John Rohloff

Purchased raw materials and supplies for use in production of outdoor and indoor signs. Managed steel, plastics, extrusions, fasteners and outside services purchases for fabrication and machining. Established payment terms with many vendors, providing improved cash flow for the company. Distributed RFQ’s and purchase orders, negotiated costs and terms – followed up with accounting to ensure accuracy of invoices in ERP system Recommended new suppliers that provided similar products at reduced costs, saving the company $25,000 each year Compared price, quality and inventory on hand to facilitate the best economic operation of the company Established protocol for products to improve product consistency

Purchase materials and services for use in the production of automation equipment and weld cells. Items purchased included; controls components, bearings, steel, aluminum and outside services for fabricating and machining. Other duties including vendor evaluations, reconcile invoices with accounting and inventory control.

Purchase supplies and sevices for the use in production of paper plates, cups and bowls for seven nation wide facilties. Other duties including inventory control, vendor relations and reconcile invoices with accounting for all seven facilities.

Primary tasks include the purchasing of raw materials and supplies for use in production of printed products such as business cards, letterhead envelopes and promotional items. Key items purchased are; paper, packaging, envelopes, inks, and shop supplies as well as maintenance and repair items. Inventory control of over 1,200 items including cycle counts and annual physical inventory. Distribute RFQ’s and purchase orders, negotiate costs and terms – follow-up with accounting to insure accuracy of invoices. Oversee price, quality and inventory on hand to facilitate the best economic operation of the company. Other duties include job estimating for current and potential new customers and customer service. Accomplishments include cost reductions, expanding vendor list, establishing new quoting criteria and procedures and working with sales to improve existing products and create new opportunities.