-Negotiated and procured raw materials for manufacturing and new product development-Reported cost analysis and implemented cost reduction plans-Sourced and purchased operating supplies for facilities maintenance, CNC and powder coating operations (MRO purchases)-Found, evaluated and qualified new suppliers for parts and services-Managed open purchase orders by updating delivery dates, monitoring late purchase orders, expediting necessary orders, closed out purchase orders-Managed and coordinated imports with freight forwarding company -Practiced JIT delivery and lean manufacturing principles in inventory control-Analyzed data to determine safety stock on inventory and product mix-Coordinated and managed supplied parts to vendor for secondary outside operations -Created, maintained and closed work orders in MRP for production and outside operations-Reconciled inventory and receiving issues-Maintained cycle count sheets and ensured each part was counted at least once a year-Submitted MCO requests to correct bill of materials -Reconciled inventory in MRP when MCO was approved and updated-Transacted and reported RMA parts that were returned to suppliers -Reviewed finished goods inventory and determined maximum stocking levels-Planned daily production and expedited hot orders to meet customers’ needs-Updated and communicated monthly production build rates-Created and maintained daily and weekly production reports-Recommended and implemented strategies to improve purchasing and inventory management-Developed plan for discontinued parts and handled transactions in MRP