Billy Copas
Louisville,MS
Summary
Experienced professional with top-notch leadership, with 37 years of experience in Warehousing / Purchasing / inventory management and planning abilities. Excellent verbal and written communication skills paired with organized nature and advanced problem-solving strengths. Improves policies, experience in the field focused on actualizing high-quality, cost-effective global procurement solutions. Talented in leading projects, directing logistics and managing inventory needs. Dedicated to maintaining schedules and budgets while enhancing operational performance.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Manager
Winston Plywood & Veneer
04.2017 - Current
- Implemented policies to reduce cost and eliminate waste.
- Kept meticulous records of all orders in computer system using eMaint.
- Managed large product inventories and placed orders when product levels were running low.
- Maintained effective and lasting vendor relationships through dynamic communication, collaboration and intelligent questioning skills.
- Researched new vendors and partners to obtain most cost effective pricing for goods.
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
- Coordinated efficient storage areas to optimize materials movements and minimize labor hours.
- Worked with vendor representatives to resolve damaged shipments and item shortages, protecting company interests and financial targets.
- Orchestrated efficient routing by producing accurate shipping documentation and package labels.
- Coordinated warehouse organization scheme and product placements.
- Investigated and adopted optimal shipping and receiving strategies, selecting best carriers, routes and methods to minimize costs and enhance schedules.
- Regularly reviewed invoices and double-checked orders.
- Achieved cost savings by negotiating contracts and pricing with suppliers.
- Streamlined procurement processes for increased efficiency and reduced lead times.
- Managed supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery of products and services.
- Implemented strategic sourcing initiatives, reducing overall purchasing costs.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify cost-saving opportunities in supply chain.
- Developed risk management strategies to mitigate potential disruptions in supply chain.
- Analyzed market trends and adjusted procurement strategies accordingly for optimal results.
- Evaluated supplier performance through regular audits and assessments, ensuring compliance with quality standards and contractual terms.
- Optimized inventory levels by implementing demand forecasting techniques and just-in-time purchasing strategies.
- Reduced order processing time by automating purchase orders and invoicing systems.
- Established long-term agreements with strategic suppliers, securing favorable pricing and delivery terms.
- Led cross-functional team in executing cost reduction initiatives, resulting in significant savings on material purchases.
- Trained junior staff members on best practices in purchasing management, contributing to their professional development and growth within the organization.
- Ensured compliance with corporate policies and applicable regulations governing procurement activities, mitigating company risks.
- Purchased new products and oversaw inventory stocking and availability.
- Sourced vendors, built relationships, and negotiated prices.
- Solved diverse supply chain problems involving numerous sources, logistics, and scheduling factors.
- Coordinated paperwork, updated spreadsheets, and maintained permanent records.
- Contacted location managers and department supervisors to assess requirements.
- Progressed through various purchasing, warehousing and leadership roles.
- Wrote standard operating procedures for department.
- Performed monthly reconciliation of open purchasing orders.
- Reviewed and approved purchase orders and invoices for accuracy and completeness.
- Monitored inventory levels and avoided shortages with timely replenishment of stock.
- Negotiated pricing and terms with vendors to secure best value for company.
- Hired and trained purchasing staff to improve effectiveness of purchasing operations.
- Identified opportunities to reduce lead times and improve inventory management.
- Created purchasing policies and procedures that complied with company standards and regulatory requirements.
- Reduced costs by streamlining contract bidding and procurement processes to assure best prices for materials and services.
- Devised and implemented strategies to optimize purchasing processes and reduce costs.
- Scrutinized purchasing data to identify areas for improvement and cost savings.
- Identified and targeted critical procurement issues, saving over $100.000.00
Assistant Warehouse Manager, Supervisor
Teters Floral Products, Inc./ Sage & Co.
06.1994 - 04.2017
- Maintained personnel structure and staffing level to accomplish warehouse receiving mission in a effective and efficient manner.
- Planned and coordinated work, training and motivating, monitoring and evaluating performance of warehouse and receiving associates; ensuring their ability to safely operate material handling equipment to move materials to and from storage configuration; counseling, recording as necessary.
- Maintained equipment structure and level to accomplish warehouse and receiving mission in a safe, effective manner. Provided appropriate equipment and racking to ensure safe transport and storage of all materials. Researched material handling equipment to ensure proper procurement of most suitable equipment in terms of performance, safety, reliability and cost.
- Monitored unloading of all materials into receiving department; ensured materials were staged for counting and inspection; ensured receiving reports accurately reported material received.
- Oversaw supply of materials to fabrication and staging material for assembly and sub-assembly; Ensured materials were stored properly to conserve space and comply with safety procedures. Oversaw rotation of inventories within the warehouse.
Warehouse Associate
Colonial Rubber Works
05.1987 - 06.1994
- Labeled and accurately moved customer orders to meet shipment timetables and minimize errors.
- Evaluated supplies and product inventory to check for quality and quantity issues and returned unacceptable materials to vendors to obtain replacements or refunds.
- Kept warehouse clean and organized to maximize team efficiency and productivity.
- Prepared orders for shipment by systematically picking, packing and labeling merchandise.
- Inspected ingoing and outgoing shipments to verify accuracy and prevent errors.
- Maintained accurate inventory records to provide data for use in audits and completion of order requests
Education
Ridgeland High School
Ridgeland, MSSkills
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Dynamics GP Great Plains
- EMaint
- JD Edwards Warehouse Management System
- Knowledge of staff management principles and practices
- Decision making skills
- Organizational skills
- Forklifts, Reach Truck, Order Picker, Telehandler operator
- Bid coordination
- Profit and loss understanding
- Procurement expertise
- Reporting knowledge
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Supply Chain Management
- Price Negotiation
- Distribution experience
- Bid process management
- Data analysis understanding
- Resourcefulness
- Contract Negotiation
- Document Preparation
- New Vendor Setup
- Supplier negotiation
- Purchase Order Management
- Inventory Coordination
Accomplishments
- Safety goal of 0 recordable accidents for Purchasing/Receiving
- Consignment inventory w/ Rockwell and IPS was implemented successfully
- ISA Integrated Service Agreement w/Crawford for a fixed pricing on services and repairs saving Winston an estimated $30.000.00 a year
- VMI with Motion was implemented successfully
- Implemented 5S in the storeroom/ purchasing successfully
- Assisted implementation of purchasing controls throughout plant
- Developed, trained and implemented SOP's for Receiving/Purchasing
- Inventory variance of 0.8 on 5.8 million dollars.
References
Ronnie Ellison,
PH: 662-552-6193
Greg Forsythe,
PH: 662-552-8066
Lea Ann Jacobs,
PH: 417-880-4868
Butch Burns,
PH: 662-803-3549
Timeline
Purchasing Manager
Winston Plywood & Veneer
04.2017 - Current
Assistant Warehouse Manager, Supervisor
Teters Floral Products, Inc./ Sage & Co.
06.1994 - 04.2017
Warehouse Associate
Colonial Rubber Works
05.1987 - 06.1994
Ridgeland High School
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