Dan Finkelstein Email & Phone Number

Charlotte, North Carolina, Us

Commodity sourcing for dress covers, cushions and diaphragms. Request RFQs for new program, analyze submissions and make recommendations on suppliers to use. Work with suppliers on raw material requests and program timelines to ensure on time delivery to airlines.

Charlotte, North Carolina, Us

Charlotte, North Carolina, Us

From B/E Aerospace to Rockwell Collins to now Collins Aerospace.Responsible for all direct and indirect purchases for NPI programs. Purchase components ranging from hardware, sheet metal, machined parts, injection molded parts and vac form parts. Competitive bidding for all procured items.

Increased team participation from 3 to 6 teams in 2014. Increased team participation from 6 to 11 teams in 2015.Projected increase for 2016 between 15-20 teams.Rules enforcement, disciplinary actions, overall league operations of multi team men's adult minor league football league. Coordinate schedules, recruit new teams, expand league sponsorships.Maintain league website and Facebook groups.

2014 - President/GM.2012 CCFL Champions.Marketing/Sales/Advertising for the organization.Looking for sponsors and donors to help fund this 501c3 non-profit organization.

Greensboro, Nc, Us

 Build monthly capacity plan for all product to be tested and tape and reeled at facilities Greensboro and the Asia-Pacific region to support semi-conductor business related to cellular products. This is done through an Access database system. Currently working with an IT/Global Planning cross functional group to develop and implement a revised process to run the capacity plan using web based and SAP based applications.

Galway, Ie

 Work with all groups involved with the launch of new connector programs for the automotive industry. Provide system setup for new parts. Create and execute production plans along with plant schedulers in Mexico and the U.S. Coordinate the production and sourcing of component materials. Determine timelines along with Engineering to launch new programs. Provide direction to demand management to ensure forecast is loaded.

Columbus, Ohio, Us

 Responsible for buying all materials related to the production of electronic controls (MRP and MRO items) and to ensure timely delivery and meet corporate mandated inventory goals. Negotiate terms. Work with various MRP and other systems.

North Canton, Ohio, Us

 Responsible for the purchasing of 974 parts worth $5 million. Purchase commodities such as electric locks, cables and cable assemblies, corrugated packaging, miscellaneous packaging supplies such as bubble wrap and foam, glass screens and touch pads, electronic keypads for ATM machines. Support production through JIT delivery and the use of Lean manufacturing principles. Headed a Kaizen team to review and find ways to reduce the amount and types of packaging used in piece parts assembly area. Review cycle counts and make inventory adjustments as needed. Analyze and review outstanding A/P issues. Coordinate defective materials returns to suppliers and corrective actions

Winston-Salem, Nc, Us

Order Fulfillment Planning Manager – Dyed Bottoms & Boxers: 8 years experienceReceived “President’s Award for Innovation” for successful launch of the ComfortSoft Campaign in 2005 Responsible for the total capacity planning & scheduling of 12 off-shore and 2 turnkey manufacturing facilities in the production of 12,000,000 dozen Hanes Men’s and Boy’s underwear products annually. Established & monitored production schedules by plant for over 400 styles & 2,000 SKU’s to meet required monthly inventory levels and maintain a customer service rate between 96 and 98%. Manufacturing facilities operated between 90-100% efficiency and adherence rates under my direction. Analyzed sales forecast to project requirements and direct $30,000,000 of fabric purchases through Asia sourcing group to support monthly production plan. Initiated the sourced purchase of $15,000,000 annually of turnkey finished goods from Thailand and Nicaragua. Coordinated with Product Development, Sales, Marketing, Manufacturing and Distribution Departments to ensure on-time deliveries of new products and to meet promotional deadlines for multiple customers. Reduced excess and slow moving (SLOB) inventory by $3,000,000 in 2007. Experience and knowledge of Lean Mfg. principles as well as Kaizen and Kanban tools.

Bought and sold wastepaper for the paper mill industry.

Head Buyer / Production Manager: 3+ years experience Established & maintained contracts required to purchase $6,000,000 in waste paper annually. Managed production schedule while supervising workflow of a 7/24/365 plant operation. Supervised shipping / receiving department and all transportation scheduling. Monitored & maintained daily inventory of both raw materials and finished goods. Approved invoices for payment, set pricing, generated billing & sold off-spec rolls. Created a customer recycling program to reduce overall raw materials cost.Production Lead Man / Quality Control Supervisor: 5 years experience Supervised operations of 6 corrugated manufacturing machines (18-30 employees). Developed & implemented a quality control program to increase customer satisfaction. Verified orders were to customers’ specifications and ensured quality levels were met.Sales Representative: 1 year experience  Established & maintained sales contacts throughout New England for corrugated products.Machine Operator: 4 years experience  Operated various manufacturing machines in corrugated box plant.Established annual company golf tournament and employee participation in various Charitable Basketball, Volleyball & Softball Tournaments from 1992 to 2000.

Coach baseball for players 13-16, organized training and clinics.

Help coached middle school basketball program.

Directed workflow of 30-50 employees in the manufacturing of vinyl storm windows and storm doors.

Bachelor Of Science, Business Administration/Mgmt

Business Administration

Diploma, General Studies

General Studies