DENIS JOSEPH

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Orange, CA 92869 Cell : 714-***-****

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SUMMARY

A Planner/Buyer with twenty five years comprehensive experience in Material/Production and Inventory Control

methods and procedures.

A pragmatic problem solver with the ability to motivate, direct and lead others to attain individual as well as

organizational goals. An initiative individual requiring no supervision, only direction of the output expectations.

A team player with the ability to solve multi-divisional problems by working well with others, willing to take on

new challenges and meet and exceed expectations.

Qualified in PC Operations with knowledge of Microsoft Windows based applications in Oracle, Cin -Com,

intuitive, Agile, Excel, Word, Powerpoint et al.

Objective:

To obtain a challenging position in Material/Production and Inventory Control Planning/Purchasing requiring

my vast experience and competent capabilities.

MACROLINK Inc, Anaheim, CA. August 2010 thru Oct 2011

Senior Buyer/Planner

Accomplishments:

-Procurement of electronic components to support MRP requirements for in house

build of Top Level fully integrated ruggedized Chassis Assemblies used by customers

for Military Platforms utilized in combat installations for standard and Radar

applications.

-Planning of all Top Level and Sub-Assemblies from receipt of Sales order through

shipment of product to end customers based on procurement and Manufacturing lead-

times.

-Worked closely with Engineering on drawing and specification release requirements to

meet the on going build plan.

-Provided build and delivery updates to Sales for communication to customers with

emphasis on meeting delivery deadlines.

-Led and co-ordinated MRB activity to insure disposition of discrepant material and

expedited through the system with supplier follow-up for timely replacement

requirements.

RAINMAKER STAFFING, IRVINE, CA. Mar-2010 thru Aug-2010

Assigned to EMERSON ANALYTICAL, IRVINE, CA as Planner - Temporary Position.

ARBONNE INTNL, Irvine, CA. Nov-2009 thru Mar-2010

Senior Buyer/Planner – Nutritional Products - Temporary Position

Accomplishments:

-Procured all Nutritional Product requirements per MRP demands to support sales for

the distribution centers in the USA, Canada, UK and Australia.

-Negotiated with suppliers to obtain best pricing and delivery commitments based on

quality requirements per FDA standards.

-Worked with Marketing Management and the Design Department to introduce new

products and provide these requirements to my suppliers in order to meet market

launch dates.

-Worked effectively with the world-wide distribution center warehouses to position

supplies for on time shipment to customers.

QUANTUM CORPORATION (formerly ATL Products, Inc.), Irvine, CA 1991 thru Apr-2009

Material/Production, Senior Planner/Buyer

Accomplishments:

-Reduced world-wide hub stock inventory dollars to an economic level by negotiating

and implementing build to order process with off-shore manufacturers. -Transitioned

the manufacture of product lines from the US and UK facilities to off-shore

manufacturing in Mexico and Malaysia resulting in reduction of costs and overhead

manufacturing support expenditure.

Planned and procured semi-finished end level data storage libraries and accessories from suppliers in the

USA, UK, Malaysia and Mexico to support the Master Production Schedule utilizing standard as well as Oracle

generated workbench EDI PO process system.

Performed liaison responsibilities with the world-wide Sales Administration Order Management Groups to

support Customer Sales Order satisfaction.

Applied techniques of Continuous Business Improvement Process (CBIP), ISO 9000, Total Quality

Management (TQM) and Continuous Improvement Methodology (CIM)

ODETICS INC. SPACE/ISD DIVISION (parent of ATL Products), Anaheim, CA 1986-1991

Material/Production Planner

Accomplishments:

-Implemented in house efficiency and cost reduction on raw material supplies by aggressive negotiations

with suppliers for bulk supply managed through the kan-ban control system.

-Streamlined the Government (DCAS) approval process for end product completions through negotiations

with the on site Representatives resulting in accelerated progress payments to the company thereby

increasing the internal cash flow system.

Complete responsibility for planning and procurement of all materials required on all in house build programs

(including the Shuttle Mission project) participated in make/buy decisions, material procurement and

manufacturing scheduling. Maintained extensive liaison with the Contracts, Engineering, Quality Departments

as well as the Department of Defense site Resident Government (DCAS) Representatives.

Education:

Associate in Arts Degree in Business Management from Fullerton College, California.

Certification in Paralegal Studies including Business & Contracts Law from Fullerton College, California (2012).

General Certificate of Education issues by the Local Examination Syndicate of the University of Cambridge,

England.

Certificate of Completion in Oracle Windows Based MRP System (2003).

Certificate of Completion in Agile Engineering Database Applications System (2004)

Certificate of Completion in Cin-Com MRP II (1985) and Manufacturing Control (1989).

Certificate of Completion in ISO 9000 Auditor Training Course (1994).

Professional Membership:

Previous APICS Membership with Orange County Chapter since March 1980.

Current member of Orange County Paralegal Association since January 2012

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