Stephan James
Loves Park
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record at Rockford ToolCraft in purchase order management and vendor relations. Expert in sourcing suppliers and enhancing inventory monitoring, while fostering strong relationships. Adept at multi-tasking and driving cost reductions through strategic negotiations, ensuring timely deliveries and improved product offerings.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Buyer/Purchaser
Rockford ToolCraft
Rockford, IL
03.2018 - Current
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders.
- Analyzed current vendors and products to stay abreast of market trends and evaluate new suppliers.
- Developed and improved account relationships.
- Managed and maintained purchase orders and invoices.
- Interacted with vendors, store managers and other stakeholders to maintain on-time deliveries.
- Sourced new vendors in effort to boost range of products offered in store locations while reducing costs through strategic contract negotiations.
High School Baseball Coach
Harlem School District
Machesney Park, IL
02.2011 - 05.2022
- Developed profound sense of team belonging throughout season.
- Conducted 5 practices each week focused on developing high-performing and well-rounded players.
- Planned and directed game strategies.
- Reacted to unwarranted changes in player status, team success, and personal performance with adaptability.
- Developed plans for trips to play opposing teams.
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Rockford Acromatic Products
Loves Park, IL
07.2017 - 03.2018
- Operated equipment such as forklifts and balers to move outgoing shipments to loading area.
- Handled high-volume paperwork and collaborated with administrators to resolve invoicing and shipping problems.
- Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records.
- Monitored scheduled shipment dates to achieve timely delivery, expediting as necessary, and communicating variances to customers.
- Received incoming shipments, compared contents against associated records and transmitted to proper department.
Education
No Degree - Sports Management
Rockford College
Rockford, ILNo Degree - Sports Management
Rock Valley College
Rockford, ILHigh School Diploma -
Harlem High School
Machesney Park, IL05-2007
Skills
- Purchase order management
- Vendor relations
- Inventory monitoring
- Relationship building
- Multi-tasking strength
- Supplier sourcing
Certification
Internal Auditor Certificate
Timeline
Buyer/Purchaser
Rockford ToolCraft
03.2018 - Current
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Rockford Acromatic Products
07.2017 - 03.2018
High School Baseball Coach
Harlem School District
02.2011 - 05.2022
No Degree - Sports Management
Rockford College
No Degree - Sports Management
Rock Valley College
High School Diploma -
Harlem High School