Oversee the operations and growth of the branchManage a team of fifteen +/- employees including loaders, drivers, warehouse foreman, inside sales, assistant management, and outside salesManage a fleet of 8 trucks, including Conveyor booms, Knuckle booms, and SemisEnsure branch/employee safety is up to OSHA standardsMeet with Roofing Contractors daily to network, negotiate, and drive salesMeet with Manufacturer Vendor Reps daily to negotiate buy strategies and drive sales

As the Assistant Branch Manager, I reported directly to the Branch Manager. During this time, I assisted the Branch Manager in running the branch and its day-to-day operations.

I spent fifteen months working directly with the branch manager, inside sales team, and outside sales team. During this time I learned how to successfully operate a multi-million dollar branch in the which I developed the following skillsets:Employee managementInventory managementOutside sales/Customer relationsVendor relationsBuy strategiesPurchasing/NegotiationsSafetyP&L management/Financial reportingBudget strategies

Negotiate procurements of low to moderate value, risk and complexityMonitor a moderate volume of procurement transactionsAssist Buyers in expediting ordersProvide administrative support to more seasoned Buyers and procurement managementPrepare requests for proposal, purchase order amendments and other related documentation and reportsPerform analysis of purchasing needs, including analysis of costsMonitor the cost, schedule and scope of assignments to negotiate highest… Show more Negotiate procurements of low to moderate value, risk and complexityMonitor a moderate volume of procurement transactionsAssist Buyers in expediting ordersProvide administrative support to more seasoned Buyers and procurement managementPrepare requests for proposal, purchase order amendments and other related documentation and reportsPerform analysis of purchasing needs, including analysis of costsMonitor the cost, schedule and scope of assignments to negotiate highest quality at best valueDevelop new supply sources where vendors and suppliers are no longer competitiveMay recommend cost saving proposals including make-versus-buy analysis or alternative sourcing Show less