Planning and purchasing raw materials and scheduling production for instruments and reagents including:Operations and daily production support, processing work orders, monitoring and maintaining inventory levels, product structuring and build sequence, sourcing, engineering support, R&D and product launch support, cost savings, reporting, continuous process improvement, and MRP set-up.

Procured raw materials in support of MRP and Component EngineeringPerformed requests for quotes on new items and identify alternate sourcesSet up new componentsResolved problem deliveries and accounts payable issues Facilitated supplier performance and business review meetingsReported Procurement metrics monthly to support Operations

Coordinated purchasing activities with other departments to maintain planned inventory levelsEnsured availability of materials required for Production Created SOP's and WDI's to ensure compliance with ISO 9001, SOX, and government agencies Trained employees to implement new processes and proceduresIdentified and developed new supply sources for cost savings opportunities and backup for single sourcesDeveloped and implemented returns process for credits and replacements

Procured all raw materials, products, supplies and services Processed and fulfilled all sales orders and resolve all customer service issues Evaluated & maintained appropriate inventory levels and ensure inventory goals are metManaged all warehouse activities, facilities and office needs Created and implemented procedures to improve processes and increase profitability Ensured compliance with government agencies and export & import regulationsSupported Technical Service and ensure shipping accuracy & product integrity Designed report parameters using NetSuite to communicate metrics to President and SalesEnsured environmental health and safety of the facility and manage day-to-day operations.

Responsible for the procurement of raw materials and components, MRO, capital equipment, and services required for commercial production to meet goals in support of MRP, Engineering, and Operations Coordinated imports and exports to ensure availability of commodities at Irvine and international sites to meet domestic and Global objectives consistent with pricing, quality, and delivery objectivesDeveloped and implemented tools such as VMI programs, JIT deliveries, price breaks, and annual rebates to reduce cost of materials, prevent production delays, and maintain appropriate inventory levelsNegotiated for best pricing and terms for inventory, capital, service contracts and purchasing agreements Established and maintained effective supplier relationships, monitored supplier performance, and resolved supplier quality and delivery issuesProvided consolidated material forecasts and accurate data analysis using raw data from OracleAchieved targeted cost savings goals and service level improvements while maintaining quality standards

Responsible for purchasing chemical raw materials (including DEA controlled substances), consumables (kits, controls and reagents), and MRO (facilities supplies and services)Implemented and managed strategic supply chain initiatives to reduce costs and maintain inventoryAnalyzed and set standard costs annually for division budgetsCreated, maintained and provided training for published procedures and work desk instructionsBaan Key User – Implemented new projects for Baan ERP system and coordinated training for users Generated 40% cost savings (PPV) in 2005 - 2007 by negotiating and identifying savings opportunities with blanket orders, order bundling, annual RFQ's, and establishing accurate EOQEnsured on-time and complete deliveries through strategic planning with suppliers Provided feedback to vendors through vendor performance quarterly rating lettersIdentified and qualified new sources for single-source and critical raw materials

Supported Purchasing, Materials and Planning departmentsCreated manufacturing reports and graphs from raw dataCreated purchase orders in Baan ERPAssisted Quality Engineer with specification approval processCreated and maintained vendor accounts in Baan ERP systemAssisted with implementation and training for supplier rating process Entered and updated item/supplier and standard cost information in Baan ERPDocument Control Coordinator, Safety Coordinator, and Event Planning Committee member