Jim Ries

Purchasing/Sales at ASAP Fastening Systems, Inc

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

About

Experienced Sales Purchasing with a demonstrated history of working in the construction industry. Skilled in Negotiation, Sales, Sales Operations, Sales Management, and Pricing Strategy. Strong sales professional graduated from USM Pop/Emhart Tool Training.

Experience

  • Purchasing/Inside Sales at Asap Fastening Systems Inc
    Feb 2008 - Present · 18 yrs 5 mos

  • K&L Sales, Inc. (11 yrs 2 mos)
    • Purchasing Manager
      Sep 2006 - Oct 2007 · 1 yr 2 mos

      •Managed purchasing department and policies. •Reduced overall inventory by 20% while maintaining reasonable stock levels. •Negotiate pricing and terms with vendors. •Source new products and vendors to support sales department. •Source transportation companies and broker discounts to reduce overall freight for incoming and outgoing shipments. •Attend trade shows and industry events.

    • Inside Sales, Instalation Tooling Specialist
      Sep 1999 - Sep 2006 · 7 yrs 1 mo

      •Identify, source, quote and purchase products for customer orders. •Work with customers via telephone and e-mail to fulfill their specific requirements. •Managed largest account with multiple locations, calling and collecting past due invoices. •Diagnosed, quoted, and repaired various rivet and threaded insert installation tools. •Managed VMI program accounts.

    • Warehouse Manager/Installation Tooling Specialist
      Sep 1996 - Sep 1999 · 3 yrs 1 mo

      •Managed warehouse, shipping, and receiving. •Supervised warehouse employees and evaluated performance. •Diagnosed, quoted, and repaired various rivet and threaded insert installation tools.

  • WAREHOUSE MANAGER, DRIVER at Metzger Medical Inc
    Jun 1990 - Aug 1996 · 6 yrs 3 mos

    •Managed warehouse and five drivers for deliveries of medical supplies. •Set up new medical facilities with equipment and supplies.