James Robertson
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Goal-oriented individual enthusiastically pursuing opportunities in the supply chain field. Eager to apply work experience in fast-paced work environments and add professional and creative ideas to every project assigned.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Team Lead - Purchasing
DSV Inventory Management Solutions
2021.10 - Current
- Supervise buyers by assigning work, managing capacity, and tracking performance.
- Lead purchasing team to achieve objectives and performance metrics.
- Analyze data to identify potential problems and maintain KPIs of buyers.
- Ensure compliance with purchasing policies and procedures, Code of Conduct and Ethical practices.
- Coordinate supplier set-up process.
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal stakeholders, customers, and the supplier community.
- Request quotes from suppliers for new parts and price updates.
- Manage price lists for clients.
- Negotiate with suppliers to obtain better pricing, delivery and/or payment terms.
- Issue purchase orders with accurate information, follow purchasing processes, and maintain electronic records.
- Manage delivery dates and expedites to ensure adherence to inventory guidelines.
- Review and resolve any discrepancies with invoices or material receipts.
- Drive continuous improvement to documented processes and procedures.
- Help identify and develop material savings projects to generate cost-savings.
Buyer
Vivacity Tech PBC
2020.11 - 2021.09
- Manage and understand supply chain processes.
- Research, source, and price product from domestic and international suppliers.
- Oversee and maintain all current inventory proactively
- Asses financial risks of purchases.
- Create, submit, and follow up on purchase orders.
- Research current and future buying trends, market styles and products, with attention to specific target markets and demographics.
- Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers.
- Negotiate pricing and contracts.
English Teacher
JET Programme
2017.07 - 2020.07
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary curriculum, resulting in enriched learning experiences for students.
- Independently coordinated intercultural exchange for 240 students.
Supply Chain Management Intern
J.F. Ahern Co.
2016.05 - 2016.08
- Balanced daily administrative duties while directing twelve fluid projects of varying sizes in a demanding, high-energy work environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Supply Chain Management & Business Administration
University of Wisconsin - Stout
Menomonie, WI08.2016
Skills
Google Workspace
Microsoft Office Suite
Custom ERP Software
Purchasing
Market Research
Relationship Management
Negotiation
Complex Problem-Solving
Timeline
Senior Team Lead - Purchasing
DSV Inventory Management Solutions
2021.10 - Current
Buyer
Vivacity Tech PBC
2020.11 - 2021.09
English Teacher
JET Programme
2017.07 - 2020.07
Supply Chain Management Intern
J.F. Ahern Co.
2016.05 - 2016.08
Bachelor of Science - Supply Chain Management & Business Administration
University of Wisconsin - Stout