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Houston, Tx, Us

Milwaukee, Wi, Us

Procurement Of 3PL and Warehousing to Support Harley Manufacturing, Storage, and Logistics operations.

Dublin, Ie

Part of Weatherford's Global Supply Chain group. Responsible for the analysis, planning, supplierssearch, sourcing events and contracts agreements between Weatherford and main suppliers.Specializing in the Following Categories • Logistics and Warehousing • MRO • Electronics Lead strategic initiatives in alignment with the supply chain strategy to drive the necessary changeprocess across functions. Responsible for share service center for Import, Export and Trade Services. Develop the supply chain strategy process to improve the quality and timeliness of global supply chainstrategy including knowledge management. Interfaced between subsidiaries, customs brokers and freight forwarders regarding import and exportcompliance procedures and requirements. Lead of the Americas Region centralization on logistics, customs & trade compliance operations.

Paris, Courbevoie, Fr

Set up systems, policies, and procedures for the purchasing of lab supplies. Direct and coordinate purchasing activities to limit costs and improve accuracy. Examine existing procedures or opportunities for streamlining activities to meet product distribution needs. Oversee and manage overall supply chain and logistics operations to maximize efficiency and minimize the cost of organization's supply chain. Collaborate with multiple operational managers to plan and execute on the development of operational processes to enable just in time lab supplies. Ensure that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Negotiate contracts with vendors and consolidate the number of vendors to generate volume discounts. Manage and monitor vendor's qualifications and performance to ensure they meet company's requirements. Place orders daily to support operational requirements. Coordinate delivery of products and services to meet defined deadlines Negotiate pricing for non-contracted items. Source products and services as necessary to meet the needs of the business. Work cooperatively with the warehouse and Accounts Payable to resolve discrepancies.Ensure purchasing procedures and approval processes are in place and adhered to. Provide open order reporting to operations weekly. Participate in assigned supplier reviews and provide relevant supporting materials. Record key performance indicators and report quarterly. Manage and report on other duties as assigned

Own and manage spend for all products and service related categories across the US with a focus on utilities, fleet, chemicals and MRO purchases. Manage complex contract management processes including, Standard Contracts, Master Service Agreements and Statements of Work. Create key category strategies and develop policies and procedures to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the procurement function Develop and communicate supplier performance metrics to manage key vendors, measure their performance on a regular basis to improve efficiency.

Stafford, Texas, Us

• Responsible strategizing Procurement solutions in regards to Vendor and Supplier Management by Global Sourcing and E-Procurement ensuring Competitive bidding via RFQ/RFP response.• Manage Supplier Relationships and Vendor relationships to Procure Bill of Materials based on Master Production Schedule and Forecast with respect to lead time.• Coordinate Vendor Quality Certification Programs upon analysis of Suppliers/ based on RFP/RFQ response• Tasked with designing procurement strategies, to fulfill requirement of materials needed for R&D and ECNs• Negotiated With Suppliers and/or vendors utilizing strategic “Buying Power” to ensure cost optimization• Analyze Import / Export Logistics (Sea and Air) and negotiate Expediting based on Equipment and priority.• Coordinate Quarterly Business Reviews with Suppliers to establish Cost reduction programs for Value Analysis• Assisted In budget development by providing trend analysis and advising cost-cutting measures for production flow.• Draft RFQs and POs for materials, equipment and or services • Issue bid awards Negotiate terms and conditions

Dublin, Ie

• Led the forecasting acquisition, storing, and internal distribution of Inventory for Sched/ Unsched Maint. and rebuild.• managed all functions effecting inventory, including work orders, accounts payable, and purchase order activities are conducted accurately and timely according to company policy and procedures.• Managed inventory control, Warehouse Management and Shipping/Receiving .• Established and sustained inventory control systems by conducting Audits, cycle counts, and Location surveys.• Trained Direct Reports on utilizing and tailoring ERP systems (JD Edwards and SAP)​ to respected position​• Develop and publish KPI’s for inventory and material related metrics including: prices, shortages, turns, and, volume.

Aiken, South Carolina, Us

Supply Systems Analyst/Accountable Officer (Afghan 1yr Contract)• Conduct analyses to recommend, coordinate and implement new or substantially-modified policies, procedures or programs related to Supply Chain processes.• Oversee the control and distribution of 15000+ line items valued in excess of $30M.• Analyze functional work processes to determine their effectiveness and accuracy; define areas for improvement; evaluate proposed changes to systems and projects.• Develop Alternate Supply chain Logistics Lines Intenational/Domestic by Sourcing Supplier/Vendor locally• Supervise Inventory Accuracy Program Analysis; assist in studies, projects and process modifications to improve the Command’s inventory accuracy and material accountability; reduce in process inventory levels.• Trained personnel in DSS operation, physical distribution processes, the Navy’s supply system and inventory accuracy processes.• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert at the Quality Management Board and Process Action Team.• Implement collaborative planning, forecasting and stock replenishment.• Coordinated the planning strategy; maintain demand forecasts while reducing forecast error.• Set recommendations for inventory targets and purchase levels.• Developed detailed inventory plans and targets using ERP system (DSS)• Negotiation Internationally with Vendors for logistical services in a Austere environment

• Monitored the accounting and distribution of salary and wages; gathered and analyzed payroll data; made recommendations for process improvements.• Audited calculations submitted by remote sites on payrolls and other accounts; prepared payroll reports for higher authority; supervised Third Country Nationals.• Interpreted, explained and recommended corrective actions to site supervisors; reconciled assigned payroll records; analyzed computer reports to identify errors.

Dallas, Texas, Us

• Provided direct support for the continued development, updating and maintenance of the organization’s Quality Management System. • Planned, coordinated and conducted audits in accordance with company policies.• Verified implementation of proposed corrective actions; served as Lead Auditor for Directorates, Departments or Branches within AGS/AECOM.• Assisted the Quality Systems Analyst in maintaining the Customer Comment Program.• Employed Work Product Service to identify root causes and solve Quality Assurance challenges.

Dallas, Texas, Us

Evaluate each facet of operations and provide recommendations for improvements in procedures, products and equipment.Key player in the planning, managing, interpreting and implementation of overhaul maintenance at 10 overhaul repair facilities. Repair facilities include: Small Arms, Generator; Receiving Yard; Radiator;Component Cleaning; Internal Component Repair; Disassembly Facility; Power Train; and Final Paint. Streamline operations with an emphasis on process flow improvement and a lean manufacturing concept and mindset. Assist in authoring SOPs for each facility and supervise their implementation. Design Indicative Equipment Lists for all facilities in accordance with budget targets. Provide accurate estimated delivery dates, ensuring smooth scheduling. Forecast budgets and assist program managers in developing cost-cutting measures to be implemented in the production flow. Member of a team that is teaching production flow processes in a formal On-the-Job training program to Iraqi soldiers who are scheduled to take over the facility. Designed and maintained a technical library for all facilities.

• Provided direction and assistance to work groups in order to meet assigned objectives; managed production flow by ensuring that each station in every phase was equipped with the proper tools and correct parts. • Supervised a team of at least five personnel, ensuring that assigned tasks were completed according to production control SOPs and government regulations. • Analyzed production specifications in order to drive daily schedule attainment to meet all internal and external customer demands by developing, coordinating, leading and executing daily production plans.• Identified system shortage reports and accurately ascertained critical path issues preventing make-parts from being started; reconciled material discrepancies between WIPs and BOM (Bill of Materials) in order to prevent any potential issues and to provide feedback Upper Management.• Evaluated production schedules and developed strategies and controls production schedules and inventory levels based forecasts and other commitments.• Planned sequence of fabrication, assembly, installation, and other manufacturing operations for guidance of production workers.

• Performed administrative and clerical duties involving aircraft maintenance data collection, distribution, filing, maintenance budgeting forecasting and analysis.• Made recommendations to management to improve productivity, increase efficiencies and reduce costs; performed other duties as assigned. • Monitored and reported on completion of plans and inventory objectives* Organized and coordinated efficient work flows and set priorities.* Utilized desktop computers, typewriters and other office equipment at a minimum of 50 WPM. * Gained extensive expertise in the Naval Aviation Maintenance Program (NAMP) OPNAVINST 4790 Series; directly involved with QA audits. * Ensured that all work complied with applicable technical data, manuals, instructions and directives, including: Safety; Foreign Object Damage or Debris (FOD); Hazardous Communications Program; Corrosion Control; and Tool Control Program.

• Performed production control duties for the UH-60 and HH-60 Aircraft by utilizing shop floor systems to cross-reference PCN & NSN and obtain management data. • Identified workload shortages/overages and proposed remedial actions with direct labor supervisors, production control personnel and production control management. • Scheduled the flow of materials, components, assemblies, and inventory. • Planned the manufacturing or purchasing of parts, components or materials to meet project schedules.• Verified that requested delivery dates were within the supplier's capabilities and took timely corrective actions in case any of these requirements were not met.• Expedited operations that delayed schedules; altered schedules to meet unforeseen conditions.

Performed maintenance work on rollup doors to ensure proper functionality; changed out water filters; disposed of hazardous material in accordance with Hazmat standards. * Government certified to use a Forklift, Man Lift, Aerial Lift and Scissor Lift.