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Rowlett, Tx, Us

Rowlett, Tx, Us

Carrollton, Texas, Us

Responsible for all procurement and inbound logistics, quoting, service contracts, invoice reconciliation, and inventorymanagement for a variety of materials, most notably aluminum extrusion, specialty fabrics, motorization components, MRO,and all supporting products. Currently utilize SAP MRP and self-created Excel macros to anticipate demand, plan orderpatterns, and manage inbound logistics. Cross trained on functions pertaining to outbound logistics, facility projectmanagement, and accounting.• Created Excel-based macro to automatically divide extrusion colors to order based on inbound expectation andprojected monthly demand.• Frequently interface with upper management in Italy and Belgium to discuss inventory planning, demand, andproduct roll-out.• Implemented new receiving process in tandem with SAP, reducing time between delivery and receipt from days tohours.• Successfully converted 5 main component lines from overseas to domestic sources, creating a more sustainable andresilient vendor network for domestic production (complex/simple extrusion, packaging/crating, aluminum mesh,hardware).• Utilize metal removal background in sourcing CNC machining tools and MRO for in-house fabrication.

Responsible for all VMI database creation, advanced reporting, customer presentations, quarterly report meetings, as well asdeployment and maintenance of high security vending solutions across over 40 customer sites in the greater DFW area.Utilized Solar Eclipse ERP in conjunction with a wide range of usage data to interpret customer requirements and dictatedeployment of various logistical solutions.• Managed a team of 3 driven professionals tasked with predicting material requirements for customers through highsecurity vending solutions.• Created current presentation format and showcased VMI solutions for potential customers.• Utilized potential usage data, existing item master and industry standards to tailor an inventory management solutionspecifically for each customer.• Utilized SQL-driven reporting in conjunction with Eclipse ERP data to provide quarterly reports to customershighlighting potential avenues for improvement and emphasizing accountability for our department.• Created custom Excel macro to convert proprietary SQL-based Autocrib and ToolBOSS reporting into actionableinformation for quarterly reports.

Responsible for all product sourcing, BOM creation, purchasing, inventory management, manufacturing and fulfillment operations through utilization of ERP and proprietary reporting solutions. Create policies and procedures used by sourcing, procurement, inventory management and manufacturing functions. • Currently directly manage 3 employees responsible for inventory control, manufacturing and order fulfillment. Also responsible for management of seasonal workers and interns when the need arises. • Sources a diverse range of items for educational support products, ranging from board games, electronic components, packaging and paper products, restaurant supplies, raw materials and other products. • Advise Product Development team of new products, quality concerns with existing or potential suppliers, application alternatives and total costs.• Created procedures for procurement, manufacturing, inventory management and fulfillment, vastly improving continuity and efficiency.• Instituted budgeting spreadsheet for new products, old stock costing reports, finished goods usage reporting, supplier performance tracking criteria, and other reporting and statistics functions.

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Utilized corporate forecasting, real time/historical usage as well as market trends to plan new product rollouts, transitions and create forecasts for all Fresh Food category packaging for 7-11 stores. Routinely created new items, negotiated production agreements with suppliers, oversaw sourcing and supplier management, and administrated logistical concerns for all category items from suppliers to warehouses to commissaries and to stores. Routinely interfaced with 7-11 category managers and oversaw the delegation of ancillary responsibilities to two interns.• Located and facilitated secondary sourcing of packaging materials from two distributors in an emergency shortage situation, allowing a high-profile rollout of entrees to 7-11 stores to proceed on schedule despite a last-minute breakdown by the supplier.• Currently sourcing new packaging for a regional chicken wrap; overseeing supplier relations, production scheduling and testing of packaging.• Created new shipment tracking template to provide oversight of logistical operations.• Created late tracking report to monitor warehouses and suppliers for shipment trends and opportunities for improvement.

Used multiple demand sources to provide products from various suppliers as inexpensively and as timely as possible. Oversaw three major accounts (Stauff, Hydraforce, and Concentric) and all miscellaneous accounts, totaling 200 individual suppliers. Served unofficially as part of data integrity department. Processed all new items created in P21 by customer service and sales to confirm pricing, quoting structures, part numbers, lead times, and other attributes.Managed all reporting and analysis for department, including unacknowledged order reports, late order reports, order discrepancy reports, forecasting, and item usage reports. Processed all warehouse receiving discrepancies for suppliers, including receipt of incorrect item, quantity discrepancies, incorrect shipments intended for other addresses, damage, software problems, and other issues, by finding root cause and contacting supplier to correct issues.

Ensured suppliers received all purchase orders, including following up with 40 suppliers daily. Ran various reports, primarily on historical usage and forecasting validity. Processed all online ordering; sat in on meetings with executives, suppliers, and customers; and provided solutions for issues brought up in meetings.

Fort Lauderdale, Fl, Us

Supported company agents and employees with technical support on hardware issues and software issues, including Windows, Internet Explorer, and Microsoft Office as well as proprietary company software.

Repaired and reconditioned laptops, handheld scanners, computer terminals, and various other peripherals for salespeople and customers. Trained new technicians on unit repair procedures and created and implemented new refurbishment timelines.

Forney, Texas, Us

Supported seven campuses, processing tickets for hardware and software issues. Refurbished computer equipment, handled distribution of new equipment to campuses, and transported and installed equipment on site.