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Summary
Extensive experience in Business Management, Purchasing and Performance Management.
Professional experience as: Buyer/Planner, Inventory Analyst, Materials Planner, Production Coordinator, Expeditor, International Shipping.
Experienced in MRP environments and with ERP/MRP computer systems.
Knowledge and experience with ILS, aircraft parts, shop supplies, oil and greases, paint.
Skills maintaining supplier relations, locating alternative sources for goods, negotiations, expediting, ensure timely and cost effective delivery of goods and services.
Extensive knowledge in Operations/Manufacturing-, and Supply Chain Management
Advanced planning skills, strong analytical side.
Extensive computer knowledge, strong administrative, interpersonal skills.
Experience
Purchasing Manager - Circa Enterprises Inc, Calgary, 2005 – present
Materials Planning, Vendor Sourcing, RFQ's, Purchasing Agreements, Negotiations, Expediting, Offshore Production Planning, Logistics.
Purchasing of Materials and Services in a cost-effective manner.
Observation of Order Points, Lead Times, Vendor Performance.
Production Planning in MRP system environment, job creation, modification.
Oversee Shipping/Receiving and Warehouse Operation.
Internal Auditor for ISO 9001:2000.
A/P Clerk – Lafarge - Westlake Paving & Aggregates Kelowna, 2004
General office Duties, Accounts Payable, Invoicing and Purchasing
Scale Operation.
Team Lead Purchasing - WestJet Calgary, 1999 – 2003
Accepted increasing responsibility, supervised staff of 4 Buyers.
Negotiated contracts, leases, payment arrangements and services.
Source and procure capital assets (heavy equipment), tooling.
Implemented effective re-ordering system for shop supplies and tooling to minimize inventory costs.
Participated in developing standard operating procedures for disposal of equipment as part of the Assets Disposal Team.
Initiated and developed effective maintenance program for ground support equipment.
Prepared and administered tooling budget.
Assisted with the preparation of the Standard Operation Procedure for the Purchasing Department.
Participated in the research for new corporate purchasing and accounting software.
Assistant Manager – Manager - Fraserway RV Rentals, 1996 – 1999
Supervised staff of 15 in fast paced environment
Implemented standard operating procedures that streamlined front desk process and increased efficiency.
Prepared payroll, deal with performance management issues, scheduling, hiring and training staff.
Purchasing of Parts and Services for 150 units RV Fleet.
Controlled maintenance program to ensure excellent safety records.
Computer Operator - Aesculap AG, Germany, 1990-1995
Mainframe system maintenance including starting and running of batch procedures.
Providing Help Desk service for IT Department in 2000+ employee company.
Training of new staff.
Assistant Branch Manager - Stark GmbH Building Materials Wholesale, Germany, 1981-1990
Inside and outside sales, procurement of entire product-line as well as capital assets in cost effective manner
Controlled inventory levels to minimize costs and ensure availability.
Demonstrated strong detail skills and self motivation.
Developed and managed apprenticeship training program, ensure conformity with federal regulations.
Education & Professional Designations
Degree in Business Administration (incl. Purchasing, Inventory Control, Accounting, Marketing)
PMAC Training, Capital Acquisitions, Purchasing Law, Internal Auditor for ISO 9001.
Other Skills
Excellent computer skills, Word, Excel, Access, Internet, Mainframe, Lotus Notes, JDE, SYSPRO, DASH, SAP, Crystal.
Outstanding customer service mentality
Second Language: German
References:
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