Vincent LaCross
Palmer,MA
Summary
Purchasing Manager / Shipping and Receiving supervisor with 10+ years in procurement, inventory control, and freight coordination. Skilled in supplier negotiation, ERP systems, and purchase ordering, with a strong record of reducing costs, improving supply flow, and supporting production needs. Inventory management and palletize and fulfilling orders.
Overview
1
1
Certification
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Manager
MUSTANG MOTORCYCLE PRODUCTS
THREE RIVERS, Massachusetts
09.2022 - 10.2026
- Negotiated pricing terms and delivery schedules with domestic and overseas suppliers, ensuring favorable conditions for the organization.
- Tracked and adjusted purchasing based on inventory levels for slow-moving and fast-moving items to align with production needs.
- Reviewed vendor performance against quality, lead time, and service standards to inform future purchasing decisions.
- Monitored inventory levels to support production supply needs.
- Researched new sources for supplies, materials and services in order to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
Shipping and Receiving Supervisor
MUSTANG MOTORCYCLE PRODUCTS
Three Rivers, Massachusetts
05.2016 - 09.2022
- Supervised the daily activities of warehouse staff including assigning tasks and monitoring performance.
- Managed carrier pickups, deliveries, and freight documentation.
- Organized stock locations and maintained accurate inventory counts.
- Resolved shipping errors and supported customer order fulfillment.
- Maintained records of all materials received or shipped from the warehouse.
- Troubleshot any discrepancies between orders placed and items received from vendors or customers.
- Trained new employees on company policies and standard operating procedures related to shipping and receiving.
Assembler
MUSTANG MOTORCYCLE PRODUCTS
Three Rivers, Massachusetts
03.2015 - 05.2016
- Assembled motorcycle seats to specifications, contributing to product readiness.
- Checked and verified components against work orders for accuracy.
- Ensured craftsmanship adhered to quality standards, maintaining product integrity.
Education
High School Diploma -
PUTNAM HIGH
Springfield, MA06-2001
Skills
- Supplier negotiation
- Vendor evaluation
- Order management
- Inventory planning
- Inventory control
- Supply chain management
- Logistics optimization
- Freight management
- ERP systems
Certification
- FORKLIFT / CLAMP TRUCK
Timeline
Purchasing Manager
MUSTANG MOTORCYCLE PRODUCTS
09.2022 - 10.2026
Shipping and Receiving Supervisor
MUSTANG MOTORCYCLE PRODUCTS
05.2016 - 09.2022
Assembler
MUSTANG MOTORCYCLE PRODUCTS
03.2015 - 05.2016
High School Diploma -
PUTNAM HIGH