1. Profile
Hardworking and detail-orientated young professional with almost three years of experience in the plastics industry as a
raw materials buyer. Strong in both wtitten and oral communication skills in order to be a reliable liason between internal
team members and external customers. Dedicated to furthing company savings by seeking out cost efficient sources with
reliable quality of material.
Experience
Materials Buyer, The Plastek Group, Erie, Pennsylvania — 2014-Present
• Manage United States plant inventory levels daily to ensure continuous production
• Actively seek out optimal raw material pricing, based on current United States and Global market information
• Constant communication with supplier base to ensure on time delivery and accuracy of supply
• Direct communication link from supplier base to internal sales team
• Continuously work to decrease overall spend on raw materials by 10% or more each year
• Participate in meetings and calls with large customers such as Unilever, Proctor and Gamble, Colgate, and Markwins
Campus Operations Student Mover, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Ohio — 2012-2014
• Communicated with university staff on a daily basis, which included various Deans and the President of Bowling Green
State University
• Exposed to the process of purchasing and receiving for a public university
• Stocked and managed surplus inventory of university furniture
• Transported and delivered inventory to various locations on and off campus
• Assisted in the set up and tear down of major university events, including career fairs and graduation ceremonies
Education
Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Ohio — August 2014
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Specialization in Marketing
Minor in Entrepreneurship
Activities
Delta Sigma Pi, Professional Business Fraternity
Director of Social Activities — Fall 2013
• Coordinated all fraternity social events for the semester
• Chose and worked with a committee of individuals to plan events, and improve the position for future appointees
• Worked with other organizations on campus to coordinate joint events, to enhance member’s relationship building and
networking skills
Skills
• Communication
• Inventory Management
• Sourcing
• Logistics
• Negotiation
• Invoicing Costs
• SAP Proficiency
• Creativity
• Self-Motivating
• Productive in Teams
• Critical Thinking
• Microsoft Office Proficiency
andrewbretz1@gmail.com ▪ 435 Cherokee Drive, Erie, Pennsylvania 16505 ▪ 814-450-4779
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ANDREW J. BRETZ