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• Performed forecast and MRP Planning in Oracle system.• Purchased misc. gearbox components (gears, pinions, shafts, bearings and seals). • Conducted MRO Purchasing for location.• Managed safety stock program as well as min/max/EOQ data for all gearbox inventory.• Maintained sufficient inventory by working with suppliers on lead times and supplier stock programs.• Assisted in cost savings by managing spend and cutting down costs at location.• Invoice reconciliation between accounts payable and suppliers.• Managed current suppliers as well as source new suppliers.• Worked with rebuild facility and OEM builds to ensure orders are complete and meet customer request dates, while trying to exceed monthly sales goals.• Performed Weekly Payroll for employees.• Worked with service manager daily on job backlog to ensure parts availability to complete jobs on time.

• Worked closely with international suppliers to manage capacity constraints and ensure finished goods product was available to meet customer’s expectations.• Ensured a close relationship with sales, marketing and customer service to advise of potential supply issues and resolutions.• Participated in bi-weekly long lead time and forecast meetings to discuss plans based upon changes in forecast and customer demands.• Maintained 98% on-time delivery goal with each supplier. • 2013 spend approximately $35 million.• Managed several of Mead's top 10 suppliers.• Worked closely with each supplier to maintain container utilization goals for the year.

Purchased RFID Inlays, Master Roll Material, BC Ribbons, Ink and MRO with 2011 spend approximately $25 million.• Consistently exceeded personal goals for inventory dollars, cost savings and on-time delivery.• Negotiated cost savings and vendor contracts.• Sourced and set-up new vendors. • Managed several #10 suppliers.• Maintained a 98% on-time delivery goal with each supplier.• Served as back-up buyer for paper, laminates and resale commodities.• Worked with internal and external customers daily.