Rex Graves
Knoxville
Summary
Results-driven Purchasing Agent with expertise in procurement, inventory management, and vendor relationships. Proven ability to streamline processes and enhance order accuracy, contributing to cost savings and efficient operations.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Agent/Inventory Specialist
Permachink
Knoxville, TN
10.2012 - Current
- Analyzed supplier contracts to optimize purchasing terms and minimize costs.
- Developed and maintained relationships with key vendors for enhanced product sourcing.
- Conducted market research to identify new suppliers and evaluate industry trends.
- Streamlined procurement processes, improving order accuracy and reducing lead times.
- Collaborated cross-functionally with production teams to align purchasing needs with operational goals.
- Implemented inventory management systems to track stock levels and reduce waste.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Computed and created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions, and expedite customer orders.
- Created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions, and expedite customer orders.
- Maintained consistent email communication with stores and suppliers to confirm and track orders and verify price revisions on purchase orders.
Order Picker
TMSI
Knoxville, TN
07.2003 - 04.2011
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to efficiently transport materials within warehouse environment.
- Selected and packed orders accurately, ensuring timely shipment of products to customers.
- Maintained inventory accuracy by conducting regular cycle counts and updating stock records.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize picking processes and reduce order fulfillment times.
- Trained new staff on safety protocols, equipment operation, and efficient picking techniques.
- Assisted in maintaining clean and organized work areas to promote safety and efficiency in operations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Optimized order fulfillment processes by regularly communicating with supervisors on any process improvements or issues encountered during daily tasks.
- Performed proper lifting and handling techniques to maintain safe working environment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Heritage High School
Maryville, TN05-1996
Skills
- Order tracking
- Procurement
- Scheduling
- Inventory management
- Materials planning
- Vendor relationship management
- Purchase order processing
- Vendor engagement
- Excellent communication
- Purchasing
- Pricing negotiation
- Purchasing oversight
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Reliability
- Critical thinking
Timeline
Purchasing Agent/Inventory Specialist
Permachink
10.2012 - Current
Order Picker
TMSI
07.2003 - 04.2011
High School Diploma -
Heritage High School