• Based on current inventory levels and production planning, purchase the required materials from domestic and international suppliers to ensure availability of required quantities of raw materials to meet our production plans• Works with plant to identify opportunities to reduce total cost of ownership and increase plant efficiency using supplier capabilities• Works with plant shipping and receiving department to ensure efficient receiving process, manage raw material quality with a focus on a high level of customer service• Communicate with suppliers (purchase orders, deliveries, quality issues, process, etc.)• Follow-up on deliveries (timing and quality issues, work with transportation third-parties and warehouse)• Build a strong network with the Sourcing team to implement Best Practices within the purchasing team andshare processes used locally• Manage Purchasing settings and functionality related to MRP• Continually strive to improve efficiency, by collaborating with Operations and Logistics to optimize warehousespace and production line resources• Work with suppliers/freight carriers to address and find solutions for unexpected delays, shortages orrejections that may affect the manufacturing schedule• Execute to meet supply chain metrics including service & inventory levels• Collaborate with Commercialization and Sales Team to manage MOQ's and New Product Launch Plans.• Develop purchasing plan for finite Production Plan as well as long range plant forecasting

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● Responsible for managing inventory of components and raw materials for 7 manufacturing lines.● Very skilled with ERP systems. Uses multiple transactions in SAP for daily inventory and production needs, as well as investigative purposes to solve inventory issues.● Influences and leads direct reports by explaining how their role is important and fits within the big picture and common goals. ● Creates seed analysis labels for a federally regulated grass seed product● Orders raw materials from third party logistics warehouses.● Works across multiple departments to ensure production efficiency and to streamline production scheduling and planning.● Participates in daily production meetings.● Collaborates with multiple departments to address any inventory implications of the introduction of new products.● Oversees inventory adjustments and discrepancies.● Manages inventory write offs and collaborates with other departments to get them approved. ● Organized a Sustainability group at the plant focused on energy efficiency and waste reduction and management.

● Led a group of team members to rework returned product for resale● Developed new strategies to increase efficiency and safety on returns project● Used skills acquired in sales and customer service to maintain a positive team environment during the potentially stressful, high production season● Developed training programs that will be used for new hires and refreshers for seasoned employees

● Developed strategies to manage inventory at a time when production increased and usable warehouse space decreased by nearly 50%● Created systems with a team to decrease year-end inventory and discrepancies from over $10,000 to under $100. ● Facilitated positive communication and cohesive teamwork between team members, administration and contractors while a new plant was being built.

● Built and maintained a diverse book of clients through application of financial planning strategies to meet the needs of individuals and businesses.● Managed large financial accounts including individuals and businesses.

● Responsible for all steps involved in shipping and receiving of specialized freight.● Investigated and solved issues related to claims of overages, shortages and damages.● Utilized creative thinking and analytical skills to solve OS&D issues