Procurement of primary & secondary packaging components. Analyze the packaging requirements and the supply base to develop high-quality, cost competitive strategies to support the company objectives. Source and develop additional packaging suppliers. Direct responsibility for negotiation, creation of purchase contracts and releases and supplier on-time compliance. Execute procurement strategies and keep system data current. Use SAP based purchasing tools to procure packaging needs. Provide forecasts to suppliers and communicate frequently with approved suppliers. Maintain accurate pricing, terms, and conditions for purchase orders. Communicate with suppliers and maintain data accuracy within SAP. Verify three-way Invoice matching to process invoices and resolve discrepancies. Work closely with production, quality and research & development as needed to ensure high quality materials are available to support the current and future processes. Partner with Sales & Marketing departments to understand product demand.

Analyzed, identified, and implemented improvements in various areas with regard to production reporting which led to better visibility and inventory accuracy.Enlightened and influenced management to bring bills of material up to date with more accurate usages to also aid in inventory accuracies.Collaboratively worked with management to accomplish a reduction in inventory that exceeded the initial goal of $500,000 with a six-month period.Developed raw material tracking solution to improve forecast visibility to on-time delivery of raw materials and forecast to suppliers. Approve purchase orders and transmit electronically to suppliers. Work with vendor base and logistics to expedite material shipments to avoid any line disruptions. Elevate issues to management to resolve build issues to avoid line down situations. Work with existing vendor base to meet the needs of growing demand, and problem solving. Work closely with finance team to enable smooth AP processes. Ability to work well with others or independently while using a methodical and systematic approach - including sharing knowledge, information, and supporting others in the pursuit of team goals. Extensive cross-functional collaboration. Quickly understand and analyze complex problems to make sound decisions. Effectively communicate in a clear, concise, and structured way. Ability to use current system tools to prepare and present information to management. Strong Sage100 knowledge and experience.

Release requisitions, approve purchase orders, and transmit electronically to suppliers. Ability to work well with others or independently while using a methodical and systematic approach - including sharing knowledge, information, and supporting others in the pursuit of team goals. Quickly understand and analyze complex problems to make sound decisions. Effectively communicate in a clear, concise, and structured way. Ability to use current system tools to prepare and present information to management. Strong M1 knowledge and experience.

Completed Ekanban implementation for steel coils, both CRS and GV, without disrupting material flow to production (over 1.2 million pounds per month). Manage material order with steel mill and delivery to slitter. Release requisitions, approve purchase orders, and transmit electronically to suppliers. Work with vendor base and logistics to expedite material shipments to avoid any line disruptions. Elevate issues to management to resolve build issues to avoid line down situations. Work closely with finance team to expedite receiving and AP processes. Ability to work well with others or independently while using a methodical and systematic approach - including sharing knowledge, information, and supporting others in the pursuit of team goals. Quickly understand and analyze complex problems to make sound decisions. Effectively communicate in a clear, concise, and structured way. Ability to use current system tools to prepare and present information to management. Strong AS400 knowledge and experience. Work with existing vendor base to meet the needs of growing demand, and problem solving.

Negotiate supply contracts that meet or exceed supply, material quality, and commercial goals.Prepare and issue RFQs to supply base for existing materials and services.Evaluate supplier quotes to determine most cost effective options. Issue purchase orders to awarded suppliers.Assist in problem solving and establishing continuous improvement targets with supply base.Program packaging and alternative program packaging logistics management.Successfully completed:ISM - Contracting: What all the T's & C's Mean

Facilitate and manage the flow of materials from suppliers to NAL locations in North America.Deal directly with suppliers to ensure prompt and accurate delivery of goods to appropriate locations.Handle delivery inconsistencies and delays.Analyze MRP on a daily basis and expedite deliveries according to need to avoid potential line down situations.Self awareness of over 55 milkrun trucks with attention to specific logistical details to make sure dock times are adhered to.

Process export documentation for shipments to countries outside of the U.S.Familiar with Harmonized Tariff CodesFamiliar with NAFTA Tracing requirements and calculations used in reporting VNMProcess annual NAFTA, CAFE, and AALA documentation as required for customer baseRequest and process annual NAFTA documentation as required for supply baseSuccessfully completed: NAFTA Content Reporting Training through AIAGContent Reporting specifically for Honda ManufacturesHow to Develop an Export Management & Compliance Program via United States Department of CommerceEssentials of U.S. Export Controls via United States Department of Commerce

Buyer, receptionist, A/P, A/R, payroll, tax reporting, job costing, ability to read blueprints to determine HVAC/plumbing fixtures to be ordered for residential and commercial projects

A/P, enter and analyze direct bill commission statements

Responsible for bookkeeping of 7 Neal Tire Automotive retail facilities

Began employment as A/P coordinator. Transitioned to raw material procurement, payroll administrator and job cost analyst. With dedication and perserverance, earned promotion to Accountant. Responsible for all month-end functions and financial statement preperation.