David Brooks
West End,NC
Summary
Organized Purchasing Manager offers inventory management, budget development and procurement expertise paired with outstanding multitasking and time management abilities. Systematic and logical professional with 20 years of experience in logistics and distribution. Strong planner and communicator proficient in MS Office and various purchasing software programs. Veteran purchasing leader with exceptional abilities in team leadership, tactical planning and project management. Well-versed in policy improvements, cost reductions and business operations support. Highly effective Purchasing Manager offering 4 years of experience in supply chain management. Proven excellence building, and managing supplier relationships to obtain favorable costs. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Manger Lumber Bridge
Mountaire Farms
10.2023 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Built an amazing purchasing team in Lumber Bridge
- Improved inventory accuracy
- My team is doing all inventory functions using our scanning system
Purchasing Manager
Mountaire Farms
05.2018 - Current
- Sourced new vendors for purchasing needs.
- Cultivated new vendor relationships using dynamic communication and negotiation skills.
- Obtained quotes from various suppliers to determine most cost-effective purchasing options.
- Tracked and approved procurement plans and inventory levels.
- Facilitated streamlined purchasing and resource availability through monitoring and oversight of company inventory.
- Recruited and interviewed highly qualified candidates to fill vacancies.
- Led department meetings to build team cohesiveness and coordinate projects
- Reviewed supply levels and aging inventory to forecast purchasing needs.
- Identified dead inventory and created solutions for excess liquidation through creative inventory management solutions.
- Organized and prioritized projects.
- Identified systematic problems and root causes to resolve issues and improve service delivery.
- Verified purchase requisitions by comparing items requested to master list.
- Improved inventory turns and cycle count accuracy with aggressive and tactical buying methods.
Materials Manager
Mountaire Farms
07.2006 - 05.2018
- Scheduled deliveries for company materials, supplies and equipment.
- Oversaw shipping and receiving procedures for parts and finished goods.
- Established performance measures for vendors and tracked activities to verify continued conformance with standards and contract terms.
- Coordinated purchasing for raw materials needed in [Type] manufacturing.
- Performed write-offs for damaged and obsolete inventory items.
- Located and vetted vendors to obtain desired stock on regular schedule and with consistent quality.
- Managed inventory levels and related documentation with [System] and produced regular reports of activities.
- Supported efficient manufacturing by keeping inventory within optimum levels.
- Monitored planning to proactively adjust stock purchasing and management strategies.
- Created and calculated purchase orders to follow price quotes and reductions.
- Reviewed supply levels and aging inventory to forecast purchasing needs.
- Maintained information database related to products and service availability, supplier capabilities and lead times.
- Verified purchase requisitions by comparing items requested to master list.
- Identified systematic problems and root causes to resolve issues and improve service delivery.
- Identified dead inventory and created solutions for excess liquidation through creative inventory management solutions.
- Improved inventory turns and cycle count accuracy with aggressive and tactical buying methods.
Shipping and Receiving Coordinator
Smithfield Packing
02.2001 - 10.2006
- Received, processed and restocked returns.
- Compared shipment contents with paperwork to support inventory accuracy and records management.
- Organized storage areas to maximize movement and minimize labor.
- Directed warehouse team in stocking merchandise, pulling orders and setting up loads.
- Prepared accurate shipping orders and bills of lading to direct and route materials.
Skills
- Distribution Experience
- Cost Controls Familiarity
- Documentation and Reporting
Timeline
Purchasing Manger Lumber Bridge
Mountaire Farms
10.2023 - Current
Purchasing Manager
Mountaire Farms
05.2018 - Current
Materials Manager
Mountaire Farms
07.2006 - 05.2018
Shipping and Receiving Coordinator
Smithfield Packing
02.2001 - 10.2006
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