Joshua McCullough
DeSoto
Summary
Organized and dedicated Administrative Assistant with proven track record of providing exceptional customer service in fast-paced environments. Offering keen attention to detail and strong decision-making skills to manage multiple, concurrent tasks. Self-motivated work ethic to perform effectively in independent or team environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Assistant
BC Express
10.2023 - 03.2025
- Processed an average of 20+ purchase order requests weekly ensuring 98% on-time order fulfillment.
- Resolved 95% of problematic purchase orders within 24 hours by securing product specifications and vendor confirmations.
- Managed orders to ensure urgent purchasing needs were met under tight timelines, coordinating with suppliers and internal teams to expedite deliveries and minimize operational delays.
- Conducted market research to identify cost-saving opportunities, recommending changes that resulted in a 5% reduction in supplier costs.
- Assist contract negotiations with vendors, securing cost savings per contract and ensuring compliance with budgetary guidelines.
Supply Chain Analyst Intern
Taylor Publishing/Balfour
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Analyzed supply chain data using Excel and ERP tools, identifying bottlenecks and optimizing delivery schedules.
- Assisted in the development of forecasting models for inventory needs, improving inventory accuracy by 15%.
- Optimized order processing by analyzing supply chain data, reducing lead time by 12%.
- Gained hands-on experience in logistics coordination, reducing lead times through transportation planning and critical inventory monitoring strategies.
- Developed and delivered end-of-day productivity reports to managers, improving reporting efficiency by 10% and enabling data-driven decisions that enhanced team performance and operational outcomes.
Education
B.S. - Logistics and Supply Chain Management
University of North Texas
Denton, TX05.2022
Skills
- SAP ERP
- Supply Chain Management
- Inventory Control
- Data Analysis
- Supplier Negotiations
- Cross-Functional Coordination
- Logistics Management
- Continuous Improvement
- 3PL Management
- Cost Management
- Data Maintenance
- Six Sigma
- Policy Adherence
- Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables)
- Vendor Management
- Procurement and Purchasing
Timeline
Purchasing Assistant
BC Express
10.2023 - 03.2025
Supply Chain Analyst Intern
Taylor Publishing/Balfour
05.2021 - 08.2021
B.S. - Logistics and Supply Chain Management
University of North Texas