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Thomas Oleson

Saint Louis,MO

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Sourcing Manager- Corrugated Supply Chain

Crown Packaging
Chesterfield, MO
10.2023 - Current
  • Showed a proficient knowledge of the corrugated packaging manufacturing process and supply chain, from tree to front porch, to better understand costs, to explain to the customer.
  • Took direct responsibility for the growth and success of the company's corrugated packaging business from a pricing perspective, as well as the oversight of the procurement process.
  • Demonstrated a proficiency in cold chain packaging, corrugated packaging, and various other types of packaging to help educate sales representatives to put the company in the best position to win.
  • Kept track of supplier spending to best leverage current spending to generate lower costs and help the company make better-informed decisions in the supply chain.
  • Helped generate millions of dollars in revenue for the company through negotiating pricing with our suppliers.
  • Managed and renegotiated active accounts when problems arose to maintain the business for sales/the company.
  • Worked with our suppliers to keep costs down, while always operating in the spirit of supplier partnership.
  • Helped manage inventory levels to keep customers happy, without overloading liability for the company.
  • Worked on RFQs with suppliers to meet customers' deadlines and targets for new bids.
  • Evaluated supplier proposals for accuracy, completeness, compliance with requirements, and overall value proposition.

Corrugated Buyer

Crown Packaging Corporation
Chesterfield, MO
06.2021 - Current
  • Procured and purchased corrugated boxes, liner board, chip board, and various other custom corrugated items.
  • Synchronized supply chain inventory with customer demand to mitigate excess and obsolete inventory.
  • Negotiated prices, discount terms and transportation arrangements with suppliers.
  • Implemented cost saving measures to increase gross margin.
  • Managed inventory levels to limit liability while maintaining supply.

Logistics Specialist

Sync National Logistics
St Louis, MO
08.2020 - 06.2021
  • Developed a national carrier base to ensure coverage for customer's needs.
  • Negotiated rates with carriers and established relationships with reliable drivers.
  • Kept deliveries on track and provided timely status updates to keep the customer happy and their product in stock.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mass Communications

Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, MO -
05.2020

Timeline

Sourcing Manager- Corrugated Supply Chain

Crown Packaging
10.2023 - Current

Corrugated Buyer

Crown Packaging Corporation
06.2021 - Current

Logistics Specialist

Sync National Logistics
08.2020 - 06.2021

Bachelor of Science - Mass Communications

Southeast Missouri State University

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