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Analyze daily/weekly production schedules to meet material requirement and inventory objectives. Analyze and coordinate the purchase of components in support of master production schedule. Work with other staff to maintain appropriate inventory and oversee daily min/max levels. Assist in the maintenance of storage areas and coordinate min/max level requirements with available interior space. Facilitate inventory accuracy by identifying and initiating actions to reduce errors and assist in corrective action.

: Manage all purchasing functions for standardized and custom products that support the distribution network of customers, production and labor force for the entire company to include but not limited to; engineering, sales, maintenance, human resources and accounting. Maintain an approved supplier list for all production and nonproduction items. Meet on a regular basis and negotiate raw material cost with approve supplier base. Coordinate and monitor all procurement transactions for blanket orders and service contracts. Manage data entry in the Proos database system to ensure accurate inventory levels for production planning and meeting customer requirements. Create, implement and monitor inventory min/max levels for all products and components. Prepare and monitor all department budgets. Work closely with accounting department to code all invoices to proper account ledgers. Coordinate outsourcing and timing with outside vendors for secondary operations. Meet with executive staff on a quarterly basis to present and review purchasing department metrics.

: Procure and manage all ingredients and packaging raw materials in support of both direct and indirect manufacturing needs. Manage and initiate supplier contracts while establishing long term supplier partnerships and negotiating the best possible price and quality. Establish and maintain primary and secondary resources for raw materials and supplies. Evaluate supplier performance for quality, on-time delivery, and pricing issues. Analyze commodity markets to ensure optimum contract pricing and availability. Monitor and adjust inventory requirements based on current orders and sales forecasts. Work closely with R & D to procure raw materials for new projects and to improve product. Work closely with production scheduler and operations to make sure quality raw materials are on hand in order to produce customer orders in a timely manner. Work closely with both supplier and in-house graphics and design to develop and ensure the best possible image and product information is printed correctly on quality packaging. Institute and promote yearly cost reduction projects. Monitor and maintain department budgets.

Managing all purchasing functions and inventory controls for raw materials, tooling, outside processes, chemicals and miscellaneous items needed to aid the production floor in the manufacturing of customer requirements. Managing inventory cycle counts in order to maintain inventory accuracy for production flow. Managing all scrap material and return accounts between brass mills and open market scrap dealers. Working closely with vendors to develop positive and productive relationships to ensure quality products as well as just-in-time deliveries. Implementing and supervising tooling crib inventories for screw machine repairs and setups. Working closely with customer service, engineering and production scheduler to ensure production flow and customer satisfaction. Playing active roll on planning committees and leadership teams to implement ISO Procedure and Lean Manufacturing concepts.

Managing all purchasing functions and inventory for raw materials, perishable tooling, and miscellaneous items needed to aid the production floor in manufacturing customer requirements. Working closely with each product team and communicating delivery information to aid in meeting customer order due dates. Working closely with vendors to develop positive relationships and to ensure quality products as well as on time deliveries.

Creating and supporting base distribution to 42 global locations and working closely with affiliate management under stressful deadline and strict custom guidelines.

Purchasing Manager: Managing all purchasing functions and implementing inventory control systems for paints, chemicals, powders, office supplies, shop supplies, packaging, warehouse supplies and maintenance for all Almond locations. Safety Director: Handling, implementing, and training employees in all aspects of safety issues for all Almond locations. Quality Assistant: Maintaining all technical data sheets and quality process documentation for all Almond locations.