Ken Murray

• Ensure safe, clean and efficient operation of the warehouse to exceed service standards • Allocate resources effectively and fully utilize assets to produce optimal results • Negotiate pricing and contracts with multiple logistics companies • Lead and develop warehouse team to deliver unparalleled customer service • Collaborate with multiple departments to ensure on-time, in full shipments • Inspect and record inbound and outbound shipments, in accordance with FSMA regulations • Developed a warehouse plan to efficiently warehouse $2,000,000 of inventory • Evaluate daily reports and assign personnel accordingly • Ensure compliance with company and customer standards

• Manage issuance of $11/M in purchase orders annually for plastics, nonferrous materials, and components using ERP system for job shop manufacturer • Oversee two buyers including conducting performance evaluations and goal setting; determine compensation increases • Qualify, select and cultivate strategic partnerships with 75 active suppliers • Negotiate best terms and conditions for pricing, delivery and payment from domestic and international suppliers including freight forwarder; monitor market for material pricing • Expedite orders; maintain on-going communication and on-site visits with suppliers • Collaborate with multiple departments to ensure on-time project completion • Inspect and resolve faulty material issues • Verify accuracy of supplier quotations; investigate and resolve inconsistencies • Evaluate reports and P/L statements; implement corrective measures when needed • Coordinate multiple projects while focusing on overall company goals • Ensure compliance with company and customer standards

• Maintained smooth flow of operations in purchasing manager’s absence • Negotiated supplier contracts • Verified vendor invoices for accuracy; investigate and resolve discrepancies • Organize and update records

• Managed high-volume shipping department with team of six people on two shifts • Interviewed, hired and trained personnel • Motivated poor performers into productive team members • Inspected shipments and prepared domestic and international documentation in accordance with customer shipping requirements • Filed claims for damages • Streamlined warehouse logistics and processing procedures • Implemented Kanban system and UPS online • Monitored inventory

• Supervised one direct report • Ensured accuracy and accountability for material inventory • Managed warehouse logistics ensuring efficient and safe workflow • Authorized to pick up materials from suppliers; verified order accuracy

• Operated fork lift for material handling • Organized orderly warehouse floor