Oversee and develop a team of inventory BuyersWork directly with Buyers to accomplish company, department, and individual goalsCollaborate with Accounts Payable to approve purchase order price discrepancies Review/Approve material dispositions when material does not meet specificationsContinue to perform role of a Category Manager

Create and execute strategic procurement plansManage resin and colorant supply chainSource chemical and packaging suppliersConsolidate supply baseWork closely with project teams, to ensure launch dates are metManage supplier maintenanceDrive cost saving effortsGuide inventory reduction strategy

Purchase printed packaging components, cartons, tubes, cases, and shippersSource and quote materials for new projectsWork with suppliers regarding quality issuesDiscuss scorecards with supplier on a regular basisMaintain Organizational items in Oracle as neededPurchase materials domestically, as well as internationally

Purchase chemicals, corrugate, and packaging components for multiple production sitesMaintain/Update Material Master in ERP system (SAP)Direct material supply chain for multiple contract manufactures in a MTS environmentInvolved in the launching of new and innovative productsDrive cost savings within Contract ManufacturingCoordinate transfer of materials between facilitiesObtain quotes for new finish good productionPoint of contact for contract manufacturesResolve issues related to deliveries, receipts, invoicing, and inventory

Manage supply chain consisting of 1,000 part numbers in a Make to Stock and Build to Order environmentStrong communication skills between internal and external customersProficient in the use of an ERP system (SAP), and understanding of MRPMaintain and updated material master dataKey player in the achievement of increased fill rate, and reduced inventoryCoordinate and schedule work flow between various work centers / departmentsDemonstrated ability to prioritize and schedule, to ensure deadlines are metMonitor forecast to actual data Coordinate with Purchasing and Quality departments to ensure materials were available when required. Understanding of statistical analysis, including Six Sigma training Safety Committee member and Chairperson

Evaluated and improved packaging process in productivity and qualityCreated production/efficiency reports to monitor key performance indicatorsEnsured proper procedures were followed and documented throughout the manufacturing and packaging processesWrote Variance/Non-Conformance Reports alongside the quality department as neededDeveloped training tools and aidsSuccessfully led, trained, and motivated a diverse team of individualsDirected day to day operations of OTC Contract Manufacturing AreaScheduled products and operators to various lines for optimization Led investigation team through Root Cause AnalysisResponsible for personnel decisions including hiring, discipline, and raisesOversight of warehouse personnel and transactions

Scheduled orders in fast paced CD manufacturing environmentFamiliarity with printing processes, including spot colors and 4 color processMonitored capacity, worked with CSR when capacity was exceeded or production issues aroseMaintained master schedule, and developed production goals

Supervise all aspects of manufacturing, including: Component Verification, Mixing, Encapsulation, Inspection, Tableting, Coating, Banding, and warehouse personnelResponsibilities include line scheduling, hiring, training, evaluations, and discipline