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• Lead creation of purchase orders from MRP reports and requisitions for 3 plants, managing products, services, and capital acquisitions using SAP, SRM, and ARIBA ERP systems.• Perform price analysis and justifications for orders over $2500, ensuring competitive and fair pricing.• Ensure compliance of all military orders with DPAS (Defense Priorities and Allocations Systems) and DFAR (Defense Acquisition Regulation Supplement) requirements. • Innovate and resolve purchasing issues… Show more • Lead creation of purchase orders from MRP reports and requisitions for 3 plants, managing products, services, and capital acquisitions using SAP, SRM, and ARIBA ERP systems.• Perform price analysis and justifications for orders over $2500, ensuring competitive and fair pricing.• Ensure compliance of all military orders with DPAS (Defense Priorities and Allocations Systems) and DFAR (Defense Acquisition Regulation Supplement) requirements. • Innovate and resolve purchasing issues, driving smooth delivery of high-quality products and services. • Proactively resolve past-due invoices by collaborating with accounts payable, vendors, and requestors, ensuring timely payments and strong relationships. • Monitor open purchase orders weekly, driving accountability and ensuring timely confirmations.• Achieved an average purchase order turnaround time of 2 days, demonstrating operational efficiency.• Negotiate with 300+ suppliers to secure favorable terms, optimizing cost-effectiveness on products, services, and renewals. • Close out over $5M in outdated purchase orders, improving operational efficiency and ensuring timely material delivery. • Train and mentor team members on SAP and ARIBA ERP systems, enhancing team productivity. • Oversee service line processing for Pratt & Whitney Engine Leasing, ensuring compliance with contract terms and accurate lease/payment records. Show less

• Reduced material shortages by 29% in three quarters through targeted initiatives and proactive supply chain management.• Delivered daily status updates and recovery plans to stakeholders, ensuring transparent communication and swift resolution of critical shortages.• Utilized SAP to analyze material data, create graphs, and support data-driven decision-making.• Developed and implemented a KPI scorecard for repair and overhaul operations, driving significant operational… Show more • Reduced material shortages by 29% in three quarters through targeted initiatives and proactive supply chain management.• Delivered daily status updates and recovery plans to stakeholders, ensuring transparent communication and swift resolution of critical shortages.• Utilized SAP to analyze material data, create graphs, and support data-driven decision-making.• Developed and implemented a KPI scorecard for repair and overhaul operations, driving significant operational improvements.• Led cross-functional meetings with engineering, quality, planning, and logistics teams to resolve procurement and material related issues, boosting supply chain efficiency. • Negotiated delivery dates with internal buyers to ensure timely material availability for repair operations.• Enhanced SAP material demand signals, streamlining processes and increasing efficiency.• Managed stock transfer orders, edited purchase orders, and tracked outbound deliveries in SAP to ensure on-time delivery of AD-HOC repairs.• Trained and mentored new team members, improving overall team productivity.• Investigated and resolved aged service orders in SAP, reducing backlogged orders and addressing quality non-conformance issues. Show less

• Supervised and trained employees, ensuring high productivity and operational efficiency.• Addressed employee concerns and maintained effective communication across all organizational levels. • Managed inbound/outbound shipments, warehouse inventory, and merchandise handling to streamline operations.• Planned production schedules and resource allocation, ensuring timely completion of job assignments.• Collaborated in implementing Kaizen principles, achieving bronze… Show more • Supervised and trained employees, ensuring high productivity and operational efficiency.• Addressed employee concerns and maintained effective communication across all organizational levels. • Managed inbound/outbound shipments, warehouse inventory, and merchandise handling to streamline operations.• Planned production schedules and resource allocation, ensuring timely completion of job assignments.• Collaborated in implementing Kaizen principles, achieving bronze certification for continuous improvement. • Tracked warehouse activities (sales, records, and purchasing) to ensure product availability and inventory accuracy. • Operated machinery (e.g., forklifts, pallet jacks, and turret order pickers), working hands-on with the team. • Conducted quality inspections of incoming shipments, adhering to food safety standards and addressing temperature control issues.• Led daily safety inspections and audits, resolving unsafe acts and conditions driving improvement actions. • Initiated process improvements, including a daily safety checklist and ensuring proper use of glad-hand locks. • Contributed to successful external audits, achieving 98%+ in all categories. Show less

• Managed RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs with suppliers, entering data into Epicor ERP to ensure compliance with governmental contracting standards (DPAS + DFAR)• Identified and recommended suppliers to improve procurement processes, enhancing supplier relationships.• Supported supplier diversity initiatives by managing small business participation surveys.• Researched and secured optimal price breaks for electronic components, achieving cost savings.• Negotiated supplier terms, pricing… Show more • Managed RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs with suppliers, entering data into Epicor ERP to ensure compliance with governmental contracting standards (DPAS + DFAR)• Identified and recommended suppliers to improve procurement processes, enhancing supplier relationships.• Supported supplier diversity initiatives by managing small business participation surveys.• Researched and secured optimal price breaks for electronic components, achieving cost savings.• Negotiated supplier terms, pricing, and delivery to drive favorable outcomes for the organization.• Conducted physical inventory counts and supported lean six sigma initiatives, improving material organization and efficiency. • Built and audited production kits, ensuring accuracy and operational efficiency.• Processed stock transfers in the Epicor ERP system, facilitating smooth material flow across the organization. Show less

• Collaborated as a key member in a field artillery unit, analyzing and computing target data for advanced artillery weapon systems during live fire missions. • Led procedural operations, providing guidance during field operations, training sessions, and daily tasks to ensure efficiency and mission success. • Innovated and troubleshot computer and radio communications systems in high-pressure environments, demonstrating adaptability and problem-solving skills. • Managed inventory… Show more • Collaborated as a key member in a field artillery unit, analyzing and computing target data for advanced artillery weapon systems during live fire missions. • Led procedural operations, providing guidance during field operations, training sessions, and daily tasks to ensure efficiency and mission success. • Innovated and troubleshot computer and radio communications systems in high-pressure environments, demonstrating adaptability and problem-solving skills. • Managed inventory and supply coordination, ensuring accuracy in layouts and comprehensive counts of all incoming items. • Maintained accountability for over $3M in weapons and equipment, ensuring readiness and operational continuity.• Fostered strong relationships with foreign nationals in South Korea, contributing to increased productivity and improved team morale.• Participated in logistics convoys and executed artillery missions with precision, ensuring operational success during all missions. Show less