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Cory Dean Smith 311 Alger St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 308-4261 [email protected]
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cory-smith-msm-1ab16759?trk=nav_responsive_tab_profile
Summary of Qualifications
Experienced manager with expertise in collaboration and project management. Proficient in
organizational, strategic planning and analysis. Inventory management professional, wholesale
purchasing, customer service and vendor relations specialist. Self-motivated team player and
builder. Superb written and oral communication, outcome driven, effective problem resolution,
systems implementation, sales and marketing. ERP, Microsoft AX, Office, Word, Quick-books, Excel,
POEM
Education
Eastern Michigan University BA Communications December 2013
Cornerstone University MSM Management April 2016
10/1/15-4/6/16 Manpower- Ranir Grand Rapids, MI BUYER
6mo
Create, acknowledge and confirm purchase orders on a daily basis
Review planned orders daily and placing purchase orders as needed
Maintain metrics and process checks to ensure that information and material flows
Work with suppliers to manage their lead times, deliveries, expedites and de-expedites, back
orders, late shipments and quality returns through production and inventory planning
Communicate and process returns and replacements for defective or out of spec material.
Work with the transportation team to deliver goods by the most economical method
Perform analysis on appropriate stock levels to maintain to optimize costs/customer service.
05/24/11-05/10/13 Zondervan Corp Grand Rapids, MI
PRODUCTION BUYER 2yrs
Managed full production cycle to bring books to market on time
Produced purchase orders of various titles for global distribution
Developed strategic plans to deliver book orders outside of the normal business scope
Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability to project changes
Managed lead time and logistics for production
Managed two thousand trade, curriculum, academic reference and Spanish/English titles
Enhanced cross departmental collaboration via communication strategies
Contract Negotiation, Product Development, Strategic Planning, Purchasing
01/28/08-05/24/11 Zondervan Corp Grand Rapids, MI
SUPERVISOR (ORDER FULFILLMENT DEPARTMENT) 3yrs
Analyzed reports to forecast daily completion of global customer demand
Leadership of up to 15 people engaged in multiple tasks, staff training, development,
Encouragement and evaluation, responsible for daily operations within the department
Cost Analysis, Record keeping, Time and Resource management, Facilitate Expedite orders,
Troubleshoot Systems Failure, Maintain Day-Service Standards
Cross departmental strategic coordination of resources
Coordinated fulfillment procedures
Leadership role in lean systems implementation
Cory Dean Smith
311 Alger St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 308-4261 [email protected]
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cory-smith-msm-1ab16759?trk=nav_responsive_tab_profile
01/06/04- 01/24/08 Family Fare Grand Rapids, MI
RECEIVING MANAGER 2yrs
Managed complete store inventory
Merchandising support and coordination
Vendor collaboration, Cost and resource management, problem resolution
Purchasing, Cross departmental analysis and information management
Achieved 100% each year in random department audit
ASSISTANT GUEST SERVICES MANAGER 1yr
Directed and coordinated activities of store operations in the absence of Store
Director to obtain optimum efficiency, economy of operations and
Maximize profits through cost analysis and quality control
Shift management/ Purchasing, Customer Relations, Accounting, Team Building
Merchandising, Marketing of products within department
09/2003-Present MHSAA Grand Rapids, MI
BASKETBALL OFFICIAL 12 yrs
Developed and cultivated precise decision-making skills
Successful game management of athletic competition of all ages
Maintains integrity and sportsmanship through officiating
Positive role model for youth
Proficient conflict resolution specialist
Chosen to officiate boys and girls District contests
Volunteer Service
04/2015-Present Jason Lamar Stewart Foundation Grand Rapids, MI
PRESIDENT Non-profit 14mo
Manage structuring of the organization from inception
Collaborated with board members to construct; mission, vision and business plan
Complete design of web presence
Establish relationships with other non-profits to fulfill mission
05/2013-Present Resurrection Life Church Wyoming, MI
DIRECTOR HOST MINISTRY 2yrs
Lead first impression ministry for church
Train team members to perform ministry
Cultivate community relationships
Impact visitors and returning members
