to meet service level goals
Education
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - MINOR SALES AND MARKETING
WARNER PACIFIC UNIVERSITY
Portland, ORSkills
- ERP
- Inventory
- Logistics
- Microsoft Office
- NetSuite
- Supply chain
- Vendor relations
- Documentation
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Buyer
THE GREENBRIER COMPANIES
07.2022 - Current
Demand Planner/Buyer
COAST PRODUCTS
09.2021 - 07.2022
Inventory and Purchasing Specialist
COAST PRODUCTS
11.2019 - 09.2021
Operational Buyer
DAIMLER TRUCKS N. AMERICA
04.2019 - 08.2019
Purchasing Agent
CRAIG STEIN BEVERAGE
08.2017 - 04.2019
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - MINOR SALES AND MARKETING
WARNER PACIFIC UNIVERSITY