Purchased all materials for the conversion of 2 wheeled motorcycles into 3 wheeled motorcycles. Involved in planning, complete outsourcing of components

Operated a successful curbside recycling company servicing business and residential customers.Covered all phases of the business from start to finish including budgeting, payroll, company setup, advertising, taxes, all operations(manual labor to accounting)

– Responsibilities consisted of buying all materials for the conversion of 2 wheeled motorcycles into 3 wheeled motorcycles. Involved in planning, complete outsourcing of components as company moved from Canada to the US, cost analysis/savings, and other functions related to the procurement of materials for a JIT system. Worked with Harley Davidson in logistically coordinating the successful launch of their three wheeled vehicle, the TriGlide, set up HD vendors with Lehman and procured material specific for this project, from prototype to launch.

- Purchased electronic components for manufacturing company. I was directly involved with a team of other buyers and planners in a team environment with ISO standards. Goals to obtain/achieve JIT inventory levels with minimum excess material. Met with suppliers to maintain and uphold relationships and negotiations. I was also a member of the new software implementation team for the materials group, which included training and troubleshooting.

- Managed materials for electronic manufacturing company. I was responsible for all inventory procurement and planning, including managing supplier relations and pricing standards. I supervised two buyers within a team environment, and was responsible for bonus metrics relating to materials. I also assisted with creating new and improved methods for data analysis and reporting for our team, which was often reviewed by upper management and the president.