Ryan Taylor
COLUMBUS,OH
Summary
Customer-oriented, strategic-thinking Procurement Professional with over 13 years of experience in building relationships, cultivating partnerships, retaining top accounts and growing profit channels. Multi-tasking and self-motivated leader with expertise on expanding network connections, persuasively buying introducing products, implementing pricing/merchandising models, inventory control and projections, territory development and revealing customer needs to deliver solutions. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Procurement Specialist
Abbott Nutrition
COLUMBUS, OH
04.2010 - Current
- Prepares and process purchase orders for supplies, equipment and services.
- Manages inventory control, material control, accounting and supply reports.
- Negotiates favorable terms, volume discounts and long-term contracts with suppliers for procurement of goods and supplies.
- Evaluates and researches suppliers and processes orders for purchases through new contracts and competitive bids.
- Tracks orders and confirms system lead times, delivery dates and costs.
- Enters order details into system and inputs updates accordingly using SAP, iBuy, & Ariba. Also uses Microsoft Office & Excel.
- Determines material requirements based on specific production lines and requirements.
- Cuts customer returns and complaints by identifying and terminating poor-quality suppliers and vendors.
- Reviews and approves vendor invoices.
- Adds new vendors and products into system and keys in special shipping codes when needed.
Stockroom Clerk
Abbott Nutrition
COLUMBUS, OH
01.2003 - 04.2010
- Used accurate and efficient storage procedures to shelve new merchandise and returned items.
- Verified product numbers with scanners and manual tracking.
- Performed daily inventory cycle counts and assisted with full audits.
- Maintained product line stock and inventory.
- Kept stockroom clean and neat for maximum productivity.
- Examined packages and goods for damage and notified vendors of replacement needs.
- Stored items in orderly and accessible manner in warehouse tool rooms, supply rooms, or other areas.
- Tracked inventory and conducted cycle counts to maintain accurate records.
Forklift Operator
Abbott Nutrition
COLUMBUS, OH
03.1998 - 01.2003
- Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
- Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.
- Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
- Communicated with supervisor and other warehouse staff to coordinate work.
- Unloaded incoming items from trucks and rail cars and transported materials to staging area.
- Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to goods.
- Used handheld scanners for warehouse management system compliance.
- Packaged, labeled and tagged goods before transfer.
- Checked shipments for damaged or incorrect items.
- Reported safety and quality issues to management.
- Prepared finished stock for shipment by identifying, pulling and packing product.
- Relocated goods from dock area to appropriate storage locations.
- Communicated with team members to coordinate efficient and accurate movements.
- Visually assessed materials for conformance to quality standards and shipping orders, removing nonconforming products and reporting for further action.
0311 Rifleman
Marine Corps
Norfolk, VA
07.1993 - 07.1997
- Served as fire team leader, scout team leader and rifle squad leader and deployed in anti-terrorism missions, combat training and humanitarian missions.
- Regularly inspected weapons to ensure cleanliness and to determine if repairs would be required to maximize functionality.
- Submitted work orders for malfunctioning vehicles and inspected each one upon service completion.
- Wrote in-depth reports and disseminated to superior officers to contribute information about squad's patrol activities.
- Led detailed trainings on weapons systems for subordinates, enhancing overall team safety and cohesion.
- Led infantry team of 12 members in anti-terrorist operations, providing tactical guidance for individuals with varying strengths.
- Trained and managed new recruits in tactical and combat warfare.
- Awarded Navy Achievement Medal, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, & 2 Letters of Accommodation
- Honorable Discharge
Education
High School Diploma -
Westerville North High School
Westerville, OH05.1991
Some College (No Degree) -
Morehead State University
Morehead, KYSkills
- Order Placement
- Product Tracking
- Data Management
- Reliable & Trustworthy
- Planning & Organizing
- Team Building
- Excellent Work Ethic
- Customer Service
- Organizational Skills
- Microsoft Office & SAP
Accomplishments
- Negotiated with vendors, saving company $25,000 annually.
- Created highly effective new program that significantly impacted efficiency and improved operations.
- Improved delivery of production line spare parts by creating a 10 days late delivery report, realizing overall increase in customer satisfaction and cost efficiency
- Consistently maintained high customer satisfaction ratings.
Timeline
Procurement Specialist
Abbott Nutrition
04.2010 - Current
Stockroom Clerk
Abbott Nutrition
01.2003 - 04.2010
Forklift Operator
Abbott Nutrition
03.1998 - 01.2003
0311 Rifleman
Marine Corps
07.1993 - 07.1997
High School Diploma -
Westerville North High School
Some College (No Degree) -
Morehead State University