Exceeded 95% on time delivery of customer ordersAchieved a minimum 98% ATP (Available to Promise) to QLT (Quoted Lead Time) on orders booked Managed the IRS Supply and associated BOMs, routings and planning parameters to drive factory orders through the material requirements planning (MRP) systemManaged balance of inventory levels, factory loadings, product availability and lead times in support of business objectivesUtilized Sales and Operations process to plan capital requirements for capacity expansions in support of anticipated demandResolved supply vs demand issues in relation to defined and planned factory capacitiesWorked with business and customer organizations on service and delivery related issuesMaintained a WIP supported, capacity feasible demand signal to the factories that maximizes sales while minimizing excess inventory. Identified potential supply shortages and develop plans with the factories and customers to drive output to sustain production Supported cross-functional teams and business groups to maintain and develop capacities to support required demands and drive revenue growth Worked with finance and the business group to maintain inventory levels and disposition aged or unusable inventory to control carrying costs Analyzed and drove closure on Supply-Demand mismatches and order scheduling exceptions Managed product priority and early build as well as manages supply allocation. Worked with Engineering on new product development, customer sample supply, quality issues, engineering material and BOM related issues Ensured new product launch was WIP supported and capacity feasible. All documentation, BOMs and shop orders were in place and updated

Department supported customer planning, sales and external interface requirementsContinually exceeded department OTD, LTR and past due goals and objectivesTwo year improvement in all department metrics and customer satisfaction

Successfully managed responsible customer’s build plan to support their requirementsAchieved consistent customer confidence and satisfactionProvided work leadership to peers in Production Control

Achieved 98% vendor incoming quality on all purchased materialsExceeded 95% on-time delivery from vendorsSuccessfully negotiated contracts resulting in 10% cost reduction of all purchased materialsObtained quotations, select suppliers, and place orders based on price, delivery and quality for two separate manufacturing companiesLocated qualified supplies, interview sales representatives and coordinate sales callsExpedited suppliers to maintain on-time deliveriesNegotiated annual price agreements

Located, procured and ensured timely delivery of assigned commoditiesNegotiated price and availabilityFollowed up / reviewed / maintained inventories as necessary to cover sales order requirementsCoordinated / resolved incoming quality assurance issuesSurveyed supplier’s facilitiesAssisted in resolution of outsource supplier’s parts problemsCoordinated ECO’s as required

Planned and scheduled manufacturing operationsRescheduled jobs when material availability prevented production activityMaintained planning routes