Secure a position that requires the use of proficient interpersonal and negotiation skills with internal and external suppliers. I will thrive to exceed commitment to the company’s mission. Please consider my accomplishments as set forth in my resume:

QUALIFICATIONS

Extensive experience in the fields of PURCHASING, PLANNING, OPERATIONS and SUPPLY CHAIN in order to effectively support employers’ operations and needs. Core competencies include:

10 year experience in purchasing and Supply Chain management

MRP/ERP/SAP/Oracle/JDE/PeopleSoft

MRO/Capital Equipment /Direct Buy/Indirect Buy

Purchasing Inventory/Supply Chain

Manufacturing

Talent Maximization/Team Building

6 Sigma Greenbelt trained

Contract Negotiations

Logistics/Transportation management (Domestic/ International)

Multi-Lingual Proficiency (English/Chinese/Korean)

Strategic Sourcing/Negotiation/Cost Savings/Supplier Performance Improvement

Microsoft Office Excel (VLookup, Pivot Table), PowerPoint, Word

EXPERIENCES

Mueller, Chattanooga, TN (October 2015 –Current)

Project Manager – Supply Chain & Logistics

Primarily responsible is to manage the project to find the root cause and resolve multiple plant’s supply chain discrepancies as well as TMS (Transportation Management Systems) by managing the creation, scope and execution of the company’s parts information within the ERP and TMS software. Once completed, I will update management of the findings, accomplishments and overall summary of the project.

Technologies used: Six Sigma, Kizan, JDE, Excel, Access, MS Visio and PowerPoint

Volkswagen, Chattanooga, TN (February 2015 – June 2015)

Metals Buyer (Contract)

Volkswagen automotive plant responsible for metals commodity. Accomplished Negotiations of North America (Mexico and Chattanooga) Metals price reduction which includes models such as Jetta, Golf, Passat and all other current and future models produced in both plants. Created metals parts process flow chart for all metals commodity parts. This includes all current and future stamped part material specs, price break down, process, location, logistic from Mill to Stampers. Responsible for all metals fasteners for current and future models for Volkswagen Chattanooga. Other responsibilities includes supplier localization, evaluation of suppliers, development, reconcile any vendor payments and more.

Technologies used: Six Sigma, TEVON, EBON, ProLog, TGN, Ariba, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, MS Visio, PeopleSoft & SAP

Henry Pratt, Hammond, IN (March 2013-October 2014)

Buyer II/Business Analyst

Specialty manufacturing plant for various types of water valves ranging from 8” to 196”. Purchasing includes different types and grades of steel, casting (United States, China & Thailand), when necessary out sourcing machining jobs, rubber lining and actuators/motors (domestic and international). These processes were accomplished through JDE and self-developed Excel to execute the MRP cycle, requisitioning and releasing dependent demands for supply base. Cost saving project $4.476, 608 (32.6%) through strategic sourcing. Create and release purchase orders for materials needed to support scheduled production to maximize cash flow as well as MRO/Capital Equipment Purchasing. This was done by managing inventory counts and make decisions on necessary adjustments to insure achievement of the plant and company targets.

Technologies used: Six Sigma, Kizan, JDE, Excel, Access, MS Visio & PowerPoint

Caterpillar, Inc. Mossville, IL (2012 – January 2013)

Advanced Purchasing Analyst (Global Purchasing)

Responsibilities include maintenance and analysis of purchasing duties through internal/external customers. Position functions includes price negotiation, global invoicing issues, managing material rejection reports, tooling records, supplier data and measurements; performing analytical and administrative tasks in support of Global Purchasing initiative and QCLDM. Requires working with site/facilities personnel, manager, buyer and suppliers to ensure efficiency in Caterpillar’s process flow. Subject matter expert includes a Six Sigma project with the potential Cost savings of $2 million for Transportations process and tariff of goods from Japan to United States to Australia. Also, lead a team, sponsored by the Vice President, utilizing the different techniques of Six Sigma to find the root causes of poor supplier shipping performances. As result improved one of Global Segment supplier shipping performances from 65% to 91%, this was the highest performance amongst less than 10 Segment Managers for Caterpillar, which subsequently helped the company improve its overall shipping performance.

Technologies used: Six Sigma, Excel, Access, SAP, PeopleSoft, MS Visio, Ariba and Cognos

LG Electronics, Bolingbrook, IL (2010-2012)

Purchasing/Supply Chain Manager

Purchasing Manager of LG™ Electronics MobileComm USA packaging plant. Inventory management of import and domestic goods value over $900 million, Bill of Material (BOM) process/analysis, FTZ Zone, material market analysis of Domestic Cost Incentive (Cost savings 6.9%). Implemented several new suppliers through strategic sourcing and created an strategic alliance with several existing and new suppliers. Managed traffic/material level flow of all imported (ocean/air) and domestic goods procured. Vendor development via RFP and forming strategic supplier alliance, managing consigned inventory, development of Supplier Score Card (QCLDM), which resulted in improvements of performance and reduced rejection rate for incoming and delivered materials. One of key members in contract negotiations from rough draft to conclusion.

Technologies used: ERP, Excel, Access, MS Visio

Hannah International, Chicago, IL (2008-2010)

Supply Chain Product& Business Manager

Responsibilities include overseeing OEM manufacturing (China & Korea) for major brands including: Revlon, Sally Hansen, La Cross, Trim and Target; researching global market and trend analysis to identify new product opportunities; controlling overall aspect of the company through strategic purchasing, marketing, product development and planning; implementing production quality standards through high level of understanding materials and creating a tolerance chart. Required reporting analysis results to company stakeholders.

RBS, Chattanooga, TN (2003 – 2004)

Purchasing / Operations Manager

Responsibilities include coordinating merger of new corporation with Cannon Hygiene for service product, procurement of inventory of for distribution warehouse; planning, coordinating, and supporting Key Initiative Action Plan for overall performance of service. Required analyzing and reporting various reports/financial statements, overall performance data and forecasts to senior management.

Eagle Automotive Inc. Knoxville, TN) (2000 – 2003)

Purchasing/Sales &Customer Service Manager

Responsibilities include purchasing automotive exterior parts from Asian manufacturers (85%) and Domestic 15%, Customer service/sales involved to meet the demands of the retail and wholesale merchants. Required analyzing/reporting various reports/financial statements, overall performance data and forecasts to senior management.

Other Experiences:

Assistant Property Manager, Colonial Properties Trust (Duluth, GA) (2007-2008)

Main duties are to manage all financials and any regulations regarding tenants for 516 units while managing facility representatives as well as managing all vendors. As well as an acting liaison for 3 other facilities for Chinese and Korean speaking tenants.

General Manager, Borders Book Store (Knoxville, TN) (2006)

Store Manager for a new store with 60 employees. Estimated expected sales target for the store was $4 Million in sales per year. I was able to increase the sale to $6 million.

Account Executive (MSP Support), US Bank (February 2005 to October 2005, Knoxville, TN)

US Bank owned merchant service operations facility. MSP Support team consisted of 13 members who specialized to support major accounts. The duties included resolving technical issues, financial issues as well as approval process. Able to recover $13 million for a client through intensive research due to technical and clerical error.

EDUCATION

University of Tennessee, Chattanooga, TN

1990-1993: Studied Pre-med (Biology & Chemistry)

1992-1993: 2nd Hand Surgeon Assistant (Erlanger Hospital)

Pellissippi State Community College – Knoxville, TN (Business) – Associate Degree (1999)

University of Tennessee – Knoxville, TN (2000-2001)

(Studied International Business - 5 courses away from B.S.)

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