Thomas Cole
Brentwood,CA
Summary
Dynamic Purchasing Manager with a proven track record at Southwire Company, excelling in ERP/MRP demand forecasting and strategic sourcing planning. Demonstrated expertise in vendor SPA negotiations and consigned inventory management, alongside a knack for fostering significant vendor relationships and enhancing procurement efficiency. Skilled in SAP systems, showcasing a blend of technical acumen and strategic foresight.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Manager
Southwire Company
Livermore, CA
02.2015 - 11.2023
- Analyzed and processed requisitions and purchase orders for supplies and equipment.
- Collaborated with the production team on material planning and scheduling.
- Negotiated vendor supply agreements, SPAs, and acquisition contracts.
- ERP/MRP forecasting and implementation.
- Created and managed inventory levels for raw materials and finished products.
- Conducted vendor assessments to enhance cost-effectiveness.
- Experience with international procurement.
- Managed consigned inventory for remote warehouses.
- Resolved discrepancies in AP, purchasing, and receiving processes.
Account Manager
Whitecap
San Leandro, CA
05.2010 - 06.2011
- Identified upselling and cross-selling opportunities to maximize account growth and revenue generation.
- Order processing, material bids, sourcing, and procurement.
- Developed strategies to increase revenue from existing accounts.
- Conducted market research to identify selling possibilities and evaluate customer needs.
Operations Manager
Vanguard Products
Hayward, CA
03.2007 - 05.2010
- Monitored inventory levels and procurement of wholesale products.
- Implemented policies, standard operating procedures, and managed quality and logistics.
- Supervised customer service and warehouse personnel.
- The administrator of the factory consigned inventory.
- Managed client pricing matrices.
Account Manager
California Service Tool
Hayward, CA
02.1992 - 03.2007
- Created municipal and institutional proposals using market savvy and product knowledge to qualify client needs.
- Technical and strategic resources for associates and clients.
- Generated leads and located opportunities for market expansion and business growth.
- Project management, including logistics and procurement, to satisfy customer requirements.
- Established SPA and price matrix levels
Education
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Santa Barbara City College
Santa Barbara, CAAssociate of Arts - Business Administration
Diablo Valley College
Pleasant Hill, CASkills
- ERP/MRP Demand Forecasting
- Proficient in SAP systems
- Purchase Order / AP Reconciliation
- Consigned Inventory Management
- Vendor SPA Negotiations
- Inventory Level Maintenance
- Material requirement planning
- Strategic sourcing planning
Timeline
Purchasing Manager
Southwire Company
02.2015 - 11.2023
Account Manager
Whitecap
05.2010 - 06.2011
Operations Manager
Vanguard Products
03.2007 - 05.2010
Account Manager
California Service Tool
02.1992 - 03.2007
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Santa Barbara City College
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Diablo Valley College
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