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Louisville, Colorado, United States

• Lead, direct, and coordinate the activities of HRT personnel engaged in the quotation, sourcing, and placement of POs for raw materials, components, and finished goods according to historical consumption, forecasted demand, and production capacity. • Acquisition of secondary or contingent suppliers to ensure non-interruption of manufacturing processes. • Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures.• Through continued negotiation practices, ensure pricing of all components is competitive and achieves desired profitability.• Support gross margin goals by negotiating and controlling component costs, lead times, inbound freight terms and purchase quantity requirements. • Collaborate with the HRT Engineering team in the development of specifications for substitute materials, component revisions, new product development, or tooling/equipment needs. • Coordinate with Vendors/Suppliers to ensure that any/all critical POs arrive on schedule, within negotiated terms. • Maintain existing supplier relationships and initiate potential new supplier relationships. • Timely, thorough, and effective communication of any pending or existing Supply Chain interruptions with appropriate internal departments.• Generate and process reports (Open PO, POs in Transit, Inventory Availability, etc.) as requested by management and/or other departments. • Communicate performance expectations and provide qualitative feedback to management regarding quality and performance of suppliers.

United States

· Plan and administer Purchase Orders for raw materials, components, and finished goods according to historical consumption, forecasted demand, and production capacity.· Coordinate with Vendors/Suppliers to ensure that all incoming shipments arrive on schedule, within negotiated terms. Proactively work to expedite part deliveries to meet demands (when necessary).· Maintain accurate records of all goods ordered, received, and invoiced (reconciled) within Manufacturing and Inventory Management System (Fishbowl).· Manage all Supply Chain Accounting functions; work intimately with Accounts Payable to ensure billing accuracy and timely Vendor/Supplier payments, tracking of deposits, credits for returns, etc.· Utilize and apply MRP principles and processes to manage proper inventory levels and replenishment flow· Timely communication of any pending or current Supply Chain interruptions with appropriate departments· Generate and process reports (Open PO, PO in Transit, Inventory Availability, etc.) as needed to management and/or other departments.· Collaborate with Engineering on creation and maintenance of all parts, products, and BOM’s while maintaining data integrity within system(s).· Monitor work in process (WIP) and coordinate with Production team to resolve issues related to Work Orders· Participate in inventory physical counts, cycle counts, month-end reconciliation process and variance research.· Collaborate with Operations & IT to investigate/implement more efficient processes and systems.

• Scheduled daily activities of service/ installation technicians and logistical support staff• Planned and executed efficient allocation of inventory and non-inventory assets for distribution through sales, installation, service and emergency service• Conducted national account support by fielding and scheduling regular and emergency service, and sourcing materials at competitive prices for accurate, on-time completion• Managed and created new, master key systems for local, regional, and government accounts with on-site consultation, computer design, and installation

● Oversaw six guitar department sales associates in opening and closing duties, merchandising projects and maintenance, and approved trade-in’s, returns, and online order pick-ups● Collaborated with store managers as directed to ensure efficient execution of daily plans● Spearheaded customer warranty/ non-warranty claims and repairs, logistics, and customer service as a stringed instrument and small electronics repair technician● Led promotion, growth, and profitability of repair department realizing its first profitable years, YOY from 2012- 2014

• Performed routine and non-routine investigations, surveillance, information gathering and analysis regarding felony rings, insurance fraud, loss prevention (internal/ external), fidelity, and child custody cases• Adopted and implemented project detailing procedures within electronic security department effectively increasing efficiency and aiding employees in customer service• Ordered, tracked and prepared inventory for CCTV, burglar/ fire alarm, and access control installations and service• Approved project detailing and specification sheets to comply with industry standards and customer needs• Created and maintained a balanced schedule for up to four technicians and assisted during all phases of projects• Resolved customer service and technical support issues for alarm and CCTV clients

• Combat veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom V- VII• Controlled and authorized access of government employees and contractors to special and strategic weapons as a senior entry control point sentry• Supervised and executed security of sensitive materials for zero days with incident over two years• Directed mission accomplishment and ensured welfare of up to eight US Military personnel• Aided foreign military leaders in planning and conducting combat and civil affairs operations• Trained over 50 foreign soldiers and peace officers in a combat environment as part of the Military and Police Transition Team• Performed reconnaissance and intelligence operations when instructed as a designated marksman for an infantry platoon of 36 marines• Investigated and interrogated personnel suspected of being involved in anti-coalition forces actions

Bsba Business Analytics & Information Management And Operations Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, Business Analytics And Information Management, 3.825

Activities and Societies: Beta Gamma Sigma International Business Honors Society

Business Administration And Management, General, 3.9

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