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St. Louis, Missouri, Us

St. Louis, Missouri, Us

St. Louis, Missouri, Us

• Reduced production lead time and increased throughput by 50% through increased vendor management, implementing MRP, utilizing Lean principles, and close collaboration with the sales and installation teams.• Motivated production team to focus on organization and completion of tasks with precision, timeliness, and flexibility to accommodate fluctuating assignments, shorter than normal lead times and emerging business trends.• Arranged all inbound and outbound shipments worldwide, the corresponding freight quotes, and all paperwork and documentation.• Sourced and implemented NetSuite software.• Managed vendor purchase order process including dispatch, delivery and, invoicing to set contractual guidelines and maintain budgetary regulations.• Produced metrics and KPI's to measure business performance.• Seasoned, goal driven, detail-oriented Production and Supply Chain Professional, with hands-on experience leading project improvements, implementation, and sustainability.• Lead the team to successfully maintain an on-time delivery of 95% on $30MM in annual sales by using visual management, structured process improvements, and developing a culture of continuous improvement.• Evaluated vendor’s core competencies and conducted reviews. • Sourced vendors domestically and traveled to China for circuit board sources.• Negotiated best possible cost service guarantee. • Developed “win-win” strategies with suppliers.

• Facilitated quick production of proprietary connectors by maintaining $1.5M inventory of steel bar. • Provided oversight of management of pipe production for St. Louis and Salt Lake City plants. • Created plate plan for the shop detailing plates to be used, finished pieces needed, and size specifications. • Monitored daily job progress using SAP, proprietary “Track” system, daily spreadsheets from the shop, and communication with outside vendors. • Coordinated any services not performed by Permalok. i.e. special interior/exterior coatings or machining, with the vendor.• Scheduled the production of connectors, first with internal shop, then with outside machine shops who completed the pieces. • Conducted annual physical inventory of $4.5M of steel plate.

Hazelwood, Missouri, Us

• Slashed ocean freight costs from China by $200,000.00 in 2014 by changing carriers and negotiating new rates.• Developed, managed, and reviewed a team of four purchasing and procurement professionals and three logistics professionals.• Increased production throughput through expanded vendor management, inventory management, and better on-time delivery of raw materials. • Tracked and reported commodity price indexes to predict any price changes on raw materials. • Achieved 98% on-time delivery rate through enhanced collaboration with our 3PL and partnering with carriers that could meet demand.• Assisted Engineering with Make vs. Buy analysis.• Coordinated with production for just-in-time delivery of materials.• Implemented supplier agreements/contracts by working with stakeholders and suppliers to reach agreement on contract terms and conditions.• Analyzed industry/market trends and evolving technology to proactively identify supply issues to minimize risk and protect the continuity of the supply chain.

• Oversaw all buying decisions regarding structural steel based upon job budget, production schedule, and delivery date to customer.• Job budgets ranged in size from $100,000 to $44MM.• Utilized Fabtrol MRP steel fabricating software to execute purchasing decisions limiting waste and maximizing cutting efficiency.• Negotiated fixed pricing with mills for duration of projects to reduce escalation exposure.• Arranged inbound shipments from vendors via truck and rail. Scheduled pick up of empty rail cars.• Coordinated outbound logistics on projects from initial freight bids through final delivery to customer or job site. • Worked cross-functionally with...o Project management to ensure delivery schedules were met.o Shop manager to ensure material arrived on time for fabrication.o Quality control to ensure proper grade of material was specified and additional material testing required was performed by mill or independent facility.o Sales and estimating to determine job schedule prior to bid, allowing accurate sourcing decisions to ensure on-time delivery per approved bid. Utilized construction drawings for information.

• Responsible for buying and managing both domestic and international inventory of $2.2M, liaison between sales force and vendors, managed customer service and product compliance.• Cultivated a team of eight outside and inside sales representatives and warehouse associates. • Worked directly with vendors for purchasing, price negotiation, and quotes, and researched, evaluated, and acquired new products and services offered by numerous paper mills.• Provided strategic direction to the sales force and vendors regarding price, types of product, and inventory forecasts utilizing various reports and research.• Directed biannual inventory from actual product counting through data entry and variance reports, to reconciliation and acceptance of results.• Formulated inbound freight delivery schedules, approved vendor invoices, and minimized product quality concerns through research and contact with suppliers.• Successfully broadened product offering from four vendors in 2005 to eight vendors in 2007.

As Assistant General Manager• Spearheaded team of five stores and 11 employees overseeing store operations, employee retention, scheduling and hiring, and negotiating purchasing prices and terms with vendors. Gross sales for all locations was $5.0M annually• Created and implemented Operational Guidelines in-line with corporate policies and regulations. • Performed extensive research to prepare quotes, drive best price and negotiate with vendors for all paper, envelopes and graphic art supplies.• Expanded product line to printing supplies, chemicals, and equipment, requiring continuous evaluation of suppliers and products ensuring best pricing, freight terms, and quality.• Developed and maintained a Price Book for all stores including vendor prices, cost, and selling price.• Identified new property/building acquisition for additional stores.• Steering Committee member.As Store Manager• My store achieved gross sales of $1.2M annually.• Executed all store operations including inventory ordering and control, staff management, employee reviews, store appearance, price quotes, financial reporting and records, and liaised with corporate office.• Aligned with outside sales force to identify new customers and increase existing customer sales.• Managed warehouse pick, check, and pack.

St. Louis, Mo, Us

• Assisted in the daily operations of the rental branch which included booking reservations, speaking with insurance adjusters, completing rentals to the customers, cleaning cars, sales calls to insurance agents and vehicle repair facilities, picking up customers from service facilities, and general customer service.

Scheduled kitchen staff of 10 for all shifts for pizza chefs, line cooks, busboys and dishwashers. Responsible for kitchen preparation, food preparation, food production, and management of staff for each shift.

Bachelor'S Degree, Business Administration And Management, General

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