Responsible for purchasing dept., planning/scheduling dept., warehouse, shipping /receiving, and inventory cycle count estimating ,sourcing and supply chain. Achieved improvements with strategies and process using KPIs to meet objectives . Reviewed government contracts and purchase orders, engineering changes, MRB, Cycle Counts, NPQ for approvals. Responsible customer material storage, forecast, MRP, Vendor sourcing, Vendor performance and AS9100,TS1649 and SOP review and updates.

As Director Materials I am a key strategic leader responsible for materials management for the global business including inventory planning, materials management and customer order fulfillment. I have division responsibilities for production planning, master scheduling, inventory management and accountable to implement and maintain global processes maximizing overall supply chain efficiency. This included responsibility for driving materials management consistency throughout the global business… Show more As Director Materials I am a key strategic leader responsible for materials management for the global business including inventory planning, materials management and customer order fulfillment. I have division responsibilities for production planning, master scheduling, inventory management and accountable to implement and maintain global processes maximizing overall supply chain efficiency. This included responsibility for driving materials management consistency throughout the global business platforms to achieve customer service and inventory goals. Lead teams with cross functional communications in launching programs and solving customer opportunities. Have the ability to lead teams and build consensus with key stakeholders.Strong communication skills – including ability to present and articulate strategic business direction in forums for executive management. Show less

Provided Strategic vision and tactical methods for continues improvement of material flow. Optimized all materials management activities including scheduling, inventory control, logistics and supply chain management. Provide leadership and direction to Purchasing, Production Control, Warehouse and Logistics. Lead the organization within the scope of the strategic sourcing process to drive cost out of supply chain by managing Commodity and negotiation strategies including Terms and… Show more Provided Strategic vision and tactical methods for continues improvement of material flow. Optimized all materials management activities including scheduling, inventory control, logistics and supply chain management. Provide leadership and direction to Purchasing, Production Control, Warehouse and Logistics. Lead the organization within the scope of the strategic sourcing process to drive cost out of supply chain by managing Commodity and negotiation strategies including Terms and Conditions, Supplier selection, evaluation and rationalization of supply chain solutions.Managed material flow to insure inventory is maintained to optimum level to support on time customer deliveries while keeping inventory holding at appropriate levels. Participated in safety, loss prevention, lean manufacturing activities to reduce cost complexity.Managed excess and obsolete inventories with root cause analysis and counter measures.Implemented and managed lean techniques to all commodities which delivered maximum value, leverage and standardization.Developed material requirement plans from sales and marketing forecast for initiation and scheduling of purchases from outside vendors as well as production capacity planning to include scheduling of all shipments to customers.Collaborated with Product Management to solicit and source new raw materials to meet project cost requirements.Maintained and created item master and product structure in MRP.ibe your position Show less

Reviewed and authorized all purchases from raw materials to Capital Assets. Scheduled Purchases and deliveries based on MRP and production forecasts. Verified all materials, tooling, fixtures, packaging, storage/handling, facilities and suppliers met TS16949 requirements.Stream lined processes with; sales, engineering and manufacturing eliminate deviations to customer schedules.Created Lean processes to reduce inventory. Work with Engineering on materials for new product… Show more Reviewed and authorized all purchases from raw materials to Capital Assets. Scheduled Purchases and deliveries based on MRP and production forecasts. Verified all materials, tooling, fixtures, packaging, storage/handling, facilities and suppliers met TS16949 requirements.Stream lined processes with; sales, engineering and manufacturing eliminate deviations to customer schedules.Created Lean processes to reduce inventory. Work with Engineering on materials for new product Launches. Set method of payment terms with suppliers.Prepared contracts and bid requests with buyers on new programs with tooling and capital equipment. Maintain records on supplier’s performance, such as increases, costs savings, deliveries, product quality or performance, and inventory turns. Worked with the Quality Assurance Department to issue corrective actions and return quarantined goods to suppliers. Show less

Managed material flow with KANBAN and Lean programs with suppliers to increase inventory turns to 12 and reduce inventory by 28%. Developed strategic sources to drive 30day terms to 90days with vendors.Optimized all materials, warehouse and logistics processes to improve customer on time delivery 68% to 97%.Lead the divisions with supply chain strategies in cost savings thru E-sourcing and product improvements or changes to generate 15% reduction per year in cost. Lead organization… Show more Managed material flow with KANBAN and Lean programs with suppliers to increase inventory turns to 12 and reduce inventory by 28%. Developed strategic sources to drive 30day terms to 90days with vendors.Optimized all materials, warehouse and logistics processes to improve customer on time delivery 68% to 97%.Lead the divisions with supply chain strategies in cost savings thru E-sourcing and product improvements or changes to generate 15% reduction per year in cost. Lead organization with processes to drive cost out of Supply Chain, Procurement Logistics, Shipping /Receiving, Warehousing, Planning /Scheduling.Provided Strategic vision and tactical methods for continues improvement of material flow.Provide leadership and direction to Purchasing, Production Control, Warehouse and Logistics. Lead the organization within the scope of the strategic sourcing process to drive cost out of supply chain by managing Commodity and negotiation strategies including Terms and Conditions, Supplier selection, evaluation and rationalization of supply chain solutions.Managed material flow to insure inventory is maintained to optimum level to support on time customer deliveries while keeping inventory holding at appropriate levels. Participated in safety, loss prevention, lean manufacturing activities to reduce cost complexity.Managed excess and obsolete inventories with root cause analysis and counter measures.Implemented and managed lean techniques to all commodities which delivered maximum value, leverage and standardization.Developed material requirement plans from sales and marketing forecast for initiation and scheduling of purchases from outside vendors as well as production capacity planning to include scheduling of all shipments to customers.Collaborated with Product Management to solicit and source new raw materials to meet project cost requirements.Maintained and created item master and product structure in MRP. Show less