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Cary

• Provided SME level SAP support for the Purchasing Buyer role, collaborating w/cross functional teams regarding UAT (User Acceptance Testing), 3PL Consignment/Subcontracting processes, among others. • Requested as SME support for several Process Flow Mapping sessions, Order to Cash, Sub Contracting & 3PL Inventory/Consignment, Indirect PR Approval Workflow testing, etc.. • Initiated discussions w/SAP Project Lead Consultant which resulted in being requested to lead the Buyer Procedure Creation/Tracking, working closely with the buyers in support of procedure creation. • Observed the need and initiated Cycle Count discussions, which prompted re-design/modification of MES process to support the business needs for inventory control and Finance. • Provided SAP and Buyer training for the new buyers covering multiple plants within the Supply Chain team, also utilized as a back up Buyer for 3 U.S. sites, able to cover both Direct and Indirect Purchases including Resins/Chemicals/Inks, etc. • Created a number of Excel tools to assist in material review and purchasing materials that fall outside the SAP “normal” processing, 3PL Paper Consignment, Mirroring PO Conversion, 4 Plant Material Master/Purchasing Info Record Review sheet, Resin/Silo Demand/Supply Worksheet among others.

Moncure

Responsible for all MRO Purchasing including all vending for PPE, Food & Beverage, etc. for the Moncure, NC site.Convert Direct/MRP driven PR’s, (Purchase Requisitions) to PO’s, (Purchase Orders) based on set financial parameters utilizing RFQ’s to ensure best price paid per quality and lead time requirements for all MRO equipment/maintenance/safety requests.Run weekly on-time delivery reports to identify delinquent material, working closely with suppliers to ensure shipments are being delivered to the mill on time. Reporting all monthly Cost Savings/Cost Avoidance metrics to plant and upper level management.Identify and resolve invoice issues collaborating with suppliers, Arauco NA AP team and Receiving to ensure suppliers are paid in a timely manner.

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

Backfilling a Sr. Demand Planner & Sr. Buyer while they are working on their respective teams on a SAP Upgrade Implementation project. Creating/Expediting Purchase Orders to outside 3PL vendors/International Honeywell plants.Collaborating with Customer Care team, providing prompt feedback on customer inquiries regarding ship dates/issues, etc.Investigating supplier invoice issues, working with Accounts Payable, Shipping/Receiving & Inventory Control to correct/revise issues to resolution.

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

Assisting Purchasing Technicians with daily duties, tracking and placing Purchase Orders in E-Procurement, data entry, reviewing current processes to discover areas for process improvements.

Sanford, Nc

• Managed direct/indirect inventory purchases of 3000+ SKU’s of raw plumbing hardware components with approx. $100M in yearly spend. Supervised a team of 4 other tactical procurement members. • Implemented a visual system to identify the most critically needed parts which allowed buyers to focus on current needs and near future demand to increase customer On Time Delivery. • Coordinated over 25 new parts in NPI(New Product Introduction) development/second sourcing with Strategic Procurement Manager. • Monitored monthly financial budgeted plan vs. actual spend for production, MRO and air-freight expenditures. Investigated and corrected over budget issues using RCCM in collaboration with Inventory Control/ Procurement/Finance teams. • Supported Ergo/Safe work policies for Production Operations by collaborating with other buyers/vendors to decrease box weight to enable the production team to work/lift safely when moving material.

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

• Managed supply chain of a $13M OEM account which included forecasting for multiple product lines produced internationally in support of customer’s dynamic demand. • Developed Forecast Accuracy reports to analyze over/under consumption which resulted in a reduction of aged customer inventory liability costs YOY of $2.5M by utilizing worldwide inventory site balancing. Detailed feedback provided to the customer regarding forecast changes allowing customer to increase their forecast accuracy. • Reduced Eaton avg. inventory YOY by over $725K and avg. DOH by over 19 days by reviewing customer safety stock calculations and by recommending international hub site balancing. • Developed Eaton Supplier forecasts by analyzing customer performance data with inputs from Product Management and Sales. • Met with Direct Sourcing, Logistics, Inventory Control, Product Management and Sales to compare Eaton and Customers forecasts using the SIOP process to review/reconcile any supply gaps prior to monthly Leadership SIOP review meetings. • Led weekly calls with OEM customers regarding forecasting and supply chain issues. Coordinated customer driven expedites for large volume opportunities in a high-volume and fast paced environment. • Customized/Improved monthly Purchasing Supplier Forecast report by reducing report creation time by 97%. • Created production/NPI/Special Project Purchase Orders in support of OEM customers dynamic requirements from Eaton sister plants in Asia and the United States. • Developed End User Job Aids for SAP RTC (Req. to Check)/Purchasing Training Manual to support the successful SAP implementation as a Super User. Conducted Expense/Indirect Purchase Req. training for 100+ personnel across the Power Quality Division.

• Proactively identified reports impacting Division Demand Planning and Purchasing processes. Created replacement SAP reports/variants to mitigate information loss and maintain level of information flow. • Ensured 100% of all data was accurately migrated to SAP for all assigned products. Initiated data integrity analysis to ensure all fields were accurate prior to placing purchase orders. • Exceeded customer expectations by providing 100% supply chain continuity prior to, during and after SAP Go-Live. During SAP Go-Live took on an additional $2M of product supply chain responsibilities. • Conducted SAP user testing across multiple system functions to assist Business Process Owners (BPO’s) in completing issue resolution.

• Scheduled multiple product lines throughout 2 Eaton facilities. Ensured on-time delivery to end customer. • Reviewed requests from Order Management for new parts/ Confirmed part number configuration was correct. Placed orders based on plant capacity / lead time for 3-Phase products • Improved traceability of finished goods by developing internal scheduling processes using system reports to meet on-time completion dates.

Assist on a volunteer basis with the support and direction for those currently unemployed.

• Managed Shipping/Receiving, Inventory Control, Production Operations, Promotional Pack and Production Control departments. Worked closely with personnel regarding day-to-day operations in all areas Mentoring/Coaching 13 employees. • Developed and implemented Inventory Location Project which marked physical locations in warehouse correlating with SAP WMS (Warehouse Management System). Collaborated with IT, Production Managers, Shipping/Receiving and Inventory Control personnel for implementation , created and conducted all training which resulted in an 84% reduction in time spent locating material within warehouse. • Significantly reduced inventory shrinkage by 42% by instituting cycle count program, reviewing reports, and analyzing discrepancies for root cause and corrective action. • Coordinated Inventory Consolidation Reduction Project with domestic & international facilities which resulted in a $500,000 dollar savings. • Reduced manufacturing down-time YOY by 40% by improving PI (Physical Inventory) counting process and database organization. Developed all PI training documentation/SOP’s. Trained 125+ counters/auditors. • Managed the production line and purchasing of a $25M Promotional Pack Department for primary customers Home Depot and Lowes. Actively participated in numerous cost saving Kaizen/Lean/VSM events within the plant. • Responsible for all facility Emergency Management Response teams, safety/medical. Re-defined all evacuation protocols. Provided training and created all supporting procedural documentation.

Roxboro,

Planned and executed schedules in support of $22 million speciality vehicle business, including but not limited to Military, ATV, Marine, SUV and Agricultural applications. Reviewed customer requirements via EDI, worked closely with offshore vendors to ensure on time delivery of materials for production and finished goods.

Supervised and led a team of planners and warehouse personnel, ensuring MRP was reviewed, orders placed based on sales inquiries. Maintained accurate levels of finished goods, supervised daily operations including receipts/shipping of finished goods utitlizing appropriate manpower and warehouse space.