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SUMMARY
> Extensive background in purchasing, MRP scheduling, inventory control, KanBan replenishment, forecasting and production planning.
> Skilled in supplier performance standards while negotiating quality, pricing, lead times and payment terms.
> Measure and monitor inventory to optimize supply/demand levels, reduce safety stock requirements and contribute to cost-efficient operations.
> Analytical decision making with regard to purchase order and production planning parameters, new business support, project planning and customer demand.
> Highly computer literate with broad experience in Microsoft (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Oracle, Discoverer, and PrintMaster.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SMITHS MEDICAL, Keene, NH
Smiths Medical is a $600 million international manufacturer and distributor of medical devices.
BUYER/PLANNER (2004-2009)
Manage/negotiate supplier pricing, lead time and terms agreement in conjunction with medical, regulatory and FDA requirements. Analyze and establish purchase ordering parameters. Place, release and expedite purchase orders to support production. Initiate, develop and maintain supplier relations. Seek cost reductions and implement project planning. Support Marketing and R&D initiatives. Follow up with supplier on quality, delivery and corrective actions. Establish and manage efficient inventory levels. Identify obsolescence. Schedule production orders to accommodate customer demand and optimize work flow. Report/monitor daily production output to scheduled demand and sales forecast.
* Responsible for 65 supplier accounts both national and international.
* Served as site facilitator in charge of transferring 50 product SKUs to US and Mexican manufacturing facilities, implementing closure of UK facility. Transfer of product/ inventory through ECO process.
* Reduced costs by over $200,000 annually through new vendor sourcing and purchase negotiations.
* Implemented effective format for supplier assessment and performance review program.
* Vital role in Kaizen Continual Improvement project to successfully increase Pain Management product line output by 20%.
* Inventory reduction targets met through report analysis, order parameter changes and benchmarking. At the same time improving customer service levels.
FINDINGS, INC, Keene, NH
Findings, Inc. is an $18 million manufacturer of precious metal jewelry/components.
RAW MATERIALS MANAGEMENT (1994-2004)
Master scheduling to prepare raw materials for smelting and the review of component demand for procurement. Supervise material handling, kitting, WIP, and coordinate work flow. Prepare daily schedules to meet customer demand. Analyze and report inventory status. Conduct physical inventory and cycle counts. Monitor traffic in a high security environment.
* Increased team efficiency and output by initiating tare weight consistency program.
* Vital role in implementation of new MRP mainframe system.
* Analysis and monthly reporting of inventory reduction program progress.
* Supervise and support staff of 4 – 6 material handlers.
C&S WHOLESALE GROCERS, INC, Brattleboro, VT
C&S provides warehousing and food distribution services to grocery chains throughout the US.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE (1992-1994)
* Review vendor accounts, authorize payments and review discrepancies.
* Verify receipts and initiate cycle counts.
EDUCATION
MBA, Leadership May 2008
Franklin Pierce University, Rindge, NH
GPA 3.95
Induction to Sigma Beta Delta Honor Society
BS, Business Management May 2004
Franklin Pierce College, Rindge, NH
GPA 3.89
Graduated Summa Cum Laude
Induction to Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society
AA, Business May 2001
Sacred Heart University, Fairfield, CT
GPA 3.10
APICS Member since 1998
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