Justin Krikke
Summary
Reliable Purchaser with a strong logistics background and a commitment toward strengthening and maintaining vendor relations. Accomplished in inventory control and ERP procedures. Motivated, driven and dedicated to meeting corporate goals and deadlines.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchaser
Zwart Systems
11.2019 - Current
- Prepare purchase orders and send to vendors, ensuring accurate data entry.
- Timely follow up on confirmations and lead times.
- Regularly utilize and assisted with integration from the Sage Business Vision System to the new Genius ERP system.
- Negotiate with vendors and improve relationships to develop better pricing and delivery times.
- Special focus on European vendors and scheduling logistics import into North America.
- Conduct market research for alternative suppliers based on pricing or lead times.
- Collaborate with Project Management and Sales Teams to identify and fulfill customer needs.
- Analyze sales and inventory data to determine purchasing needs and recommended reorder points.
Shipping Manager
Zwart Systems
08.2018 - 11.2019
- Managed the Shipping department, picked orders and delivery drove as required.
- Pulled, verified, and packaged items for shipment via courier, LTL and/or FTL across North America.
- Prepared shipping documents and invoices, processed payments, and scheduled customer deliveries.
- Developed strong relationships with carriers, ensuring favorable rates and timely delivery of shipments.
- Coordinated with Project Management and Sales Teams to meet in hands dates.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving shipment issues promptly and professionally.
- Operated forklifts, lift trucks, and hand trucks to move items around warehouse.
- Participated in regular inventory counts.
Shipping Manager
Aztex Enterprises, Ltd.
02.2016 - 08.2018
- Managed the Shipping department.
- Responsible for ensuring all Canadian, US and International orders shipped correctly and on time.
- Regularly utilized the SalesForce cloud based system, the Rootstock ERP system and the ZenKraft shipping app within Rootstock.
- Pulled, verified, and packaged items for shipment via courier, LTL and/or FTL.
- Prepared shipping documents and customs invoices.
- Met deadlines before couriers scheduled pick up times.
- Drove orders to Purolator or FedEx Depots when pickup deadlines were missed.
- Coordinate with Account Executives and Regional Managers to meet in hands dates.
Education
Guido de Bres Christian High School
Hamilton, ON01.2010
Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Critical Thinking
- Customer Service
- Logistics Planning
- Enterprise Resource Planning ERP
- Vendor Relationship Management
Languages
English
Timeline
Purchaser
Zwart Systems
11.2019 - Current
Shipping Manager
Zwart Systems
08.2018 - 11.2019
Shipping Manager
Aztex Enterprises, Ltd.
02.2016 - 08.2018
Guido de Bres Christian High School
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