Manage the Vendor base in procuring Labels and Fibre and Steel Drums for Syngenta Crop Protection

Banner is a global gelatin-based drug delivery and specialty pharmaceutical company. We are committed to researching, developing and producing unique oral dosage forms for the Pharmaceutical Health Care Industry. Through our innovative technologies and products, and with the dedication of our employees, we seek to improve the quality of life for our global community.

Research, develop, and coordinate the production of custom packaging for clients across a wide spectrum of industries; Also provide price estimates and material recommendations to provide the best product for each clients application.

Support and manage the new product development process for printed paper, fabric, and heat transfer labels on a global scale, in a large team environment (20+).Create, analyze and present price quotations to sales within 24 hours of initial request.Consult with customers, vendors, or internal experts to discuss and develop solutions that are outside of the capabilities of the 16th Street facility.Committed member of the 16th Street Facility's Safety TeamMember of successful 5S Kaizen Team - Rotary Press, June 20

Support the Strategic Pricing Manager's efforts to promote and place Avery Dennison Business Media Division's (BMD) products into the marketplace through defined channels.Compute cost factors and prepare pricing used for management purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work; preparing bids; selecting vendors; and determining cost effectiveness.Consult with customers, vendors, or other individuals to discuss and formulate pricing and resolve issues.Assist in order processing/customer service in times of increased business.Six Sigma Green Belt Training 3/2005 - Finished Goods Inventory Reduction

Accurately and efficiently entered orders received from field sales, customers and alliance partners.Facilitated the process of bringing new laser wristband products from design to production.Issued and distributed customer complaints, and coordinated timely resolution for customer. Acknowledged orders, and communicated changes due to material delays, schedule changes, etc. to customers in a timely and professional manner.Six Sigma White Belt Certified 2004 - Customer Service Process Improvement Promoted to Pricing Specialist 2004

Correlated production and delivery of labels, decals, and overlays to Xerox locations throughout the world.Analyzed weekly forecast reports to assist in determining production scheduling and timely shipment of orders via EDI software.Provided estimates to other sales support staff daily.Deciphered customer submitted blueprints for new production assemblies for write-up via PSI software.Worked diligently with production floor staff to determine best practices and quality assurance.Fielded incoming calls for estimates, shipping status, and general production-related issues; Performed general office duties.

Coordinated the complete composition, and detailing of custom pressure sensitive label orders in a fast-paced manufacturing environment; Led team of 4 CS Representatives.Designed and ordered custom-tooled rotary dies; Composed and typeset copy for flexographic printing plates; determined packaging needs and ordered custom cores, cartons, and other collateral packaging.Maintained inventory of packaging, cores, and cartons within Company guidelines; performed other Customer Service responsibilities for a sales force in excess of 200 field representatives.