1. LEOLEO GG.. HARRISHARRIS
12160 Wakefield Place, Maryland Heights, MO 63043
(314) 298.9204 harris56@sbcglobal.net
www.linkedin.com/in/leogharris
PURCHASING, PROCUREMENT AND
INVENTORY PROFESSIONAL
Purchasing, procurement and material control professional with proven track record of cost cutting and
inventory reduction seeking to bring 20+ years of accrued experience in the manufacturing, logistics and
distribution industries to fulfill and accomplish personal and professional objectives.
20+ Years Purchasing, Inventory and Manufacturing Experience
MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS
• Modernized company product lines to increase competitive position
• Managed systems and processes to increase average inventory turnovers to 12 per year
• Achieved 45% inventory reduction by adopting Lean Manufacturing
• Implemented expensed items reduction project realizing a 27% reduction in expenses
• Assisted Project Manager in installation of Lean Manufacturing processes to maximize inventory posture
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Power Torque, Incorporated
Distributor of motors, gears, chains, controls for power transmission applications.
Customer Service
Inside Sales Ellisville, MO
Sales Department 07/2010 - 06/2014
• Analyzed inbound mechanical hardware orders for industrial supplies firm to rapidly fulfill high priority
customer needs.
• Front line customer problem resolution and requirements fulfillment
• Replenished corporate supply lines to maximize workforce efficiency
• Managed corporate Return Goods Authorizations (RGAs) process
• Organized the sourcing of new supplier accounts
BBC Industries, Incorporated
Manufacturer of infrared heating equipment
Purchasing Agent
Inventory Manager Pacific, MO
Purchasing Department 10/2000 – 06/2010
• Managed inventory acquisitions and supply replenishment processes to maximize productivity

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• Coordinated inventory and warehouse auditing systems to protect corporate reputation and company
profit margins
• Team Leader for purchasing and inventory of all materials related to company supplies and materials for
production of equipment for the infra-red heating market
• Monitored systems in order to maximize inventory turns and achieve competitive pricing from
vendors/suppliers
• Created proprietary part numbers tracking system using Syteline ERP software
• Implemented corporate Lean Manufacturing process using Kanban logistical control principles
• Participated in new item sourcing activities for corporate R&D department
• Controlled and monitored inbound and outbound logistics
• Backed up customer service functions as required
• Facilitated in Just In Time (JIT) inventory posture
• Maintained material control for the production cells
The Benjamin Ansehl Company
Inventory Specialist
Production Lead St. Louis, MO
Inventory Control Department 10/1995 – 10/2000
• Recruited to assume production line Team Leader responsibilities and second tier Shift Foreman (as
required) supervising 4 assembly lines
• Promoted to inventory control department as inventory specialist after 24 months
• Lead inventory tracking and auditing efforts for $50 Million cosmetics distribution concern
• Point of Contact for root cause analysis of inventory misalignments
EDUCATION
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE COURSE WORK– BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
Kaplan University and Colorado Technical University 2007-2012
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE COURSE WORK– TECHNICAL MANAGEMENT
DeVry University 2010-2011
PROFICIENCIES AND AWARDS
Microsoft Office Suite
SyteLine Enterprise Resource Planning Tools
Profit Tools Order Management Suite
Web Design
Certification in Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and Lean Manufacturing
Kaplan University - 4 time President’s List Honoree and Kaplan’s Dean’s List