Joshua Thurston is seeking a career change utilizing his education in Information Services. He has over 13 years of experience working in warehouse and operations roles for UNFI, including the past 7 years in purchasing and procurement. Thurston has database administration and computer science degrees and is proficient in Microsoft SQL Server, SQL, SSIS, Access, and programming languages like Java, Visual Basic, and JavaScript. He is also certified in several warehouse and inventory management systems used at UNFI.

1. JOSHUA C. THURSTON
35 BROOKVIEW RD. SWANZEY, NH. 03446
603.903.0695 alt 603.757.6656 ▪ thurston_joshua@yahoo.com
Professional Summary
 Employed 9+ years with UNFI, North America’s leading distributor of natural, organic and specialty
food
 Desiring a change into a career utilizing my educational experience in Information Services
 13+ yrs. experience in grocery warehouse/operations
 6 yrs. experience in grocery Purchasing and Procurement department
 University of Phoenix – Database Administration Certification
 Keene State College – Computer Science
 Strong work ethic, excellent written and verbal communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills
and great team work ability
Business Applications
 Certified in the Manhattan Inventory Optimization ordering system
 Manhattan Warehouse Management System
 Transportation Management System (UNFI custom built)
 UBS Master Data Management System (UNFI custom built)
 Report design and generation in BACKO for warehouse
 Microsoft Word and Excel for designing slotting, RTV and movement reports
 Extensive work in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Technical Skills
 Microsoft SQL Server 2012
 SQL
 ETL with SSIS
 Access database forms and reports
 HTML - Dreamweaver Web Design
 Java
 Visual Basic
 JavaScript
 Wireless & Cloud Security
Work Experience
United Natural Foods (UNFI) ▪ 71 Stow Drive, Chesterfield, NH. 03443
National Buyer ▪ 07/2015 – Present
 Currently purchase and manage over 9000 HBC items in 17 national DC’s.
 Manage turn inventory, promotion inventory, shrink, pricing.
 Communicate with suppliers, marketing teams, customer service reps, management, and
customers for various supply chain management situations.

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 Reviews, approves, and processes purchasing requests such as purchase requisitions and purchase
orders for goods or services to ensure compliance with the company’s purchasing procedures and
user requirements.
 Provides liaison services between vendors and departments for order status, procurement
procedures, and problem resolution; researches sources of supply; advises on cost effective
alternatives.
 Responsible for ensuring targeted metrics for Shrink, Book to Average and Aged inventories are
achieved.
 May expedite shipping and deliveries, maintain inventories, and monitor usage inconsistencies, price
changes, and vendor back orders.
Assistant Buyer ▪ 12/2011 – 07/2015
 Daily reports for out of stocks, inventory adjustments, receipt exceptions.
 Placing, tracking and expediting of PO’s.
 Interdepartmental communication between IPAR, Transportation and Operations to get PO’s
received on time.
 Trainer for new hires, including buyers and assistants in the UBS, BACKO and Transportation
Management Systems.
 Provides liaison services between vendors and departments for order status, procurement
procedures, and problem resolution; researches sources of supply; advises on cost effective
alternatives.
Warehouse Operations/Inventory Control ▪ 12/2010 – 12/2011
 Slotted new product in both warehouse and repack (small items) departments.
 Ran reports in BACKO and Powerhouse Reporting for cycle counts on inventory, dating, correct
counts including Top 500 counts.
 Worked on the receiving dock receiving products and assisting IPAR with PO’s.
 Designed and generated reports in BACKO for warehouse.
 Used Microsoft Word and Excel for generating slotting, RTV and movement reports.
Warehouse Operations ▪ 08/2007 – 12/2010
 Worked in freezer, cooler, grocery and repack/small items departments filling and shipping order to
customers.
 Worked on the receiving/shipping dock loading and unloading trucks.
 Operated lift/reach trucks for replenishment operations in the warehouse.
 Certified trainer for pallet jacks and lift/reach trucks.
 Mentor for new hires.
Education
Keene State College
 Computer Science
University of Phoenix
 Database Administration
 Acceptance into the National Society of Collegiate Scholars at University of Phoenix

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Additional (including and prior to UNFI)
 13+ yrs. experience in grocery warehouse/operations settings
 6 yrs. experience in grocery Purchasing department including buying