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Roderick H. Ramsay

Toronto,ON

Summary

Dynamic Purchasing Inventory Manager with proven expertise in contract negotiation and inventory management. Successfully optimized warehouse organization and enhanced vendor relationships, resulting in improved operational efficiency. Adept at data analysis and fostering collaboration across departments to meet purchasing needs and drive supply chain success.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Purchasing Inventory Manager

ATS
Scarborough, ON
01.2022 - 03.2025
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors to obtain optimal pricing for goods and services.
  • Managed the receipt of goods from vendors, ensuring accuracy of shipments against purchase orders.
  • Organized warehouse storage areas to maximize efficiency in locating and retrieving materials as needed.
  • Reviewed purchase requisitions submitted by other departments for accuracy prior to placing orders.
  • Monitored inventory levels, identified ordering needs, and placed orders for new materials and supplies.
  • Collaborated with other departments such as engineering and production regarding purchasing needs and requirements.

Shipping and Receiving Manager

Mark's (Canadian Tire Corporation)
Pickering, Ontario
03.2020 - 12.2022
  • Ensured that all customer orders were processed correctly and shipped on time.
  • Performed regular audits on inventory levels to ensure accuracy of records.
  • Updated relevant databases with information concerning orders received or shipped out each day.
  • Organized storage areas within the warehouse for easy access to products when needed.
  • Managed the receiving and shipping of all incoming and outgoing orders, ensuring accuracy in product quantity, quality and condition.
  • Communicated regularly with other departments such as sales, marketing and operations regarding supply chain updates.

Territory Manager

Innovative Surface Solutions
Pickering, Ontario
07.2017 - 08.2019
  • Coordinated trade shows and other promotional events to raise brand awareness in the territory.
  • Provided feedback on product performance from customers in order to inform product development decisions.
  • Created presentations for potential customers highlighting products' features and benefits.
  • Established relationships with key customers, vendors, and distributors in the area.
  • Maintained accurate records of all sales activities including orders placed, invoices issued, payments received.
  • Negotiated contracts with new clients while maintaining existing business relationships.

Inventory Manager

Innovative Surface Solutions
Pickering, Ontario
05.2015 - 06.2017
  • Collaborated with other departments to coordinate supply chain activities and optimize production schedules.
  • Participated in annual physical inventories conducted at multiple locations.
  • Identified discrepancies between physical counts and computer records; investigated causes and took corrective action as needed.
  • Created reports on inventory levels, trends, costs, deliveries. for upper management review.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management

Chowan University
Murfreesboro, NC
05-2008

Skills

  • Contract negotiation
  • Inventory management
  • Data analysis
  • Warehouse organization
  • Vendor relationship management
  • Purchase order processing

Affiliations

  • Youth Basketball Head Coach (U13 Boys)
  • Private Basketball Trainer
  • Former NCAA Scholarship Athlete (Basketball)
  • Played 4 Seasons at Chowan University (North Carolina)
  • Represented Barbados as part of the Men's National Basketball Team (2004-2006)

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual

Certification

  • NCCP L2T Certification

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Purchasing Inventory Manager

ATS
01.2022 - 03.2025

Shipping and Receiving Manager

Mark's (Canadian Tire Corporation)
03.2020 - 12.2022

Territory Manager

Innovative Surface Solutions
07.2017 - 08.2019

Inventory Manager

Innovative Surface Solutions
05.2015 - 06.2017

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management

Chowan University

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