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Cleveland, OH, US

Southfield, Michigan, US

Participate in cross-functional teams and work with Operations to understand material/service requirements, clarify specific deliverables, and ensure compliance with company standards and processesCoordinate with Plant Supply & Engineering to gain maximum savings from DENSO’S supply base and identify and evaluate Local & International supply opportunities.

Satellite Beach, Florida, US

Assisted with residential remodeling projectsPurchased and secured quality material for all jobsDeveloped strong organizational skills while gaining knowledge of residential construction and remodelingInstalled insulation, drywall, windows, doors, roofing, siding, tile and trim work, cabinets, appliances and handicap rampsPerformed skilled tasks such as.

Birmingham, Alabama, US

• Team managed plant Inventory based on usage, cost, and lead time of commodity
• Helped launch and maintain asset tracking of items to determine life cycle of repair vs. new
• Worked with all aspects of plant personal to implement OEM Interchanges for cost savings of $130K
• Implemented and managed supplier scorecard for assigned commodities and coordinate supplier continuous improvement (development initiatives) Outcome was all Suppliers were at a 92% or higher
• Quoted, negotiated, and established vendor relations based on overall improvement for the plant
• Vendor consolidation (reduced by 38%)

• Assisted owner with residential remodeling projects
• Purchased and secured quality material for all jobs
• Developed strong organizational skills while gaining knowledge of residential construction and remodeling techniques, tools, equipment and materials
• Installed insulation, drywall, windows, doors, roofing, siding, tile and trim work, cabinets, appliances and handicap ramps
• Performed skilled tasks such as painting, minor electrical, block and landscaping and minor plumbing
• Ensured optimal work quality and superior customer satisfaction

Concord, MA, US

• Procurement of Capital, Maintenance Repair and Operations (MRO), Specialty and Service for entire plant; $8.5 million annual; 3120 purchase orders processed annually
• Quoted, Negotiated, and established vendor relations; set-up long and short term contracts
• Conceptualized and created Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for entire Department
• Mentored managers and supervisors on how to establish purchasing procedures and cost controls in other departments
• Developed spreadsheets reflecting financial gains/losses on capital and expense items
• Set-up discount tracking programs on Original Equipment Manufacturers conversions and Vendor Contract negotiations

• Procurement of raw materials: $9.6 Million annual
• Established material standardization resulting in $1.6 million annual savings
• Project Manager to encompass cost reduction in the following venues: Manufacturing, Administrative, Service and Logistics; Total annual savings - $420,000
• Established process for continued improvements, calculations, analysis and financial reporting to achieve strategic objectives
• Managed cross-functional teams in the development, implementation and achievement of results through cross-functional business initiatives and strategies

Livonia, MI, US

Enter requisitions, Plan order releases based on customer demands. Print daily order for warehouse staff to pull. Close orders daily using EDI. Expedited orders as needed. Consolidated shipments for cost saving. Maintained inventory min/max based on usage for multiple locations.