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Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
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Ricky Marksberry

1986 S US 42, Lebanon,OH

Summary

Purchasing Agent with 7+ years of experience. Detail-oriented with demonstrated experience building and maintaining vendor relationships while ensuring adequate inventory control to serve production teams in a manufacturing environment.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Purchasing Agent

Cincinnati Thermal Spray
Cincinnati, Ohio
08.2022 - Current
  • Manage procurement process from ordering through delivery for thermal spray materials.
  • Develop and maintain strong vendor relationships to enhance collaboration and service delivery.
  • Analyze purchase requisitions, determine appropriate vendors, negotiate pricing.
  • Executed cost-saving strategies to enhance budget efficiency.
  • Developed and implemented purchasing strategies to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Analyze market trends to identify potential suppliers and materials.
  • Collaborate with production teams to align purchasing with project timelines.
  • Research and evaluate suppliers on criteria including price, quality, and reliability to optimize procurement decisions.
  • Work with operation managers to ensure production team needs are met.
  • Utilize procurement software to streamline purchasing processes and improve accuracy.
  • Coordinate monthly inventory audits
  • Negotiate pricing and terms with suppliers for cost-effective purchasing.
  • Coordinate inventory management to maintain optimal stock levels.

Inventory Control Specialist

Ellison Surface Technologies
Hebron, Kentucky
07.2018 - 08.2022
  • Analyzed inventory trends to inform purchasing decisions and optimize stock levels.
  • Managed inventory through physical counts, variance identification, and record reconciliation to maintain accuracy.
  • Received incoming goods, checked paperwork and reviewed merchandise for accuracy against documentation.
  • Implemented new procedures for tracking, receiving, counting, and storing items in the warehouse.
  • Monitored stocking areas to adjust volumes and storage requirements based on production activity.
  • Coordinated inventory, stocking and ordering.
  • Participated in physical inventory counts to keep information accurate and current.

Production Support Technician

Ellison Surface Technologies
Hebron, Kentucky
06.2013 - 08.2016
  • Operated production equipment according to daily work orders and safety procedures.
  • Prepared for work to be completed by studying assembly instructions and Technical Plans
  • Manufacturing Experience

Education

Bachelor of Science - History

Ball State University
Muncie, IN
06-2018

Associate of Science - General Studies

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Indianapolis, IN
06-2013

Skills

  • Procurement management
  • Supplier evaluation
  • Price negotiation
  • Inventory analysis
  • Procurement software proficiency
  • Vendor relationship management
  • Problem solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Effective communication
  • Team collaboration
  • New vendor setup
  • Critical thinking
  • Inventory management
  • Adaptability
  • ERP systems expertise
  • Vendor negotiation
  • Cost reduction
  • Demand forecasting
  • Process improvement
  • Supply chain optimization

Accomplishments

Eagle Scout (Boy Scouts of America)

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work

Work Type

Full Time

Salary Range

$80000/yr - $200000/yr

Timeline

Purchasing Agent

Cincinnati Thermal Spray
08.2022 - Current

Inventory Control Specialist

Ellison Surface Technologies
07.2018 - 08.2022

Production Support Technician

Ellison Surface Technologies
06.2013 - 08.2016

Bachelor of Science - History

Ball State University

Associate of Science - General Studies

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Ricky Marksberry