Steve Walker
Linwood,MI
Summary
Seasoned small business owner with several years of experience in operations management, business strategy and financial management. Demonstrated success in capitalizing on new trends and technologies to drive business development initiatives and achieve sales goals.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
Walkers Ideal Trophies
Saginaw , MI
02.2014 - Current
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Purchase Product for the company for sales and work environment.
- Work with customers for sales, quality product, competitive pricing according to competition market.
- Design product and produce quality trophies and awards.
- Receive payment for sales and document.
Purchasing Agent
Saginaw Control & Engineering
Saginaw, Michigan
03.1988 - 12.2013
- Managed vendor relationships to ensure timely supply of materials.
- Analyzed purchase orders for accuracy and compliance with specifications.
- Negotiated pricing and contract terms with suppliers to optimize costs.
- Reviewed product quality and performance to align with company standards.
- Collaborated with engineering teams on material requirements for projects.
- Implemented purchasing policies to streamline procurement processes effectively.
- Prepared purchase orders and sent to distributors and suppliers.
- Assisted in resolving discrepancies between invoices and delivery receipts and products received from vendors.
- Worked closely with accounting department to resolve any billing issues with vendors.
- Verified warehouse received accurate and timely inventory by regularly consulting database.
- Performed regular price comparisons between different suppliers for similar items.
- Coordinated logistics such as transportation schedules for incoming shipments.
- Contacted vendors to determine order status and communicate discrepancies with shipments.
- Negotiated pricing with vendors to obtain the best prices for goods or services.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hemlock High School
Hemlock, MI05-1987
Skills
- Vendor negotiation
- Quality assurance
- Product design
- Supply chain management
- Procurement strategy
- Customer relationship management
Timeline
Owner
Walkers Ideal Trophies
02.2014 - Current
Purchasing Agent
Saginaw Control & Engineering
03.1988 - 12.2013
High School Diploma -
Hemlock High School