Responsible for Order Placement Timing, Supply / Demand Alignment, Material Replenishment andSupplier Performance. Continuously monitoring, evaluating and improving supplier performance.Sourcing the most affordable materials for the company’s manufacturing process. Projecting stock levels. Controlling the purchasing budget. Monitoring delivery times. Ensuring adequate supply of all required materials, components and equipment. Delivering continuous cost savings for the company. Managing the procurement supplier relationships for the company. Resolving disputes and claims with vendors and suppliers. Keeping all supplier programs current and accurate. Working to create and promote a safe working environment. Involved in selling off excess, damaged inventory and obsolete stock. Manage team of warehouse associates and CDL truck drivers. Maintain records, maintenance and PM's on fleet of tractors and trailers as well as forklifts and yard jockeys. JDE experience. ERP, Supply Management, delivery performance and business planning skills. HazMat certified.

Planning and Inventory Reporting for Customers to include all functions of Planning and Inventory Control. Monthly, Weekly and Daily Planning of packaging and raw materials. Created Purchase orders and Material Releases. Analyzed production schedules along with customer volume and delivery requirements to maximize production. Primary customer contact for inventory, production status, changes in schedule or requirements. Enter orders in SAP and customer portals. Completed Cycle Counts at end of production run and provided information to customer. Maintained inventory records, prepared purchase orders, entered data into SAP, and ensured all materials documentation was maintained. Audited the entire materials management system and personnel tasks to identify; conflicts, inconsistencies, inefficiencies, unwarranted risks to production goals, and quality discrepancies. Authored and implemented SOPs, articulated expectations, and refined standards and practices for all personnel. Reduced man hours lost to repeat work and zero value added efforts.Increased the communication among personnel and across shifts through task and status documentation requirements while also bridging derisive gaps among employees.Enhanced the accuracy and timeliness in inventory control and reporting to suppliers and customers through clarification of material consumption reports. Additionally enabling production another value metric.Led the implementation of a new scanning system for material tracking and inventory control for the plant resulting in a greater ability to track efficiency and effectiveness of the manufacturing process. Leveraged underutilized but available computerized applications, hardware and software.

Managed the activities of the Purchasing, Inventory Control, Shipping and Receiving departments. Purchased supplies and materials at the optimal price and delivery cycle while maintaining lowest possible inventory levels. Managed and controlled storage and distribution activities of the company to ensure maximum utilization of facilities. Administered operational procedures for activities, such as verification of incoming and outgoing shipments, handling and disposition of materials, and keeping warehouse inventory current. Ensured products, parts, or supplies are shipped, distributed, or received in an efficient manner. Inspected physical condition of warehouse and equipment. Prepared work order for repairs and requisitions for replacement of equipment. Worked with VP of Operations in ensuring coordination of warehouse activities such as production, sales, records control, and purchasing departments. Took precautions to secure warehouse contents against loss. Managed salvage of damaged or used material. Proficiently utilized UPS, Fed-X, RPS, and Airborne computerized tracking systems. Developed strategic approaches and creative solutions to cost effectively ship product. Proven track record for strong leadership qualities over a seven-year period. Interact well with staff members; resolve problematic situations in a diplomatic manner.

Supervised Shipping and Receiving departments. Responsible for scheduling efficient use of manpower while maintaining a highly motivated work force. Training of Associates to maintain optimum quality and productivity standards. Coordinated the activities involved with procuring goods and services, such as raw materials, equipment, tools, parts, and supplies. Maintained inventory records. Conferred with vendors in order to obtain product information, such as price availability and delivery schedule. Data Entry to AS400. Prepared purchase orders. Maintained procurement records, such as items and services purchased, costs, delivery, product quality, performance and inventories. Discussed defective and unacceptable goods and services with inspection and quality personnel, users and vendors. Expedited delivery of goods to users. Operated forklift to unload trailers, inspect materials and distribute to the correct departments. Forklift Certified