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Kalamazoo, Mi, Us

Cleveland, Oh, Us

• Managed team to reduce on hand safety stock by 2.3 million dollars.• Identifies variety of raw material and component requirements for production from engineering and production specifications and schedules of moderate scope and complexity. Ensures accurate item master file and bill of material. • Advises management of the status of work in progress, material availability, and potential production problems to ensure that personnel, equipment, materials, and services are provided as needed. Recommends changes to improve the planning process for assigned products. • Evaluates and confirms materials supply is available to meet demand. Prepares work orders or purchase requests for the production or purchase of components or parts to support a master production schedule, shop load, and inventory requirements. Coordinates material movements between internal work and storage areas and/or outside processing or suppliers to ensure materials are available when needed.• Schedules and expedites the movement of parts by means of move orders and/or stock transfers to meet customer shipping dates.• Analyzes inventory usage, scrap, and waste, and recommends any appropriate actions to minimize loss, reduce inventory, and/or increase inventory turnover that would support inventory level objectives.• Advises and assists management in resolving problems concerning over shipments, shortages, engineering changes, and cancellation of orders.• Coordinates cross-functional activities with Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Engineering, Inventory Control, Shipping and Receiving, and Contract Administration to ensure a smooth flow of materials through the production process and consistent information about status and priorities.• Maintains configuration control on all open orders and appropriate data files as required by division policies and procedures.

Dublin, County Dublin, Ie

• Manage systems and procure direct materials providing continuous flow of operations.• Drive lean sigma and continuous improvement initiatives in a fast-paced/deadline oriented environment.• Value stream liaison with procurement, operations and supplier to identify breakdowns/service issues.• Creates purchase orders, confirm and monitors for the timely arrival of materials to meet productions schedules.

Byron Center, Mi, Us

• Plan and manage drivers schedule to ensure timely pick-up and delivery of loads, while following safety and DOT regulations.• Forecast driver’s available hours to cover open freight.• Negotiate open freight contracts with suppliers to comply with available drivers.• Assist with and enforce driver electronic log compliance to HOS regulations and company policy.

Byron Center, Mi, Us

• Efficiently handle shipments to top automotive companies and provide excellent customer service.• Tracking and tracing the movement of all Imports and Exports.• Responsible for the preparation of the required shipping documentation, customer's documentations.• Communicate efficiently and effectively with all parties concerned (clients, partners and suppliers).• Coordinate and negotiate shipments with suppliers.

Portage, Mi, Us

• Fulfill extensive procedures for each products cycle time to satisfy customer’s standards.• Inspect parts for quality issues while assisting in providing details to alleviate the issues.• Inventory control using ERP, Kanban system and cycle counts• Excellent understanding of the importance of teamwork needed on an assembly line.• Improved inventory through continuous improvement techniques to increase efficiency.

Business Administration, Management

Associate Of Arts (A.A.), Business Administration And Management, General