Opex Corporation, Pennsauken, NJ 2022 - Current(Manufacturer of Equipment For Warehouse Automation)• Utilize MRP system to schedule and prioritize production jobs on CNC machines.• Ensure continuous smooth operations with no delays in production due to lack of raw materials.• Determine optimum quantities to produce in order to minimize scrap.• Determine safety stock levels and most efficient economic run quantities.• Maintain minimum levels of inventory while avoiding stock outs.• Work together with production to achieve production goals and minimize disruptions to existing schedules.• Handle emergency situations that arise due to drastic changes in demand.

Data Vista, Bordentown, NJ 2018 – 2022 (Supplier and Recycler of Legacy Computer Parts) • Directed staff of 2 responsible for Purchasing, Shipping, Receiving, Inventory Control, and Materials Management.• Managed inventory of computer parts at headquarters and 35 additional warehouses across the U.S.• Created spare part plans to provide computer parts to large companies that require parts immediately in case of a server outage, . Proactively purchased parts to have them on hand in case of any emergency.• Ensured that all parts were delivered to customers within a 24 hour window. • Managed Inventory levels to optimize minimum level of inventory while avoiding stock outs.• Coordinated purchases with Vendors to insure material was on its way and received within the planned time frame.• Managed all Shipping and Receiving functions to identify and document all incoming and outgoing shipments.• Organized and managed inventory tracking and accuracy in all locations.• Sourced new vendors to reduce costs and deliver better service.

Purchasing and Inventory Control Manager Gratz Industries, Philadelphia PA 2016 - 2018 (Manufacturer of Pilates Excercise Equipment) • Executed all Purchasing and Receiving functions for incoming raw materials in a manufacturing production environment.• Managed Inventory levels of all raw materials to optimize minimum level of inventory while avoiding stock outs.• Ensured continuous smooth operations with no delays in production due to lack of raw materials.• Completed all receiving functions to identify and document all materials items coming into the building.• Monitored the status of every Purchase Order with the Vendors to ensure material was on its way and received within the planned time frame.• Organized inventory system by developing part number system and storing parts using a consistent method.• Sourced New Vendors to reduce costs and deliver better service.

• Worked directly with Sales Department to establish and maintain an accurate sales forecast for every product. Modified the master production schedule and raw material quantities to meet customer demand while minimizing inventory investment• Directed and managed Engineering and Research & Development to develop specifications for new products and to test the prototypes extensively to ensure they met specifications. • Handled all Information Technology (IT) for the company including purchasing, installing, upgrading, and maintaining new server systems, all software, and approximately 30 PC’s with no business interruptions• Created, implemented, and maintained safety and security procedures which assured the continued safety of all employees• Managed high volume Call Center with over 1,000 calls per week assuring quality technical customer service and satisfaction to every customer who calls• Directed all aspects of Shipping and Receiving in the Distribution Warehouse, in order to assure all incoming product is received correctly and shipments outbound to customers are on time and accurate

Directed staff of 7 responsible for Materials Management, Purchasing, Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Control• Managed the Purchasing department and the MRP system to have parts delivered when needed at the lowest cost feasible• Sourced new, reputable vendors in order to reduce lead times, guarantee quality and reduce cost• Utilized MRP systems to improve work flow and inventory management

Directed staff of 7 responsible for material management, shipping, receiving, and inventory control• Managed and scheduled 6 production lines to meet customer demand while minimizing finished goods inventory levels• Purchased all raw materials in order to avoid production shutdowns while controlling inventory investment of raw materials• Implemented and designed a new company wide computer system to handle all aspects of scheduling, ordering, shipping, and receiving product resulting in zero short shipments to customers

• Handled major projects over $1,000,000 with successful implementation • Installed several new production lines at company locations in Bristol, Toronto and Chicago resulting in successful startups on time and within budget• Designed modifications to existing extrusion and thermoforming equipment resulting in improved efficiency, ease of use, and safety statistics