Jarrett Kennison is an experienced Inventory and Purchasing Manager seeking a new position. He has a track record of achieving results within commercially-driven environments through skills like vendor management and verifying month-end numbers. Currently he works as the Purchasing and Inventory Manager at DoughBoy Police & Fire Supply where he creates spreadsheets to analyze data, maintains optimal stock levels, uses electronic inventory tracking, and presents reports to management.
1. Jarrett C Kennison
203 Atlantic st, apt #3 • North Quincy, Ma United States 02171 • Tel:
617.347.7354 • Cell: 617.347.7354 • jayckennison@gmail.com
Currently i am an analytical and commercially astute Inventory and
Purchasing Manager who boasts first class organizational and presentation
skills. I am an excellent problem solver who is open to innovation and
change and not afraid to challenge existing structures. I have a long track
record of achieving within a commercially-driven environment, and my key
skills lie in vendor management, and verifying month-end numbers for
accounting purposes. In addition I feel I possess a strong intellectual
curiosity and a desire to dive into problems and data to find actionable
solutions. Right now I am looking for a suitable position with a company that
is seeking to appoint a talented and experienced individual who gets results.
Work Experience:
Purchasing and Inventory Manager
DoughBoy Police & Fire Supply - Rockland MA
09/2012 - Present
Responsibilities :
● Creating and maintaining spreadsheets to report and analyze data.
● Maintaining optimal stock levels to ensure timely availability of
products.
● Using electronic inventory tracking to scan stock and reconcile
inventory.
● Minimizing exposure to obsolete and excess stock.
● Presenting written reports and analyses to management.
● Coordinating the shipment of goods from the warehouse.
2. Salesman
Tree of Life / Kehe Distribution , Boston, Ma
06/2006 - 05/2012
Responsibilities included:
● Full commission salesman and merchandiser responsible for all ordering,
resets and product placement, managing 7 chain accounts and 5 independent
accounts simultaneously.
● Chains accounts included : Stop & Shop, Shaws, Star Market, Roche Bros,
Market Basket, Sudbury Farms, Walmart,
● Extensive knowledge and insight into the specialty food and natural food
categories.
● Forecasting on a customer by customer basis, based upon demographics,
customer count and geographical locations.
● 6 yrs with A+ sales rating.
● 100% independent work environment with no base pay or salary.
Asst. Store Manager / Grocery Manager
A&P Supermarkets + Stop & Shop
2/1999 - 6/2006
Responsibilities included :
● Opening and closing store.
● Payroll management.
● Budgeting.
● Scheduling for entire store.
● Overseeing all departments and department managers, and all aspects of
customer service.
● Management of all incoming DSD direct vendor deliveries.
3. ● Managed all back room and mezzanine space allocation and organization of
all delivery's.
● Experienced in power jack, lift, and loading and un-loading of trailers,
symbol, telxon and aspen hand units.
Education
Dennis-Yarmouth Regional High, Yarmouth, Ma United States
High school diploma
References
Available upon request.