Kenneth S. Porter
Lowell
Summary
A dynamic professional with extensive materials management and warehousing experience. Effective team leader with the proven ability to manage resources efficiently, drive productivity, and ensure on-time deliveries. Ability to work under limited supervision. Disciplined, self-starter and fast learner who is skilled in developing strong relationships and collaborating effectively with customers and associates at all levels.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Buyer
Ashai/America, Inc
01.2022 - Current
- Negotiated contracts to secure competitive pricing and terms.
- Led sourcing projects to maintain on-time delivery of purchased materials.
- Managed vendor relationships to ensure timely delivery of materials.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to meet customer requirements and market demands.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to forecast inventory needs.
- Conducted market research to identify new sourcing opportunities.
- Oversaw purchase orders and tracked shipment statuses regularly.
- Maintained accurate records of all purchased items including pricing, quantity ordered, lead times.
Buyer/Planner
WNA, Inc / Novolex Inc
01.2016 - 01.2022
- Responsible for the purchasing and control of all resin and colorant
- Responsible for the purchasing of all packaging material (Bags, Boxes, Shrink Film and Labels)
- Preform continuous analysis of materials and responsible for determining optimum in house stock levels
Material Manager/Buyer
Diamond USA
Chelmsford
01.2006 - 01.2016
- Provide supervision, training, scheduling, and guidance to shipping personnel.
- Verify incoming and outgoing shipping activities to ensure accuracy, completeness, and condition of shipments.
- Manage and coordinate the distribution of materials for production.
- SAGE 100 Administrator for local and remote sites which include manipulation or creation of reports, customize modules for user interface and troubleshoot/repair any issues that may arise.
- Perform continuous analysis and cycle count of materials and responsible for determining optimum control levels.
- Provide support to production scheduling on all material flow issues to meet production schedules and customer requirements.
- Interface with account managers on the planning and forecasting of customer orders to meet shipment requirements.
- Purchase and successfully negotiate materials, equipment and supplies from vendors.
- Evaluate vendor quotes/services and maintain supplier evaluation data to determine most desirable suppliers.
- Prepare quarterly management reports to ensure company ISO compliance.
- Foster positive working relationships.
- Chelmsford, MA
Shipping/Receiving/Inventory Clerk
Diamond USA
Chelmsford
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Receive and document incoming shipments, both domestic and international.
- Process, inspect and safely package all outgoing shipments.
- Perform and report weekly inventory cycle counts.
- Assist in kitting material to meet daily/weekly production requirement.
- Calculate estimated costs associated with the shipping/delivery function and recommend appropriate alternatives.
- Maintain all material storage areas and shipping area in an orderly, safe, clean and tidy manner.
- Maintain accurate shipping and receiving records.
- Chelmsford, MA
Store Manager
Conlon’s Liquors
Lowell
01.2002 - 01.2004
- Provide supervision and scheduling for four employees.
- Responsible for ordering and stocking merchandise.
- Exceptional knowledge of product lines and merchandise pricing techniques.
- Lowell, MA
Education
Diploma -
Westford Academy
01-1987
Skills
- Vendor management
- Contract negotiation
- Market research
- Inventory forecasting
- Purchase order management
- Supply chain management
Qualifications Summary
A dynamic professional with extensive materials management and warehousing experience. Effective team leader with the proven ability to manage resources efficiently, drive productivity, and ensure on-time deliveries. Ability to work under limited supervision. Disciplined, self-starter and fast learner who is skilled in developing strong relationships and collaborating effectively with customers and associates at all levels.
Timeline
Senior Buyer
Ashai/America, Inc
01.2022 - Current
Buyer/Planner
WNA, Inc / Novolex Inc
01.2016 - 01.2022
Material Manager/Buyer
Diamond USA
01.2006 - 01.2016
Shipping/Receiving/Inventory Clerk
Diamond USA
01.2004 - 01.2006
Store Manager
Conlon’s Liquors
01.2002 - 01.2004
Diploma -
Westford Academy