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PLANT PROCUREMENT MANAGER
Summary

Highly effective Purchasing Manager offering 15 years of experience in supply chain management. Proven excellence building, negotiating and managing supplier relationships to obtain favorable costs. Drive continuous process improvements using lean skills. Adaptable and driven with strong work ethic and ability to thrive in team-based or individually motivated settings.

Skills
  • Project management
  • Capacity planning
  • Inventory management
  • Team building
  • Logistics
  • Negotiation
  • Process improvement
  • Procurement
  • Production Management
  • Stakeholder relations
  • Logistics coordination
  • Supplier relations
Experience
Company Name | City, StatePLANT PROCUREMENT MANAGER07/2018 - Current
  • Sourced and vetted potential suppliers to provide quality goods on consistent schedules.
  • Developed and executed long-term supply strategy based on sound cost modeling and supplier assessments.
  • Conducted regular make or buy analyses to determine most cost-effective method for obtaining necessary materials.
  • Managed continuous improvement strategies by employing Lean approaches.
  • Collaborated cross-functionally to correct supplier nonconformance issues and improve process capabilities.
  • Built and managed successful team of buyers to handle over $71,987,034.08 in yearly purchases.
  • Saved over $800,000 in one year through comprehensive analysis, identification and targeting of critical procurement issues.
  • Negotiated new and existing agreements or statements of work of greatest complexity, including requests for information or requests for proposal and reverse auction generation and facilitation.
  • Tracked and approved procurement plans and inventory levels.
  • Recruited and interviewed highly qualified candidates to fill vacancies.
  • Worked with shipment companies to manage distribution.
  • Prepared professional presentations.
  • Sourced new vendors for purchasing needs.
  • Progressed through various purchasing, warehousing and leadership roles.
  • Maintained appropriate inventory levels to meet personnel and corporate needs.
  • Obtained quotes from various suppliers to determine most cost-effective purchasing options.
Company Name | City, StateSUPPLY CHAIN SUPERVISOR01/2017 - 07/2018
  • Monitored business operations, swiftly resolved issues and kept projects on schedule to optimize success.
  • Negotiated contract terms with suppliers and analyzed services to determine cost-effectiveness.
  • Directed planning and procurement of raw materials, scheduled production jobs and coordinated logistics.
  • Supported company's business strategy by developing and managing global supply base contributing to growth.
  • Enhanced supply chain processes at all levels, including strengthening planning procedures, organizing schedules and maintaining records.
  • Boosted KPIs and continuous improvement strategies to enhance logistical operations and meet supply chain needs.
  • Oversaw 12 member team focused on materials planning, purchasing and handling while maximizing customer satisfaction.
  • Conducted vendor monitoring and supply chain management activities in compliance with internal logistics standards.
  • Reduced inventory 20% through development and implementation of improved accounting methodologies.
  • Aligned production with demands by establishing priorities, maintaining equipment and calibrating equipment for optimal performance.
  • Kept supply and demand in balance to support production goals and optimize ETO volume.
  • Reduced corporate expenses by optimizing resource allocation.
  • Fostered relationships with suppliers to develop purchasing agreements with logistics customers and reduce risks.
  • Administered sales and operations planning by forecasting demand, supply needs, purchasing and logistics requirements.
Company Name | City, StateSR. BUYER01/2016 - 01/2018
  • Review and discuss the status of materials and production schedules at daily production meetings to coordinate efforts and ensure alignment.
  • Management of $23M in commodities such as, steel, plastics, hardware, packaging, transformers, assemblies, labels, and gaskets.
  • Manage a total of 123 suppliers.
  • Improve communication tools with Assembly, Fabrication and Supply Chain.
  • Work with Sales Engineers and Supply Chain to determine expedite capabilities and coordinate with CSR's to make schedule changes when adjustments are implemented.
  • Reduced inventory by 30% thru analyzing and managing E&O material, and PMA in 3 sites.
  • Manage the process to capture and report unusual usages to Supply Chain for production lines L.
  • Run and review reports for scheduled units/dollars; calculate actual lead-times and manage against quoted lead-times.
  • Review and manage overdue items for morning production meetings; adjust capacity planning as needed to pull in overdue items.
  • Generated over $500,000 in cost savings through negotiation, resourcing, and VA/VE events.
  • Manage transportation arrangement activities as required.
  • Perform root cause analysis for material availability and recommend/implement solutions to optimize inventory levels and manufacturing schedules.
  • Manage alignment of material requirements and production schedules to meet customer demands while balancing inventory levels.
  • Lead 8D projects and worked with suppliers and customers to resolve quality issues.
  • Led sourcing projects to ensure on-time delivery of purchased materials.
  • Managed domestic and overseas suppliers by performing Quarterly business reviews and coordination of orders.
  • Worked closely with managers to plan special buys.
Company Name | City, StateBUYER/SCHEDULING SUPERVISOR01/2014 - 01/2016
  • Management of fixture setup schedule and capacity planning for product lines - (Maintain metrics - material availability and capacity ranges by class and product line).
  • Participate and provide input into SIOP planning activities and monthly meetings as required.
  • Adjust capacity planning/scheduling by line - daily capacity numbers, weekly buckets, mixed model, etc.
  • Perform root cause analysis for material availability and recommend/implement solutions to optimize inventory levels and manufacturing schedules.
  • Coordinates with other departments to ensure smooth flow of materials, and monitors business trends and economic cycles to anticipate change in order flow from customers and material availability from suppliers.
  • Analyzes and evaluates inventory and delivery problems and recommends and/or implements solutions to optimize inventory levels and manufacturing schedule.
  • Evaluates work performance of the group annually, or as required, to facilitate performance management, merit promotions, transfers, dismissals, commendations, etc.
  • Obtained information about customer needs and preferences by conferring with sales or purchasing personnel.
  • Communicated closely with stakeholders, including vendors and merchants, helping to secure well-timed deliveries.
Education and Training
Ashford University | City, StateMBA in Supply Chain Management2012
American Intercontinental University | City, StateBA in Business Administration2010
The University Of Arizona | CityMaster of Science in Information TechnologyExpected in 04/2022
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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • Ashford University
  • American Intercontinental University
  • The University Of Arizona

Job Titles Held:

  • PLANT PROCUREMENT MANAGER
  • SUPPLY CHAIN SUPERVISOR
  • SR. BUYER
  • BUYER/SCHEDULING SUPERVISOR

Degrees

  • MBA in Supply Chain Management
    BA in Business Administration
    Master of Science in Information Technology

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