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Norwood Young America, Mn, Us

United States

Support to Production verifying order accuracy on replacement ordersAudit ERP system accurate reporting and analysisMaintain inventory accuracy in the Production facilityAssist in determining the best shipping method on select shipmentsWork with Post Order Engineering to ensure order accuracyAnalyze Best Practices and initiate Process ImprovementsPractice Lean Manufacturing

Edina, Mn

Worked with Engineering, Sales, Scheduling and Production to procure materials for projects and productionAnalyzes risk and variability within the supply chain that may affect product cost and deliveryAudit ERP system for items such as cost, lead time, other required product data for accurate reporting and analysisNegotiate with suppliers to determine procurement costs, qualify materials, terms, lead time, delivery and yearly contractsDetermine primary suppliers and item… Show more Worked with Engineering, Sales, Scheduling and Production to procure materials for projects and productionAnalyzes risk and variability within the supply chain that may affect product cost and deliveryAudit ERP system for items such as cost, lead time, other required product data for accurate reporting and analysisNegotiate with suppliers to determine procurement costs, qualify materials, terms, lead time, delivery and yearly contractsDetermine primary suppliers and item standard costs, including freightResolve non-conforming invoices and purchase orders Show less

Minneapolis, Mn

 Worked with supplier’s nationwide negotiating pricing, supplier quality and performance Eliminated excess and obsolete inventory resulting in annual cost savings totaling $50,000+.  Reviewed and adjusted safety stock levels Ensure the purchase and timely delivery of inventory Resolve non-conforming invoices, purchase orders and inventory Master Scheduling orders to production

Eden Prairie, Mn

Dell-Compellent, previously Compellent Technologies, Inc. and most recently acquired by Dell, delivers an all-in-one storage collection that strives to put data in the correct place at the proper time for the right cost all by adapting to meet all needs of a customer. •Serves as an interface between Dell-Compellent and contract manufacturers. •Ensures the purchase and timely delivery of inventory. •Aids in the arrangement of deliveries to end user from supplier, based on… Show more Dell-Compellent, previously Compellent Technologies, Inc. and most recently acquired by Dell, delivers an all-in-one storage collection that strives to put data in the correct place at the proper time for the right cost all by adapting to meet all needs of a customer. •Serves as an interface between Dell-Compellent and contract manufacturers. •Ensures the purchase and timely delivery of inventory. •Aids in the arrangement of deliveries to end user from supplier, based on scheduled delivery dates and installation dates. •Purchases non- inventory materials. •Processes move tickets and data entry into system as required. •Reconciles all inventory issues. •Aids in the resolution of non-conforming invoices, purchase orders, and packing lists Show less

Directed all procurement operations for five U.S. manufacturing facilities. Managed four purchasing agents and main point of contact for operations issues.Integral involvement with product launches; sourcing new suppliers, negotiating pricing, qualifying suppliers and setting up new purchased part numbers for the BOM (Bill of Materials).Led team that processed 3,000+ purchase orders monthly insuring high levels of accuracy and timeliness.Worked with hundreds of supplier's nationwide… Show more Directed all procurement operations for five U.S. manufacturing facilities. Managed four purchasing agents and main point of contact for operations issues.Integral involvement with product launches; sourcing new suppliers, negotiating pricing, qualifying suppliers and setting up new purchased part numbers for the BOM (Bill of Materials).Led team that processed 3,000+ purchase orders monthly insuring high levels of accuracy and timeliness.Worked with hundreds of supplier's nationwide negotiating pricing, reviewing supplier quality and performance, and making recommendations.Reviewed supplier contracts. Developed and implemented several rebate programs totaling $250k+ in incentives.Eliminated excess and obsolete inventory resulting in annual cost savings. Reviewed and adjusted safety stock levels. Established JIT (Just in Time) programs with suppliers.Instrumental in developing and executing a Quality Enhancement System with key suppliers.Developed and implemented procurement functions utilizing the MRP system. Resulting in improved Buyer time management and inventory turns while reducing human error and excess inventory. Show less

Managed Bill of Materials and Drafting Departments. Oversaw BOM functions and AutoCAD drawings for custom cabinets.Led drafting team that produced 200+ drawings daily for custom cabinetry insuring accuracy for construction.Instrumental in Product Development. Designed cabinet construction for manufacturing. Detailing necessary specification drawings.Sourced suppliers and developed quality standards.Developed and implemented a custom quote program that improved customer response… Show more Managed Bill of Materials and Drafting Departments. Oversaw BOM functions and AutoCAD drawings for custom cabinets.Led drafting team that produced 200+ drawings daily for custom cabinetry insuring accuracy for construction.Instrumental in Product Development. Designed cabinet construction for manufacturing. Detailing necessary specification drawings.Sourced suppliers and developed quality standards.Developed and implemented a custom quote program that improved customer response time from 48 hours to 24 hours without jeopardizing cabinet integrity and pricing.Developed and implemented a custom drawing library system of cabinet SKU's resulting in a labor savings by eliminating repetitive, non-value added drawing time. Created specification drawings and isometric drawings for specification catalogs and 20/20 catalog.Developed control documents on all cabinet SKU's for manufacturing process.Utilized Architectural background producing construction documents for a large building expansion of the finishing room, lunch room, office areas and other multi functional areas.Designed layout and coordinated installation of conference rooms and office space for facility. Show less

Processed ACAD drawings and materials list for ordered buildings

Managed a fun, loving, structured learning environment for infants through school age children.

Developed a prototype AutoCAD system introducing cost savings of ACAD over manual drafting to the department. Project Lead on a project; Production of detailed construction documents for a Tank Driver Trainer Facility.Gathered and assimilated field information for various projects with U.S. Air Force bases.Utilized graphic and computer skills to construct presentation documents.

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Associate'S Degree, Architectural Drafting And Architectural Cad/Cadd

Studied Architectural drafting and design