Charles R. Metz

Raleigh, NC ***** ● 262-***-**** ● ad41yg@r.postjobfree.com Charles Metz LinkedIn

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Buyer Production and Material Planner Scheduler Inventory Analyst

More than 25 years of experience in purchasing and inventory analysis for manufacturing production planning and supply chain management. Proven insight in solving problems and implementing procedures to improve accuracy and enhance efficiency in order tracking, scheduling, reporting, and management of production materials. Bachelor’s degree in communication; technology proficient.

Analysis and Planning: End-to-end experience in inventory management, from initial data analysis and forecasting through sourcing, scheduling, order tracking, auditing, aging, report generation, and database maintenance. Combine MRP technologies with procedure to optimize efficiency, inventory, and accuracy.

Communications: Versed in cross-functional collaboration, training, and internal teaming. Gifted negotiator and relationship builder; foster a culture of open communication that contributes to problem- solving across business units and enhances results for all stakeholders, both internal and external.

Met Go-to-Market Timelines on Product Launches

Created Database to Track Orders

Implemented SCAR Process

Member of Group that Increased Fill Rate by 8%

Promoted for Customer Service Wins and High Productivity Volume

WORK EXPERIENCE

2023 – 2023 Mutual Drug – Durham, NC

Pharmaceutical Buyer 5/23 – 10/23

Responsible for procuring pharmaceuticals from manufacturers while analyzing sales history

to maintain adequate inventory levels.

• Management of Inventory Management Agreements (IMA) FFS /DSA

• Analyze portfolio to insure correct product mix.

2017-2023 ATI Industrial Automation – Apex, NC

Buyer II 6/17 – 3/23

Responsible for purchasing over 10,000 parts mainly custom manufactured parts and

Hardware. Negotiated prices, long term stocking and blanket order agreements.

Created turnkey program with hardware supplier to store inventory for ATI resulting in inventory savings and lower handling costs.

Spearheaded vendor consolidated effort to help defray costs and improve vendor terms.

2016-2017 Altec Industries – Creedmoor, NC

Operations Buyer 6/16 – 2/17

Contract position responsible for purchasing materials, equipment, and supplies from

vendors. Negotiated, prices, discount terms, and authorize invoice payments.

Responsible for ECO implementation and tracking.

Key member of team to win Corporate LEAN Award

2008-2016 Astronautics Corporation of America – Milwaukee, WI

Production Planner 1/10-6/16 Purchasing Coordinator 10/08-1/10

Coordinate and monitor production planning and scheduling for this U.S. avionics equipment manufacturer, including tracking and expediting work in process. Manage repair department requirements and material rework. Initially employed as Purchasing Coordinator, serving as liaison with engineering, manufacturing, and contracts.

Led purchasing department in support of 2 on-time product launches

Created a database that improved repair order access time by 28%.

2007-2008 Cherry Electrical Products Corporation – Pleasant Prairie, WI

Buyer, Inventory Planner 6/07-5/08

Contract position in sourcing and inventory planning for this global leader in design, development, and manufacture of keyboards, switches, sensors, controls, and automotive modules.

Led a project to source, store, or dispose of over 600 tools.

Facilitated the production part approval process (PPAP) with vendors.

Early Career Several years of progressive experience in forecast analysis, parts expediting, inventory

planning, purchasing, and customer service in manufacturing environments. Highlights:

Negotiated prices, selected vendors, and determined plant buying pattern.

Analyzed material usage and monitored inventory levels.

Created and processed purchase orders for over 3,000 parts.

Recognized for exemplary customer service.

EDUCATION AND TECHNOLOGY

Degree University of Wisconsin – Parkside

Bachelor of Arts in Communications

Training Ongoing professional development to maintain industry and technical knowledge

includes topics in advanced MS Excel, organization and time management, Foreign Object Debris (FOD), writing standard operating procedures (SOP) and statements of work (SOW), query writing, and production planning.

Technology Computer proficiency includes Windows OS, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Access,

PowerPoint), and enterprise applications for supply chain, business planning, inventory control, scheduling, manufacturing, and material requirements planning (MRP). Experienced with OS/400, AS/400, Oracle and Business Planning and Control System (BPCS), IFS, and Intuitive.

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