Richard Garza
El Monte,CA
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Inventory and Purchasing
In-N-Out Burger
Chino, CA
06.2014 - 03.2025
- Processed purchase orders, invoices, and payments in a timely manner according to company policies and procedures. Sent copies of purchase orders to suppliers and departments originating request.
- Researched and purchased MRO, safety, janitorial, production and consumable products and services being offered by potential suppliers that may be beneficial to reduce cost and improve efficiency for the organization.
- Maintained up-to-date detailed records of all transactions including purchase orders, invoices, shipping documents for all purchases and contract work performed in the facility. Submit approved invoices to accounts payable for payment.
- Monitored inventory levels to identify purchasing needs in a timely manner. Assign minimum and maximum inventory levels for all inventory parts. Assure and maintain critical parts in stock.
- Conducted regular price comparisons among various vendors to ensure best value is received from suppliers.
- Assisted in preparing annual budget and record all capital expenses to utilize for the following year.
- Arranged inventory parts and materials for easy access by size, weight and shape. Assign bin stock locations, label, and maintain organized stockroom.
- Investigated any reported discrepancies or issues related to inventory control. Perform daily cycle counts of all parts. Assist accounting department when audits are being performed.
Territory Account Manager
Clean Sweep Supply Inc.
Montebello, CA
10.2009 - 06.2014
- Conduct cold calls and develop successful relationships with potential customers and establish and maintain all dimensions of customer service.
- Maintain customer satisfaction and accountability through consultative selling.
- Expand sales footprint with new and existing accounts by introducing new products and servies.
- Prospect for new clients and new referral sources utilizing telephone calls, emails, and current customer visits.
- Project a professional and positive image in representing the company to existing clients.
- Maintain up to date understanding of all products and industry.
- Regular participation in sales meetings, industry exhibitions, workshops, and other customer and market related activities.
- Recommend new products, solutions, and services by evaluation current products to support customers business objectives.
- Work closely with shipping and warehouse departments to insure accuracy of all deliveries.
- Assist accounting with all customer financial discrepancies and invoicing.
Operations Analyst/Procurement
Coca-Cola Enterprises Refreshments
Los Angeles, CA
01.2002 - 03.2005
- Purchase all equipment and mechanical parts needed for the stock, maintenance, production, and manufacturing departments with established procedures and requirements for quality, quantity, delivery and inventory levels.
- Solicits and analyzes quotations for new and existing items.
- Evaluate and select best qualified primary and alternative sources of supply.
- Ensure adequate inventory of materials and products in accordance with inventory control procedures as defined by management.
- Conduct daily inventory analysis and coordinate with finance department to ensure operational effectiveness is met throughout the entire purchasing cycle.
- Work closely with internal departments to obtain specifications necessary to accomplish projects related to manufacturing efficiencies.
- Responsible for managing department budget and providing cooperate accounting with reports and credit card statements for accurate internal audits.
- Negotiate and manage high dollar transactions with credit cards, blanket PO's and E-commerce data system.
- Develop and manage key supplier relationships.
- Conduct supplier visits and evaluations to determine suitability and to make recommendations for improvement.
- Establish purchasing policies and compliance.
Education
High School Diploma -
Skills
- Inventory Management
- Optimized Procurement Strategies
- Effective Communication
- Task prioritization and management
- Financial and Budget Analysis
- Vendor relationships
- MRO Product sourcing
- Cost savings reporting
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving abilities
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Sr. Inventory and Purchasing
In-N-Out Burger
06.2014 - 03.2025
Territory Account Manager
Clean Sweep Supply Inc.
10.2009 - 06.2014
Operations Analyst/Procurement
Coca-Cola Enterprises Refreshments
01.2002 - 03.2005