Brandon Bertsch
Victoria,BC
Summary
Proactive and results-driven Purchasing Agent with over 5 years of experience in vendor relationship management and procurement strategy development. Skilled in sourcing suppliers, evaluating product categories, and negotiating agreements to maximize profitability and reduce costs. Possesses a deep understanding of supply chain principles, with expertise in demand forecasting, inventory management, and ensuring product quality. Committed to driving operational efficiency and contributing to overall business success through strategic procurement practices.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Agent
Andrew Sheret Ltd.
Victoria , BC
04.2018 - Current
- Optimized procurement strategies, pricing, and inventory management to improve supply chain operations, revenue, and profitability.
- Negotiated more favorable terms with suppliers, directly contributing to increased company profitability and cost savings.
- Onboarded new suppliers, expanding product offerings and collaborating with branches to meet inventory and display needs.
- Cultivated strong relationships with suppliers and colleagues, fostering collaboration and enhancing workflow.
- Promoted a positive work environment by sharing functional and technical expertise.
- Quickly mastered new skills and applied them to daily tasks, enhancing productivity and effectiveness.
Quotation Assistant
Andrew Sheret Ltd.
Victoria , BC
06.2017 - 03.2018
- Ensure internal documentation and system procedures are timely and accurately completed.
- Carried out day-day-day duties meticulously and efficiently.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Maintained privacy and confidentiality of all information to protect business interests.
- Trained new hires in role duties, ensuring importance of task accuracy.
Warehouse Receiver
Andrew Sheret Ltd.
Victoria , BC
02.2017 - 06.2017
- Compared shipping orders and invoices against contents received to verify accuracy.
- Unloaded pallets and deliveries and organized products in warehouse.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, arranging according to size or color and preparing attractive displays.
- Accepted delivered packages, verified products and checked delivery totals to keep system records current and accurate.
- Evaluated supplies and product inventory to check for quality and quantity issues and returned unacceptable materials to vendors.
General Laborer, II
ATCO Electric
Edmonton, AB
04.2014 - 12.2015
- Fabricated and prepared control buildings for shipping
- Demonstrated safe work habits and adherence to company safety and practices daily.
- Proficient in the safe use of power and hand tools along with instruments and equipment.
- Received deliveries and shipments from suppliers.
- Creation & Input of label tags for coding.
Surveyor Assistant
ATCO Electric
Bonnyville, AB
07.2012 - 04.2014
- Set up and operated surveying instruments and equipment.
- Assisted collecting survey data measuring angles, distances and elevations using survey equipment including Total Stations and GNSS Receivers.
- Cut brush for centerlines.
- Prepare field notes showing structures to be used according to construction manual.
- Work as part of a survey crew to specify boundaries of crown and private easement applications.
- Work with crew in staking of distribution electrical facilities.
- Ability to read and understand design leads request along with survey plans.
- Ensured maintenance of survey vehicles and equipment.
Education
Certified Planning And Inventory Management -
Camosun College
Victoria, BC02.2018
Skills
- Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management
- Inventory Forecasting & Turnover Improvement
- Market Trend & Supplier Analysis
- Risk Mitigation & Cost Control
- Strong Communication & Interpersonal Skills
- Procurement Data Analysis & Reporting
- Excel and PowerPoint
- Bilingual in French and English
Timeline
Purchasing Agent
Andrew Sheret Ltd.
04.2018 - Current
Quotation Assistant
Andrew Sheret Ltd.
06.2017 - 03.2018
Warehouse Receiver
Andrew Sheret Ltd.
02.2017 - 06.2017
General Laborer, II
ATCO Electric
04.2014 - 12.2015
Surveyor Assistant
ATCO Electric
07.2012 - 04.2014
Certified Planning And Inventory Management -
Camosun College