RUTH WEAVER 731-***-**** **** SWEETLIPS RD., ENVILLE,TN
OBJECTIVE To obtain a career opportunity within an organization where I can utilize my extensive
Experience in inventory control, procurement and management to the benefit of my
employer.
EXPERIENCE 2012 – current MASCO BATH ADAMSVILLE, TN
Buyer
Responsible for the buying of all commodities to support the customer demand
Reducing minimum order quantities and safety stocks based on releases
Work with JD Edwards and Demand Solutions as a MRP system
Work close with engineering, quality, manufacturing and management for engineering
changes
Write engineering changes to correct inaccurate bills of material
2007 – 2011 US FARATHANE JACKSON, TN
Scheduler
Scheduled several injection mold presses to meet customer demand
Responsible for weekly MRP run
Responsible for the updating of the auto-reporting and bar code system
Responsible for keeping the finished goods inventory at a minimum but still ship to
releases
Responsible for twelve week forecast
2006 – 2007 TOWER AUTOMOTIVE MILAN, TN
Scheduler/Planner/Customer service
Received customer releases through EDI then implemented them in an excel sheet
schedule for manufacturing
Worked with customers on part availability
Scheduled manufacturing floor in welding and assembly
Buyer planned all components using EDI or I-Supply
Worked closely with all levels to ensure the availability of product for a quick
response to the customer’s needs
Coordinated bank builds for the move of the product lines to other facilities to
prepare for the plant closing
1999 – 2006 JOHNSON CONTROLS LEXINGTON, TN
Traxxis Master Scheduler
Master scheduled Honda, Ford, Chrysler and Mercedes lines according to
the customer demand
Utilized a MRP system
Kept finish goods at a minimum
Was backup for customer service
Responsible for the twelve week forecast
Certified Six Sigma Black Belt
Completed required training through the Six Sigma Academy using SS tools
Responsible for statistically removing variation from a process using SS tools
Interacted with all levels of management to ensure procedures were QS and
BOS compliant
Able to work on several projects simultaneously
Back up for material planner utilizing the MRP system and EDI
China Coordinator/Master Scheduler
Responsible for master scheduling the China facility
Assured proper documentation was completed for faster importing/exporting
Scheduling component parts to China and the return of finished goods
Responsible for entering the build data to blow through the BOM’s to drive
Component purchase order system
Worked closely with the broker/exporter to ensure timely shipments
1992 – 1999 MAYTAG CORP JACKSON, TN
Buyer/Planner
Responsible for the purchasing and scheduling of commodities on a JIT basis
Handled several different commodities
Reduced safety stocks and minimum order quantities as production levels
changed
Worked with a MRP system that generated release changes
Worked with engineering on engineering changes for tooling and BOM changes
Worked closely with suppliers to ensure quality product
1986 – 1992 KILGORE CORP TOONE, TN
Production Control Manager
Responsible for setting up production control systems for material requirements
Manufacturing plans, a cost accumulation system by job, determining the total capacity
for producing infrared flares for the military
Set up procedures for physical inventory
Responsible for the shipping, receiving, master schedulers, inventory analyst and
expeditors
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Well versed in technical problem solving skills with particular expertise in
analytical system trouble shooting
Able to communicate effectively and interface at all levels
Able to establish rapport with a wide variety of clientele and maintain a calm,
professional problem solving manner
Able to meet deadlines and handle numerous projects simultaneously
Skilled at working independently, multi-task oriented and delegating responsibilities
Highly motivated, reliable, confident and committed to professional standards
Well versed in cost reduction