Grew with Procept from a clinical to full commercial product. Oversaw and set up the Materials department including Purchasing, Shipping/Receiving and work order kitting with processes that meet ISO13485 and GMP standards. Managed International and domestic 3PL locations that warehoused and shipped orders to customers. Kept inventory accuracy to above 99% by implementing cycle count processes and train in importance of transactions of materials. Implemented and became QAD ERP system expert in the Materials role. Managed materials phase in and supplier selections for all NPI and Engineering projects. Had regular communication with my key suppliers to review pricing and product availability with negotiating to keep the flow of product at the best pricing. Negotiated with freight and parcel carriers. Trained, supervised and mentored all employees in the Materials group to have one of the best teams to work with.

* Forecast analysis * Cost Reduction Strategies* Key Supplier Partnerships* Production Monthly build plan using SO&P* Supervise Purchasing, Shipping, Receiving and Materials personnel* New part transitions and implementations* Demo/Service equipment planning and shipments using Salesforce.com* Physical inventory accountability and accuracy with weekly cycle counting * Metric process and process improvements using work hours actual vs standard * BOM structures created and updated in Sage100 ERP system* Maintained and enforced GMP/ISO13485/ISO9001 processes

* Directs, plans, and coordinates material activity for Medical Device company bringing company from clinical trial to FDA cleared. * Responsible for purchasing and Shipping/Receiving Department personnel. * Drives logistics and Supply chain management with proven cost improvements, while maintaining quality. * Creates and maintains ISO process instructions for process improvements that comply with GMP.* Performance metrics reporting to identify and capture continuous improvements.* Reporting material projects related to forecast and trend analysis. * Implemented ERP system for improved reporting and capture inventory movements.* Recommended and executed quality improvements for production and product quality.* Updates and maintains ERP system including BOM, item master and Supplier information.* Addressed all personnel issues promptly and professionally.* Drives production activities with effective communication and leadership.

* E-commerce fulfillment and traditional manufacturing supply chain management for multiple locations using JIT techniques.* Developed strategic alliances with key suppliers for lean manufacturing, quality and cost reductions. * Leader in representing materials for NPI and Marketing re-branding projects. * Developed new packaging strategies that resulted in cost improvements, order fulfillment efficiency and design enhancement. * Result producing year over year cost reductions. * Mentored junior buyers to increase their knowledge base for overall department team improvements. * Shown multiple inventory turns throughout all stocking inventory locations.* Implemented Oracle ERP System (materials).

Directly responsible for all supply chain activities. Created strong supplier relationships for quality, on time projects. Exceeded budget goals. Implemented all purchasing related procedures keeping the team trained and ISO process updated.