BRADLEY A. SWITZER

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Lafayette, IN 47905

765-***-****

acu1bt@r.postjobfree.com

EXPERIENCE PROFILE

Six years of proven experience in logistics, purchasing, operations, scheduling, supervision, and quality control.

OSHA-certified and Lean Six Sigma-trained (green belt).

Pursuing an associate’s degree in supply chain program in pursuit of APICS CPIM Certification.

U.S. Marine Corps commendations for meritorious service in operations and logistics during two tours of duty in Afghanistan and the protection of transportation assets in the aftermath of Hurricane Irene in 2011.

Bachelor of Science in Management.

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, BPCS (AS400), Spool Explorer IV, and Oracle.

Excellent communicator and team player; detail-oriented quick learner.

WORK EXPERIENCE

ALLOY CUSTOM PRODUCTS, LLC

CRYOGENICS DIVISION OF TRINITY INDUSTRIES

Materials Manager, Port Washington, Ohio Operations

January 2016-Present

Responsibilities

Oversee procurement of production materials representing quarterly revenue of $750,000.

Submit purchase orders based on current workload and needs of the facility while maintaining procurement records through PONS and BPCS reception.

Source raw materials/inventory, MRO, and customized items based on customer specifications and compile pricing and customer quotation.

Coordinate weekly indirect spending meetings while recognizing upcoming purchases that may encroach upon the budget threshold.

Accomplishments

Attained 97% accuracy to date in receiving reports (two flaws out of 64 total reports).

Supervised the transfer of $50,000 of inventory in purchasing area to production floor to optimize purchasing space and production efficiency.

Investigating currently the use of JIT purchasing based on production needs vs. standing purchase orders to cope with fluctuating markets.

Promoted to this position after seven months with company as a buyer.

Buyer, Lafayette, Indiana Operations

May 2015 – January 2016

Responsibilities

Managed purchasing that exceeds $2.3 million annually.

Audited consumable and indirect consignment orders along with vendor-managed inventory.

Assisted accounting department with reconciling purchase order against invoices.

Participated in Gemba walks to understand the needs of individual work stations.

Accomplishments

Reduced MRO spending, which is expected to save $25,000 at the Lafayette facility this year.

Reduced indirect fastener spending by 10% (22/210).

MARINE AVIATION LOGISTICS SQUADRON (MALS) 14/40

U.S. MARINE CORPS, MCAS, CHERRY POINT, NORTH CAROLINA

May 2009-May 2014

Jet Engine Mechanic/Oil Analysis Technician

Managed maintenance work schedule and conducted daily briefings with Production Control on progress within the work center.

Supervised 12 crew members through maintenance evolutions with a 95% success rate.

Reviewed processing schedule and production orders concerning requirements for inventory, personnel, work procedures, duty assignments, and time constraints.

Calibrated equipment within standards to analyze gears for customer satisfaction.

Performed preventative maintenance on support equipment.

Monitored product standards with three quality control programs without error.

Analyzed contamination level of lubrication systems of four different types/models/series of aircraft.

Ensured that all environmental, health, and safety guidelines were followed in work center.

EDUCATION

Fox Valley Technical College, Appleton, Wisconsin

Enrolled in associate’s program in supply chain management in pursuit of APICS CPIM Certification; expected graduation of December 2017

Park University, Parkville, Missouri

Bachelor of Science In Management

Naval Air Technical Training Center

Basic Forklift Operator Training Certificate

OSHA 10-Hours General Industry Training Certificate

June 2016

May 2015

March 2014

February 2014

COMMENDATIONS AND AWARDS

Commendation for outstanding service in Marine Logistics Squad 40 in Afghanistan in 2013.

Awarded Non-Article 5 NATO Medal for meritorious service to the NATO ISOF Operations in Afghanistan in 2013.

Commendation for exemplary logistics service for the deployment of Marine Attack Squadron 223 to Afghanistan in 2011.

Awarded meritorious mast for outstanding service in the protection of transportation assets in the aftermath of Hurricane Irene in 2011.

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