Strategically purchase components valued in excess of $5,000,000.00.Identify and maintain appropriate inventory levels to support Specialized Product's customer requirements.Manage supplier performance in accordance with ISO 9001 procedures.Implemented supplier scorecard rating matrixMember of the Quality team.Internal auditor.

Strategically purchase components valued in excess of $60,000,000.00Manage projects from request for quote through delivery to the appropriate facilitySelect set of suppliers capable of meeting technical requirementsEvaluate and select supplier proposal based on cost, accuracy, and manufacturing compatibilityNegotiate final pricing structure including surcharges where applicableContract with suppliers throughout the United StatesCommunicate with suppliers regarding maintenance of delivery and quality performance standardsTrained in requirements of the Federal Acquisition Regulations Act (FAR) and the Truth in Negotiations Act (TINA)

Supply Chain Coordinator (6 years experience)Develop Supply Chain Coordinator position at Walker Forge where none previously existedStrategically purchase services beyond internal manufacturing capacities valued in excess of $5,000,000.00Collaborate with customer to identify scope of projectManage projects from request for quote through delivery to the customerSelect set of suppliers capable of meeting customer requirements from approved databaseEvaluate and select supplier proposal based on cost, accuracy, and manufacturing compatibility with customer expectationsContract and negotiate the final pricing structure with suppliers throughout the MidwestCreating schedules and communicate with suppliers regarding maintenance of delivery and quality performance standardsCoordinate disposition of non-conforming materialIssue and evaluate corrective actionsPerform onsite annual quality and manufacturing capability auditsSuccessful audit track history in compliance with industry standards (ISO9001 / TS16949)Upgrade supplier base by eliminating lower performing suppliers and creating a collaborative environmentMaintain approved supplier databaseEnsure invoices complied with order requirements Chief Estimator (5 years experience)Perform feasibility analysis of customer requestCalculate production ratesAssemble material costs, process inputs, and logistic costsCreate preliminary part designDevelop manufacturing process necessary to meet customer requirements.Train and supervise Process AnalystIssue request for quotesAward contracts to suppliersProcess Analyst/Estimator (3 years experience)Lead Advanced Quality Planning Team on all new programsCreate preliminary process routing for input in ERP systemMaintain process databaseReview customer orders for acceptanceDesigner (2 years experience)Create and revise tooling designs using AutoCAD and Anvil 1000Create final part design for customer acceptance

Responsible for all production activities including, costing, profitability, and sales.