Lee Johnston

Performed monthly reconciliation of open purchasing orders. Implemented policies to reduce cost and eliminate waste. Generated weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly reports on purchasing operations. Maximized operational effectiveness across territory. Developed productive relationships with key account holders. Used SAP software to authorize and monitor purchase orders and consumables. Adjusted procedures as needed to maximize department effectiveness. Worked with clients to resolve claim issues quickly and efficiently. Sourced vendors, built relationships and negotiated prices. Established clear lines of communication between business and clients.

Met environmentally controlled warehouse operational needs through efficient staffing and resourcing of materials and equipment. Evaluated supplies and product inventory to check for quality and quantity issues and returned unacceptable materials to vendors. Offered expertise in inventory management and current stock levels to internal teams and customers to facilitate accuracy and product availability. Maintained established levels of goods based on sales forecasts and demand to fulfill orders on time. Drove personnel performance by appraising job results, counseling personnel on needed improvements and disciplining substandard conduct. Directed system updates to boost productivity and control recordkeeping errors. Created and enforced detailed organization processes to increase quality service standards. Kept all documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery. Maintained strong vendor connections, including arranging pricing and delivery structures and managing specific shipment or paperwork concerns. Completed timely and accurate daily logs to keep internal reporting accurate and effectively track materials movements. Redesigned warehouse layout to accommodate new equipment, maximize space utilization and improve process efficiency.

Assisted other team members to achieve goals. Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts. Developed, resourced and executed squad's various strength and training strategies to improve mission readiness in tactical fields. Verified inventory computations by comparing to physical counts of stock and investigated and adjusted discrepancies and errors. Monitored enemy combatants captured in time of war awaiting transport for interrogation. Offered friendly and efficient service to all customers, handled challenging situations with ease. Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed. Maintained and repaired facilities, equipment and tools to achieve operational readiness, safety and cleanliness.