This document provides a summary of Brent T. Wight's professional experience in inventory management, procurement, and supply chain roles over 13 years. He currently works as the Purchasing Manager for Five Guys Enterprises, where he oversees key suppliers and $200M in annual spend. Previously, he held logistics and inventory management roles at Checkers Drive-In Restaurants and procurement positions at SYSCO Food Services and National City Bank.

1. Brent T. Wight
25528 Heathfield CIR Email: brentwight@hotmail.com
Chantilly, VA 20152 Phone: 727-452-1402
SUMMARY
Accomplished business professional with over 13 years of inventory management, research, procurement and
supply chain experience. Highly motivated with a proven ability of consistently exceeding corporate goals and
objectives.
EXPERIENCE
Five Guys Enterprises Inc., Lorton, VA July 2015-Current
Purchasing Manager (July 2016-Current)
• Oversee key suppliers and relationship with over 200 million dollars of spend for 1300+ locations in
United States and Canada. Negotiate purchasing agreements on key categories of Bacon, Cheese, Peanut
Oil, all packaging, condiments, mushrooms, pickles, hot dogs, chemicals, and additional items.
• Key contributor on switching from broadline distribution network with 36 locations to new
system 20 locations. This brought logistically savings to the system due to higher freight
brackets.
• Unbundled pricing on all Five Guys items going from blended delivered cost to FOB model.
This has been key factor on providing over 2 million dollars of saving by the logistics manager
to the system.
• The leader on implementing I-Trade Inventory, Spend, and Contract management to have full
visibility of the supply chain through the distribution centers and supplier information.
• Worked Cross Functionally on approving, testing, and converting secondary suppliers in the
system to reduce risk to the supply chain, pricing competition, and potential logistically savings.
• Managed the purchasing testing process with training on matching international suppliers to the
current Five Guys items for new markets in Europe.
• The lead on inventory management on Five Guys products through I-Trade on managing stock
levels with the 27 distribution centers in United States and Canada. Critical process with a lot of
items that are short shelf life.
• Sourced and Negotiated new packaging items for delivery and carryout initiative for Five Guys.
Able to use buying power leverage to reduce lead times and pricing.
• Handled key supplier relationships from the president, management, production, and customer
service.
CHECKERS Drive-In Restaurant, Inc., Tampa, FL June 2010-July 2015
Logistics and Distribution Manager (July 2014-July 2015)
• 2014 and 2015 negotiated and finalized long- term contracts with 3 new distribution centers throughout
the United States saving the system over 3 million dollars per year on mark up and inbound freight costs.
• Oversees distribution, logistics, promotional inventory, and ongoing inventory for all restaurants in the
system.
• Creates and manages RFP process of logistics, distribution, and re-distribution networks.
• Assists in the negotiation of contractual obligations and manage logistics and distribution transitions as
applicable
• Manages resolution of all operational issues relating to day-to-day logistics services to distribution
network along with overseeing carrier/3 PL relationships.
• Works with key stakeholders on problem resolution on systemic logistic issues.
• Manages promotions, inventory, vendor relationships, and negotiation of the purchase of materials.

2. • Formulates recommendations and communicates regularly with Senior Management, Franchise,
Company Operations, and Cross Function Team to ensure continue supply with minimal exposure.
• Manages transition relating to awards of business based of RFP business cases.
• Review, develop and present business cases to quantify logistics and distribution network programs.
• For vendor selection, tours/inspects facilities/terminals of current and prospective
manufacturers/distributors to ensure Checkers/Rally’s standards are being met.
Inventory and Promotions Manager (June 2010-Current)
• Promo and Inventory management for over 800 Corporate and Franchise restaurants throughout the U.S.
• Negotiate pricing on key high volume proteins for LTO promotions to fit into food cost initiative and
timeline.
• Responsible and manage inventory for 8 distributors over 850 million dollars in annual restaurant sales.
• Forecasting movements and production quantities for monthly promos on LTO items.
• Production on monthly limited time offer promotions from the largest suppliers in the industry an excess
of million dollars.
• Managing supplier inventory, raw materials and distributor inventories to reduce dollar exposure and
potential out of stocks.
• Setting up new items with new suppliers. Developing forecasts and initial orders to bring item into the
distributors for restaurants to order.
• Work cross-functionally with various departments and upper management to meet monthly timelines.
SYSCO Food Services, Inc., Palmetto, FL October 2003 – April 2009
Procurement Specialist (October 2003 – April 2009)
• Performed daily forecasting and purchasing in excess of one hundred million dollars in product lines.
• Developed and maintained relationships with vendors and brokers to provide excellent service level to
customers while exceeding sales goals.
• Analyzed market and delivery conditions while playing a proactive role in growing regional sales.
• Ensured accurately priced purchase orders while balancing product inventory with customer needs.
• Responsible for the purchasing of over 2,100 items including beverage, frozen foods, fresh meats,
supplies and equipment.
National City Bank, Kalamazoo, MI January 2000 – September 2003
Collections Associate (January 2000 – September 2003)
• Accountable for the collection of over two million dollars on customer accounts monthly.
• Assisted customers with various programs to bring their accounts current.
• Ranked as a top performer among a team of 80 employees.
• Supported the training of newer employees, helping them perform to their full potential.
EDUCATION
WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY, Kalamazoo, MI April 2003
Bachelor of Business Administration Major: Finance Minor: General Business and Economics
RELATED SKILLS
Technical: Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Power Point, Access, Demand Planning and Replenishment (DPR),
Itrade Network, RUMBA, AS400, and Adobe.
Communication: Professional speaking, public presentation, interpersonal communication skills.
Business: Organized, strong multi-tasking abilities, detail oriented, creativity minded, self-directed, committed to
the pursuit of excellence in work and learning.