Andrew Forrester
Loveland
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills.
Motivated Team Lead possessing excellent leadership and planning abilities. Monitors, trains, and encourages employees to improve skills and meet demanding targets. History of successfully developing and managing strong teams through proactive training and change management.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Supply Chain/Purchasing Manager
Burris Company, Inc.
Greeley
10.2023 - Current
- Developed supply chain team focused on operational excellence.
- Demonstrate exceptional negotiation skills by securing favorable purchasing terms with vendors, optimizing pricing, and ensuring superior product quality, contributing to cost savings and supply chain efficiency.
- Participated in leadership team for JD Edwards ERP system implementation.
- Supervised purchasing, planning and shipping teams to maintain proper inventory levels for purchased and manufactured goods.
- Implemented and led S&OP process involving members of all departments.
Senior Buyer
Burris Company, Inc.
Greeley
06.2021 - 10.2023
- Analyzed sales data and market trends to forecast purchasing needs and optimize inventory.
- Collaborated with quality assurance teams to ensure products met company and industry standards.
- Participated in continuous improvement initiatives to streamline purchasing processes and reduce costs.
- Oversaw purchasing department by supervising staff and training new employees.
- Attended trade shows and conferences to stay up-to-date on industry trends and identify potential new suppliers.
Senior Buyer
KoKo, LLC
Longmont
03.2020 - 02.2021
- Demonstrated expertise in evaluating and selecting suppliers for sensitive medical manufacturing, ensuring the highest standards of quality and reliability.
- Collaborated with suppliers to foster a seamless and efficient supply chain operation, minimizing disruptions and maximizing production efficiency.
- Successfully negotiated and executed domestic and international supplier agreements with new vendors, securing cost-effective sourcing of custom products and facility services while maintaining quality standards.
- Developed and implemented policies to ensure compliance with FDA and ISO regulations, leading to successful inspections and maintaining the highest level of quality assurance in medical manufacturing.
- Spearheaded a successful migration project, overseeing the transition from Syspro to Oracle Netsuite.
- Provided strong leadership and supervision to a team of production personnel, fostering a collaborative work environment.
Logistics Manager
Columbine Medical Equipment
Fort Collins
05.2011 - 02.2020
- Conducted extensive research to identify and select equipment upgrades, significantly improving the quality of customer care services.
- Developed strong vendor relationships, securing priority status and competitive pricing, optimizing procurement processes.
- Tracked monthly and yearly budgets, enabling efficient resource allocation and cost control.
- Acquired safety officer training and devised a comprehensive monthly staff training program.
- Leveraged negotiation skills to secure favorable pricing agreements for all inventory items, contributing to cost savings.
- Supervised a team of Medical Equipment Technicians, ensuring efficient operations and high standards of service delivery.
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
University of Northern Iowa
05-2004
Skills
- Purchasing and procurement
- ERP implementation
- Vendor negotiation
- Team leadership
- Logistics and supply chain
- Demand planning
- Sales forecasting
- S&OP development
- Data analytics
- Cross-functional operations
- Personnel management
Timeline
Director of Supply Chain/Purchasing Manager
Burris Company, Inc.
10.2023 - Current
Senior Buyer
Burris Company, Inc.
06.2021 - 10.2023
Senior Buyer
KoKo, LLC
03.2020 - 02.2021
Logistics Manager
Columbine Medical Equipment
05.2011 - 02.2020
Bachelor of Arts -
University of Northern Iowa