Walter Williams
Homewood
Summary
Dynamic quality control professional with a proven track record at Footprint Acquisitions, adept at implementing data integrity measures and enhancing inventory management. Skilled in quality assurance and fostering supplier relationships, I excel in reducing procurement costs while ensuring compliance with industry standards. Committed to achieving excellence through strategic oversight and collaboration.
Resourceful Supply Chain Specialist offering 10-year background in customs compliance, inventory control, customer service and logistics management. Meticulous team player focused on developing and implementing process controls and quality improvement initiatives which reduce costs and increase company revenue.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Photo Quality Control
Footprint Aqusistions
11.2006 - 05.2025
- Implemented effective inventory management practices to minimize waste and control food costs without compromising dish quality.
- Developed comprehensive quality control plans for new products, ensuring successful launches.
- Performed routine quality control checks during construction phases to guarantee top-notch results that met or exceeded client expectations.
- Increased accuracy of data entry tasks by implementing quality control measures and regular reviews.
- Implemented quality control measures to validate data integrity and reliability in all stages of the research process.
- Implemented quality control measures to reduce errors in order processing, resulting in increased customer satisfaction.
- Implemented quality control measures to monitor performance standards and ensure compliance with industry regulations.
Tactical Buyer
Schindler Elevator Corporation
05.2000 - 10.2005
- Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
- Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
- Reduced procurement costs through strategic sourcing, competitive bidding, and effective negotiations.
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers to secure favorable pricing terms and conditions for the company''s benefit.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Forecasted purchasing trends and improved merchandising strategies.
- Ensured timely delivery of products by closely monitoring vendor performance and addressing any issues promptly.
- Developed cost-effective purchasing strategies to maintain inventory levels and improve operational procedures.
- Computed and created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions and expedite customer orders.
Education
No Degree - Ministry And Theology
Princeton Theological Seminary
Princeton, NJ11-2016
No Degree - Logistics And Supply Chain Management
DePaul University
Chicago, IL03-2003
Skills
- Quality control mindset
- Version Control/Git
- Quality control objectives
- Inventory control expertise
- Image quality control
- Data quality best practices
- Quality assurance authority
Timeline
Photo Quality Control
Footprint Aqusistions
11.2006 - 05.2025
Tactical Buyer
Schindler Elevator Corporation
05.2000 - 10.2005
No Degree - Ministry And Theology
Princeton Theological Seminary
No Degree - Logistics And Supply Chain Management
DePaul University
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