In 2001 I moved to Canada due to job relocation with a clothing manufacturer. I
am originally from Tennessee, have experience working with all types of people and have conducted business around the world. I believe these skills to be porta ble and useful to any organization. The contract under which I am currently wor king will soon expire and I seek permanent job placement back in the southeast r egion, preferably in North Carolina. Since graduating from the University of Tennessee I have worked in strategic pla nning, budget development and procurement. I have experience managing a purchas ing department for both a clothing manufacturer and a tool manufacturer and reta iler. I am currently working as Purchasing Manager for Lee Valley Tools in Otta wa, Ontario. I have experience building forecasts, purchasing models and schedu les for the production of goods in multiple international locations. My respons ibilities have also included analyzing quality control test results, assessing a nd following up on quality control issues, writing product summaries and communi cations to suppliers and stakeholders. I have written departmental budgets, var ious business literature, strategic documents and briefs for my superiors as par t of my regular duties. I am tactful, dependable and have a proven ability to complete the tasks at hand . I look forward to learning more about this employment opportunity with Medic al Action Industries. Thank you for your time and attention. Sincerely, Brad Word Objective Seeking a position where I can contribute my strong management, planning, purcha sing, distribution and quality control skills. Employment Experience LEE VALLEY TOOLS 2009 a" present, Purchasing Manager Manage the purchasing and retail store replenishment department overseeing ten p eople Accountable for the planning, forecasting and purchase of all product lines cons isting of thirty thousand stock keeping units Streamline inventory procurement requirements to meet stringent publication and customer deadlines Forecast, purchase and distribute inventory to meet or exceed agreed-upon cash f low targets and customer service levels Responsible for maintaining an appropriate inventory position in fourteen Canadi an retail store locations from over three hundred suppliers TORONTO TRANSIT COMMISSION 2006 a" 2008, Operator Perform all duties necessary for safe subway train movement under strict time co nstraints Communicate with dispatchers and other transit authorities by radio and use publ ic address devices to instruct passengers about delays, hazards, emergency situa tions and routine travel information Maintain daily scheduling and transportation logs Ability to work a flexible schedule including shift work with revolving off days
ALSCO CANADA CORPORATION 2004 - 2005, Assistant General Manager
Responsible for production and customer service departments Plan delivery routes and coordinate service team operations Manage new and existing contracts and develop new business Hire and train sales and service personnel Responsible for the fleet of company vehicles; create daily/weekly schedules and stay up to date on maintenance CANADIAN UNIFORM LIMITED 2001- 2004, Planning & Purchasing Manager Staff, develop and manage planning/purchasing, customer service and quality cont rol departments Improve cost margins through negotiation and appropriate purchasing strategies Utilize differentiated supply planning strategies to match supply to demand and meet budgetary requirements Manage logistics of all raw materials and finished goods ensuring a smooth trans ition within the supply chain Plan and design the set up of a large central distribution warehouse unit Work closely with design and marketing department to bring new items from sample stage to full production Responsible for fleet of leased vehicles Implement and manage product data management technology (PDM) and demand plannin g software Negotiate contracts and prices with suppliers Assist marketing and sales team to develop current and future business Responsible for documentation regarding customs, duty and taxes for all imports and exports AMERICAN UNIFORM COMPANY 2000 - 2001, Assistant Manufacturing Manager Plan logistics of raw materials for just in time delivery Assist in product procurement and help develop vendor relations to monitor and i mprove raw materials quality and lower costs Input and maintain information pertaining to garment styles, design/quality spec ifications, patterns, manufacturing costs and contacts into a central database Improve service levels and reduce backorders using fulfillment improvement strat egies Reduce procurement processing cycle time by 25% by developing programs with Info rmation Technology Department to streamline purchasing parameters Conduct time studies for costing verification ACOSTA SALES 1995 - 1996, Merchandising Agent Travel southeast United States serving major grocery store chain focusing on pro duct development and placement Research and analyze market conditions, risks, distribution channels and industr y trends affecting the current strategic plan Work with team in multiple locations to market and promote new releases Prepare national and regional sales, product and competition reports Implement slotting allowance marketing plans for in-store layouts Strategize with set team to develop ideal product presentation TRAP HOUSE SPORTING CLAYS 1993 - 1995, Sporting Clay Course Designer/Sales Repre sentative Set up, design and deliver sporting clay courses for customers across United Sta tes Create and implement sales and marketing plans to attract new customers Track sales data trends to develop new and existing products Attend gun and trade shows to promote products and services Education University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Bachelor of Science Business Administration Management May 2000 I.T. Skills Microsoft office applications (excel, word, access, power-point and outlook) IBM AS400 systems, Mozart Prescient demand planning and forecasting application Gerber web product data management (PDM)