John E. Coder

**** ******** *****, *********, ** 28215 717-***-**** ad5ccj@r.postjobfree.com

Skills summary

Supply Chain professional with exceptional abilities in developing superior supplier relationships, supply chain management, and process improvement.

Objective

To work in an environment where my 30 years of experience across a wide range of manufacturing, purchasing and inventory management will add value, encourage growth, and contribute to increased profits and satisfied customers.

Experience

SENIOR PURCHASING AGENT NEDERMAN MANUFACTURING AND LOGISTICS 2023-2024

Managed the Supply Chain for a global manufacturer

Key member of the IFS software implementation team.

Completely cleaned up and maintained a database that had been neglected for many years.

Eliminated shortages in manufacturing through careful planning and extensive communication with suppliers

Responsible for resolving all issues regarding customs, tariffs and duties.

Managed, authorized all invoices, Resolved any issues that were preventing payment

Transitioned purchases to new suppliers as needed to improve performance.

Created and maintained excellent relationships with suppliers that were unfairly judged to be poor performers, and turned them into some of the best.

SENIOR BUYER CIRCOR INTERNATIONAL 2020 - 2022

Managed the supply chain for a wide variety of products for international conglomerate in the oil and gas industry.

Although the priority commodity was castings, absorbed several other major product groups during my tenure, including all metals, fasteners, 25% of MRO needs, and plastics.

Dramatically improved all supplier relationships in every facet of the supply chain. Achieved on-time delivery performance and quality improvements with suppliers that were viewed as sub-par.

Completely upgraded the entire database for all materials under my care. Instituted policies to ensure database integrity throughout the Purchasing function.

MATERIALS MANAGER SOUTHEASTERN METALS PRODUCTS, LLC. 2018 - 2020

Responsible for the purchase, storage, and control of all materials and services to support large turnkey metal fabrication house.

Negotiated and managed all purchases of raw material, MRO products and outside services.

Direct supervision of Inventory Control Manager, Specialists, and material handlers.

Initiated and led the effort to completely overhaul the internal material control system. Created a centralized stockroom and material locations throughout the facility.

Coordinated all associated departments to manage materials through difficult financial circumstances.

PURCHASING MANAGER DIRECT WIRE AND CABLE 2013 - 2018

Responsible for strategic and tactical purchasing functions for all facets of a cable manufacturing company and assembly distributor with an annual personal spend of more than $45,000,000.

Managed complex supply chain of raw material, components, and contract labor to ensure the smooth and timely delivery of all products to support Sales.

Improved on-time delivery performance of suppliers from unmeasured to 95% on time. Improved working relationships with all suppliers and streamlined the entire sourcing function bringing stability to a very turbulent environment.

Routinely sought and received more favorable payment terms and increased credit lines from suppliers working with internal and external accounting departments.

Discovered, developed, and maintained new suppliers of critical, primary raw materials that allowed the business to continue to grow.

Simultaneously managed the purchase and the schedule of several multi-million-dollar capital equipment projects.

Maintained multiple databases, creating thousands of item numbers, bills of material, and reviewing all purchased items for proper safety stock levels quarterly to optimize inventory turns. Reached raw material inventory replenishments of 50 per year.

PURCHASING MANAGER PTR BALER AND COMPACTOR 2004 - 2013

Sourced and re-distributed purchased inventory items with new suppliers while improving quality and lowering costs.

Developed numerous changes to dramatically alter how the ERP system was used in procurement, BOMs, and inventory control. Stock shortages were greatly reduced, reporting improved, and inventory turns were increased from 4 to 10.

Worked with Local and National Service divisions to streamline replenishment processes, increase part availability, and improve profits. Developed better electronic reporting to improve part availability for the Service division of 26 vehicles across 9 states.

Implemented many Lean Manufacturing processes throughout the organization to better manage internal and external supply chains. Eliminated over $1,000,000 in wasted inventory in the first year.

Was the driving force behind several major product improvement programs that drastically improved the aesthetic appearance of all equipment sold.

One direct and five indirect-report employees.

Served as the Manufacturing representative for 2 ERP System users conferences. Suggested many changes that were eagerly accepted, resulting in greatly increased system efficiency.

PURCHASING MANAGER J.P. MASCARO AND SONS 2003 - 2004

Redesigned procurement process for all corporate divisions across 3 states and 12 locations, greatly streamlining all facets of the operation.

Worked very closely with accounting to establish good credit standing with all suppliers and change the way business was conducted in that regard.

Completely rebuilt relations with all suppliers, improving delivery times and lowering costs.

Two direct-report employees.

SENIOR BUYER BAE SYSTEMS 2001 - 2003

Managed multiple complex defense procurement projects, improving lead times and quality by building stronger relationships with suppliers.

Learned the procurement process from top to bottom with minimal training. What should have taken years to learn, I condensed down to several months with great success.

Conducted supplier visits and qualifications for highly technical, defense-related projects.

SENIOR BUYER INRANGE TECHNOLOGIES 2000 - 2001

Responsible for purchasing all contract-manufactured products, both electronic and mechanical as well as numerous fiber-optic connectors.

Implemented KanBan contract orders with all major suppliers.

PURCHASING MANAGER PRINCETON INSTRUMENTS 1997 - 2000

Responsible for purchasing required to support cutting-edge technology imaging systems including high-precision machining, paint, powder-coat, electronics, etc.

Direct report staff of four buyers.

PURCHASING MANAGER GETINGE-CASTLE 1991 - 1997

Managed all purchasing and inventory processes for medical equipment manufacturer.

Constructed Lean Manufacturing cells in all departments and created all material replenishment systems throughout the company.

FIELD TECHNICIAN LINK FLIGHT SIMULATION 1986 - 1990

Hydraulic Technician for all US Army helicopter simulators in South Korea.

Logged more than 2000 hours of Class III simulator flight time.

Completely designed inventory control system for a 13-million-dollar spare parts inventory.

Education

CERTIFIED LEAN LEVEL ONE

Delaware Valley Industrial Resource Council, 2008

CERTIFIED ISO 9000 AUDITOR

Excel Corporation, 1995

ADDITIONAL EDUCATION

Various college courses and professional seminars dedicated to furthering professional growth.

Various US Navy technical training courses, in particular certified as Sub-Safe QA Petty Officer.

Additional Background

UNITED STATES SUBMARINE SERVICE

Served from 1981-1985

Honorable Discharge

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