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Faribault, Minnesota, United States

Hastings, Minnesota, United States

Edina, Minnesota, United States

Shakopee, Minnesota, United States

Act as both a tactical and strategic Purchaser for the site and business unit.Coordinates and leads all site-level RFPs for both local OpEx and CapEx purchases (per the requirements definition phase) which includes vendor negotiations through to the contract signature (if applicable), and PO creation.Negotiate, audit, and retain all agreements using CertainTeed’s document repository [ProcureNet].Drive compliance for MRO and Agora use at the site level.Utilize the company’s digital tools to ensure everything is bid out according to policy, vendors are validated, and savings/avoidance is properly tracked/reported.Process purchase orders and notify vendors for requested materials, parts, and services which may include contract preparation, SGCT Drug & Alcohol Policy, and other requirements.Evaluate spend and develop portfolio which to determines which vendors should be contracted along with action plan.Resolve invoice and GRIR issues in a timely manner by working with the vendor, AP, project managers, and requisitions.Ensure Purchase Orders are acknowledged/tracked/closed timely and reviewed weekly for accuracy.

Lakeville, Minnesota, United States

• Prepare PO's per MRP generated requests and monitor delivery of product against PO's• Plan and schedule deliveries to optimize inventory levels in support of production schedules• Work with suppliers to maintain supplies to minimize shortages and disruption of production or development schedules• Utilize MRP system and help optimize MRP to eliminate inefficiencies in the ordering process• Coordinate the return of damaged goods, replacement items, or credit arrangements with suppliers• Resolve price, quality, delivery or invoice issues. Price Negotiation• Data mining and analytics to support purchasing/supply chain initiatives• Continuously identify ways to improve performance related to quality and cost• Issue requests for quotes/proposals (RFQ/RFP) and select best source consistent with cost, quality and delivery requirements• Act as a liaison between suppliers and involved departments to resolve procurement related problems• Maintain accuracy of part number profile with the ERP system, including lead-time, pricing, current supplier information, current purchase order data, etc.• Ensure part number parameters are maintained by monitoring minimum, maximum, safety, and current inventory levels; making recommendations to management for adjustments to levels

Lakeville, Minnesota, United States

Manage purchase orders and invoices as required. Maintain purchase order action messages daily to maintain appropriate inventory levelsUtilizes Visual ERP system and maintains extensive knowledge and understanding of how Visual functions to support daily purchasing tasks. Maintain part maintenance for all raw material (resin/ colorants) for both plants.Contribute to Supply Chain goals including cost reduction targets and increased spend by utilization of preferred supplier contracts and new sourcing opportunities to meet cost targetsEnsure materials, equipment, and supplies are ordered and delivered on time to support the needs of the businessEvaluate and negotiate with potential suppliers based on their product quality, cost, delivery, payment terms and services to meet the needs of the businessResponsible for communication flow between suppliers and A/P to ensure timely and accurate payments to suppliers. Get quotes for raw materials for sales team from current vendors. Manage updates in the planning system to ensure accurate purchasing actions.Meet with sales team members from our vendors to maintain open dialog and relationships for open communication on quotes, new line items and updated pricing.Full use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Access

Burnsville, Mn

Inventory Control management of all raw materials ordered. Receive items off shipping trucks, record receiving in SAP, stage jobs on schedule, put away items that may return from completed jobs in field. Order all items/supplies needed for the techs at job sites. Ship product to customers when ordered. Handle all RMA issues. Purchasing service repair parts from approved vendors. Work with vendors on lead times, shipment (LTL, UPS, and Fed Ex) schedules.

Faribault, Mn

Creating work orders for 9 levels of the manufacturing process daily. Tracking inventory from raw wool to finished product. Cycle count all levels of inventory monthly. Set up processes for consumption and receiving of product. Program, train employees on handheld scanning procedures to move inventory accurately within the facility. Work with sales team, production management, and controler to ensure inventory levels are accurate daily. Help give tours to groups that visit. Use of Microsoft Great Plains software as MRP system.

Burnsville, Mn

Shipping assembled circuit boards to local and International customers. Using UPS, Fed Ex and couriers to ship. Familiar with shipping UPS and Fed Ex online internationally. Knowledge of tariff codes for international shipping. Cycle counts of finish goods weekly. Daily use of Vantage/ Epicor software.

Placing people in jobs for clients based on needs and qualifications.

Lakeville, Minnesota, United States

Manager of 15-20 Material Handlers/Warehouse personnel.Cycle Count Inventory Monthly.Ensure correct issuing/receiving/issue returning raw material to work orders. Working w/ Product Managers and Lead Techs to ensure all items are correct in the system.Complete annual reviews of people reporting to me.Knowledge of Visual ERP software, Microsoft Access/Excel/Word/Power Point.

Responsible for screening passengers at checkpoints in Federal Airports. Responsible for screening passengers baggage before being loaded for flight. Certified on IMT, CTX, ETD and all passenger screening methods.

Ordering of data-com hardware, copper cable, fiber optics, and computer products. Keep the pricing of vendors at a standard amount. Enure the invoices equal that of what was paid. Compare prices in order to keep company costs down. Assisting the Sales Department with quotes for upcoming projects. Following up with the customer when product was bought without installation by our company. Knowledge of Peachtree Accounting Software.

Associate Of Arts And Sciences (A.A.S.), Network And System Administration/Administrator

Unit Supply Specialist, Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management

Unit Supply Specialist

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