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ej knapp

@ejknapp

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Experienced purchasing specialist skilled in procurement, inventory control, and cost-reduction initiatives.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a procurement or inventory leadership role where I can drive cost savings, improve supply chain efficiency, mentor teams, and implement continuous improvement initiatives.

I am an experienced purchasing specialist with over 14 years in procurement, inventory management, and logistics, focused on driving cost savings and operational improvements.

I have managed multi-million-dollar storerooms and budgets, processed high volumes of requisitions in SAP, led Kaizen and rebuild initiatives that produced six-figure annual savings, and coordinated vendor relationships to improve supply chain efficiency.

I prioritize accuracy, compliance, and team development, and I bring hands-on experience with cycle counts, stockroom reorganization, hazardous waste disposition, and cross-functional collaboration to support organizational goals.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Indirect Purchasing Lead

Current

Stanadyne

Aug 2023 - Present (2 years 5 months)

Managed a $5.7M tool storeroom of 9,100 parts and initiated an internal rebuild program saving $190K annually while driving Kaizen initiatives that reduced monthly spend by $100K.

Inventory Management Purchasing Vendor Management SAP Obsolescence Management

Buyer / Purchasing Agent

WESCO / ThermoFisher

Aug 2022 - Aug 2023 (1 year)

Processed 200+ requisitions and spot buys using SAP and managed purchases exceeding $150,000 while reorganizing stockroom space and conducting cycle counts for 1,800+ parts.

SAP Inventory Control Cycle Counts Cost Control Purchasing

Aviation Storekeeper

USCG Sector Humboldt Bay

Jun 2018 - Jul 2022 (4 years 1 month)

Processed 1,300+ supply requests valued at $1.2M, coordinated 100+ fuel deliveries, and supervised a team to improve throughput and daily shipping/receiving operations.

Logistics Supply Chain Inventory Management Team Supervision Procurement Asset Management Fuel Deliveries

Property Storekeeper

USCG Aviation Logistics Center

Jun 2016 - Jun 2018 (2 years)

Screened 2,500+ excess property valued at $2.6M, liaised with 49 custodians, and supported physical inventories accounting for items valued over $624M to ensure compliance with DLA procedures.

Property Management & Compliance Warehousing

Operational Storekeeper

USCGC Vigilant

Nov 2012 - Jun 2016 (3 years 7 months)

Managed a $490,000 annual budget with a 99.9% closure rate and processed 900+ supply requests while developing property tracking systems to improve asset accountability.

Budget Management Procurement Logistics Supply Chain Operations Process Improvement