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• Procure all job related materials, stock materials and shop tooling requirements • Monitor delivery times of materials to ensure parts available per production schedule• Manage inventory: returning to vendor materials not used, utilize non returnable parts from stock• Maintain proper count of inventory: receiving, issuing and removing materials in ERP system (Epicor )• Import BOM to new job, update as needed due to engineering changes, create purchase orders• Process customer “ parts only” orders : quote, purchase material, pack and ship to client• Build and maintain relationships with vendors to meet client needs effectively• Create proposals: enter bill of material, prepare RFQ for purchased material , enter cost of stock material, obtain labor cost as determined by engineering, forward to sales to submit to client• Obtain Freight quotes, prepare shipping documents and schedule shipments

• Managed the accounts receivable and cash applications• Created invoices and applied credit memos• Supported Credit Manager with collections and credit reference process• Assigned GL accounts, vouchers, check runs and resolve discrepancies for accounts payable• Assisted with payroll, time and attendance reporting, calculated and reported weekly bonuses for union employees• Created ISO procedures for invoicing• Adapted and implemented processes reducing time required to calculate bonuses

• Design and manufacture custom window treatments and bedding • Utilize strong communication skills to determine client objectives• Increased client base by providing excellent customer service and quality product• Increased sales and profit by adding product line and streamlining processes