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Paul Bailiff

Pleasant Prairie,WI

Summary

Dynamic supply chain professional with robust expertise in procurement, operations management, data analysis, demand planning, and customer service.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Materials/Logistics Analyst

Tenneco
06.2024 - Current
  • Procure direct and indirect materials/services through purchase orders with $30M annual spend.
  • Adjust production schedules based on demand fluctuations and customer requirements.
  • Manage vendor relationships, performance evaluations, and accounts payable processing.
  • Conduct SAP purchasing, reporting, data analysis, and vendor maintenance activities.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with key stakeholders to uphold high-quality standards and material flow.
  • Execute demand planning and inventory management - achieved $400K savings in three months.
  • Serve as lead analyst for materials management team addressing material production issues.
  • Conduct root cause analysis of material shortages or delays, developing corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.

Operations Manager

Ferguson Enterprises
04.2022 - 06.2024
  • Supervised a team of high performing buyers and material handler to achieve consistent customer savings of 10%.
  • Negotiated purchase orders by conducting thorough cost analysis and strategic sourcing.
  • Executed billing reconciliation processes to ensure uninterrupted customer operations.
  • Cultivated strong customer relationships to drive increased sales volume.
  • Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.

Purchasing Trainee

Ferguson Enterprises
10.2020 - 04.2022
  • Directed warehouse operations for distribution center, overseeing receiving, staging, inventory management, picking, and shipping.
  • Executed project management by establishing multiple kanban locations to optimize POU area efficiency.
  • Procured indirect MRO materials and services through requisitions and min/max strategies.
  • Handled high-volume paperwork and collaborated with administrators to resolve invoicing and shipping problems.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration, Economics, Marketing

Western Colorado University
05.2020

Skills

  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Data interpretation
  • Supply chain management
  • Customer Service
  • Communication
  • Problem-solving
  • Negotiation
  • Adaptability
  • Time management
  • Materials coordination

Timeline

Senior Materials/Logistics Analyst

Tenneco
06.2024 - Current

Operations Manager

Ferguson Enterprises
04.2022 - 06.2024

Purchasing Trainee

Ferguson Enterprises
10.2020 - 04.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration, Economics, Marketing

Western Colorado University