Purchasing Manager for 3 corporate divisions; Transmission Repair, Metrology, and Industrial Precision machining with CNC mill and lathe.Source automotive transmission parts for Off Highway equipment; Volvo, Allison, ZF, Komatsu, John Deere, and Case brands.Implemented real time shared reporting for parts on order status.Data mined YOY transaction history for strategic Demand Planning, Forecasting, and to leverage Buying power. Mined data to determine economic order quantities and re-order points.Mined data to improve visibility when cross referencing OEM and Aftermarket part numbers.Reconcile inventory and stock count, track Purchase Orders,

After experiencing immediate success as Sales Manager during our corporate acquisition, I was temporarily reassigned to assist with internal restructuring with numerous retirements. I return to a successful Sales campaign, only to find the Covid-19 furlough list.

OFFICE MANAGEMENT• Coordinate with global Directors and Managers, partners and clients, to improve processes• Analyze P&L statements, KPI Milestones, monthly closing of accounts, payment & collections, sales activity• Apply Quality Management principles to all functions• Responsible for employee hiring, firing, performance evaluations, and time off schedules• Resolve disputes, improve communication and work efficiencyINTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT• Performed functions of Import & Export door to door transportation and Customs procedures• Respond to government agency information requests and inspections• Determine classification & jurisdiction; Apply General Rules of Interpretation & International Trade Agreements• Confirm Schedule B classification, export controls, and review export documentation• Submit ACE / ABI / AES data to Customs and Census Bureau • Educate staff and clients to prepare a proper NAFTA Certificate of Origin, and consider rules of origin• Understand INCOTERMs and payment methods Cash against Documents, Letters of Credit, & Sight DraftsREGULATORY COMPLIANCE• Perform import and export filing and comply with many governing bodies of international trade & transportation• Customs Border Protection (CBP) and 19 CFR -Duties• Bureau of Industry & Security (BIS), Foreign Trade Zones (FTZ) and 15 CFR -D. Commerce• Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and 15 CFR -D. Commerce• Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC), International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), and 22 CFR -D. State• Office of Foreign Asset Controls (OFAC), 31 CFR –D. Treasury, & other Government agencies• Excellent knowledge and much training to navigate the US Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)• Built an export compliance resource center to train staff and comply with the CFR• Counsel clients on import and export procedures • Outline an export compliance best practices program for clients

QUALITY MANAGEMENT• Quality Assurance Manager for local branch office – QSHE Manager• Exceptional Quality audit scores in Security, Safety, Health, and Environmental objectives (QSHE)• Lead monthly Quality meetings with a written agenda and action items for QSHE topics• Encourage and document formal TIP suggestions; Tools for Improvement Processes• Responsible to schedule, document, and maintain records for employee training• Lead annual Management Review Meetings to evaluate the effectiveness of our Quality Assurance plan• QAPP – assist to complete our Environmental QA Project Plan to be ISO 14000 certified• Consider Risk Management in regulatory compliance, safety, insurance, client loyalty, & logistics decisions• Seek Continuous Improvement Processes via Root Cause Analysis, Corrective Action, & Preventive Action• Created resource centers to improve compliance & operations training, client SOPs, quoting, & vendor selection• Created comprehensive cost analysis tools to significantly improve profits, cut costs, and quicken processesArrange container loading and documentation for ocean exports.

Air and Ocean Freight Import LogisticsCustoms Brokerage Entry Writer

Air Freight Imports, some exports. 24 hr Customer Service.Problem solver. Cost cutter. Fast Response.ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS & ACHIEVMENTS• Cost Analysis Cut costs and increased profit margins by over +25%; observed exchange rates trends and improved consolidation techniques. Performance evaluation: “generating much more revenue than anyone else.”• Negotiated contract terms, conditions, exceptions, & rates, penalties, charges, & free timeCommended for negotiating competitive vendor rates & researching respective markets• Effective Communicator, excellent email tact, good listener, and small group speaker • MS Office Applications: Near expert skill in Excel. Strong in Word and Access (linking, merging, & design)Built & maintained rate matrix, contact databases, Export Compliance resource center, and cost analysis tools• Data Base experience: Transportation management software and web applications, various AS/400 systems, MS Access, inventory management by Oracle, & Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software.• Type very well; 50 - 60 wpm, excellent attendance record, & superior performance evaluations

PROJECT MANAGEMENT• Submit formal bids to Architects and Engineers for industrial communication projects• Review contract terms & conditions and respond with itemized agreements and exceptions • Coordinate with in house engineers to construct a project’s required materials.• Gather specification drawings for required materials• Perform cost analysis and determine gross profit margin for bidding• Determine delivery schedule based on production schedule and lead times • Understanding hazardous environment conditions and suitable hazardous equipment ratings