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Cuyahoga Heights, Ohio, United States

-Developed an effective supply chain strategy that increased efficiency as well as cut costs across the assembly and injection molding business.-Successfully negotiated a cost reduction of nearly $500,000 annually of direct materials.-Coordinated the implementation of Epicor MRP which lead to an increase in efficiency and improved inventory.

Brunswick, Ohio, United States

-Provide leadership to the plant’s shipping & receiving, production control, customer service, material handling and purchasing operations.-Responsible for scheduling production for stamping and final assembly department.-Manage the purchasing of steel and assembly components with approximately $2 million in annual spend.-Manage a team of 2 direct reports.

Grove City, Ohio

-Lead a team of 3 Purchasing Specialists.-Managed approximately $35 million dollars of direct purchasing spend.-Build effective network of outsource suppliers to meet internal needs.-Set standards for MRP data within QAD ERP system.-Conduct bi-annual physical inventory and maintain accuracy within 2%.-Successfully implemented changes to reduce import.

Anna, OH

-Effectively managed a department of 34 employees (3 salaried, 3 supervisors, 28 hourly).-Continuously worked to maximize efficiency and minimize costs throughout the supply chain.-SAP MM &WM Modules were used to accurately manage material through the supply chain.-Managed inbound and outbound logistics functions for raw materials and finished.

Mt. Sterling, OH

-Lead a team of 2 Purchasing Specialists, 1 Production Planner, 17 Hourly Employees.-Effectively managed the HVAC Division Supply Chain department (Shipping, Receiving, Purchasing, Production Planning, Service Parts).-Developed SOPs for inventory management as well as cost management.-Conducted team meetings to communicate plans and projects as.

Brookville, OH

-Responsible for strategically sourcing $3 million dollars in packaging spend.-Built rapport with suppliers and researched packaging capability to meet demands.-Successfully maintained efficient stock levels across 3 plant locations.-Successfully negotiated cost savings through new material sourcing. -Utilizing SAP, implemented purchasing contracts to.

Milton, WI

-Rotational Manager training program with knowledge gained in Production Management, Logistics, Customer Service, Leadership, Quality Assurance and Safety.-Trained in GMPs, HACCP and general FDA requirements.-Learned best practices in regards to inventory control, budget planning, project management and training.-Tracked monthly P&L financials.-Conducted.