Planning, Procurement and Logistics Manager Resume Chicago, IL - Hire IT People

SUMMARY:

Purchasing professional with more than a decade of experience in procurement planning, buying and logistics.
Skilled in the management of a supply base and the acquisition of raw materials.
Well - versed in working with Kanban and Lean-Manufacturing principles.
Sources, plans, directs and executes purchases in conformance with organizational standards.
Highly skilled in implementing cost control plans, resulting in reduced cost and increased revenue.

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, Chicago, IL

Planning, Procurement and Logistics Manager

Responsibilities:

Led a number of cost savings projects resulting in a total cost savings of more than $700 thousand.
Managed sourcing, procurement and contract negotiations for all raw ingredients and packing materials.
Negotiated and re-negotiated contracts to ensure best price and proper inventory levels.
Oversaw transitions to new suppliers with cross-functional teams tied to strategic sourcing activities.
Monitored the market and historical data to inform and support buying decisions.
Placed purchase orders in response to customer needs and tracked orders to ensure on-time delivery.
Provided solutions for issues related to price, quality, service and delivery.
Developed and maintained a master production schedule for the product line.
Supervised the day-to-day operations for the shipping and receiving staff.
Evaluated staff performance, mentored staff and provided development opportunities.

Confidential

Procurement Manager

Responsibilities:

Managed the flow of materials through the supply chain and the internal material flow of raw ingredients.
Analyzed purchase requirements and other variables to place orders that met departmental needs.
Led strategic sourcing efforts focused on building a preferred supplier base.

Confidential, Franklin Park, IL

Buyer

Responsibilities:

Achieved a combined cost savings of $197 thousand within the first year of employment.
Liaised with domestic suppliers to negotiate prices and lead-times as well as to discuss the status of open orders and new product lines.
Negotiated the lowest total cost and maintained specific term agreements with suppliers.
Traveled to Hong Kong and China to meet with suppliers in order to establish production schedules and time lines for target ship dates.
Minimized shortages and controlled inventory levels by monitoring changes in MRP demand.
Supported production requirements by managing MRP, data requirements and open order information.
Communicated with shippers to resolve delivery issues.
Monitored, analyzed and reported on Purchase Price variances for assigned parts.
Mentored and provided guidance to colleagues in the purchasing department.

Confidential, Des Plaines, IL

Commodity Manager

Responsibilities:

Procured specialized commodities including PC Boards, electronics, fasteners and others.
Negotiated standard and blanket orders for low-risk, highly standardized material.
Maximized service levels while minimizing inventory levels, by expediting material processing.
Provided a continuous flow of material to the production floor by facilitating on-time delivery.
Evaluated current and anticipated requirements, analyzed price/cost between potential sources and awarded purchase contracts to the most suitable bidder.
Implemented solutions for correcting invoicing and shipping errors and coordinated replacements for materials that did not meet company specifications or quality standards.
Saved the company $500 thousand on orders of fasteners, passive components, corrugated packaging and pallets.