Rex R.

Burns
1320 East Erie Street, Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480) 699-9463 - Home (602) 684-7222 - Cell
rb711cf6@westpost.net

Objective
To use my people, purchasing and negotiation skills in the best possible way for
achieving the company's goals.
Summary of Achievements
Negotiate pricing and terms, lowering cost and increasing discounts on products
and freight.
Expanded suppliers and product lines while decreasing overall inventory levels.
Eliminated overlapping products to lower inventory costs.
Purchased and maintained $3M to $8M of inventory levels.
Prioritize multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
Detailed and Highly Organized.
Self-motivated and directed.
Experienced with Agility, Versyss and MS Office / Word software.

Experience
Cooley Forest Products, Phoenix, AZ
Product Manager & Sales, Nov 2007 - Jan 2010
Purchase commodity and specialty products for manufacturing plant and resale on
short term and long term contracts. Bring products in line with CARB ATCM #CCR 9
3120. Coordinate shipping using various resources to get the lowest freight cost
while achieving the required delivery schedule. Cultivate an ongoing relationsh
ip with suppliers for the maximum benefit of the company. Negotiate pricing to c
ustomers, using independent judgment and discretion based on knowledge of market
conditions, customer's needs, credit history and usage. Exercise discretion to
resolve customer complaints in a manner that retains profitability and satisfie
s the customer.

Weyerhaeuser, Phoenix, AZ
Product Manager & Sales, Jan 2007 - Oct 2007
Duties similar to above, plus set pricing levels of all dimensional lumber produ
cts for the Phoenix Service Center. Instituted a "first in first out" policy to
properly rotate stock. Assisted other Purchasing Managers to locate products for
stock and non-stock needs. Served as the branch Ergonomics Coordinator.

Matrix Forest Products, Scottsdale, AZ

Trader, Jan 2005 - Jan 2007
Duties similar to above, however main focus was sales, dispatching loads and ver
ifying incoming and outgoing loads, while purchasing for inventory was secondary
. Verified inventory levels monthly.

Cooley Forest Products, Phoenix, AZ

Sales & Marketing, Sept 2001 - Jan 2005
Duties similar to above except purchasing were only for non-stock items specific
to my accounts.
National Accounts Manager, May 1996 - Sept 2001
Established and oversaw programs with Home Depot, Payless Cashways and Home Base
, supervision of marketing assistants and store service staff. Increased Home D
epot sales tenfold and doubled sales to Payless Cashways. Created all pricing st
ructures as well as product books and literature for "box" store accounts. Gave
and directed product knowledge seminars as well as informal training.
Education
Mount Mercy College, Cedar Rapids, IA
Paradise Valley Community College, Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix College, Phoenix, AZ
General Degree & Business Management courses.