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Yorktown, Indiana, United States

Greenfield, Indiana, United States

Anderson, Indiana

• Implemented Request for Quotation system.• Successfully implemented company ERP system, E2 Shoptech.• Certified in transportation of dangerous goods, specifically lithium batteries. Meets requirements of the following regulations ICAO International Civil Aviation Organization, IATA International Air Transport Association Dangerous Goods Regulations, IMDG International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code and U.S. DOT, 49CFR Part 172 Subpart H. Also, DOT Hazmat Transportation Security… Show more • Implemented Request for Quotation system.• Successfully implemented company ERP system, E2 Shoptech.• Certified in transportation of dangerous goods, specifically lithium batteries. Meets requirements of the following regulations ICAO International Civil Aviation Organization, IATA International Air Transport Association Dangerous Goods Regulations, IMDG International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code and U.S. DOT, 49CFR Part 172 Subpart H. Also, DOT Hazmat Transportation Security Awareness and Safety Awareness. Show less

Winchester, In

• Promoted to Mass Production Manager November 2013• Implemented first request for quotation system for traceability, management and justification of all program quotations• Initiated Mass Production Supply cost reduction program, results 1.5% overall purchase price reduction• Successfully reduced number of outsourced stamping suppliers resulting in a $840K annual savings• 600 ton press installation team budget manager• Worked successfully with New Model purchasing to assist… Show more • Promoted to Mass Production Manager November 2013• Implemented first request for quotation system for traceability, management and justification of all program quotations• Initiated Mass Production Supply cost reduction program, results 1.5% overall purchase price reduction• Successfully reduced number of outsourced stamping suppliers resulting in a $840K annual savings• 600 ton press installation team budget manager• Worked successfully with New Model purchasing to assist in supplier selection and transition of new product to mass production.• Manage and negotiate all subcontractor contracts & agreements.• Appointed as Lead of Cost Improvement Program - CIP is a companywide initiative to review and improve company spending.• Developed purchase control dollar value parameters for management.• Business and purchasing lead for new 600 ton press installation program.• Implemented cycle counting program for maintenance crib inventory.• Developed and implemented first electronic requisition / purchase order order system within the company ERP system. Show less

Yorktown, In

• Offered $594,000 annual material cost savings for customer driven cost reduction initiative. Plan not yet implemented and under review.• Control of all MRO purchasing.• Worked with Mavin Global to implement SAP as new ERP system.• Introduced road map for supplier sourcing, selection and evaluation.

• Delivered $284,000 annual material cost savings in first three months of fiscal year. Currently working to initiate $132,000 annual material cost savings.• Project leader for Alternative Resin and Raw Material Inventory Reduction programs.• New Supplier sourcing.• Manage the supply base of several commodities; Coviden / Kendall Vascular Therapy Catheter Devices, CAS Medical Systems Blood Pressure Cuffs & Infusion Infusors as well as all Plastic Resin suppliers such as PolyOne… Show more • Delivered $284,000 annual material cost savings in first three months of fiscal year. Currently working to initiate $132,000 annual material cost savings.• Project leader for Alternative Resin and Raw Material Inventory Reduction programs.• New Supplier sourcing.• Manage the supply base of several commodities; Coviden / Kendall Vascular Therapy Catheter Devices, CAS Medical Systems Blood Pressure Cuffs & Infusion Infusors as well as all Plastic Resin suppliers such as PolyOne, Plaskolite and Ashland/General Polymers.• Implemented six month purchase order / contract with key resin suppliers thus securing supply base and stabilizing and reducing cost.• Developed new cost reduction report submitted to parent company, Consort Medical.• Initiated and developed first company RFQ system.• Currently presenting plan for instituting first company vendor evaluation program.• Selected to Six Sigma cost reduction reporting team. Show less

• Managed the supply base of several commodities; Cummins Engines, Allison Transmissions, radiators, cooling packages, castings, forgings, fabrications, pipe and exhaust system components• Initiatives included positive results in cost reduction, strategic new supplier sourcing, ongoing evaluation of suppliers, and consolidation of suppliers.• Initiated department systems; request for quotation & supplier assessment, evaluation and selection which standardized team project approach.•… Show more • Managed the supply base of several commodities; Cummins Engines, Allison Transmissions, radiators, cooling packages, castings, forgings, fabrications, pipe and exhaust system components• Initiatives included positive results in cost reduction, strategic new supplier sourcing, ongoing evaluation of suppliers, and consolidation of suppliers.• Initiated department systems; request for quotation & supplier assessment, evaluation and selection which standardized team project approach.• Actively participated in a global sourcing initiative with contracted company, First Index.• Exceeded 2007 cost reduction goal by 22 percent.• Managed purchasing department ISO coordination.• Selected as purchasing department representative for Product Lifecycle Management system (PLM) engineering project and successfully initiated program. Show less

 Primary objective to improve profitability of manufacturing facility by implementation of production process control and quality process control procedures. Developed and implemented quality control procedure, including supplier and process quality management programs. Responsible for managing the production schedule and 15 production employees. Monitored and resolved past-due customer orders. Planned and controlled raw materials.

Researched and purchased domestic tooling for component parts.Managed purchase of domestic parts through detailed planning of materials requirements.Total Cost Reduction, New Vendor Team LeaderImproved company profitability through implementation of managing of VA/VE (value add/value engineered) programs with current suppliers.Responsible for research and selection of new vendors for further cost reduction of current or new component parts.Purchasing Representative, Test… Show more Researched and purchased domestic tooling for component parts.Managed purchase of domestic parts through detailed planning of materials requirements.Total Cost Reduction, New Vendor Team LeaderImproved company profitability through implementation of managing of VA/VE (value add/value engineered) programs with current suppliers.Responsible for research and selection of new vendors for further cost reduction of current or new component parts.Purchasing Representative, Test TeamRepresented the purchasing department on a team comprised of departmental stake holders, tasked with upgrading the existing ERP system and enhancing the MRP system.Purchasing Representative, Core TeamRepresented the purchasing department on a team comprised of all departments, tasked with implementing QAD MFG/PRO as the company’s new Enterprise Requirement Planning system. Advised team as to best methodology to implement ELSA’s first company-wide utilized ERP/MRP system. Show less

American TRS, Inc. – Indianapolis, IN (Subsidiary of Tokyo Radiator)(Tier 1 automotive supplier of fuel systems)Purchasing Manager• Responsible for research and purchase of all domestic parts.• Implemented and monitored supplier quality control procedures.• Supervised warehouse employees in shipping and receiving duties.• Maintained accurate control over inventory.• Served as assistant to the president and vice president.

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