Precision Assembly Technologies, Inc. 09/22/15 to 2/8/2018Bohemia, NY 11749Purchasing Buying/PCMRP Specialist• Supported Purchasing Manager and department staff by maintaining relationships with suppliers and buyers to assure purchase orders are expedited in an efficient, timely manner.• Investigated and researched inadequate purchase orders and delinquent deliveries through utilizing Oracle database management system.• Communicated with warehouse and purchasing staff to resolve inventory/purchase order issues and perform customer service follow-up; this included monitoring inventory in computer system , performing daily PCMRP data analysis of item database, processing related reports and submitting findings to departmental buyers and manager so as to properly process purchase orders based on accurate records.• Efficiently processed sales order costing reports and inventory analysis reports for upper management to expedite ordering deficient inventory for delivery within strict timeframe.• Processed/issued purchase orders to vendors/suppliers via computer system, phone and fax; this included requesting delivery confirmation, backorder status and pricing confirmation.• Resolved inaccuracies in inventory levels/material shortages by performing inventory transactions and updating item costing in database to promote pricing accuracy.• Initiated resolution of credit issues between vendors and finance/accounting department to maintain delivery schedule of parts/materials.• Expedited ordering of parts/materials through issuance of technical documents/blueprints and requested price quotation based on volume ordered; initiated cost data management for accurate Maintenance in business system.• Conducted daily cycle counts to maintain accurate inventory records and correct discrepancies.• Participated in preparation and implementation of year-end physical inventory.• Served in a clerical capacity by updating and maintaining purchase order files.

Voxx International Corporation (formerly Audiovox Electronics Corp) 06/02/08 to PresentHauppauge, NY 11788Purchasing Supervisor• Manage Purchasing Department in absence of AVP of Purchasing. • Prioritize tasks and establish schedules to maintain uniform workload among Purchasing Department employees. • Make effective independent decisions, and coordinate all day-to-day office functions. • Supervise and evaluate multiple subordinates in the Purchasing Department. • Coordinate effectively with the Purchasing Buyer’s and all departments. • Solicit bids, secure written and telephone quotations from vendors, analyze bids, perform value and cost analysis and select products and vendors consistent with existing policies and procedures and assist other staff members in doing the same. • Monitor order and contracts for compliance and performance; recommend cancellation of orders and contracts for non-compliance and non-performance. • Manage the performance of Purchasing Buyer functions, including routine correspondence, vendor list preparation, vendor applications and updates, bid and specification preparation, compilation of surplus equipment lists, and contract and records files maintenance. • Utilize personal computer and spreadsheet software to perform efficient and accurate bid tabulations. • Communicate clearly, concisely and courteously, orally and in writing, and maintain effective business relationships with other employees, vendors, and the public. • Interpret and explain Audiovox purchasing policies and procedures to other departments and to vendors.

Planning:Review all material requirements for incoming customer purchase orders and sales back order report.For customer blanket orders, schedule material accordingly with the appropriate lead-time for manufacturing. Initiate the determination of forecast quantities for purchasing based on 6 month & annual sales and review with sales & manufacturing. Generate overall material requirements and schedule.Purchasing:Always negotiate best price and use quantity buying power when possible.Hold vendors to committed delivery dates. Report due dates to manufacturing for labor planning and shipment schedule. Identify outsourcing suppliers (domestic and abroad) for high volume manufacturing. Review vendors for annual volume and negotiate discounts based on our annual purchasing history. Review vendor performance. Use AutoCad to print out necessary drawings.Manufacturing:Review and schedule kit pulls and material according manufacturing plan. Develop a system to track kit backorders for receiving and manufacturing and minimize the number of backorders. Assist in optimizing material/manufacturing process time.General:Lead the effort to integrate the current inventory software package into a new system. Coordination and track the sale of obsolete & excess component inventory. Achieving and maintaining accurate and lean inventory levels. Analysis of inventory costs to make decisions on positive improvements to reduce costs. Monthly status reports to management. All based on PCMRP System.

Responsible for purchasing of all raw materials and electronic supplies for the manufacture of Fonar Open MRI scanners. Ensure timely delivery of product from supplier. Obtain quotes for material from potential suppliers. Award contract to sheet metal and machine shop based upon receipt of bids. Supervise maintenance of perpetual inventory at three locations. Expedite material through machine shop, paint department, and final assembly of end product. Responsible for the procurement and schedule all electronic components including all mechanical hardware. Negotiated and placed large dollar procurements in accordance with the federal acquisition regulations (far) in support of commercial contracts. Responsible for updated of supplier performance data and maintenance of MRP planning output for my all commodities. Improve supplier on time performance by 30% via personal involvement in supplier get-well program.

Responsible for reviewing and awarding contracts and purchase orders with the federal/defense acquisition regulations (FAR, DAR valued at over $5-million annually. Negotiated subcontracts of sophisticated mechanical component, investment and sand castings, sheet metal parts, Precision metal stamping, flex circuits, rental, MRO material, Printed wiring boards and all type of hardware’s. Obtain best pricing, quality, and delivery. Competitive "shopped" Vendors. Regulated frequent audits to check vendors Purchase order against invoices, cutting contract cost by an additional 5%. Established total visibility for Loral's “Small disadvantaged” program by visiting local minority vendors and inviting them to bid openly. Earned outstanding reviews from senior management for negotiating talent and skill in saving hundreds of thousands of dollars in effective purchasing

Process purchase orders and keep accurate log of open purchase orders by vendor and reportdelivery status on critical item to top manager work with the buyer to sent out RFQ quote forcompetitive bid with the vendors. Contact vendor and confirm delivery schedules so we can meet our production schedule.

PURCHASING ASSISTANT/EXPEDITOR (ELECTRICAL)Process purchase order and keep accurate log on open Purchase order by delivery date to expedite. Help buyer set up paper work (RFQ) to send out to vary vendors. Also set-up source inspection schedule with the Q.C. dept. PLANNER/MATERIAL CONTROL MANAGER Responsible for purchasing, inventory control, master scheduling, Customer service, distribution, and capacity planning. Establish inventory levels, monitor forecast performance. Develop bill of material and routing for 10,600 componentsSHIPPING/RECEIVING CLERK Prepare material for shipment for varies Company’s. Receive material from vendors and confirm shipment with packing slip. Enter material receive by receiving clerk into the computer system and create a receiving ticket. Load and unload truck with material