Christopher Bailey Email & Phone Number

Vandergrift, Pennsylvania, United States

1010 Murry Ridge Lane, Murrysville Pa 15668

Provider Supply Chain PartnersProvided purchasing leadership and direction to other Buyer/Planners. Responsible for training any newly-hired employees in this role as well as aiding in development of yearly goals for each staff member.Managed and maintained inventory levels while sustaining a fill rate at over 98% while keeping inventory levels at an ideal level to minimize waste. Also responsible for giving direction to the other Buyer/Planners on how to keep carrying levels appropriate - not being too high or low.Created and developed tools to aid in inventory management, vendor relationships, pricing, etc.Delegated responsibility accordingly to balance work loads of everyone in the workplace to drive efficiencies and maintain high levels of productivity.Managed demand and forecasting for thousands of product codes and just over$ 5M of inventory at any given time across numerous manufacturers and distributors. Responsible for overseeing and ensuring optimal inventory levels to support the changing needs of customers.Resolved invoice discrepancies for Accounts Payable, supply quality issues, receiving discrepancies and shipping issues as they arise, and others as necessary for both myself as well as other Buyer/Planners as needed.On-boarded new manufacturers and vendors and their product lines to support all customer needs based on usage of the various products in the past. Also on-board new customers and analyzed their needs to plan accordingly for products to support.Purchased components used in custom surgical packs and kits that are manufactured in our facility. Utilize multiple products across various manufactures and vendors to ensure completion of these packs.Participated in supplier quality analysis and development as well as rebate and service fees for responsible manufacturers.These duties, as well as those as a Buyer/Planner are all completed on a daily basis.

Provider Supply Chain PartnersManaged demand and forecasting for various product codes and their inventory across numerous manufacturers and distributors.Completed performance reports through rescheduling, expediting and canceling purchase orders in the system.Managed inventory levels to support the changing needs of customers and continue to consistently set optimal inventory levels using system generated demand plans as well as formulas developed to manage inventory.Resolved invoice discrepancies for Accounts Payable, supply quality issues, receiving discrepancies and shipping issues as they arise, and others as necessary.Worked with new and existing manufacturers and secondary distributors to maintain acceptable lead times and product standards.Coordinated with GPO to keep price files in line across multiple purchasing systems.Worked with sales representatives for manufacturers and vendors to maintain accurate product and pricing information.

Provider Supply Chain PartnersResolved customer inquiries and complaints via written or oral communication in a timely and accurate manner. These included, but were not limited to order discrepancies, order status confirmations, item inquiries, expedited shipping, customer returns, etc.Completed reports of system-wide orders on a daily basis in order to identify potential problems, which allowed for being proactive instead of reactive.Relayed communication between the group purchasing organization to the company as well as Materials Managers at each of the hospitals and surgery centers.Processed inventory change notifications that were used to eliminate costs and allow for standardization of items used throughout the network of hospitals. Expedited purchase orders placed by the Buyer/Planners to suppliers and manufacturers in order to satisfy the end-user.Informed all necessary parties, including distribution supervisors and logistics directors, of necessary information regarding customer orders or changes to purchase orders from suppliers and manufacturers. Calculated and processed service charges assessed to each of the hospitals and surgery centers for the finance division.Aided in the onboarding of new facilities to be supplied by the distribution center. Activities included working files for finding specific items to be supplied, marking items for a clinical team to review, and outlining steps to add new items for the facilities.Reviewed and outlined various bids for distribution opportunities from other suppliers in order to make a decision on a distributor. Also aided in the selection the candidate by analyzing all of the information provided and negotiating with the distributors.

Provider Supply Chain PartnersAided in the startup of a new distribution center. Performed activities such as rack identification and labeling, creating shipping stations for distribution of customer orders, and entering data into Tecsys WMS system including units of measure, item locations, dimensions, etc. Assisted in the inventory control conversion from Pyxis machines to open-bin systems at Forbes Regional Hospital and Allegheny Valley Hospital. As a team member, responsibilities included setting inventory levels and reorder points as well as working directly with hospital staff to demonstrate new inventory management methods.Inbounded/received inventory shipped to distribution center from various vendors including thousands of different items.Filled orders using totes and picking in bulk procedures. Completed replenishments throughout distribution center.Completed quality and assurance assessments of orders by generating container and master packing lists. Trained newly hired employees in the pick process as well as how to use the scanners linked to the warehouse software. Certified in using material handling equipment including reach trucks, order pickers, walkie-rider pallet jacks, and forklifts.

Lead operator used to enter data into forms using a computer. Verified and finalized data to export jobs to clients.