Sean Bentley
Pendleton,OR
Summary
Experienced Purchaser regularly maintaining inventory to meet production and supply requirements.
Logistics Coordinator brokering, booking and scheduling all material in and out of my facilities.
Rolling Stock Manager Training and overseeing all rolling stock operators.
In my 13 years with Lippert I worked in Excel as well as Navision, AX and D365 MRP systems. Over my 20 years in some form of shipping/receiving, purchasing/logistics career i've gained great relationships with many different types of suppliers and carriers.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Agent/Logistics Manager
Lippert Components
06.2010 - 06.2023
- Optimized inventory levels by implementing demand forecasting techniques and just-in-time purchasing strategies.
- Reduced order processing time by automating purchase orders and invoicing systems.
- Ensured compliance with corporate policies and applicable regulations governing procurement activities, mitigating company risks.
- Purchased new products and oversaw inventory stocking and availability.
- Sourced vendors, built relationships, and negotiated prices.
- Achieved cost savings by negotiating contracts and pricing with suppliers.
- Used [Software] to authorize and monitor purchase orders and consumables.
- Performed monthly reconciliation of open purchasing orders.
- Generated reports on purchasing activities to support management decisions.
- Supported company growth by identifying new suppliers and expanding the vendor base.
- Ensured timely delivery of materials through effective planning and coordination with suppliers.
- Tracked inventory shipments and prepared spreadsheets detailing item information.
- Collaborated with internal departments to identify and manage demand for material and services.
Education
High School Diploma -
Tillamook High School
Tillamook, OR06.1999
Skills
- Procurement
- Cost Control
- Product Sourcing
- Accounts Receivable
- Scheduling
- Data Organization
- Negotiation
- Inventory Management
- New Vendor Setup
- Accounts Payable
- Materials Planning
- Analytical Thinking
- Global Sourcing
- Supplier Negotiation
- Adaptability
- Procurement Software Proficiency
- Attention to Detail
- Problem Solving
- Project Management
- Logistics Coordination
- Continuous Improvement
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Demand Forecasting
- Quality Control
- Strategic Sourcing
- Market Analysis
- Decision Making
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Time Management
- Product Knowledge
- Purchase Order Processing
- Supply Chain Management
- Order Tracking
- Pricing Negotiation
- Purchasing
- Inventory Management Skills
- Purchasing Oversight
- Vendor Relations
Timeline
Purchasing Agent/Logistics Manager
Lippert Components
06.2010 - 06.2023
High School Diploma -
Tillamook High School
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