KEVIN D. HIGGINS

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Chelmsford, MA 01824

978-***-****

acwd9q@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

Experienced Senior Production Planner / Buyer dealing in high-tech manufacturing environments seeks position where years of developed expertise will add value to an organization.

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Technical Training

APICS Certification MS Word JIT

ISO Certification MS Excel KANBAN

Quality Procurement Program MS Project Cell Manufacturing

MRP/ERP (MAX, SAP, Oracle) Crystal Reports Capacity Planning

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

MKS Inc., Methuen, MA 2010 to Present Senior Production Planner / Buyer

Planning, scheduling and direction of procurement pertaining to all facets involving Electronics, Valves and Sensor Flow assemblies in the manufacturing of tooling and equipment in a semiconductor environment. Coordinate release of Job Orders and Purchase Orders in relation to customer requirements. Assure on time delivery. Disposition of all rejected and returned assemblies through the MRB process. Chair and / or attend daily meetings informing upper level management of daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly metrics dealing with business trends. Supervise and lead as necessary.

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New Horizons Computer Learning Center, Nashua, NH 2008 to 2009

Desktop Data Management/Project Management Program

Attended data reporting/analysis program full time.

Microwave Radio Communications, N. Billerica, MA 2005 to 2008 Materials Specialist – Planner/Buyer

Planning and scheduling of all Customer Service orders. Procure and expedite all material requirements. Prepare and present metrics reports to department managers to track efficiency and on time consistency. Inventory and cycle count reconciliation for numerous stock locations. Implemented off site depot stocking process and out dated material purge process. ECO implementation and verification.

Higgins Tax/Accounting Service, Chelmsford, MA 2003 to Present

Certified Tax Specialist

Prepare and maintain quarterly and annual tax statements for individuals and small businesses.

FLIR Systems, Billerica, MA 2000 to 2003

Production/Inventory Control Planner

Planning and scheduling of Air, Maritime and Spares programs per open sales order reports and MRP. Coordinate planning and scheduling of work orders pertaining to Air, Maritime and Spares programs. ECO verification and implementation. Publish reports for and direct purchasing of all material requirements. Direct quarterly and year end inventories. Responsible for inventory analysis to assure proper levels and turns. Interface with plant management on daily basis to ensure customer needs and company goals.

ACT, Hudson, MA 1998 to 2000

Production/Inventory Control Coordinator

Plan and publish manufacturing schedule along with coordination and release of work orders per open sales order report and MRP in a Contract Manufacturing environment. ECO verification and implementation. Produce shortage reports for and direct purchasing of gating materials. Assure proper inventory levels. Direct and reconcile quarterly and year end inventories. Interface with program management to sustain highest levels of customer satisfaction.

Integrated Solutions Inc., Tewksbury, MA 1995 to 1997

Planner

Coordinate material purchase and assembly requirements for prime builds per production schedule and spares per forecasted demands. Supervised personnel in job assignment, flow and completion. Also responsible for upgrades and customer down requests. Interface with department management, purchasing, field service, engineering and shipping/receiving to ensure on time commitments. Published reports as required to establish links within facility.

Raytheon Company, S. Lowell/Andover, MA 1989 to 1994

Expediter/Planner/Scheduler

Establish priorities for manufacturing based on production plans. Released production material documents and expedited job flow to meet prescribed schedules and delivery dates. Provided production schedules to department management and ensured proper materials were utilized in production in accordance with company procedures. Coordinated kit preparation, monitored supplies relative to production and adjusted accordingly. Maintained inventory of chemicals and low cost inventory. Expedited high cost inventory. Coordinated documentation with customers and suppliers and published supporting documentation as required. Interfaced with all facets of plant personnel and reported activities to plant management.

Education

University of Lowell, Lowell, MA

Business Administration

Merrimack College, N. Andover, MA

APICS Certification Program

New Horizons Computer Learning Center, Nashua, NH

Desktop Data Management/Project Management Program