Josey B. Email & Phone Number

Raleigh, Nc, Us

United States

Manage over $15-22 million in annual spend for direct manufacturing materials.Analyzing demand and customer forecasts using MRP to issue purchase orders, Reviewing and analyzing minimum order quantities, reorder points, and supplier price breaks to achieve optimal stock/order levels.Indirect material purchasing, price analysis, troubleshooting interruptions to the supply chain, finding new suppliers, obtaining quotes.Measuring and reviewing supplier delivery and qualityReviewing and following up on open purchase ordersSupporting AP/AR to resolve any discrepancies on price, quantity, etc.Helping to coordinate and facilitate engineering changes.Utilized Syspro to manage and monitor orders.Managing supplier relationships which led to enhanced on time delivery along with favorable purchase price variances (PPV)Manage supplier metrics. Maintain MRP system data.Meet with Customer Service and Production Planning, regarding all material issues. Processes RTS (return to supplier) for defective purchases.

United States

Managed over $5-10 million in annual spend for direct manufacturing materials.Purchase’s complex and custom material consistent with customer specificationsReviewed and analyzed minimum order quantities, reorder points, and supplier price breaks to achieve optimal stock/order levels.Managed Request for Quotes (RFQs) to ensure competitive pricing and lead-times to meet manufacturing schedule.Executed SAP weekly order report to expedite open purchase orders (POs)Managed supplier relationships which led to enhanced on time delivery along with favorable purchase price variances (PPV)Utilized SAP to manage and monitor orders of various buyers to meet project deadlines for customer service orders as well as external job orders.Support cross-functionally in transitioning between MRP systems from 4th shift to SAP.Reviews purchase orders and work orders, confirming production material demand.Manage supplier metrics for OTTR, Net Terms, and Open Order reports.Maintain (SAP) MRP system data for managed commodities. Managed strategic supplier relationships to ensure cost savings opportunities.Meet with Customer Service and Production Planning, regarding all material issues. Processes NCR’s (non-conformance reports) for defective purchases.Work with Design Engineers and Program Mgmt. on RFQs and Drawing Spec approvals.

United States

Buyer (Buyer Associate, Junior Buyer, Buyer) – 3 YearsManaged over $5-10 million in annual spend for direct manufacturing materials.Purchase’s complex and custom material consistent with customer specificationsReviewed and analyzed minimum order quantities, reorder points, and supplier price breaks to achieve optimal stock/order levels.Managed Request for Quotes (RFQs) to ensure competitive pricing and lead-times to meet manufacturing schedule.Executed SAP weekly order report to expedite open purchase orders (POs)Managed supplier relationships which led to enhanced on time delivery along with favorable purchase price variances (PPV)Utilized SAP to manage and monitor orders of various buyers to meet project deadlines for customer service orders as well as external job orders.Support cross-functionally in transitioning between MRP systems from 4th shift to SAP.Reviews purchase orders and work orders, confirming production material demand.Manage supplier metrics for OTTR, Net Terms, and Open Order reports.Maintain (SAP) MRP system data for managed commodities. Managed strategic supplier relationships to ensure cost savings opportunities.Meet with Customer Service and Production Planning, regarding all material issues. Processes NCR’s (non-conformance reports) for defective purchases.Work with Design Engineers and Program Mgmt. on RFQs and Drawing Spec approvals.

United States

Shipping Associate 6 monthsPrepare orders by processing requests and supply orders; pulling materials; packing boxes; placing orders in delivery area for pickupCoordinate with all departments to fulfill specific and ongoing inventory and shipping needsMaintain excellent service by following organization standards of quality, and national standards of shipping best-practices Ensure a safe and clean work environment by keeping shelves, packing area, and workstations neat; maintaining clean shipping supply area; complying with procedures, rules, and regulations Document any necessary updates to process and aid in inventory management organize and catalogue large batches of similar itemsPack and ship items securely and effectively to minimize breakageBuild and wrap pallets for secure shipment with freight carriersFill all customer orders with accuracy and timeliness. Pack sold items properly and ship on a timely basis per policyEnsure that incoming and outgoing inventory and shipments are as secure and well-organized as possibleInventory Associate 6 monthsManaging inventory by stocking and cataloging products Performing quality checks on stored inventory and discarding inventory that does not meet the company’s standardsUpdating inventory count and maintaining inventory records to share with managementReporting discrepancies in inventoryImplementing loss prevention programs Welding & Assembly – 3 Months Analyzing blueprints and designsFinding the right pieces of metal according to the designFollowing all safety and health procedures to avoid accidents and hazards.Choosing the best equipment to weld specific metals.Identifying issues and hazardsOperating angle grinders and other toolsLining up specific metal components using calipers, rulers, and clamp pieces

Bachelor'S Degree, Information Technology

Associate'S Degree, Mechanical Engineering Technology

Activities and Societies: NC Triangle apprenticeship program

High School Diploma