Timothy Leppert
Memphis,TN
Summary
Dynamic Purchasing Inventory Manager with a proven track record at Outdoors Inc, skilled in vendor relationship management and category management. Adept at negotiating prices and optimizing inventory levels, leveraging expertise in software like Shopify and Microsoft Excel to enhance operational efficiency. Committed to achieving cost savings while delivering exceptional service.
Veteran Purchasing Manager bringing 12 years of experience focused on actualizing high-quality, cost-effective procurement solutions. Talented in leading projects, directing logistics and managing inventory needs. Dedicated to maintaining schedules and budgets
while enhancing operational performance.
Experienced purchasing professional with top-notch leadership, program management and planning abilities. Excellent verbal and written communication skills paired with organized nature and advanced problem-solving strengths. Improves policies, reduces waste and supports business needs with efficient, high-quality materials.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Purchasing Inventory Manager
Outdoors Inc
11.2014 - 04.2025
- Purchased and maintained proper inventory on hand from various vendors as needed.
- Facilitated all shipments to customers that purchased online and processed any returns.
- Coordinated paperwork, updated spreadsheets, and maintained permanent records.
- Sourced vendors, built relationships, and negotiated prices.
- Handled accounts used in day to day business, Fedex, UPS, Lightspeed, Shopify, Zoom.
- Progressed through various purchasing, warehousing and leadership roles.
- Researched and evaluated potential suppliers to determine best fits for company needs and to identify cost savings opportunities.
Inventory Manager
Elite Multimedia
03.2010 - 09.2012
- Maintained sufficient inventory levels to meet customer demands at all times.
- Labeled, organized and located inventory items in staging areas or on shelves according to quantity, size, or type of material.
- Prepared and fulfilled customer orders as needed by demand.
- Setup and removed audio visual equipment such as speakers, mixing boards, cameras, lighting fixtures.
- Maintained various power equipment certifications
Server/Assistant Bartender
PAP LLC
04.2011 - 05.2019
- Provided attentive service and proactively assessed guest needs.
- Maintained knowledge of current menu items, garnishes, ingredients and preparation methods to promptly answer customer questions.
- Communicated customer needs clearly to kitchen staff for fast, accurate orders.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
Education
Associate - Criminal Justice
Northwest Mississippi Community College
Senatobia, MS12.2012
Skills
- CompTia A Certified
- Experience with software such as (Lightspeed, Retail Pro, Shopify, Shipstation, Zoom Communications, Microsoft Excel)
- Knowledgeable on troubleshooting and repairing both Computer software/hardware issues
- Category management
- Vendor relationship management
- Purchase order processing
- Warehouse management
Certification
CompTia A+ Certification
Timeline
Purchasing Inventory Manager
Outdoors Inc
11.2014 - 04.2025
Server/Assistant Bartender
PAP LLC
04.2011 - 05.2019
Inventory Manager
Elite Multimedia
03.2010 - 09.2012
Associate - Criminal Justice
Northwest Mississippi Community College
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