Management Manager

JAMES F. WHALEN *** Hickory Dr

Crystal Lake, IL *0014

************@*********.*** 815-***-****

815-***-**** - Cell

SUMMARY:

Procurement professional with progressive growth in purchasing strategies

and procedures, materials and planning systems along with supplier

relationship management. Possess solid analytical, problem-solving skills

and decision-making skills. In addition, maintains high premium on data

accuracy and details while continuing to focus continuous improvement.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

Strategic and tactical sourcing MRP/ERP Software

experience

Demand forecasting/planning Supplier evaluation and

negotiation

Inventory management Reporting and

document control

Time management and critical thinking skills Data analysis

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Eagle Test Systems Buyer/Planner

Buffalo Grove, IL (Contract

Assignment)

(June 2011 - October

2012)

. Executed tactical duties by replenishing materials and components

driven by MRP demand.

. Maintained system planning parameters along with departmental document

retention.

. Analyzed usage and forecast trends, recommended improvements in

efficiencies.

. Successfully achieved cost savings through implementing economic

ordering policies.

. Coordinated and oversaw supplier consignment inventory.

. Monitored supplier delivery performance and provided Supplier

Performance reporting data and provided feedback to suppliers

regarding their performance.

. Return of non-conforming materials to suppliers and coordinated

obtaining replacement materials in a timely manner.

. Planned and followed through of engineering changes with suppliers.

. Resolved pricing and invoicing issues.

Purac America, Inc. IT Technical

Specialist

Lincolnshire, IL (Contract

Assignment)

(May 2010 -December

2010)

. Monitor Helpdesk (1st Line Call Support) for multiple locations.

. Coordinated and tracked the issuance of new laptops and computers.

. Provided Technical Support to internal personnel via phone, in person

or by email.

. Assisted in the troubleshooting of network issues e.g. network printer

and connectivity.

. Delivered Desktop Support and maintenance for user workstations.

. Assist in installing computer and related equipment including software

installations and updates.

James F Whalen p.2

Millennium Electronics Senior Purchasing

Agent

Crystal Lake, IL (April 2007 - July

2009)

. Created and managed purchase orders with approved suppliers using M2M

ERP software.

. Administered and maintained procurement commodity and supplier

records.

. Participated on Total Customer Satisfaction team.

. Managed customer supplied inventory.

. Established and maintained vendor relationships.

. Determined and took corrective action related to non-conformance of

material.

. Collaborated with Engineering on material specifications and alternate

sources.

. Responsible for the execution and administration of quoting process.

Zebra Technologies Buyer II

(Temporary)

Vernon Hills, IL (November 2006 -

January 2007)

. Prepared and issued purchase orders based on forecasted and MRP

requirements.

. Identified excess/slow moving material and provided recommendations.

. Managed and monitored inventory availability to meet production

demand.

. Resolved supplier quality, pricing and delivery discrepancies and

returns in a timely manner.

. Tracked supplier delivery performance through internal reports.

Tantec, Inc Purchasing Manager

Schaumburg, IL (July 2000 - July 2006)

1. Managed purchasing duties which involved the purchase of hardware,

electrical components, machined and fabricated materials.

2. Evaluated and determined make buy analysis to support cost containment

goals.

3. Maintained inventory control for approximately 1200 part numbers

including coordination of annual physical inventory.

4. Responsible for daily production planning, e.g., issuing of

manufacturing orders, creating part numbers and working with bills of

materials relating to Made to Manage.

5. Conducted periodic cycle counts and inventory adjustments.

EDUCATION:

McHenry County College - Recent

Accounting Classes: Financial Accounting, Cost Accounting, Managerial

Accounting etc.

Villanova University - May, 2009

Master Certificate Applied Project Management

Received Bachelor of Science from Illinois State University, Normal, IL.

Major: Marketing Minor: Business Administration

Received Associates Applied Science from Illinois Central College, East

Peoria, IL.

Major: Marketing Minor: Management

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