Christopher S. Albion
**** ***** **** **, ****, Nevada 89523
Home Phone: 775-***-**** email: ********@*******.***
Summary of Qualifications
. 6+ years manufacturing experience in purchasing, contract
negotiations, inventory control, budgeting, forecasting, and
planning.
. Supervise procurement team to ensure adherence to company metrics
encompassing quality, cost, and accuracy.
. Experience using JD Edwards ERP, MRP, and CMMS.
Core Competencies
Team Building & Development Procurement &
Inventory Control
Continuous Safety Improvement Leadership
Budgeting & Cost Reduction
Strategic Planning
Internal and External Customer Satisfaction
Professional Experience
Trex Company, Fernley, NV 2005 -
Present
Key Accomplishments:
. Awarded the 2006 Chairman's Award as a result of my cost and waste
reduction strategies, commitment to company values, and dedication
to product quality.
. Strategic management of raw materials resulting in a 22% cost
reduction.
. Reduced DOS by app. 30% for all SKU's in area of responsibility.
. Led major raw material cost reduction effort resulting in app.
$900,000 annual savings.
Purchasing and Materials Supervisor (2008 - present)
. Key team leader in the development, implementation, training, and use of
MRP and CMMS.
. Responsible for interviewing, hiring, training, safety, job performance
reviews, and execution of disciplinary actions of warehouse and
purchasing staff.
. Develop and continuously improve upon Lean Manufacturing strategies for
raw materials, packaging supplies, tools, parts, and equipment.
. Manage and track budgets for spare parts, production supplies, contract
services, and raw materials.
Operations Coordinator (2007 - 2008)
. Created daily production schedule to satisfy existing orders and MPP
inventory requirements.
. Management of finished goods inventory thru cycle counts and month end
inventory verification.
. Key team leader in the implementation of SOX and GAAP controls.
. Trained and supervised logistics personnel to ensure accurate ERP
inventory transactions, PO creation and receipt, efficient material and
packaging flow, and adherence to company employee guidelines.
Materials Coordinator (2005 - 2007)
. Strategic management of organization's raw material supply stream.
. Successfully negotiated competitive pricing for raw materials, freight,
and services in a volatile commodity market.
. Report writing detailing raw material consumption, inclusion, cost, and
replenishment.
Greg Street Plating and Metal Finishing, Sparks, NV Nov
2004 - Feb 2005
Environmental Coordinator
. Assured EPA compliance regarding hazardous material storage, use,
disposal, and documentation.
. Directed plant personnel in water treatment activities.
USDA Forest Service, North Central Research Station, St. Paul, MN July
2002 - Oct 2004
Forester
. Interpreted data and wrote reports describing forest composition,
structure, and health.
. Performed QA audits region wide of research data collected.
. Supervised and managed a team of Junior Foresters; responsibilities
included work scheduling,
safety training, NCRS training, attendance tracking, disciplinary action,
and performance evaluations.
Education and Professional Development
Baccalaureate of Science in Forestry, Northern Arizona University,
Flagstaff, Arizona, December 1997
APICS - CPIM, Master Planning of Resources, July 2006