• Responsible for ensuring timely acquisition of products from approved suppliers based on MRP requirements for both manufacturing and engineering projects. • Negotiate with suppliers for special pricing agreements, Net 45 and 60 Day payment terms and free freight. • Create purchase orders for products based on supplier price agreements or RFQ submissions.• Maintain master data files including lead time, minimum order quantity, pricing, manufacturer, and supplier information.• Identify new and second source suppliers to reduce costs while improving delivery.• Conduct supplier visits and participate in production and quality audits as part of supply chain team.• Communicate issues of defective or unacceptable products to establish corrective action as required between engineering and the supplier.• Research and resolve problems with receiving/invoice issues.

• Reduced shipping time from the assembly line by 89% by streamlining the workflow through the packing department.• Created standard work procedures to close work orders and issue pick tickets.• Developed a process for partial and large orders going to the packing department, reducing errors to customers by more than 50%. • Created a "merge" area for spare parts to reduce the lead time by 72% by setting up Kanban bins.• Trained and mentored co-workers in the manufacturing modules of SAP and Excel applications to increase productivity and accuracy.• Coordinated with Production Lead to provide daily work schedules for production personnel using TAKT time and level loading methods.• Expedited orders for parts identified by the Kanban board and MRP report, obtaining needed material from suppliers to complete product builds.• Supported production leads and managers, locating urgently needed parts.• Placed and maintained orders for machined parts, labels, castings and other commodities, ensuring on-time delivery of 90% or better.• Processed all work orders to the stockroom so kits could be pulled and moved to the floor.• Reduced work order variances by ensuring all material and labor hours were properly reported.• Corresponded with customer service to convey information on any orders at risk.• Maintained records in Access database and a hardcopy file including job traveler and test documentation records for the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NUPIC) for periodic audits.

• Validated customer specifications and revisions per purchase order to internal bills of materials and edited part master file as required.• Processed customer purchase orders to generate sales orders.• Purchased raw material for specific job requirements and ensured accurate material specifications and quantities were met by the vendor.• Created work orders and job travelers for production which included applicable transfer sheets and drawings.• Processed transactions into Vista ERP system to maintain accurate inventory levels.• Generated packing lists and compiled shipping documents, including all applicable certification papers and export documentation when required. • Corresponded with customers to update order statuses and open order reports.• Implemented the process to back-flush raw materials to the work orders to maintain accurate inventory levels and work order costs.• Oversaw inventory, which included accurate data entry, opened orders to maintain minimum levels, performed year end physical inventory and reviewed cycle count variances.• Scheduled pickups for in process and finished goods deliveries.• Maintained and updated work order progress for the production lead in an Excel spreadsheet.• Audited several times for ISO9000 certification and passed 100% of the time.

1984 - 1989 Inventory and Shipping/Receiving 1989 - 1999 Purchasing / Shipping & Receiving Supervisor 1999 - 2001 Inside Sales/Production Planner