Managed cost-reduction initiatives, resulting in cost savings of 10-15 per cent in purchasing expenditures; strategized with the engineering and manufacturing departments to reduce overall cost of ownership.Negotiated pricing and ensured effective cost control measures are in place.Prepared and issued RFQ documents, and managed the RFQ process. Communicated and followed-up with suppliers to ensure deliveries are made on-time; initiated escalation whenever required. Collaborated with suppliers to identify scheduling and delivery risks and implemented mitigation strategies; advised internal key stakeholders of all material risks. Integrated supplier deliveries with internal materials requirements and usage in order to minimize material movement and overhead burden.Forged strong relationships with key suppliers; ensured suppliers understood the company’s production requirements and objectives.Notified suppliers of quality and/or on-time delivery failures; assisted suppliers in implementing corrective actions in a timely and effective manner

Participated in supplier selection teams, and led supplier quality initiatives to ensure optimal value is obtained from vendors. Successfully negotiated prices and contracts with suppliers, resulting in significant cost-savings for the company. Communicated regularly with suppliers, and rescheduled delivery dates when required to support lean manufacturing. Sourced and purchased parts and supplies from price-competitive suppliers located in the U.S., Asia and Europe. Played a lead role in the resolution of payment issues in collaboration with the accounting department.

Title: Planner & Production Scheduler Processed customer orders in a timely fashion, and scheduled product shipments in coordination with the purchasing, production, engineering and marketing departments. Planned and scheduled key orders with the supply chain manager; supervised the work of schedulers and followed up on progress. Coordinated with the purchasing department to procure required materials, maintaining steady and productive workflow.Trained employees on job roles and responsibilities, and delivered practical instructions to enable staff to perform at high levels; helped in the orientation of new staff members.Title: Production CoordinatorCoordinated daily with production, purchasing, engineering, warehouse, shipping and marketing departments to ensure all areas were able to meet their targets while simultaneously contributing to organizational goals.Prepared and maintained work order files and production documents and prioritized work for production. Ensured customer shipment deadlines were continually met, increasing on-time shipping and improving customer satisfaction and retention levels