Scott McKean

Purchasing Associate at Tolmar

Windsor, Colorado, United States

About

Experience

  • Purchasing Associate at Tolmar
    Mar 2022 - Present · 4 yrs 4 mos

    Manage procurement for consumables, MRO, and non-inventory materials, ensuring cost-effective and timely delivery. Analyze purchasing data to forecast demand and optimize safety stock, min/max, and reorder points. Negotiate supplier contracts and pricing, achieving measurable cost savings and improved delivery metrics. Collaborate with production and warehouse teams to align sourcing strategies with company goals. Conduct supplier performance reviews and implement corrective actions for underperforming vendors.

  • Merchandise Manager at Barnes & Noble, Inc.
    Aug 2013 - Mar 2019 · 5 yrs 8 mos

    • Managed a team of employees • Designated projects with due dates • Prioritize projects based on the amount of labor hours given. • Collaborating with other managers to maximize the amount of labor in the building using team. • Assist the Cafe Manager through support and break coverage

  • Department Manager at PetSmart
    May 2008 - Jul 2013 · 5 yrs 3 mos

    • Filing Contractual Paperwork in a secure location for Client Safety. • Ensuring Master Boarding Agreement has been filled out to completion for each client Ensuring all Policy and Procedure is followed throughout the Department. • Answering Phone within two rings to ensure client satisfaction • Designating a schedule for the hourly activities as well as employee breaks. • Using Great Customer Service to ensure Client Satisfaction. • Oversaw 6-10 employees • Handled day-to-day operations • Handled customer relations and inventory management • Handled all Daily Task reporting

  • Buying Assistant at Jax Mercantile Co.
    Mar 2012 - Mar 2013 · 1 yr 1 mo

    • Data entry of new items, verifying Purchase Orders, matching orders to verify accuracy and accounting. • Clean data up that was no longer relevant such as discontinued product. • Upload weekly sales, proofing ads, and putting in weekly orders. • Meet with representatives for various companies. • researched products • Assisted the company to optimize how they looked at their inventory. • Clear inventory out that had original order date 10 years previous.