Patrick Mayze
Dallas,TX
Summary
Senior Buyer with over 23 years of progressive purchasing experience. Well-versed in planning and executing daily and special inventory buys. Proficient in purchasing and procurement environments. Expert at supporting businesses with high-quality, reliable goods delivered on consistent schedule. First-rate planner, manager and communicator highly trained in purchasing and supply chain management. Proficient in managing purchasing needs in high-volume . Skilled research and forecasting abilities with strengths in communication and key relationship management.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Demand/Forecasting Planner
Newark Electronics
05.2013 - Current
- Manage over $12 million dollars in inventory (6,910 skus) with an emphasis on maintaining97% line fill rate, 95% Quote Availability, 98% Ship to Promise and less than 10% excess inventory in order to achieve service level objectives
- Initiate and direct demand planning & forecasting analysis to identify opportunities for increase value through cost savings and raised operational service levels
- Maintains and builds relationship with key cross-functional members of the business globally to evaluate and action supply chain opportunities and ensure alignment of priorities
- Leads supplier negotiations to meet cost reduction, risk mitigation, and cash flow goals in accordance with legal compliance and core values
- Maintains and builds relationships with Suppliers and provides solutions to issues impacting thebusiness
- Manages purchase order execution and product delivery, including placement of on-timescheduled agreements, adjustments/terminations
- Fosters active daily use of continuous improvement tools to improve cost, high servicemeasurements, and inventory performance while balancing working capital goods
- Monitor vendor performance through regular contact and scorecard analysis to identify andimplement best practices
- Lead strategic sourcing decisions within assigned product categories or suppliers.
Buyer/Planner
Newark Electronics
08.2000 - 05.2013
- Effectively managed the purchase order replenishment process with a focus on matchinginventory levels (supply) with the needs of our customers (demand)
- Analyzed daily planned orders, adjusts and approves final purchase requirements
- Monitored inventory levels and adjust reorder points, min max levels and lead times tomaximize service levels
- Processed purchase orders and act as liaison between Newark and its suppliers
- Resolved discrepancies and/or issues (date integrity) as they occur during the purchase ordercycle
- Obtained necessary vendor information in a timely manner and facilitate its flow throughoutthe applicable internal departments via the established processes
- Maintained vendor and product information in proper database
- Negotiated and managed planned vendor stock rotations based on contractual agreements toreduce excess inventory levels
- Monitored and negotiate increases/decreases along with other general price adjustments
- Identified critical inventory situations and took corrective actions to resolve the immediate andpotential future reoccurrence
- Analyzed historical sales trends to accurately forecasted future demand and ensure appropriatesell through and inventory turns.
Inventory Supervisor/Buyer
Household International
08.1999 - 08.2000
- Purchased all envelopes, checks and company forms
- Supervised the receiving, storage and shipment of company used office furniture
- Maintained data base for the tracking of stored items
- Directed the usage of the company truck service runs
- Directed and maintained the processing of the paper recycling program
- Managed records retention schedule (off site record storage)
- Created and maintained purchase orders using the People Soft system.
Buyer
JCAHO
07.1998 - 08.1999
- Created and maintained all purchase orders in the DBS system
- Serviced internal and external customers
- Negotiated prices with vendors
- Resolved invoice discrepancies
- Maintained offsite inventory
- Purchased all office supplies, furniture, computers and business forms.
Inventory Control Clerk
RLI, Replacement Lens Insurance
05.1988 - 07.1998
- Developed skills in every aspect of inventory management
- Played an active role in receiving, processing and shipping orders
- Provided customer service for internal and external customers
- Developed solid relationships with distributors and sales force
- Purchased contact lenses, office supplies and business forms
- Created and maintained all purchase orders
- Resolved invoice discrepancies
- Maintained adequate inventory levels to meet customer order requirements
- Arranged and negotiated inbound freight rates with carriers
- Coordinated inventory with outside warehouses
- Coordinated physical inventory counting and computer verification
- Monitored and reported monthly shipping performance
- Maintained accurate inventory computer records for customer service
- Maintained all purchase orders with suppliers.
Education
Associates of Arts Degree - Marketing
Skills
- Technical Proficiencies
- Microsoft Word, Excel, Power point and general computer skills
- Inventory Audits
- Production Targets
- Active Listening
- Business Operations
- Critical Thinking
- Computer Proficiency
- Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Inventory Management Strategy
- Analyze Trends
- Inventory Records
- Microsoft Office
Timeline
Demand/Forecasting Planner
Newark Electronics
05.2013 - Current
Buyer/Planner
Newark Electronics
08.2000 - 05.2013
Inventory Supervisor/Buyer
Household International
08.1999 - 08.2000
Buyer
JCAHO
07.1998 - 08.1999
Inventory Control Clerk
RLI, Replacement Lens Insurance
05.1988 - 07.1998