Highly skilled Buyer/Materials Planner with extensive experience in procurement and materials planning within the medical device industry, specifically focused on endodontic file manufacturing. Proven track record in managing procurement activities, ensuring regulatory compliance with FDA and notified body audits, and implementing quality management systems such as ISO 9001 and 17025. Expertise in ERP/MRP systems, good documentation practices, and driving continuous improvement through… Show more Highly skilled Buyer/Materials Planner with extensive experience in procurement and materials planning within the medical device industry, specifically focused on endodontic file manufacturing. Proven track record in managing procurement activities, ensuring regulatory compliance with FDA and notified body audits, and implementing quality management systems such as ISO 9001 and 17025. Expertise in ERP/MRP systems, good documentation practices, and driving continuous improvement through methodologies like VSM and Kaizen. Adept at event planning, executing corrective actions (CAPA) and optimizing supply chain efficiencies. Show less

I was responsible for the day to day purchasing operations for four distinct companies that fall under the umbrella of The Water Professionals. This included Culligan of the Tri Cities, Culligan of the Piedmont, Culligan of Western North Carolina and Ultrapure Water LLC. My duties involved sending out for vendor quotation and pricing, execution of purchase orders within Microsoft GP, order tracking and logistics, and processing of vendor invoices after order shipment. On a daily basis I found… Show more I was responsible for the day to day purchasing operations for four distinct companies that fall under the umbrella of The Water Professionals. This included Culligan of the Tri Cities, Culligan of the Piedmont, Culligan of Western North Carolina and Ultrapure Water LLC. My duties involved sending out for vendor quotation and pricing, execution of purchase orders within Microsoft GP, order tracking and logistics, and processing of vendor invoices after order shipment. On a daily basis I found myself problem solving and using my background in supply chain logistics to further promote my employers mission statement. Show less

In this position I was responsible for all purchasing for the SMT/Cleanroom department at Diversified Power International. This involved international purchasing of items such as diodes, semiconductors, resistors, etc. Along with purchasing board level components I also purchased manufacturing consumables such as solder, solvents and daily maintenance supplies. On a daily basis I interfaced with a SQL based MRP system, in which all inventory was purchased and tracked. Along with my purchasing… Show more In this position I was responsible for all purchasing for the SMT/Cleanroom department at Diversified Power International. This involved international purchasing of items such as diodes, semiconductors, resistors, etc. Along with purchasing board level components I also purchased manufacturing consumables such as solder, solvents and daily maintenance supplies. On a daily basis I interfaced with a SQL based MRP system, in which all inventory was purchased and tracked. Along with my purchasing duties I also served as a member of the safety committee at Diversified Power International. I oversaw an OSHA audit in 2014 and helped coordinate efforts to reduce the overall fine by half. Show less

Managing and maintaining a large rotating inventory, parts requisitions, data entry within the companies ERP software (Global Shop Solutions), generation of crystal reports, statistical analysis of parts usage, maintenance of inventory stockroom and regular cycle counts of parts. In the position I also extensively worked with contract manufacturers overseas as well as dealt with full container shipments over the Pacific. While in this position I also was trained and worked on the SMT pick and… Show more Managing and maintaining a large rotating inventory, parts requisitions, data entry within the companies ERP software (Global Shop Solutions), generation of crystal reports, statistical analysis of parts usage, maintenance of inventory stockroom and regular cycle counts of parts. In the position I also extensively worked with contract manufacturers overseas as well as dealt with full container shipments over the Pacific. While in this position I also was trained and worked on the SMT pick and place manufacturing line. Show less