TONY A. HEFFLIN

*** ******* **** **** ********, GA 30093 678-***-**** acvgbv@r.postjobfree.com

PROFILE SUMMARY

Highly-motivated professional offering progressive experience in procurement, logistics and quality compliance in the supply chain industry. Dedicated team player demonstrating the ability to support senior management and staff in day-to-day functions as well as special projects. Adept at managing multiple responsibilities in fast-paced, time sensitive environments while meeting strict deadlines.

AREAS OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILL

Buyer in semiconductor industry

Strong Communication Skills

Team Leadership & Training

Evaluate vendors against metrics

Excellent Interpersonal Skills

Creates team spirit and excellence

Manage export compliance

Reporting & Documentation

Optimize overall supply chain

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

WORLD MICRO ELECTRONICS 2013 – 2015

Managing Director Penang, Malaysia

Directed purchasing activities and training supporting employees in Southeast Asia

Implemented supplier certification process grading suppliers based upon quality, on time delivery and cost

Provided oversight supporting all aftermarket purchases supporting obsolescence and long lead times

Ensured compliance with company policies, procedures and export compliance regulations.

Implemented training supporting franchise content.

Facilitated ISO and AS9120 certifications.

Negotiated purchases with all Asia Pacific suppliers

Technical ability to read semiconductor data sheets

Director of Supply Chain Roswell, GA 2003 – 2012

Communicated with senior management in regards to all purchasing functions

Set and communicated objectives to inspire individuals to achieve high performance

Managed and trained purchasing staff and enforced company policies and procedures

Developed relationships with manufacturers, franchise distributors and independent distributors to support product from R&D to obsolescence

Provided support to Quality Manager in regards to non-conforming material and processed return material authorizations.

Liaised with accounting and warehouse personnel regarding invoice and receipt discrepancies

Negotiated long term agreement contracts with suppliers supporting after market purchases

Created and managed supplier certification process grading all suppliers

CHECKMATE ELECTRONICS Roswell, GA 1992 - 2001

Senior Buyer

Managed and trained commodity buyers supporting board level and embedded components.

Reviewed quotes supporting the purchase of tools and molds supporting injection molded plastics

Managed multiple commodities including semiconductors, liquid crystal displays, cable harness assemblies, injection molded plastics, overlays and keypads

Outsourced the build of printed circuit boards

Monitored and assisted multiple contract manufacturers simultaneously

Supported process for non-conforming material received from suppliers.

Negotiated price variance and supplier payment terms.

Managed all MRO as well as inventory purchases

Managed contracts with suppliers of custom material

CERTIFICATIONS

International Traffic and Arms Regulations (ITAR) with Department of Defense Trade Networks Washington, DC

Department of Commerce and Export Classification Control Numbers (ECCN). Fort Lee, VA

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