James King
Procurement Manager · WellCredit Corporation
Corona, CA
In My Own Words
Operations Manager with experience in manufacturing, procurement, sales, distribution management, contract negotiation and process improvement; goal oriented in leadership while managing results through validation and redirect. Leverages in-depth knowledge of industry trends and shifts to offer valuable insights on opportunities for new growth; proven sales track record as well as broad line distribution support.
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Procurement Manager
WellCredit Corporation2015 – 2017
Source seafood (finfish/shellfish/crustaceans/cephalopods) for import/export sales to Qingdao, Shandong province, China; all purchasing, cold storage, logistics and freight forwarding from ports around the world to China; design and arrange inventory procurement software program and facilitate all dreidge transport, shipping/receiving documents and custody approval with country managers.
Purchasing Manager / Sr. Plant Manager
Kings Seafood Distribution Company2008 – 2014
Opened seafood processing/distribution facility to serve 18 restaurants in 3 states; Increased profits by developing, initiating, and managing a yield software program around a team of cutters to minimize waste/loss;Reduced and controlled expenses by achieving direct source partnerships domestically & internationally;Managed team of Jr. Plant managers; controlled inventory and variances of all finfish/shellfish/frozen seafood procurement; management of all frozen off site storage facilities including cost management; effective P&L management.
Sales / Operations
Marlins Rentals Inc.2003 – 2008
Heavy equipment sales/ rental for contract land development projects; manage equipment and operators; project time/labor and machinery maintenance for duration of development; soil management and adherence to local and state standards and requirements.
Regional Sales Manager
Consolidated Converting Corporation2001 – 2003
Managed all broadline foodservice distributor accounts on west coast; Initiated to completion all art work and media roll out for logo'd paper goods to retail POS; trained all distribution account sales forces in contract sales as well as negotiate state and government contracts.
Sales Representative / Account manager
US Foods, La Mirada Division1999 – 2001
Motivated foodservice sales representative throughout Orange County, CA; 90% sales revenue increase in 18 months; schools, nursing facilities, hotels, restaurants and entertainment venues; developed great relationships by training clients in being trend consistent with menu development and ongoing education throughout the fresh and frozen categories including value added products.
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