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Thomas Richardson
Purchasing Agent
Auburn,CA
Summary
Versatile Buyer driven to lower costs and increase quality of goods with proactive approach to supplier management. Familiar with HVAC practices and business operations. Finely tuned to customer buying desires, rising trends and changes in supply chain.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Purchasing Agent
Wholesale Outlet
Sacramento , CA
06.2019 - Current
- Maintained consistent email communication with stores and suppliers to confirm and track orders and verify price revisions on purchase orders.
- Administered project-based data entry assignments within Distribution 1 database for accurate record-keeping.
- Tracked inventory shipments and prepared spreadsheets detailing item information.
- Solved diverse supply chain problems involving numerous sources, logistics and scheduling factors.
- Communicated frequently with stores and vendors to manage orders and verify revisions on purchase orders.
- Determined lowest possible cost, factoring in quality and reliability and negotiated favorable contracts.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
Counter Sales Representative
Wholesale Outlet
Sacramento, CA
07.2016 - 06.2019
- Maintained clean, organized and professional counter space with continuous upkeep.
- Consulted with customers to uncover unique needs and match to best-fit product or service solutions.
- Finalized sales by completing payments and required paperwork.
- Informed customers about important policies and conditions on sales.
Receiving Clerk
Wholesale Outlet
Sacramento, CA
05.2014 - 07.2016
- Double-checked cargo inventories and documentation for accuracy.
- Unloaded pallets and deliveries and organized products in warehouse.
- Orchestrated routing by producing accurate shipping documentation and package labels.
- Regularly reviewed invoices and double-checked orders.
- Worked with inventory managers and unloaders to plan deliveries.
- Coordinated warehouse organization scheme and product placements.
Education
High School Diploma -
Golden Sierra Junior Senior High School
Garden Valley, CA 08.2004 - 07.2008
Skills
Procurement
Attention to Detail
Dependable and Responsible
Flexible and Adaptable
Self-Motivated
Software
Outlook
Adobe Acrobat
Certification
Forklift certified
Timeline
Purchasing Agent
Wholesale Outlet
06.2019 - Current
Counter Sales Representative
Wholesale Outlet
07.2016 - 06.2019
Receiving Clerk
Wholesale Outlet
05.2014 - 07.2016
High School Diploma -
Golden Sierra Junior Senior High School
08.2004 - 07.2008