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Lead production demands for the DAD & UD (medical device testing product) program. Review MRP demands ensuring supply chain deliveries are on schedule and executed in a timely manner. Support facilities and SD & I requirements enhancing equipment and new product development. Submit manufacturers’ specification changes through Q.A. and SD & I group for validation. Drive process improvement methods from manual operations to semi-automation process cutting cost in operations and increasing profit margins. Support manufacturing engineering in design changes in tooling, reverse engineering and down time due to failures on the production line.•Provided stability in raw material shortages with LTA and blanket orders during the increase production demands during the COVID-19 surge.•Controlled zero stock shortages with suppler held inventory ensuring product with JIT deliveries. •Reduced freight costs and damages in transit by negotiating pricing contracts with new carrier.

Santa Ana, Ca, Us

Review all MRP driven requirements with production planning and project management for accuracy and confirm within budget scope then execute purchase. Ensure inventory accuracy’s and confirm with production control. Support Engineering on new project proposal efforts. Locate and approve new suppliers having cutting edge technology within the industry. Ensure product is delivered on time and per schedule. Purchase products and materials offshore based on final location of product assembly, such as Korea, China, the United States and Puerto Rico.•Support facilities by maintaining fluid operations, manufacturing with order updates, and engineering by locating quality suppliers with new technology.•Strong negotiating skills, ranging from raw materials, E/M assemblies and sub-assemblies, facility services and capital equipment.

New York, Ny, Us

Oversaw process engineering and planning support to current space satellite programs, including SIRIUS, JPSS-2, and APEX. Provided support and analysis to reduce inventories. Supported management goals and objectives to improve throughput time in supply chain department.•Drove process improvement plans to reduce receiving and inspections times.•Reduced cost of receiving inventories by 75% (below target objective).•Improved electronic components processes to support contract schedules and forecasts.•Performed material analysis to reduce shortages and lead times.

Plaisir, Fr

Reviewed and placed complex and standardized MRP driven requirements. Liaised with production control ensuring on-time deliveries. Established new suppliers and reduced non-supporting suppliers. Interfaced with engineering on drawing requirements and quality on non-conformances. Supported accounting for suppliers invoicing discrepancies and payment. Assigned new contracts and special projects. Negotiated VMI (vendor managed inventory) contract and implementation.•Review and place complex and standardized MRP driven requirements. •Attained cost reductions by 20%. (below set budget requirement)•Liaison with Production Control ensuring on-time deliveries. •Establish new suppliers, reduce non-supporting suppliers.

Plaisir, Fr

• Review and place complex and standardized MRP driven requirements. • Attained cost reductions by 20%. (below set budget requirement)• Liaison with Production Control ensuring on-time deliveries. • Establish new suppliers, reduce non-supporting suppliers. • Interface with Engineering on drawing requirements and Quality on non-conformances. • Support accounting for suppliers invoicing discrepancies and payment.• Assigned new contracts and special projects. Negotiate VMI (vendor managed inventory) contract and implementation.

South El Monte, Ca, Us

Proficient blueprint reading; MRP, EPR & JIT, Western Data System, Microsoft Office Professional; Commodities purchases of castings, forgings, fasteners, precision machined parts, soft goods, injection molded components, sheet metal, electronic components, capital equipment, raw materials, and printed materials.• Achieved cost reductions of 30% by negotiating multiple package pricing, exceeding budget requirements.• Created and implemented successful supplier APA (annual purchase agreement).• Executed Dock to Stock program reduced costs with elimination of receiving inspection. • Implemented and launched five year purchase order agreements LTA supporting production schedules.• Initiated blue print changes, to reduce high manufacturing costs. • Team leader for New Product development process with Engineering, Manufacturing and Quality.• Generated performance rating program, improving suppliers’ on-time deliveries.• Applied purchasing standards to assigned commodities, reducing costs of procurement.

Bachelor Of Science In Business, Integrated Supply Chain & Operations Management

Certification, Purchasing Management

Aa Degree, Industrial Management