Matthew H Lewallen
Smyrna,GA
Summary
Experienced with managing complex procurement processes and negotiating favorable terms with suppliers. Utilizes strategic sourcing techniques to identify cost-saving opportunities and ensure quality standards. Track record of fostering strong supplier relationships and maintaining seamless supply chain operations.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Agent
PDI
06.2024 - Current
- Responsible for 46 vendors
- Communicate with sales to fill orders via transfers and PO’s as needed
- Utilize ERP system and other technology to maximize productivity
- Established and maintained strong relationships with key suppliers to enhance service delivery and reliability.
Senior Sales Representative
LEDVANCE
02.2024 - 06.2024
- Analyzing and acting on business opportunities to increase sales and profit thus achieving/exceeding territory budgeted sales objectives.
- Making sales calls on electrical distributor partners to maintain existing business relationships and pursue new business opportunities.
Inside Sales - Residential Lighting
PDI
02.2021 - 02.2024
- Supports outside sales team by reading electrical plans and order entry.
- Maintains bids and lighting packages for outside accounts.
- Answers emails and phone calls to support customers and accounts
Purchasing Agent - Residential Lighting
PDI
04.2019 - 02.2021
- Served as primary contact for purchasing lighting and vendor related requests
- Communicated with sales to fill orders via transfers and POs as needed
- Utilized ERP system and other technology to maximize productivity
- Identify slow moving/obsolete material for vendor return/liquidation
- Maintained consistent email communication with stores and suppliers to confirm and track orders and verify price revisions on purchase orders.
Corporate Training Program
PDI
05.2018 - 04.2019
- Complete all assigned training successfully in a timely manner
- Obtain product knowledge on the products PDI carries and sells.
- Learn to effectively communicate with different departments and management.
- Gain and provide feedback from Training Manager at regular reviews.
Lead Brand Specialist - Golf
Mizuno USA
03.2017 - 05.2018
- Lead and helped manage the team that intergraded the design plan for the first U.S.A Mizuno store.
- Communicated and successfully promoted programs, marketing tools and events aimed at increasing business.
- Achieved weekly/monthly sales goals as outlined by the General Manager.
Customer Support Specialist – Golf
Mizuno USA
08.2014 - 03.2017
- Responsible for answering a high volume of calls from accounts and territory representatives throughout the country.
- Placed orders for golf accounts received via phone and email.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Management
University of North Georgia
Skills
- Customer service
- Forecasting
- Purchasing
- Data analysis
- Team building
- Leadership
- Vendor management
- Order tracking
- Procurement
- Inventory management
Timeline
Purchasing Agent
PDI
06.2024 - Current
Senior Sales Representative
LEDVANCE
02.2024 - 06.2024
Inside Sales - Residential Lighting
PDI
02.2021 - 02.2024
Purchasing Agent - Residential Lighting
PDI
04.2019 - 02.2021
Corporate Training Program
PDI
05.2018 - 04.2019
Lead Brand Specialist - Golf
Mizuno USA
03.2017 - 05.2018
Customer Support Specialist – Golf
Mizuno USA
08.2014 - 03.2017
Bachelor of Business Administration - Management
University of North Georgia