ROY ANDREWS

*** ******* **** **, **********, KY, 502-***-****, acd0n2@r.postjobfree.com

~ CROSS-FUNCTIONAL LEADER • EXPERIENCED CREATING BEST PRACTICE METHODOLOGIES • VENDOR RELATIONS SPECIALIST ~

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APICS BSCM-leader eager to contribute rigorous Six Sigma Black Belt training and proven

industry experience toward maximizing a progressive employer’s critical Manufacturing /

Materials / Purchasing success.

PROFILE

• Offer 13 years of combined experience within high-volume Buyer / Materials Specialist, Scheduling /

Planning, Production / Operations Management, and Training / Development roles to include professional

success within both union and non-union plants

• Experienced at determining line capacities and process flows; demonstrates knowledge of Cycle Time Analysis

and Just-in-Time inventory control, MRP systems, Continuous Improvement, Excel and Word

• Trained in Kanban and Kaizen methods of Lean Manufacturing; able to reduce and / or eliminate defects by

identifying variations, mapping current processes, organizing data, coordinating teams, addressing issues, and

implementing changes to optimize operations

• Strong SAP software systems, SPC, and charting skills; proficient in basic PC applications; willing to learn /

master additional programs

~ EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION ~

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Master of Science in Industrial Technology (3.34 GPA) EASTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology (Computer Electronics Concentration) EASTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY

~ Certified Six Sigma Black Belt Tag Group (2000) ~

PROFESSIONAL SYNOPSIS

Materials Planner

Dakkota Integrated, Louisville, KY

2010 – 2014

• Managed the release of materials via the T4M software systems, to insure material was to arrive on time to

support production.

• Directed vendor to cube out trailer loads to minimize inbound freight cost. Cut runs as needed to manage

inventory levels

• Exported data from T4M to Excel and used Formulas, V-LOOKUP, and Conditional format to analyze data.

• Used Excel to manipulate and sort the data extracted from T4M to project future requirements.

• Handle Expedites of inbound material when required to insure no shortages to production.

• Managed balance out and launch part to minimize obsolete material and insure no shortages to the customer.

• Set up EDI for new vendors and changes to current vendors as needed.

• Updated and created as required BOM’s in T4M.

• Supervised Material handlers and other hourly employees when required.

• Performed Cycle counts to insure accuracy of the system.

• Performed special assignments as need, like getting Capacity Study Information / CAR’s from vendors.

• Reconcile inbound CUM’s with vendors on regular timing to insure no interruptions to flow of material to

Dakkota.

Buyer / Materials Specialist

COOPER LIGHTING, AMERICUS, GA MANUFACTURE OF INDUSTRIAL, COMMERCIAL, AND RESIDENTIAL FLUORESCENT LIGHTING 2005 – 2009

• Directed the issuance of purchase orders for domestic / international parts and materials via SAP software

systems.

• Reduced and / or maintained inventory levels to cover production requirements and drop-in orders without

generating excess materials by relocating POs in / out as necessary and expediting materials to meet all

production schedule adjustments

• Contributed strong communications skills instrumental in networking among key vendors to increase turns

and reduce inventory levels

• Organized cost-effective stocking and consignment agreements with vendors, along with returning goods

for quality / inventory requirement compliance and locating vendors for new parts from approved lists

• Utilized sharp data management proficiencies to maintain all-inclusive purchase-based recordkeeping per

part number / vendor, as well as essential views on Master Material records

• Expertly researched shipping / receiving, keying, and invoice errors and proficiently determined workable

resolutions

• Helped to launch Kanban system, setting number of cards to be in system, and monitored the cards to

insure system worked effectively

• Reduced inventory by 30%, increasing turns, while achieving better than 99% material availability

• Purchased Lamps, wiring, sockets, motion sensors, wire guards and many other components for

fluorescent lights

Shift Manager

XLC PERSONNEL SERVICES CONTRACTOR FOR PROCTER & GAMBLE CO., ALBANY, GA P&G PAPER TOWEL AND TOILET PAPER 2004 – 2005

• Strategically steered professional efforts of “Roll Grab” operators in performing the safe movement of

parent rolls within a high-volume paper products department for the Proctor & Gamble Co

• Demonstrated comprehensive industry knowledge toward attaining certification as a trainer of new

employees on “Roll Grab” trucks

Material Planner

DYNACRAFT CORPORATION DIVISION OF PACCAR, INC., LOUISVILLE, KY TIER ONE SUPPLIER TO SIMI TRUCK MANUFACTURE 2003 – 2004

• Drove operations efficiency by issuing purchase orders with dates and quantity of materials to be delivered

based on usage history while concurrently adjusting for production rate increases of materials supplied to truck

plants

• Maximized inventory productivity levels by expediting requested materials, adjusting dates / quantities,

and meeting all turns / availability throughout employment tenure

Material Analyst

LEAR CORPORATION, LOUISVILLE, KY TIER ONE SUPPLIER TO FORD EXPLORER OF SEATS. 1998 – 2003

• Directed broad scope of business processes to include scheduling on-time materials delivery to ensure JIT

plant running without shortages while maintaining low on-hand inventories to achieve targeted 170-180 turns

each month

• Guaranteed materials availability for efficient production and performed daily cycle counts to make

systems adjustments as necessary.

• Set up inbound freight, received in material to manage inventory levels and support production

requirements.

• Tasked with 1 million per year savings, which was met and saved over 1.8 million dollars second year, using

Six Sigma.

• Used Mini Tab for statistical analysis of data for Six Sigma projects.

• Used Excel, import data from AS400 system, manipulate the data to determine daily break down of

requirements for the vendor.to ship.

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