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Tampa, Florida, United States

Romulus, Michigan, United States

Tampa, Florida

Spearheaded entire forecasting, planning, purchasing, and shipping (national and international) of raw materials used in manufacture of mattresses and bedsprings; focused efforts on negotiation of cost reduction initiatives without sacrificing quality consistent with reputation. Train and supervise buyer contributions. Negotiated payment terms and conditions. Coordinated returns of defective materials for credit. Resolved unforeseen supply chain and shipping issues. Generated inventory status… Show more Spearheaded entire forecasting, planning, purchasing, and shipping (national and international) of raw materials used in manufacture of mattresses and bedsprings; focused efforts on negotiation of cost reduction initiatives without sacrificing quality consistent with reputation. Train and supervise buyer contributions. Negotiated payment terms and conditions. Coordinated returns of defective materials for credit. Resolved unforeseen supply chain and shipping issues. Generated inventory status reports for ownership and suppliers. Interacted with production associates, accounts payable, and ownership.* Successfully maintain inventory expense at under $2.2 million – Despite global inflation, decreased spend from $2.8 million to $2.2 million through strategies consolidating resources, securing and booking multi-modal freight with best quotes, and negotiating with suppliers on price and payment terms.* Ensure quality of materials purchased through relationships solidified with larger national and international suppliers including Leggett & Platt, FXI, Carpenter, Elite Comfort Solutions, HSM, and Custom Bed Frame.* Utilize management strategies and experience to effectively oversee buyer responsible for issuing purchase orders, cycle counts, receiving materials into the system, and assisting accounts payable with invoice discrepancies.* Reduced system inaccuracies, kept purchasing in front of production needs, and increased production environment efficiency through implementation of Excel Kanban solutions. Show less

Columbus, Ohio

Managed daily activity of receiving department while overseeing facility’s raw materials procurement from domestic and international sources in China, Turkey, Belgium, and Italy. Supervise 3 forklift operators. Accountable for over 1,500 raw material SKUs.Reviewed packing slips to record received shipments into ERP system. Used production schedule to determine raw materials orders for placement. Met with up to 4 suppliers weekly to communicate company forecasts in support of achieving… Show more Managed daily activity of receiving department while overseeing facility’s raw materials procurement from domestic and international sources in China, Turkey, Belgium, and Italy. Supervise 3 forklift operators. Accountable for over 1,500 raw material SKUs.Reviewed packing slips to record received shipments into ERP system. Used production schedule to determine raw materials orders for placement. Met with up to 4 suppliers weekly to communicate company forecasts in support of achieving timely and accurate servicing balance, as well as negotiate pricing / payment terms and establish volume-based rebates. Assessed materials for quality and ensure receipt of credit for damaged product. Reviewed, improved, and submitted invoices for facility.* Hired on prior to launch of business operations to develop entire supply chain from ground up.- Contributed to startup of each facility by providing training, materials, and inventory control infrastructure.- Engaged more than 30 suppliers to fill immediate needs, with supply chain eventually growing to more than 100 suppliers.- Trained 4 buyers at other locations.* Saved $500,000 annually through negotiation with multiple suppliers providing specific component. Strategically used blend of domestic and international suppliers to improve volume price points.* Reduced operating costs associated with logistics, warehousing, and distribution through use of 3rd party logistics system which allows posting of inbound shipments for competitive quotes, significantly reducing freight costs.* Clear contributor to labor cost reduction through role in strategic staging of raw materials. Initiative elevated efficiency in all 5 manufacturing locations.* Lowered freight rates over $100,000 by leveraging benefits of 3rd party logistics company. Show less

Columbus, Oh

Managed supplier relationships; evaluated supplier pricing against current market conditions and negotiated pricing for raw materials. Supervised 2 forklift operators. Coordinated delivery of inbound items to meet production requirements. Obtained packing slips and receive materials in ERP system. Created purchase orders and tracked transactions through order, receipt, invoice reconciliation, and payment. Managed supplier performance to cut costs, mitigate risks, and drive continuous… Show more Managed supplier relationships; evaluated supplier pricing against current market conditions and negotiated pricing for raw materials. Supervised 2 forklift operators. Coordinated delivery of inbound items to meet production requirements. Obtained packing slips and receive materials in ERP system. Created purchase orders and tracked transactions through order, receipt, invoice reconciliation, and payment. Managed supplier performance to cut costs, mitigate risks, and drive continuous improvement. Oversaw semiannual inventories and conducted cycle counts throughout year. Analyzed daily production schedules and issued purchase orders based upon production demands.* Contributed to minimizing company’s losses by reducing scrap within facility. Obtained credits from suppliers for faulty products.* Implemented inventory control and loss prevention procedures.* Conducted quality control inspections to ensure against faulty products. Show less

Vandalia, Oh

Purchased and received raw materials and worked closely with engineers to fulfill project needs. Analyzed bill of materials (BOMs) to determine project needs.

Wilmington, North Carolina

Engaged in purchasing, inventory management, and receiving of materials. Managed large stock rooms with ship replacement parts. Assisted with inventory control, quality control, receiving, and returns.* Received honorable discharge.