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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
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
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
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, IL

No Degree - Sports Management

Rock Valley College
Rockford, IL

High School Diploma -

Harlem High School
Machesney Park, IL
05-2007

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
Stephan James