Ryan Atherton Email & Phone Number

Los Angeles, CA, US

Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GB

• Manage and execute Purchase Orders based on MRP reports, including orders for outside processing and purchasing build-complete parts,aligning with target need dates and financial objectives.
• Expedite orders as necessary to meet project timelines, especially when special processing is required.
• Conduct supplier pricing reviews for order approval and analyze Purchase Price variance (PPV) to optimize procurement decisions.
• Prepare and execute RFQs to approved suppliers for pricing and lead times, ensuring competitive pricing and timely delivery.
• Address procurement and product discrepancies, facilitating cross-functional discussions to resolve issues.
• Provide training and support on the ERP system and internal processes to enhance operational efficiency.

Simi Valley, California, US

• Managed key programs for Honeywell and Northrop Grumman, ensuring timely and quality deliverables.
• Developed and updated project schedules, coordinating closely with internal departments and external stakeholders to drive project activities.
• Led monthly customer scorecard meetings with upper management, reviewing on-time delivery and quality metrics for top customers.
• Approved MRB dispositions and monitored status for daily management meetings, ensuring adherence to quality requirements on purchaseorders.

Simi Valley, California, US

• Created recovery schedules and forecasts, liaising between production and customers to align expectations.
• Coordinated with various departments to ensure timely completion of parts, managing planning of critical status parts and projects.
• Developed and communicated production forecasts to key customers including Boeing, Northrop Grumman, Honeywell, and Sikorsky.

Simi Valley, California, US

• Tracked and prioritized orders moving through the production floor.
• Created and executed action plans to minimize or eliminate potential work stoppages.

St. Louis, Missouri, US

• Created work orders for maintenance and facilities departments.
• Used SAP to create purchase requisitions and process invoices.
• Collaborated with Environmental Safety and health department to schedule inspections, remove hazardous waste from site, and inventory chemicals; perform WIP audits and conduct safety orientation trainings.

• Coordinated with federal entities, including military officers, to ensure successful completion of federal projects.
• Assisted with project bids, closeout documents, change orders and data entry.
• On-site company representative for projects on military bases where security clearance was required.
• Scheduled contractors and coordinated with contracting officers.
• As an OSHA Certified individual, conducted on-site safety meetings and inspected work for quality.
• Wrote daily reports on activities performed at the site, work progress, quality issues, and completed tasks.