Dear Sir or Madam,

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)