Maintained a high performance culture through the supervision of 17 assemblers and maintenance staff while purchasing for metal and all manufacturing items. Identified and developed key talent while ensuring the success of all individuals in the plant facility. Oversaw the tactical operations of the materials management and purchasing functions. Collaborated with multiple departments to prepare accurate forecasting and inventory planning; liaised with sales, product management and warehouse departments to align objectives. Established vendor relations and specialized in Supplier Relationship Management (SRM); negotiated pricing and contract terms to match with competitor/market trends. Communicated with the logistics department to assure international shipments were timely and accurate. Achieved inventory goals through the optimization of processing techniques which drove service level improvement.

Provided direction for the metal commodities purchasing function for the electrical and fabrication lines. Achieved inventory goals through the optimization of processing techniques which drove service level improvement. Managed multiple department/location purchasing team with annual spend of $35MM with domestic and international suppliers. Directed system ERP “Clean-up” and consolidation of data across multiple platformsSuccessfully launched new ERP system and worked with vendors implementing EDI and vendor portals improving order accuracy and reducing purchasing labor hours by 28%.Improved “On-Time Delivery” from 74% to 98% through deploying “Lean Principles” initiatives and implementing a quarterly scorecard review with top vendors. Utilized QuickBooks for financials, and Microsoft Excel/Access/PowerPoint to deliver client reports.

Managed the production scheduling and metal purchasing for $7 million in annual metal purchase. Developed JIT delivery of metal to fit and work within the production schedule.Created new BOM routing utilizing system details within AutoCad12 to increase time and material accuracy for scheduling. Worked scheduling in dual, multi-department ERP systems (Macola & Pilot). Executed interface coding with seven switches including field and Central Office testing