Executes procurement requirements for government orders using Raytheon policies and procedures.Coordinates product supply to meet program requirements to promote the flow of materials and service to customers while being cognitive of budget and inventory constraints.Confirm availability and lead times using the quote process and communication methods to procure materials.Interacts with cross functional teams and continually seeks training on new methodologies to perform tasks efficiently. Proactively provides status on parts at risk through the overdue stages and inquires/implements/gathers teams, to support actions in finding a resolution. Actively obtains regular updates from suppliers and disseminate information to the internal teams.Anticipates the needs organization to support production and solicit escalation if required.Standardizes communication methods through reporting to support information integrity.Works with Financial Shared Services to monitor payment resolution to suppliers on payment delays. Modifies/Amends purchase orders as required according to compliance guidelines.Focused on delivering results that are consistent and sustainable.Assist team members with information to support reviews and their projects as needed.Provides weekly updates in the required escalation file to keep stakeholders informed with the status of deliveries.Facilitated stakeholder reviews and action outcomes for supplier led transitions.

Controlled spend through inventory management and on-time delivery to avoid expedite fees.Analyzed pricing and cost objectives for product, and product packaging to accommodate budgets that were aligned with grants.Sourced packaging materials for retail products and kits for supply to market.Conducted negotiations and identified supplier risk.Provided risk analysis using Mk. Denial and working with the quality team to assess new suppliers.Coordinated an equipment and work relocation project under a critically short timeline due to a supplier bankruptcy.Managed rejection investigations for external customers and coordinated teams to get to a resolution.Developed rework plans for manufacturing through coordination with cross functional departments involved with the process.Supported lab equipment contracts with suppliers.Lean Core Team Lead – Practical Process Improvement team focused on work standardization, safety, and implementing efficient behaviors throughout the organization.Participated with new production development projects to coordinate procurement activities and deliver to timescales outlined to get product to the consumer market.Holistically oversaw activities to meet project requirements through coordination with cross functional teams.

Develop standardization processes for better efficiency throughout multiple departments.Ensure compliance to business rulesCoordination of production capabilities and customer orders.Respond to customer complaints; implement corrective actionsLiaison between all departments to optimize the customer experience. Support the sales team as directedIssue purchase orders for intercompany transfersCoordinate logistical issues

Maintain and strengthen the relationship with a Kerry Global CustomerCoordinated orders and shipments to meet the customer’s requirementsExecute communications to expedite orders and required transportation needs between production and shipping as neededWork with carriers to move orders in a timely matter to meet the delivery standards and requirements compliant with a JIT environmentSubmit order confirmations within the respective required guidelines outlined by the Kerry organization and approved by the customerNegotiate the initiatives of the customer and Kerry organizationResolve non-commercial price discrepancies for Accounts Receivable to reconcile their recordsIssue credit memos and immediate releases as required by situational developments and agreementsEnter customer complaints and follow them through to completion to ensure response to issues are complied with interdepartmentallyAssist the Sales team and 360 as instructedParticipate in continuous improvement agendasArrange pre-payment orders for cash in advance customers

Develop and maintain strong customer relationsBillingProvide courteous and timely solutions to minor discrepanciesQuote pricing of shipmentsManifest city driversSchedule expedites and guaranteed shipmentsCorrect invoicesSchedule freight pickup and delivery appointmentsCompliance to ISO 9000 regulations

Customer Service Expediting OrdersMaintaining Customer AccountsForecasting Trace ShipmentsMonitoring Inventory levelsCompliance with ISO/9000 RegulationsPreparation and Submittal of Quotations Maintain Sales Forecast ReportsAssist Outside Sales RepresentativesCoordinated ECR’s with Engineering

Purchasing of ferrous and non-ferrous material from suppliers. Approved all new orders and schedule changes to assist production control with J.I.T delivery.Prepared and managed M.R.P system six-month forecast.Maintained raw material barcode system for trace-ability of material used to produce fasteners required for QS9000 compliance.Responsible for maintaining correct inventory levels by cycle counting and complete physical inventory monitoring.Supported other divisions with raw material barcode system. Expediting of materials for on time delivery.Approved all costs discrepancies for invoicing.Issued debits and credits for steel suppliers.