Morning host and news director for KKOJ-AM/FM in Jackson, MN.

Recording commercials, recording on air items for automation play-back. Live broadcasting of football, volleyball, basketball, baseball & softball. Sales, news generation and promotional activities.

Oversaw supplier base of 50-70 suppliers, totaling inventory of over $8M. Order components and ensure delivery for production.Responsible for resolving invoicing issues, rejected component replacement and inventory inaccuracies.Manage and maintain company’s web-based order placement system “Ebots”. Handle all vendor training and trouble shooting.Work with production personnel to expedite components as necessary.Using Microsoft Excel and Access, created tools for better tracking and visibility of project status.Work with Engineering and Purchasing to source and procure new parts to support Prototype launch builds.

Originally hired as Purchasing Agent, promoted to Manager based on management capabilities. Member of senior staff.Oversaw all purchasing functions for this $22M company providing acoustical trim components for off-road vehicles.Actively involved in obtaining and maintaining QS9000 Certification.Handled purchasing, negotiating pricing and streamlining inventory levels for an inventory of $1 million, including sheet and extruded plastic, urethane foams, non-woven fabrics and vinyl films. Monitored commodity markers for pricing trends.Sourced and approved all new suppliers. Analyzed all quote requests and pricing. Handled all vendor rejects and returns.Implementation and training of KanBan inventory programs and Lean Manufacturing methodologies.Created stock programs with high volume suppliers to trim lead-times up to 75%. Set up products on consignment program to limit inventory exposure.

Purchase and manage raw goods inventory for dry goods processing.