Logan Lester
Purchasing Manager at IPS · Integrated Power Services
Abilene, TX
In My Own Words
Strong will and determination are the seeds to success, but staying curious and willing to learn are what constitute true success. Growing companies through purchasing and Inventory strategies.
Work Experience
Purchasing & Inventory Manager
Integrated Power Services2023 – Present
As of October of 2023 Lighthouse Global Energy was aquired by Integrated Power Services. My current role from LGE has continued through to IPS with other responsibilities that contribute to inside sales and continually growing as a subject matter expert with Wind Solution products.
Purchasing Inventory Manager
Lighthouse Global Energy2019 – 2023
At Lighthouse Global. I am in charge of coordinating inventory levels. Through this position I purchase items when there are low in quantities, organise and prepare shipments for customers, while also creating and maintaining vendor relationships. As of October of 2023 Lge has been acquired by IPS continuing my role into IPS
Production Assistant
Coalatree2018 – 2020
Below are some of the skills I have acquired in the short time I have been in this position: • Communicated clearly with teammates as well as overseas factories to design new and innovating outdoor products • Create detailed technical packs within Adobe Illustrator to illustrate how the product was constructed as well as other details that were needed to produce the product • Designed clothing patterns physically and digitally to send over to the factory start the prototyping phase • Created 1/2 scale prototypes to help factories understand exactly what the company was looking for with in the proposed product • Developed concept boards for new products to gain feedback from team members • Revamped old technical packs to clear up the communication between the company and the factories • Operated
Production Intern
Jumping Jack Trailers, Inc.2018 – 2018
I am currently on a team of 10 that manufacturers an innovative camp trailer that allows campers to place their OHV's on top of the trailer. I am apart of the final assembly where I have to have a large amount of attention to detail, time management skills, as well as organization skills to keep track of trailers and their dates of shipment. It should be noted that this internship was shortened due to my transmission going out in my vehicle.
Tire Technician / Customer Service & Sales Support
Discount Tire & Automotive2015 – 2018
This job requires me to work with a team of eight people. Working to get customers through in a timely manner while also providing them with a detailed inspection sheet of the current condition of their vehicle. Going along with the inspections I will also diagnose and write up quotes for customers that have parts that need to be replaced. There are times where I am asked to work the front and tend to customer needs, whether that be face to face or over the phone.
Cart Boy
Purple Sage Municipal Golf2014 – 2014
The reason the job was so short was becasue the golf season had left
Education
Evanston HighSchool
2011 – 2015



