Aaron Francis
Lower Sackville,NS
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented professional with extensive experience in purchasing coordination and supply chain optimization, notably at Mcloughlan Supplies LTD. Excelled in strategic sourcing, vendor relationship management, and price negotiations, achieving significant cost reductions. Adept at leveraging analytical skills and a team-oriented approach to exceed performance metrics. Proven track record in enhancing supplier evaluation processes and purchase order monitoring.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Purchasing Coordinator
Mcloughlan Supplies LTD
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
01.2019 - Current
- Performed financial analysis on various vendor proposals before making a decision.
- Reviewed vendor performance against contract terms and negotiated better terms when needed.
- Ensured that all vendors comply with company regulations concerning safety standards, environmental protection requirements.
- Maintained accurate records of all purchases, invoices, and payments.
- Provided guidance on selecting appropriate suppliers based on price, quality, service levels.
- Researched potential vendors to determine best pricing options.
- Investigated any issues or complaints related to purchased products or services.
- Coordinated with vendors to ensure timely delivery of goods.
- Monitored inventory levels to ensure sufficient stock availability.
- Assisted in developing and monitoring purchasing policies and procedures.
- Processed purchase orders, verified accuracy, tracked deliveries, and resolved discrepancies.
- Processed proof of delivery requests and handled limited inventory management activities.
Branch Manager
Prosol Distributors
09.2017 - 01.2019
- Opening the office & warehouse areas for business
- Purchasing stock from different vendors & ensuring we have the products to meet the customers needs
- Deposits & Branch transfers
- Setting & Meeting monthly sales goals
- Dealing with customer complaints
- Deliver new hire training
Inside Sales
Litron Distributors LTD
04.2014 - 09.2017
- Opening the office & warehouse areas for business
- Project jobs & quotations for customers
- Read blueprints to determine what certain jobs require
- Handle incoming sales calls and freight
- Troubleshoot computer problems
- Help customers with technical questions & find a solution for them
- Weekly inventory counts
Warehouse Manager
HD Supply Litemor
03.2011 - 04.2014
- Opening the warehouse and customer counter
- Morning inventory counts
- Ordering product for customers from different suppliers
- Trouble shooting computer problems
- Filling orders for shipping
- Keeping up to date with new product and finding solutions for customers with different projects
Panel Saw Operator
Scanwood Canada
03.2003 - 08.2010
- Fast tracked from 'C' class operator to 'A' class operator within 1 year
- Engineered efficient raw material consumption for maximum profitability
- Multi-tasked 6 production computer systems to coordinate maximum production efficiency
- Supervised a crew of 6 employees to operate and load the saw and deliver product to other departments
- Evaluated blueprints and technical drawings to ensure quality manufacturing and minimize raw material waste
- Excelled in operating Toyota LPG 5-6 ton forklift, Raymond reach fork trucks and pallet trucks to load and unload supply shipments minimizing stock material damage
- Operated motorized trolley to deliver mid-production materials to successive production teams
- Adjusted feed speed of saw blade in accordance with material thickness.
- Cleaned work area after each shift to maintain a safe working environment.
- Monitored progress of jobs being processed through the panel saws.
- Changed cutting blades according to job requirements.
- Used measuring tools such as rulers, calipers, gauges to measure parts accurately.
- Followed safety protocols while operating the machinery.
- Operated forklift truck safely to move heavy panels around the factory.
- Troubleshot problems with machines when malfunctions occurred.
- Maintained production records such as number of pieces produced, machine settings and downtime.
Education
High School Diploma -
Halifax West High School
01.1997
Skills
- Excellent hand-eye coordination
- Multi-tasking
- Motivated
- Self-starter
- Analytical
- Quick learner
- Independent
- Team player
- Effective Negotiator
- MS Word
- MS Excel
- MS Outlook
- Office equipment
- Purchase order processing
- Supplier negotiation
- Purchase order monitoring
- Price negotiations
- Supply chain optimization
- Order tracking
- Strategic sourcing
- Pricing trends research
- Vendor relationship management
- Supplier evaluation
- Purchasing coordination
Hobbies and Interests
- Sky Diving
- Golf
- Hunting
- Fishing
- Camping
- Reading
- Personal development and growth
- Movies
Phone
home, (902) 830-6504
Certification
- Forklift 2025
- Whmis 2025
Timeline
Purchasing Coordinator
Mcloughlan Supplies LTD
01.2019 - Current
Branch Manager
Prosol Distributors
09.2017 - 01.2019
Inside Sales
Litron Distributors LTD
04.2014 - 09.2017
Warehouse Manager
HD Supply Litemor
03.2011 - 04.2014
Panel Saw Operator
Scanwood Canada
03.2003 - 08.2010
High School Diploma -
Halifax West High School
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