Robert Howser

Coordinated procurement and purchasing for projects by ordering from blueprints and managing international shipments.
Negotiated freight costs, supporting adherence to budgetary constraints.
Employed lean purchasing strategies to boost efficiency and reduce material waste.
Secured on-time delivery of materials to facilitate uninterrupted project progress.

• Led cross-functional teams to improve project delivery processes.
• Coordinated project schedules and ensured timely completion of deliverables.
• Managed client communications to clarify project requirements and expectations.

• Conducted customer follow-ups on billing credits to ensure prompt inquiry resolutions.
  Partnered with dispatch to manage shipment date adjustments, enhancing operational efficiency.
  Streamlined procurement processes to optimize inventory levels and reduce delays.
  Assisted inside sales by addressing customer concerns and facilitating order processing.
• Coordinated project timelines and schedules for glass installation tasks.
• Managed communication between clients, suppliers, and installation teams.
• Organized inventory of glass products and ensured timely replenishment.

• Managed tooling for box production and inventory, including print plates and cutting dies.
• Sourced packaging products for a sales force of 100+ professionals, tracked purchase orders, and identified new vendors to reduce costs.
• Monitored purchase orders to ensure accurate inventory levels and timely deliveries.
• Identified new vendors to reduce costs and enhance procurement efficiency.

• Managed 13-million-dollar inventory to ensure optimal stock levels.
• Inventory management, Developed Productive relationships with key account holders, analyzed sales statistics, negotiated and finalized contracts, coordinated distribution processes, procured materials for special projects, contacted location managers and department supervisors to assess requirements, created purchase orders and performed monthly reconciliation of open purchase orders.
• Managed supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery of diesel injection components.
• Analyzed market trends to identify cost-effective purchasing opportunities.
• Negotiated contracts with vendors to secure favorable pricing and terms.