Manufacturer of analytical instruments, life science solutions, specialty diagnostics, laboratory, pharmaceutical and biotechnology services• Processed purchase orders daily. (average 10 per day).• Purchased Chemicals, Lab supplies.• Monitored late deliveries and resolved any late delivery and invoicing issues.• Collaborated with the global sourcing team to help drive cost saving ideas and look for opportunities to increase relationships with our strategic supply base.• Negotiated better pricing and payment terms.

Biotech company developing a proprietary DNA sequencing platform• Processed purchase requisitions through approvals to purchase orders in NetSuite (average 30 per day). • Purchased PCBA’s, Chemicals, Molded Plastics, Cables, and Consumables, lab supplies, equipment.• Played an active role in NPI.• Planned, scheduled, and monitored the movement of material through production.• Monitored on-time delivery with all suppliers.• Qualified new suppliers

Biotech company developing a proprietary DNA sequencing platform• Processed purchase requisitions through approvals to purchase order.• Managed supplier relationships, worked with suppliers to obtain best pricing and payment terms.• Represented supply chain in the implementation of new ERP System NetSuite.• Developed an MRP system for the Flow Cell Department prior to NetSuite implementation to ensure they have the right amount of material at the right time. Worked with Flow Cell team on creating a forecast, then planned their production based on that forecast.• Planned, scheduled and monitored movement of material through production.• Developed cycle count program for the Flow Cell Department.

Manufacturer of Blood Gas Analyzers • Managed the Kanban System for 3 value streams, which includes having the right amount of material in a JIT environment. Along with monitoring inventory levels to not go over or under the specified limits.• Set up Kanban Agreements with suppliers• Managed the Kanban calculator for all 3 value streams.• Supported the purchasing team on obtaining PPV, DPO and OTD• Work with suppliers on non-conforming material• Active role in reducing inventory• Worked within ISO 9001 guidelines and under FDA 13485

Contract Manufacturer of Medical Devices • Managed a Medical Device Production line and was responsible for the overall direction, coordination and evaluation of the product line.• Primary point of customer• Purchased all components for a specific product line. Commodities include; PCBA’s, Fabricated Steel, Plastics, cables, labels and hardware.• Managed 6 people• Tracked total labor costs and set goals for employees.• Ensured that personnel are trained and following all ISO/FDA regulations.• Implemented a Supplier Scorecard System.• Implemented new policies and procedures as needed.• Responsible for maintaining ASL and material sourcing decisions.• Responsible for negotiating and pricing/terms with suppliers.• Acted as Global Supply Chain Manager at my facility.

• Serve on New Product Introduction Team (NPI).• Purchase electrical components per customer forecasts.• Manage accounts and programs for four customers.• Prepare quotations for current and prospective customers.• Create work orders and enter sales orders and BOMs into IFS.• Compile month–end billings for customer material usage.

Responsible for the overall warehousing and shipping operationsResponsible for team of 8 Inventory CoordinatorsOversee that materials are received accurately, on time and shipment schedules are metCoordinate and maintain daily cycle counts and physical inventoryEnsure work orders are picked and delivered to the production floorManage Kanban process Prioritize work schedulesTrain employees on company policies, procedures and FDA requirements in the warehouse

Responsible for purchasing injected molded plastics, cables, hardware and electrical-mechanical componentsMaterial quoting, price negotiations, purchase orders and supplier auditsManage inventory levels and turnsMeasure delivery and cost performance of suppliersWorked with New Product Introduction Team on product implementation

Responsible for the purchasing of steel, hardware and upholsteryCreated daily production schedules and coordinated all production activities within the Fabrication/Upholstery Department Planned, reviewed, analyzed and released production work orders to manufacturing

Scheduled the production lines using MRP while maintaining on time shipments to the customerSupervised eight people in the Shipping/Receiving Department and overlooked all daily functions