Gordon K. James, Jr.

1085 Hunt Wyck Ct., Elgin, IL 60120

847-741-5943, Cell: 847-987-2865
gjf91afc@westpost.net
http://www.linkedin.com/in/gordonjames5943
Versatile Purchasing Professional with career experience as a Buyer, Planner
and Product Manager in manufacturing and distribution. A motivated detailed-orie
nted individual possessing a strong history of exceeding performance objectives.
* Experienced supply chain management skills across many commodity lines to maxi
mize sales and profits, product quality, planning, sourcing and order placement.
* Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, InSxql, Great Plains ERP and Int
uitive ERP systems.
* Familiar with MS Access, PowerPoint, Works, MRP and Logility forecasting softw
are.
* Ability to understand and utilize engineering prints generated in CAD and Soli
dworks software.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
FEDERAL SCREW PRODUCTS- Rosemont, IL
A national distributor of fasteners, hardware and electronic components. ISO 900
1:2000 Certified Distributor.
Buyer / Planner 3-8-2010 / 8-6-2010
Commodity Lines: Fasteners, Hardware and Electronic Components.
* Sourced, planned and purchased new and existing parts from foreign and domesti
c sources for major customers.
* Interfaced with external suppliers and internal departments to obtain products
to meet the company quality, delivery and gross profit objectives.
* Coordinated part number file database for supplier, cost , prints and specific
ations for use in the request for quote and order placement process.
KEMPER VALVE & FITTINGS CORP- Island Lake, IL
A manufacturer of hammer unions, valves, swivel and pup joints, hose loops and h
igh pressure fittings for the well servicing segment of the oilfield industry wi
th five locations in the US and Canada. Awarded ISO 9001:2000 Certified Manufact
urer in 2007.
Buyer / Purchasing Agent 1-10-2005 / 6-18-2009
Commodity Lines: Raw Materials (Alloy Steel, Carbon forgings, castings and barst
ock), semi-finished materials, MRO equipment, tools, parts and supplies.
* Sourced suppliers and purchase products consistent with price, availability, d
elivery and quality standards to meet production, engineering and manufacturing
needs..
* Review bid proposals, negotiate contracts and confer with current and potentia
l suppliers.
* Utilized Lean and Kanban principles and MRP in the forecast of BOM for compone
nt assortments.
* Interface with manufacturing, engineering, quality control and other internal
end users to maintain high levels of quality and service.
SEARS, ROEBUCK and CO., National Parts Sourcing Center- Schaumburg, IL
A major retailer of apparel, home, automotive products and services with over 1,
000 retail locations.
Parts Sourcing Support Associate 2004 / 4-30-2005
Commodity Lines: HVAC, Refrigeration, Home Appliances, Electronics, Hardware and
Automotive.
* Managed inbound inquires from nationwide field repair technicians and the cust
omer care network.
* Processed parts orders, maintaining parts status accuracy and updating custome
r records.
* Coordinated sourcing activities through communication with suppliers to determ
ine parts status issues.

KAR PRODUCTS LLC- Des Plaines and Itasca, IL

A National Distributor of 36,000 maintenance and repair parts (MRO) serving the
needs of industrial, automotive, fleet, maintenance systems with distribution ce
nters in US, Canada and Puerto Rico. Awarded the ISO 9001:2000 Certification in
2001.
Buyer/Planner, Materials Planning 2003
Commodity Lines: Electrical, Transportation Hardware
* Assisted in integration of company lines following the acquisition by Barnes B
owman, Cleveland, OH.
* Managed assigned inventory lines to maximize service level and inventory turns
objectives.
* Achieved department goals for supplier on-time performance, forecast adjustmen
ts, and stock-outs.
* Utilized MRP in the forecast of BOM for assortments components.
Product Manager, Product Line Management, Marketing 2002-2003
Commodity Lines: Storage Equipment and MRO Assortments.
* Development of new products, forecasts, pricing, literature, launch plan, corr
espondence with sales force.
* Designed catalog pages, part number index, product labels for new items coordi
nating with internal Graphic Arts department and commodity suppliers.
* Implemented and released new assortments and storage equipment part numbers ac
hieving gross profit objectives within two of the top selling lines in the compa
ny.
Senior Buyer 1988-2002, Purchasing Supervisor 1983-1988, Buyer 1982-1983
Commodity Lines: Storage Equipment, Fasteners, Fluid Flow, Cutting Tools, Electr
ical, Aerosol Paints,
Chemicals, Shop Supplies, Transportation Hardware and Welding.
* Improved corporate profit position through continued cost reduction efforts,
high quality products and inventory investment control required to achieve serv
ice level objective.
* Maintained inventory management system database for current supplier, payment
terms and procurement conditions within commodity line responsibility.
* Participated in internal ISO committee which resulted in the company to be awa
rded the ISO 9001:2000 Certification in 2001.
* Implemented an on-time delivery tracking reporting with top suppliers that acc
ounted for 60% of corporate receipt volume resulting in improved customer servic
e level.
EDUCATION / TRAINING
NAPM Chicago Seminars, DePaul University- O'Hare Campus, Des Plaines, IL
* CPM Review Modules 1, 2, 3, 4 ; 2007-2008
Northern Illinois University Business and Industry Services, Naperville, IL
* Supply Chain Management Certificate, Win-Win Negotiating Skills seminar; 2006
IETC Business and Career Services, Arlington Heights, IL
* Intermediate Excel 2000, Intro to Access 2000, Intro to PowerPoint 2000 semina
rs; 2004
Oakton Community College, Des Plaines, IL
* Principles of Marketing class 2002, Effective Purchasing Techniques seminars
Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL
* Foundation undergraduate coursework, Meteorology major
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION
* Member - Institute for Supply Management/National Association of Purchasing Ma
nagement (ISM/NAPM); Chicago, IL; 2003-Present, Associate Member 2000-2002
* Committee Member - M.R.O. Industry Group NAPM; Chicago, IL; 2003-2006
* Member - Association for Operations Management (APICS); Highlands Chapter; 200
5-Present
* Committee Member- Programs Committee APICS; Highlands Chapter; 2006-2008