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Martin Dean Paxton

Spokane Valley,WA

Summary

Seasoned procurement and inventory management professional with over 15 years of experience in dynamic manufacturing environments. Demonstrated expertise in vendor contract management, sustainable sourcing, and inventory optimization, complemented by a strong track record of driving process improvements and achieving significant cost savings. Proficient in implementing multi-sourcing strategies and fostering team leadership to enhance operational efficiency. Eager to contribute advanced skills in procurement systems, Excel data analysis, and team development in a Purchasing and Inventory Manager role.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Buyer / Procurement Agent

Silgan Unicep

07.2025 - Current

Increased vendor network by 3% by qualifying and adding new suppliers to the supply chain, expanding multiple-sourcing options for raw materials.
Reduced Kanban inventory by 12% by realigning bin system and eliminating duplicate or outdated items.
Authored documentation supporting New Product Development, adding 8 new material items through collaboration with R&D, Regulatory Affairs, Project Management, and Supply Chain.
Utilized Sage100 and Excel data analysis to streamline procurement processes and improve reporting accuracy.
Qualified and onboarded 8 new vendor relationships to ensure sustainable sourcing and cost efficiency.
Implemented inventory management strategies to maintain accurate Kanban stock levels and support FIFO/FEFO practices.
Supported continuous improvement initiatives to standardize department functions and drive operational efficiencies.

Purchasing Agent / Inventory Manager

ASC Machine Tools

01.2023 - 07.2025

Reviewed pending material requirements in Avante MRP and verified physical on-hand inventories to determine needs.
Standardized MRP material grades and descriptive data across 1500+ product lines.
Reduced raw materials overlap by 11% by creating the company's first cycle-count calendar for daily inventory adjustments.
Achieved 12% cost savings year-to-date as reported in monthly DVA reports.
Procured raw materials from local and regional sources, improving vendor relationships and implementing pricing index strategies.
Led daily cycle counting and inventory management to maintain organizational standards.

Quality Control Inspector

Huntwood Custom Cabinets

09.2019 - 02.2023

Inspected final assembly for 84% of daily cabinet production, averaging over 500 units per day.
Identified and captured an average of 12% of assembled cabinets with defects for repair or rework, ensuring customer satisfaction.
Collaborated with production teams to maintain high quality standards and reduce rework rates.

Route Sales Representative

Schwan's Home Delivery

01.2016 - 12.2017

Increased route customer base by 22% in 12 months by averaging 5 new customer signings per week.
Achieved Most Improved Route in both sales volume and customer base Year Over Year in 2016.
Led depot in fewest vehicle incidents reported in 2017, outperforming next best record by 11%.

Assistant Manager

U-Haul

03.2016 - 09.2016

Managed daily store operations to ensure customer service, profitability, and fleet inventory objectives were met.
Assisted with hiring by setting up working interviews for the center.
Performed profit/loss and end-of-month reports, managed accounts receivable/payable, and conducted audits.
Opened and closed showroom and managed daily operations of sales counter and storage facility.

Estimator/Project Manager

Metal Sales Manufacturing Corporation

07.2014 - 10.2015

Reviewed customer requests for metal roof and wall cladding estimates and provided RFQs for public and private bids.
Built quotes from database and price listings for builders and contractors.
Estimated costs for metal cladding requirements with 98% on-time results.
Coordinated with production, purchasing, and MRP materials cost index data to qualify quote requests with 96% accuracy.

Project Manager

Garco Building Systems

01.2013 - 06.2014

Reviewed and clarified new metal building sales orders, drafted work orders, and oversaw multiple projects.
Retooled Order Entry workflow to streamline and clarify the process.
Developed Order Tracking Data Reporting System in SharePoint for improved real-time contract visibility.

Safety Supervisor / Environmental Coordinator

NCI Group, Inc.

01.2012 - 12.2013

Conducted and documented new-employee safety training and developed production equipment inspections.
Facilitated annual safety training for 100% of manufacturing labor force across three shifts.
Revamped Written Respiratory Program to align with OSHA/WISHA regulations.
Increased Peer-to-Peer Safety Observation reports by 8% over 10 months through interviews and collaborative feedback.

Purchasing Agent

Brooklyn Ironworks

01.2012 - 12.2012

Estimated project materials, labor costs, and shipping requirements from sales projections.
Procured materials based on contracts, released BOMs, and engineering/estimate reports.
Qualified and added 2% additional supply chain vendors for competitive buying strategies.
Enhanced traffic flow in Shipping/Receiving by establishing new passage lanes.

Purchasing/Customer Service

BlueScope Buildings NA (FKA: HCI Steel Building Systems)

01.2007 - 12.2011

Analyzed customer claims against engineering and manufacturing, supporting project management and manufacturing teams.
Developed supply chain resource database and negotiated raw material inventory and finished goods.
Created claims tracking process for shared visibility among multi-departmental team leads.
Built strong relationships with vendors and contract suppliers to enhance buyer relationships.

Drafter I & II

HCI Steel Building Systems

01.2006 - 12.2007

Promoted from forklift operator to Drafter I and then Drafter II within 14 months through self-learning.
Detailed and checked metal building designs using AutoCAD and drafting skills.

Package Car Driver

United Parcel Service

01.1985 - 12.2003

Delivered packages efficiently and maintained a strong safety record over [number of years] years.
Provided reliable customer service and managed delivery routes in a timely manner.