Phillip Ruff
Louisville,KY
Summary
Physically and mentally strong youthful laborer with an old school work mentality, able to adapt and learn quickly. Disciplined professional with strong communication, organizational and planning abilities. Offering several years of experience from longevity in multiple fields.
Multi-talented team leader with a natural charisma adept at managing tough objectives under strict deadlines. Goal oriented and self motivated able to influence others in a positive manner.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
2012
2012
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Manufacturing Sourcing Specialist
Premier Package
Louisville, KY
04.2023 - 05.2025
- Organize vendor visits and monitor facilities for quality assurance purposes.
- Analyze supplier performance metrics and identify areas for improvement.
- Receive and project manage all estimating requests with an organized approach.
- Analyze specifications and graphics for plant allocation, cost data and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates.
- Communicate with sales and design team to correctly determine if products could be made internally.
- Retrieve buyout quotes for products and components that would have to be outsourced.
Manufacturing Purchaser
Premier Package
Louisville , KY
07.2021 - 04.2023
- Analyzed market trends to identify potential suppliers.
- Maintained relationships with existing suppliers to ensure timely delivery of products and services.
- Procure raw materials, components, and supplies needed for manufacturing.
- Organize and confirm purchases with vendors and business partners.
- Approving and confirming correct cost of purchase orders with internal accounting.
Bag Machine Operator
Premier Package
Louisville , Ky
10.2016 - 04.2021
- Operating and maintaining machinery
- Operating secondary machinery such forklifts and hand jacks to load bags onto pallets for shipping.
- Utilized computers to enter data relating to production operations.
Dock Crew Lead
Radial
Louisville , KY
11.2013 - 07.2016
- Supervisory role focused on leading and directing dockworkers during a specific shift, ensuring smooth and efficient operations.
- Communicating with freight delivery and insuring that proper materials are being delivered.
- Data entry and reporting of daily dock manifest
Cashier
KFC Franchise
Louisville , KY
06.2007 - 12.2012
- Maintain cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.
- Provide quality customer service to all patrons of the establishment.
- Handle business transaction involving cash between customers and establishment.
- Record and track inventory.
Education
Fern Creek Traditional High
Louisville , KYSkills
- Vendor management
- Supplier analysis
- Cost estimation
- Project management
- Quality assurance
- Purchase order processing
- Inventory control
- Data entry
- Effective communication
- Relationship building
- Attention to detail
- Negotiation skills
- Team leadership
- Customer service leadership
Accomplishments
- Registered USA boxing Olympian
- 2021 Golden Gloves champion open elite division
- Member of Area 502 MMA boxing club
- Youth Boxing Club coach and mentor
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Manufacturing Sourcing Specialist
Premier Package
04.2023 - 05.2025
Manufacturing Purchaser
Premier Package
07.2021 - 04.2023
Bag Machine Operator
Premier Package
10.2016 - 04.2021
Dock Crew Lead
Radial
11.2013 - 07.2016
Cashier
KFC Franchise
06.2007 - 12.2012
Fern Creek Traditional High