TODD SIPE
Lyman
Summary
Dynamic purchasing professional with extensive experience at Samoa Corporation excelling in contract negotiation and vendor relationship management. Proven track record in cost analysis and inventory control, achieving significant savings while enhancing operational efficiency. Adept at utilizing ERP / MRP systems to streamline processes and foster collaboration across departments. First Aid responder committed to workplace safety.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Inside Sales
GUARANTEED SUPPLY CO.
07.2024 - Current
- Responsibilities include data entry of customer orders; working with approximately 200 customers via telephone, fax, and email; resolving customer questions, complaints, and confusion; pulling orders for pickup and readied for shipment to specific locations; helping customers establish and maintain their credit line; collecting of customer accounts over limit / past due as well as CODs and then posting payment transactions to their account / order; scheduling customer deliveries and forecasting future projects with sales representatives; handling RMAs from customers and vendors; marketed a specific item each week thorough sales literature; led counter with inventory control twice-weekly volunteering; responsible for First Aid care; opening and closing of the business; assisting the General Manager with First Aid training of employees; adhering to all rules, regulations, and guidelines set forth by Guaranteed Supply Company.
- Distributor of building materials
Buyer
SAMOA CORPORATION
05.2019 - 03.2024
- (Laid Off) / Responsibilities included: used Syteline (ERP) software and drawings / schematics to issue, create, and manage purchase orders for raw materials, finished goods, and services; confirm e-mailed purchase orders received by suppliers, receive and manage acknowledgements from suppliers; expedite components as necessary to meet production requirements; submitting bid / quote requests for special projects; update Syteline (ERP) with current information (costs, delivery days, lead times, minimum order quantities, and quantity price breaks); root cause analysis for inventory discrepancies of stock items and adjust safety stock levels to match demand; point of contact with vendors for inbound freight of raw materials, finished goods, and RMA requests; note promise dates and checked materials received against purchase orders; adjust quantities and prices on purchase orders to match invoices; identify costs savings and process improvement opportunities; develop relationships and negotiating with suppliers, adhered to purchasing policies, processes, and procedures; First Aid responder.
- Manufacture of equipment for fluid transfer, dispensing, and recovery
- (Laid off.)
Purchasing Agent
PNEU-MECH MFG. SYSTEMS
06.2016 - 03.2019
- Responsibilities included: used Peachtree (Sage 50) software to prepare and process requisitions; used drawings / schematics to generate purchase orders for raw materials and services; confirmed e-mailed purchase orders received by vendors; expedite components as necessary to meet production requirements; created and maintained purchase order tracking system accessible on shared computer drive; monitored inventory levels of stocked items and adjusted min. / max. levels; point of contact with vendors for inbound freight of raw materials and RMA requests; noted promise dates and checked materials received against purchase orders; adjusted quantities and prices on purchase orders to match invoices; identified costs savings and process improvement opportunities; used UPS / FEDEX to process and send small package shipments to job sites and customers; adhered to purchasing policies, processes, and procedures; First Aid responder.
- Manufacture of finishing systems and components
Purchasing Agent
SUTTER STREET MFG.
12.2014 - 11.2015
- (Laid Off) / Responsibilities included: prepared purchase orders for all materials for Texas, California and Conover facilities using SAP; confirmed e-mailed purchase orders received by vendors; tracked all purchase orders ensuring delivery; point of contact with vendors for inbound freight of raw materials and RMA requests; UPS supplies to facilities affected by any delays; looked at inventory levels against all requests and questioned any discrepancies; worked with Accounting and adjusted quantities and prices on invoices; maintained vendor contacts on shared file; identified cost savings and process improvement opportunities; adhered to purchasing policies, processes, and procedures; Safety Committee member; Above and Beyond recognition.
- Manufacture of fine furniture
- (Laid off.)
Purchasing Assistant
LG DISTRIBUTION
07.2006 - 12.2014
- Responsibilities included: negotiated better rates from vendors; prepared requests for price quotes and assisted with review of bid documents; processed orders and transactions; checked purchase requisitions against company policy for compliance; maintained relationships with vendors setting up delivery schedules, reviewed on time delivery stats, and relayed information to various departments concerning delivery dates and potential problems; accurately complete and handle all paperwork; handled all discrepancies with vendors on non-conforming material delivered, RMA's paperwork, cancellation of orders, terms, and made adjustments accordingly; consolidated orders to maximize discounts and minimize freight charges; reviewed inventory levels on daily basis; re-ordered when necessary to maintain inventory levels; used QuickBooks, Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, and the Internet for generating and processing various documentation, reports, and research; filled in for Delivery Manager as needed handling delivery schedules, checking shipments, reconciliation of paperwork, and used UPS / FEDEX to process and send orders; First Aid responder.
- Distributor of office and cleaning supplies
Education
Associates Degree - Business Administration
CATAWBA VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Hickory, NCHigh School Diploma - College Preparatory Courses
MAIDEN HIGH SCHOOL
Maiden, NCSkills
- Purchase Order Management
- Contract Negotiation
- Inventory Control
- ERP / MRP Systems
- Cost Analysis
- Root Cause Analysis
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Inbound Logistics
- Drawings / Schematics
- First Aid and Safety Committee
Affiliations
- Maiden Rescue Squad, Volunteer
- State of North Carolina, Certified Emergency Medical Technician
Timeline
Inside Sales
GUARANTEED SUPPLY CO.
07.2024 - Current
Buyer
SAMOA CORPORATION
05.2019 - 03.2024
Purchasing Agent
PNEU-MECH MFG. SYSTEMS
06.2016 - 03.2019
Purchasing Agent
SUTTER STREET MFG.
12.2014 - 11.2015
Purchasing Assistant
LG DISTRIBUTION
07.2006 - 12.2014
Associates Degree - Business Administration
CATAWBA VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
High School Diploma - College Preparatory Courses
MAIDEN HIGH SCHOOL