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ANTHONY FRYAR

SHREVEPORT LA

Summary

Veteran Purchasing Manager bringing 21+ years of experience focused on actualizing high-quality, cost-effective procurement solutions. Talented in leading projects, directing logistics and managing inventory needs. Dedicated to maintaining schedules and budgets while enhancing operational performance.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Supply Chain and Logistics

METRO AVIATION
08.2001 - Current
  • 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.
  • Organized receipts, purchases and documentation of finished goods, packaging, materials and ingredients.
  • Worked with clients to resolve claim issues quickly and efficiently.
  • Progressed through various purchasing, warehousing and leadership roles.
  • Contacted location managers and department supervisors to assess requirements.
  • Manage team of 19 inventory/logistic specialists around the country. I have nine employees in Shreveport and I have ten at various base locations

Inventory Control Specialist

Doctors' Hospital
10.1997 - 08.2001
  • Audited and corrected discrepancies in inventory numbers.
  • Completed physical inventory counts each month.
  • Recorded information, shortages and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate.
  • Verified incoming products and checked delivery totals to keep system records current and accurate.
  • Kept documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.
  • Unloaded shipments, reviewed merchandise and tracked paperwork.
  • Used equipment like forklifts and pallet jacks to move inventory.
  • Received, sorted and processed damaged goods with vendors or manufacturers.

Shipping Clerk

Alloy Piping Products
11.1996 - 08.1997
  • Checked bills of lading, outgoing package paperwork and other documentation for accuracy.
  • Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records.
  • Reviewed order data to verify transactions and shipping dates.
  • Operated equipment such as forklifts and balers to move outgoing shipments to loading area.
  • Communicated with vendor representatives to resolve damaged shipments and item shortages.
  • Completed basic mathematical calculations to check weights and dimensions of shipments.
  • Inspected merchandise and sent damaged pieces for repair before shipment.
  • Handled day-to-day shipping and receiving overseeing more than 50-100 packages per day.
  • Verified orders by comparing names and quantity of items packaged with shipping documents.
  • Sorted and delivered materials to different work areas and staff.
  • Moved shipment materials to and from designated areas using lift and hand trucks.
  • Utilized forklift or pallet truck to load, unload, transport and store goods.
  • Rejected damaged items, recorded shortages and corresponded with shippers to rectify issues.

Forklift Operator

Specialty Oil (Western Sataffing)
03.1996 - 11.1996
  • Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
  • Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
  • Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
  • Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
  • Removed orders from storage, wrapped and staged for shipments.
  • Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
  • Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas
  • Received cargo by lifting and moving it using hand trucks and pallet jacks.
  • Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
  • Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
  • Changed out forklift batteries and connected batteries to battery charger.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - History

Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Natchitoches, LA
12.1990

Skills

  • Effective Working Relationships
  • Product Availability
  • Procurement Expertise
  • Pricing Updates
  • Purchasing Management
  • Purchase Order Reconciliation
  • Purchase Order Monitoring
  • Employee Motivation
  • International Business
  • Requests for Information
  • Company Inventory Oversight
  • Job Assignments
  • Inventory Control Processes
  • Expense Approval
  • Freight Brokerage
  • Purchasing for Manufacturing

Timeline

Director of Supply Chain and Logistics

METRO AVIATION
08.2001 - Current

Inventory Control Specialist

Doctors' Hospital
10.1997 - 08.2001

Shipping Clerk

Alloy Piping Products
11.1996 - 08.1997

Forklift Operator

Specialty Oil (Western Sataffing)
03.1996 - 11.1996

Bachelor of Arts - History

Northwestern State University of Louisiana

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