Terry M. Fitch has created a personal portfolio containing their mission statement, elevator speech, education, professional development, reference letter, accomplishments, affiliations, and resume. The portfolio aims to provide an authentic representation of Fitch's skills and experience in global sourcing, purchasing, inventory management, and logistics with over 20 years in operations and supply chain roles.

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Terry M. Fitch
Personal Portfolio

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Table of Contents
Pg. 1 Cover Sheet
Pg. 2 Table of Contents
Pg. 3 Statement of Authenticity
Pg. 4 Personal Mission Statement
Pg. 5 Elevator Speech
Pg. 6 Education
Pg. 7 Professional Development and Training
Pg. 8 Reference Letters
Pg. 9 Accomplishments
Pg. 10 Professional Affiliations
Pg. 11-13 Resume

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Statement of Authenticity
I Terry M. Fitch am the author of all of the materials included in this Portfolio, and
I confirm that all materials are all of my original work and these materials are to
reflect an honest representation of my skill.

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Mission Statement
I will work effortlessly to build a cooperative environmentwherever I go.
I believe in using my charismatic and transformationalleadership skillsto
continuously building relationshipsand to have everyone feelwelcome in my
presence.
I will use my skills, talents, and positive attitude to teach and mentor others.
I will continue to build on my strengthsand to work on overcoming my
weaknesses.
I will use my past failuresas inspired building blocks to achieve my goals.
I will appreciate all of the experiencesin my life and look upon them as
instrumentsthat can help me be a better person.

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Elevator Speech
My name is Terry Fitch, and I'm a Global Sourcing, Purchasing, Inventory
Management and Logistics professional with more than 20 years of operations and
supply chain experience in the highly competitive manufacturing, distribution, and
retail industries. Emergent leader and analytical problem solver with strong
relationship building skills at all levels. Driven to exceed goals and achieve
continuous process improvement with focus on the bottom line by strategically
selecting and benchmarking vendor partners to ensure timely delivery, inventory
control, and quality assurance.
Areas of expertise:
• overseas/domestic sourcing and product development with strategically
selected vendors cost and terms negotiations for new line and reorder
• forecasting and inventory control, including raw material planning
margin analysis and cost control
• purchase orders, contracts, production coordination, expediting
quality assurance and social compliance
• logistics management and coordination with distribution centers
Specialties: entrepreneurial and intrapreneurial, strategic sourcing, cost
negotiation, costreduction, inventory control, purchasing, productionplanning,
expediting, logistics, quality control, vendor relations, productlife-cycle
management

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Education
I am currently enrolled at Southern New Hampshire University (New Hampshire
University). I am pursuing my MBA with emphasis in Supply Chain Management.
I am on track to achieve my MBA in Early 2018. I am confident that I can utilize
my education and my experience to further my organizations and increase
revenues, profits, and costreductions in the supply chain.
I earned my bachelor degree in business operations/technical management from
DeVry University in 2015. I was committed to continuing my education to enhance
my experience and leadership skills. I choseDeVry University because of their
focus on technology and their commitment to student success.
A few courses I have takenare listed below:
Total Quality Management – coursefocuses on total quality control, quality
philosophy and methods and techniques of quality improvement for productionand
service.
Material ResourcePlanning – course focuses on planning inventory levels and
assuring that the inventory levels are appropriate to complete the project.
Manufacturing Planning and Control – course focuses on planning and controlling
all aspects of manufacturing including materials, scheduling machines, and people
by analyzing data to coordinate supply chains, eliminate waste, and to effectively
utilize resources.
Statistics - coursefocuses on data analysis; correlation and regression; sampling
and experimental design; basic probability (random variables, expected values,
normal and binomial distributions); hypothesis testing and confidence intervals for
means, proportions, and regression parameter
Operations or Business Systems Analysis – coursefocuses on analyzing business
systems and business operations.
Accounting & Financial Analysis – course focuses on analyzing financial
statements by using analytical skills when interpreting financial reporting. Course
covers financial forecasting and budgeting, and the communications and
vocabulary related to financial statements.

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Training Acheivements
Nevamar Laminate Manufacturing Seminar – Savannah, Georgia (2007).
Colombia Forest Products Manufacturing Seminar – Danville, Virginia (2007).
Hardwoods Lumber Manufacturing Seminar – Charlotte, North Carolina (2007).
Mohawk Logistics Customs Compliance Seminar – Rosemont, Illinois (2013).
Rim Logistics International Shipments Seminar – Roselle, Illinois (2013).
Sears Holdings Vendor Compliance Seminar – Hoffman Estates, Illinois (2013,2014).
Certificate for NAFTA training (2013).
Certificate of Achievement in Essentials of Project Management, Villanova University (2015).

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Reference Letter
May 19, 2016
To Whom It May Concern:
Please accept my letter of recommendation for Terry Fitch. Terry has worked very capably for
Adjustable Clamp d/b/a Pony Tools Inc. in the capacity of Purchasing & Supply Chain Manager
for the past three years.
In the time that I have known Terry, he consistently demonstrates keen negotiating skills, which
repeatedly result in cost savings for the company. From planning delivery timetables to
monitoring stock levels, Terry exercises sound judgment and careful analysis at every juncture in
the decision making process. Terry’s ability to adapt and be flexible to the changing forecast
helps the supply chain deliver exceptional results.
Terry is committed to the safety and well-being of his fellow employees and constantly exhibits
this by proposing new ideas and solutions for the betterment of the workplace. His cooperative
spirit and willingness to get the job done make Terry a valuable asset to the entire team.
I would describe Terry as a hard-working, top-performing, independent thinker who prides
himself on achieving measurable and tangible outcomes toward the organizational goals.
Terry gets along very well with his colleagues and is highly respected as both a person and a
professional by management. I can unreservedly recommend Terry for consideration of a
purchasing manager & supply chain position. He will be an asset to any employer.
Sincerely,
Alice Orme

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Accomplishments
As a retail buyer I was able to increase both sales and profit margins for all
departments and categories. I introduced new productlines and marketing and
advertising strategies during my tenure with each organization.
As a purchasing agent in distribution I was able to successfully manage inventory
levels to ensure customer satisfaction through complete filled orders while
successfully assuring that inventory were within reason as not to increase carrying
costs and reducing company profitability
As a buyer and purchasing and supply chain manager in the manufacturing
industry, I was able to utilize my strong negotiating skills with suppliers and
logistic companies to successfully determine and maintain optimal inventory
stocking levels; reduce the costs of parts, components, and materials; minimize
inventory holding costs;implemented and managed the inbound logistics program
for international and domestic freight; co-chaired the company’s safety team for all
plant, warehouse, and office employees to meet OSHA requirements.
Collaborated with engineering, sales, and marketing departments for R&D projects
by advising staff on costsaving initiatives. Sourced new vendor partners both
domestically and internationally to reduce quality issues by 25%, and
transportation costs by $200,000.

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Professional Affiliations:
APICS.
Next Level Purchasing Association.
American Purchasing Society.
Advanced Dynamic Purchasing Association.
The National Society of Leadership and Success.

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Résumé
TER R Y M. FIT CH
2605 N.74th Avenue Phone:773–495-6256
Elmwood Park,IL 60707 Email:tfitch2005@aol.com
www.linkedin.com/in/terryfitchmba
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
 Purchasing professional experienced in maximizing sales and profits within highly competitive
dynamic markets in retail, distribution, and manufacturing.
 Impact buyer with skillsto achieve maximumsalesand decrease costs while minimizing surplus
inventories.
 Entrepreneurial purchasing professional, experienced in Operations, Purchasing, and Inventory
management.
 Charismatic leader, confident, creative, ambitious personality with excellent negotiating,
planning, organizational, and communication skills.
KEY AREAS OF EXPERTISE
 Quality Assurance
Management
 Forecasting and Inventory
Skills
 Process Simplification &
Design
 ERP / MRP Software
Knowledge
 Staff Development
 Client Relations
 ProjectCycleManagement
 Business Operations
 Inventory Management
 Facilities Operations
 Team Leadership
 Cost Analysis
 Purchasing and Supply Chain
Expertise
 Planning Systems Development
 Workflow Planning
 Sales Expertise
 Manufacturing and
Distribution
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ADJUSTABLE CLAMP D/B/A PONY TOOLS, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 2013 – 2016
PURCHASING MANAGER (2015-2016)
 Responsible for purchasing all castings, components, parts, finished goods, office supplies, and all
MRO materials at the required specifications and quality.
 Expert negotiator, maintained new and current relationships with all vendors and sub-contractors
through reciprocity and promoting win-win relationships.
 Led in selecting suppliers, determined and maintained optimal stocking levels, and managed the
entire supply chain to minimize inventory holding costs.
 Implemented and managed the inbound logistics program for international and domestic freight.

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 Co-chairedthe company’ssafetyteamfor all plant,warehouse,andoffice employeestomeetOSHA
requirements.
 Collaborated withengineering, sales, and marketingdepartments for R&D projects by advising staff
on cost saving initiatives.
 Sourced new vendor partners bothdomesticallyand internationally to reduce qualityissues by 25%
and reduce annual costs of parts, components, and transportation by $200,000.
BUYER (2013-2015)
 Responsible for purchasing all castings, components, parts, finished goods, office supplies, and all
MRO materials at the required specifications and quality, negotiating the best prices and terms.
 Implemented and managed the inbound logistics program for international and domestic freight.
 Directed a staff of 7 including: 5 plant supervisors, and 2 customer service representatives.
 Reducedthe numberof freightforwardersfrom8to1 inordertoeffectivelymanage theinternational
shipping process and reduce costs by $100,000.
 Addednewvendorpartnersbothdomesticallyandinternationallytoreducequalityissuesby15%and
reduce annual costs of parts, components, and transportation by $150,000.
INFINITY RESOURCES/SUPER D, ITASCA, ILLINOIS 2008 – 2011
PURCHASING AGENT
 Responsible for purchasing DVD’s, Blu-ray videos, and UMD videos for an $80M company which
consists of over 30,000 SKU’s from over 100 vendors including the major studios.
 Plannedandforecastedthe purchasingfor DVD’s and Blu-rayvideos,while ensuringacontinuousin
stock position in order to fulfill the high volume of customer orders.
 Succeeded indecreasingsurplusinventoryby$180,000 and facilitatingaweeklysystemtodiminish
customerbackordersinorderto meetthe highest level of customersatisfaction.
WURTH WOOD GROUP, ROANOKE, VIRGINIA 2006 – 2008
PURCHASING AGENT
 Responsible for purchasing wood and hardware products for a $12Mbranch.
 Analyzed sales and product trends in the highly competitive lumber and plywood industry.
 Forecasted inventory and demonstrated leadership and organizational skills by achieving customer
satisfaction through purchasing products, scheduling deliveries, and supporting and leading sales
team.
 Achieved a reduction in average surplus inventory at the Roanoke Virginia branch by $25,000 and
increased inventory turns on top 10 items by successfullycollaboratingwith warehouse and sales
department staff.
GABRIEL BROTHERS, MORGANTOWN, WEST VIRGINIA 2005 – 2006
ASSISTANT BUYER
 Responsible for supervising the allocation and planning department to ensure accurate inventory
levels and distribution of product to 110 retail locations.
 Researched, sourced and analyzed product lines and current trends to increase volume and
profitability for a $300Mcompany.
AMMARS D/B/A MAGIC MART STORES, BLUEFIELD, VIRGINIA 2003 – 2005
ASSISTANT BUYER
 In charge of buyingforDomestics,Men’sandLadiesAccessories,Trim-A-Tree,Automotive,Lawnand
Garden, and Toys and Sporting Goods.
 Responsible for reorders and distribution of merchandise for twenty discount stores.

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 Researchedandanalyzed productlinesand current trendsto increase volume andprofitabilityinall
above mentioned departments that totals over $2Mfor a $100Mcompany.
GOLDBLATT’S DEPARTMENT STORES, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 1992 – 2003
BUYER
 Responsible for purchasing Housewares, Small Appliances, Health, Beauty & Cosmetics, Luggage,
Stationery, Food & Candy and all .99¢ General Merchandise.
 Responsible for over 30% of company sales and inventory totaling $9M.
 Achieved the largest sales and profit increases in company history in the HB&C category through
sourcingnewvendors,purchasingopportunistically,creative negotiatingof pricing,advertisingco-op
dollars, rebates and discounts on payment terms.
 Sourced, purchased, and managed over 5,000 SKU’s for the Goldblatt’s dollar and under store.
 Designedandimplementedthe “Grab-a-Bag”promotionthatincreasedback-to-school salesbyover
15%.
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Expected 2018 MBA Operations/Supply Chain Management, Southern New Hampshire University
Expected Sept 2016 CSCP Certification, APICS,
B.S. Operations/Technical Management, DeVry University, 2015
Certificate of Achievement in Essentials of Project Management, Villanova University, 2015