JIM KENSETT
Langley,BC
Summary
Account Manager and Materials Manager with strong expertise in materials management, procurement, inventory control, and supplier negotiations. Achievements include optimizing efficiency, reducing costs, and improving supply chain performance. Demonstrated problem-solving and organizational skills with a consistent record of delivering results.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Account Supervisor / Purchaser/Warehouse Manager
Fordia Group/Epiroc
09.2008 - Current
- Trained staff on SAP implementation, optimizing branch operations.
- Managed comprehensive inventory control and parts management processes.
- Supervised staff.
- Negotiated prices, terms and conditions with suppliers to obtain best possible pricing.
- Managed vendor relationships to ensure timely delivery of materials.
- Spearheaded inside and outside sales.
- Epiroc purchased Fordia group 2019.
Receiving Department – Supervisor
CWS Industries
08.2006 - 07.2008
- Supervised receiving and parts departments to ensure operational efficiency.
- Operated forklift to facilitate smooth material handling.
- Managed inventory control processes to maintain accurate stock levels.
Receiving Department – Lead Hand
Thomson Technology
11.2000 - 07.2006
- Supervised staff
- Tracked inventory using Visual Manufacturing System for accurate records.
- Trained new staff
- Participated in Safety Committee for two years to promote workplace safety.
Education
Industrial Drafting CAD - 1 year course
Kwantlen College
01.1994
Grade 12 – GED -
Douglas College
01.1988
Skills
- Warehouse management systems expertise
- SAP implementation
- Inventory oversight and control
- Customer support excellence
- Operational leadership skills
- Record accuracy and maintenance
- Training and staff development
- Inventory management
- Analytical problem solving skills
- Proficient in Windows OS and MS Office
- Strong organizational abilities
- Multi-tasking proficiency
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Account Supervisor / Purchaser/Warehouse Manager
Fordia Group/Epiroc
09.2008 - Current
Receiving Department – Supervisor
CWS Industries
08.2006 - 07.2008
Receiving Department – Lead Hand
Thomson Technology
11.2000 - 07.2006
Industrial Drafting CAD - 1 year course
Kwantlen College
Grade 12 – GED -
Douglas College