SUMMARY

To secure, and excel in, a meaningful position within a dynamic organization, combining my logistics, compliance and supply chain expertise to enhance and grow, both individually and as part of a company team.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential

Responsibilities:

As a member of site executive management, coordinates a team of seven supply chain and compliance professionals. Negotiates and controls an annual direct spend of $40MM, as well as manages all indirect and facility management costs (production supply, IT, janitorial, etc.) Leads facility in all aspects of import and export compliance, creating and implementing procedures covering Export Control/ITAR classifications, Harmonized Tariff Code classification, documentation retention requirements, post entry audit, etc. Conducts on site compliance training for all managers and additional personnel. Acts as facility representative interfacing with government representatives. Reports weekly, monthly and annual Key Performance Indicator metrics to corporate staff, and devises and implements action plans for continuous improvement. Interacts regularly with key customers, supplier management, and corporate representatives. Presents cost reduction opportunities and success stories to site General Manager.

Materials Manager

Confidential

Responsibilities:

Managed all functional supply chain areas (production control, warehousing, shipping/receiving and procurement. Negotiated component level contract pricing, as well as stocking programs, specific to oil and gas industry electronics. Rearranged on - site warehouse logistics to streamline (‘lean out’) workflow in the shipping/receiving areas. Negotiated, developed and implemented the first site vendor managed inventory program.

Materials Manager

Confidential

Responsibilities:

Oversaw all material procurement activities for site, estimated annual spend of $12MM. Managed Purchasing Department Staff consisting of five Buyers and one Supply Chain Analyst. Negotiated all material and service contracts for site while applying Lean Supply Chain concepts. Interfaced with all site departments and managers, customers, and Corporate entities (Global Procurement, Legal, Finance, etc.). Served as site Confidential for all plant import/export activities, and assisted the Inventory Control Manager in warehouse functions. Successfully drove material costs down for an overall favorable Purchase Price Variance to > 5%. Represented the Houston factory at corporate level materials conferences. Selected for the 2007 Emerging Leadership Pilot Program.

Senior Buyer/Planner

Responsibilities:

Managed daily procurement activities for primary manufacturing facility and secondary machine shop. Reviewed and analyzed current vendor relations and negotiated with potential suppliers in the electromechanical industry (raw metals and capital equipment), electronic components through distribution, and manufacturing supply houses. Identified Long Term Agreement Candidates and negotiated Vendor Supplied Inventory and KanBan proposals. Worked with internal engineering staff seeking alternate component manufacturers and second-sourcing strategies. Managed and reviewed quarterly raw materials inventory. Constructed and maintained Production Database, worked closely with Production Manager to finalize weekly manufacturing schedules.

Senior Buyer/Master Sourcing

Confidential

Responsibilities:

Weekly review of inventory demand and MRP for component devices (electronics components, printed circuit boards, connectors and fabricated sheet metal), and maintaining acceptable inventory levels based on that demand. Conducts price negotiation; payment terms and arranges shipping requirements with suppliers. Generates and analyzes weekly reports to top tier vendors in order to insure correct and prompt delivery of ordered product, as well as attends meetings with said suppliers to maintain healthy vendor/customer relationships. Works closely with manufacturing engineers and production supervisors to ensure accuracy of part requirements and inventory. Reconciles accounting documentation to assure invoice integrity. Assists Purchasing Supervisor and Materials Director with various additional projects as assigned. Implements systems sourcing for company obtained ‘bid for bids’.

Inside Sales Associate

Confidential

Responsibilities:

Developed and maintained relationships with OEM and distributor buyers/engineers for the purpose of sales promotion. Sales targeted to the telecommunications, oil/gas and aerospace industries. Provided technical data and quotes to said buyers with respect to interconnect, passive and electro-mechanical components. Communicated with component vendors to secure special pricing, JIT inventory, and timely delivery schedules to meet customer demand. Negotiated with internal credit department to maintain current customer account status. Provided additional customer services such as alternate vendor sourcing, test samples, and returns. Winner of the 2000 Kent Electronics President’s Club Outstanding Sales Award. Promoted to Inside Sales from Purchasing Department.

Export Sales Assistant

Confidential, Confidential

Responsibilities:

Received, processed and expedited all aspects of International Purchase Orders. Coordinated distribution arrangements with freight forwarders and steamship lines, including negotiation of ocean freight rates, vessel bookings, and assimilation of documents. Acted as liaison between foreign customers (based in Europe and Middle East) and domestic factories. Provided “trouble-shooting” assistance based on customer demands and needs. Worked with banks in negotiating presentation of completed L/C requirements. Adjusted internal commission reports from three (3) factories

Export Service Administrator

Confidential 

Responsibilities:

Developed and implemented strategic global distribution plans for the export sales division. Maintained verbal and written correspondence with overseas customer base. Closely negotiated with banks and freight forwarders to promote timely distribution solutions. Provided daily order status reports to sales and marketing executives. Assisted Marketing Department with the shipment and delivery of samples for domestic and international tradeshows, as well as attending industry shows to the international market (SPOGA, National Hardware Show, ACE Distributor Show).