Provides leadership to more junior positions on team (e.g., Planners, Buyers, Customer Service Administrators, etc.)Met the following objectives: Over 95% On-time delivery; Build ReadinessEfficient use of capacity and customer sizingMaterial control and liability; 95% MPS Performance in SAP; at or above 80% forecast accuracyActioned over $1.8m RTV inventory and reduced it down to $250k in less than six months' timeConducted supplier audit / visits, certifications, and performance reviews to develop and continuously improve supply base. Obtained feedback from Buyer/Planners on suppliers’ delivery, quality, and service performance and maintained up to date information in SAP Supported, executed, and provided inputs to improve SCM initiatives and strategies. Made sourcing decisions based on overall cost and benefit including price, duty, freight, flexibility, service, performance, quality, and T’s & Cs. Continuously optimized MPV by reducing the cost of materials and by limiting unfavorable PPV/MPV in SAP. Met daily with work cell and manufacturing team to assess production schedules, (adjust as necessary based on production results) optimize run quantities and minimize changeovers to help achieve 100% on time delivery. Work cell’s “expert” on all planning activities by supporting the Production Planner goal of never starting to build product without having a valid PO, adequate material quantities, and accurate BOM and an accurate routing in SAP. Planned, scheduled, actioned materials supply to equal demand. Analyzed, maintained, and executed the MRP in SAP. Performed formal and scheduled data analysis to determine optimal inventory balances for assigned markets.Developed consistent and repeatable processes for the extraction of data and computation of Global KPIs and other reports as required.Ensured that global daily/weekly reports are published on time and that all information published is verified and cross checked for accuracy before distribution

Manage pieces of the customer relationship (e.g., new product introduction, product line, transferring business to another Jabil site, materials management, etc.) through direct interaction with customers. Prepare materials for Request for Proposal (RFP) responses. Prepare commercial claims (e.g., excess, and obsolete materials). Contribute to the forecast & variance process in Company’s financial system. Assists the Business Unit Managers in day-to-day business needs and work cell management. Supports Quarterly Business Review (QBR) process. Developed supply base and Supply Chain strategies that are unique to customer or for Business Unit Strategic materials.   Supported customer’s business needs using standard process where possible and customized solutions where necessary. Collaborated with Materials management and SCM to determine the best approach to meet the customer needs. Quoted new and existing materials. Frequently re-quoted and negotiated to capitalize on cost reduction opportunities. Led the work cell on the creation of BOM’s and routings in SAP that allows accurate tracking of WIP assemblies and accurate inventory movement transactions. Managed and maintained any inventory initiatives globally with data and analysis. Interfaced with GCMs to gather market sales forecasts, tenders, phase in/out plans, to support global demand planning.Supported department initiatives using analytical tools and data sources, to provide fair and accurate information for good decision making.Supports continuous improvement initiatives

Extract data, using queries, and manipulate in Excel spreadsheets to use for analysis. Analyze sales and inventory levels of current stock for 11 branch locations.Responsible for maintaining inventory levels and transferring material between branches. Ensure that material is ordered and delivered.Arrange delivery schedules and release trucks for shipment.Place purchase orders, maintain records and handle returned goods issues.Confer with vendors to obtain product information such as price, availability, and delivery schedule.Monitor and expedite shipments to ensure timely delivery of material.Audit invoices for material received for accuracy.Inventory Control Analyst / Purchasing Assistant 2005 to 2006Release material orders based on customer and organizational requirements. Create, monitor, report and review daily inventory receipts, changes and adjustments.Assist Senior Analysts and Purchasing Agents in resolving inventory discrepancies, problem orders and inter-company transfer issues in order to reduce backorders, excess inventory and obsolete inventory. Create, update and maintain Item Master files for a broad range of inventory items.Assist with the analysis, reporting and resolution of supplier delivery and invoicing problems.Build and foster relationships with primary vendors, business partners and internal staff.

Responsible for the purchasing of over 2,000 different items for the company and inventory control of$1 million of goods in inventory. Track all incoming freight; input and process all purchase orders; input and maintain all vendors; resolve all quality issues.Customer Service/Inside Sales/Purchasing Clerk 1998-2000 Handle inside sales; maintain excellent customer service; and process accounts payable and receivable; assisted purchasing manager in performance of purchasing duties.