Cody Flinders
Coquitlam,Canada
Summary
Organized Purchasing Manager offers inventory management, budget development and procurement expertise paired with outstanding multitasking and time management abilities. Systematic and logical professional with over ten years of experience in logistics and distribution. Independent, efficient planner with proven team leadership abilities and a proficiency in MS Office and various purchasing software programs.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Manager
E.Roko Distributors
Burnaby, Canada
01.2023 - Current
- Responsible for purchasing all wholesale goods for entire company in compliance of company procurement policies
- Manage Inventory Controls including min/max lists, forecasting, cycle counts, sales trends, and timeline mapping
- Developed and enforced efficient processes and procedures around branch level operations, customer service, logistics, data entry, and data tracking
- Coordinated with other departments including sales, marketing, finance, human resources to ensure efficient operations.
- Developed key performance indicators to measure effectiveness of operational processes and comply with standard operating procedures
- Built strong operational teams to meet process and production demands.
- Manage teams in logistics, order processing, and inventory controls
- Review employee performance and issue disciplinary action as required.
Purchasing Manager
E.Roko Distributors
Burnaby, Canada
02.2023 - 01.2024
- Responsible for purchasing all wholesale goods for entire company
- Review purchase orders and ensured accuracy of information, such as pricing, payment terms and delivery dates.
- Developed and implemented company-wide inventory controls including min/max lists, forecasting, sales trend tracking, and timeline mapping
- Developed and maintained relationships with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of products.
- Monitored inventory levels to ensure adequate stock for sales requirements.
- Prepared periodic reports on purchasing activities, budget expenditures, inventory levels, vendor sales trends, and supply shortages.
- Facilitated streamlined purchasing and resource availability through monitoring and oversight of company inventory.
Inventory & Special Orders Coordinator
E.Roko Distributors
Burnaby, Canada
11.2022 - 02.2023
- Purchased materials for wholesale for all branches company wide using existing procurement history and trends
- Process all specialized ordered goods such as layup panels, doors, and countertops.
- Created transparency and accountability in purchasing role
- Provided methods to track and review ongoing purchase orders and projects throughout company
- Initiated, curated, and reported on transfer of inventory between branches.
- Implemented, reviewed, and reported on branch inventory cycle counts
Branch Procurement Officer
Formations Inc.
Langley, Canada
11.2021 - 11.2022
- Purchased all sellable materials for wholesale at branch
- Managed Inventory Controls including min/max lists, forecasting, and timeline mapping
- Orchestrated and monitored all inbound logistics for material goods and maintain transparency for sales team
- Evaluated products and services offered by vendors based on factors such as price, quality, availability, reliability.
- Maintained up-to-date database of approved suppliers along with their contact information.
- Monitored supplier performance metrics such as delivery times, quality of goods and services, pricing levels.
- Continued performance of Administrative duties listed below.
Branch Administrator
Formations Inc.
Langley, Canada
06.2015 - 11.2021
- Managed inventory and received all product into company software
- Solving problems such as locating missing materials, pricing disputes, and logistics
- Performed daily invoicing of goods sold and tracked pending orders to ensure accurate sales numbers
- Performed customer service functions such as answering phone calls and helping walk-in customers
- Worked with regulatory representatives to complete accurate filings and maintain compliance
- Evaluated budget plans and current costs to project trends and recommend updates
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
DeVry University
06.2011
Skills
- Procurement Specialist
- Purchasing Controls & Analysis
- Purchasing Data Tracking & Reporting
- Customer and Vendor Relations
- Documentation Managment
- Operational Efficiency
- Strategic Planning & Process Improvement
- Business Development & Planning
- Logistics Management
- Employee Training & Management
- Team Building & Leadership
- Proficient in Great Plains, Epicore & Microsoft Office
- Troubleshooting and Problem Solving
- Strong Interpersonal and Communication Skills
- Skilled Typist with Excellent Grammar (60 word per minute)
Accomplishments
Graduated Suma Cum Laude for Business Administration with a focus in Project Management.
Activities
Member of Sigma Beta Delta Honor Society
Timeline
Purchasing Manager
E.Roko Distributors
02.2023 - 01.2024
Operations Manager
E.Roko Distributors
01.2023 - Current
Inventory & Special Orders Coordinator
E.Roko Distributors
11.2022 - 02.2023
Branch Procurement Officer
Formations Inc.
11.2021 - 11.2022
Branch Administrator
Formations Inc.
06.2015 - 11.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
DeVry University