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Leominster, Ma

Merrimack, Nh

Newington, Nh

Wilmington, Ma

Devens, Ma

Commodities included fabricated metal, electro mechanical, PCBA. NPI involvement with Engineering. Cost reduction program for existing product.

Andover, Ma

Supported Engineering in NPI of medical monitoring equipment. Commodities included injection molded plastics, machined parts, fabricated metals, labeling and software duplication.

Manufacturer of fire suppression systems and equipment subsidiary of United Technologies.Served on a 5-person Buying team and globally sourced electronic components, PCBs and electromechanical partUtilized MRP and solicited bids and quotations for products. Posted orders utilizing Supply & Demand.Interfaced and negotiated with global suppliers and coordinated logistical activities.Negotiated discounted terms, pricing, and conditions.Globally sourced discontinued and obsolete items. Identified items to be set up as KanBan. Reported data using Excel.Effectively managed MIN/MAX inventory levels, consolidated supplier base, and utilized MRP and JD Edwards PSE1 systems.Played a key role in organizing purchasing and inventory policies and procedures.

Precision custom sheet metal manufacturer.Supervised, trained, and motivated a 5-person purchasing team. Managed customer service, order entry and procurement operations.Subcontracted outside processing services including machining and finishing.Efficiently obtained all materials and supplies to meet production schedules. Helped achieve high on-time delivery rate.Negotiated raw material contracts to meet cost goals. Consolidated supply base to achieve volume pricing.Utilized sheet metal manufacturing, order configuration, and calculating software.Determined material requirements utilizing MRP. Established and maintained KanBan system.

Littleton, Ma

Manufacturer of shipboard measuring systems now known as Jowa USA.Negotiated contracts and purchased custom materials, commodities, and equipment to support manufacturing and field service operations each year.Utilized sales forecasts and MRP to determine contract quantities, develop MIN/MAX levels, and implement inventory management strategies.Created short- and long-term plans and forecasts. Worked with suppliers to reduce lead time and shorten delivery cycle.Maintained inventory at worldwide field service sites. Consolidated supplier base. Participated in MRB and implemented corrective action.Instituted Breadman system to minimize purchase orders and eliminate production shortages.Developed and implemented cost containment and cost reduction programs.

Ayer, Ma

Interconnect device manufacturer recently acquired by Curtiss-Wright Corporation.Managed the procurement team and oversaw acquisition of passive and active components, electronics, hardware, parts, subassemblies, and subcontracted services.Enhanced and documented purchasing procedures to obtain ISO 9000 certification.Implemented Just-in-Time inventory management program that significantly reduced inventory, increased available cash flow, and helped minimize costs.Trained purchasing and planning personnel on effective use of MRP system.

Bedford,Ma

Managed the day activities in a sheltered workshop for mentally handicapped adults. Supervised staff and secured contracts for electronic assembly, packaging, bulk mailings and various other jobs to provide clients with paid employment.