• Cultivated and maintained relationships with key vendors and contract manufacturers.• Selected optimal vendors and negotiated pricing for cost savings.• Collaborated with Clinical Lab, Operations, and Finance departments.• Conducted Master Production Schedule (MPS) analysis and proposed process improvements.• Ensured timely purchase orders and maintained supply levels.• Managed inventory, capacity planning, and cost analysis.• Coordinated with teams to ensure 100% on-time delivery and addressed potential issues.• Assisted in materials budget preparation and achieved cost reduction targets.

• Managed stock transport and purchase orders.• Monitored network exceptions and updated business systems.• Collaborated with supply and demand planners to execute supply chain plans.• Troubleshot delivery, receiving, and invoicing issues.• Maintained stock levels and communicated material availability.• Created detailed engineering change requests.

Arranged import and export bookings with carriers and agents Worked with global supply chain on expedited and critical orders Ensure product evaluation for all shipments. Obtain ITN number through the Automated Export System (AES) filing per requirements.Ensure product Country of Origin (COO) is identified for all products in shipment.Arrange shipment pick-up with freight carriers and resolve related issues.Keep current of export regulations (U.S. & country specific) to ensure appropriate documentation meets country requirements to avoid any fines, penalties or import/export delays.Perform manual invoicing of all domestic and international shipments that are processed through freight carrier pick-ups as required.Identify dangerous goods cargo and handle shipments in strict accordance to IATA dangerous goods regulations.Provide direction and support to shipping staff regarding proper handling and routing of international shipments.

• Developed supply chain plans and balanced demand forecast with capacity constraints.• Managed Work In Process schedules and coordinated with production and engineers.• Improved processes using Kaizen and lean manufacturing techniques.• Directed “5S” team for operational enhancements.• Managed machinery and labor schedules to meet deadlines.• Implemented metrics to capture throughput accuracy and displayed data graphically.• Led production team to meet monthly goals using Value Stream Maps, Kanban, and 5S tools