Christopher Willard Email & Phone Number

As the Senior Buyer I am responsible for the procurement activities in the day to day operations supporting government contracts while working within an approved purchasing system.* Responsible for a team of 3 buyers on a multi-year contract, estimated $26M annually, for the US Army.  * Effectively develop local suppliers to support Army activities. *.

In my role as Service Supply Chain Manager I was responsible for partnerships between manufacturing, transportation and warehousing to meet the needs of the end-user. I am highly focused with a comprehensive understanding of logistics, procurement and the supply chain.* Employ best practices that improve efficiency, reduce operating costs, and increase.

Frederick, MD

As the sole Service Procurement Planner at this location, I procured parts to maintain a balanced supply for the service department of this international equipment manufacturing company. * Reported weekly on parts stock, rupture rates, obsolete parts and backorders to identify key issues and provide solutions. * Rectified day-to-day logistics issues.*.

* Coordinate material to and from suppliers in support of production schedule. Report materials status to senior management. * Work in conjunction with Materials and Program Management to identify rejections and shortages in real-time and devise solutions to lessen the impact on the production schedule. * Maintain a master procurement schedule which.

* Supervised a group of 40 to establish work priorities in all manufacturing groups and departments; planned, assigned and directed work of manufacturing personnel; appraised performance; addressed complaints and resolved problems.* Conferred with department supervisors to determine progress of work and to provide information on any changes in processing.

• (ACDi purchased Patapsco Designs, Inc. in November 2004)
• Managed a team of 10-15 technicians and assemblers in the Test and Mechanical groups, ensuring that proper documentation, training and direction was provided to perform assigned tasks efficiently.
• Designed work flows and procedures, and developed project plans and strategies to achieve organizational goals.
• Supported management in the effort to meet established schedules and budgets.
• Participated in manufacturing meetings to provide detailed status of work in the Test and Mechanical areas.
• Performed a wide range of skilled test and electro-mechanical assembly in support of projects.Key Achievements:

* Performed testing, troubleshooting and repair utilizing equipment such as spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, digital volt meters and power supplies. * Used knowledge of digital and analog circuits to test and troubleshoot boards to the component level. * Used complex schematics and assembly drawings to troubleshoot digital circuits.Key Achievements:*.