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
Skokie, IL
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
Skokie, IL
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