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My name is Tom Townsend and my professional experience is in purchasing and inventory control mostly in the video industry. My passion is in motocross. I have been involved in the motorcycle industry for over 30 years as a rider, enthusiast, and professionally working with companies like FMF, Oneal Racing, Helmet House, and Dirt Digits.

Job Scope
*	Facilitate purchases for the company by contacting vendors, negotiate pricing, and generating purchase orders
*	Work closely with sale staff to meet sales needs
*	Add new inventory and modify existing inventory using Filemaker system
*	Handle equipment repair approvals with the QC department
*	Purchase replacement items for those determined lost or destroyed
*	Serve as the first point of contact for consignment and consignor gear
*	Manage purchasing assistant/office manager

Accomplishments
*	Leveraged positive relationships with outside vendors to negotiate bottom-line pricing
*	Improved effectiveness in forecasting needs and identifying opportunities to increase cost effectiveness
*	Led coordination with engineering/sales departments to ensure functionality and availability of new assets

Purchasing Manager

Job Scope
*	Development of lead strategic relationships with manufacturers and suppliers
*	Responsible for all aspects of the capital inventory system
*	Control and monitor budget processes
*	Execute acquisitions of new capital equipment
*	Initiate inventory retirements
*	Oversee maintenance of the capital reporting system for related departments


Accomplishments
*	Analyzed and controlled inventory between twenty-five offices world wide
*	Reviewed and managed assets of company acquisitions and integrated them into inventory
*	Designed/implemented written procedures and training procedures for all employees regarding inventory processes

Camera Asset Lead

Job Scope
*	Planned purchasing and negotiating pricing on products from suppliers
*	Managed inventory forecast with sales management team
*	Supervised operation warehouse personnel in shipping, receiving and order pulling
*	Processed returns authorizations for timely equipment return, and follow through to credit memo

Accomplishments
*	Developed and maintained inventory tracking system to insure items removed from inventory are either returned or billed on a daily basis to reduce lost inventory cost
*	Oversaw accuracy of large and critical sales orders being shipped from Band Pro warehouse
*	Ensured accuracy of incoming deliveries while performing reconciliation of purchase orders and invoices making necessary cost adjustments

Senior Buyer Operations Management

Job Scope
*	Responsible for purchasing and inventorying all new incoming equipment.
*	Generated purchase orders for all capital and expense items including: office and IT equipment, and printed materials
*	Solicited quotes, negotiated pricing, and placed all purchase orders

Asset Manager Purchasing Manager

Thomas Townsend is a Purchasing at Alternative Rentals Digital Cinema in Azusa, California.

Thomas Townsend

Thomas Townsend

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Regis University

CALIFORNIA LUTHERAN UNIVERSITY