Cornell Neiderer
York, PA ***04
EDUCATION:
Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
B.S. Business Management, Major GPA: 3.5
E3 Inventory Management Institute, Atlanta, GA
Internal ISO Auditor Certification
ACHIEVEMENTS:
Dean's List - Penn State American Legion Award
Athletic Letter - Penn State PIAA Basketball/Football Official
SUMMARY:
. B.S. Business Management + 20 years of experience in purchasing,
planning and inventory control.
. Good hands on experience with erp/mrp systems; BPCS, Oracle, SAP and
MFG/PRO
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Johnson Controls, York, PA (Temporary Position) 10/28-
Buyer/Demand Planner-Inventory Parts Specialist
. Use SAP to plan, purchase, and expedite components and castings
. Negotiate pricing, delivery, quality and terms for supplier management
. Analyze and execute RFQ's for engineering/projects
. Manage RFQ's and inventory for Navy parts
General Dynamics, Westminster, MD 1/11-10/11
Senior Buyer
. Used Deltek/Costpoint to source electronics, machined parts, IT
equipment and services
. Analyze quotes and contracts, make sourcing and purchasing decisions
. Follow up and expedite and manage quality issues
. Work on cost saving and special projects with engineering
Acuity Brands Lighting, Carlisle, PA 3/10-7/10
International Manufacturer of Lighting
Demand Planner/Buyer
. Develop strategic sources and manage current supplier performance
. Set-up and maintain consistent and accurate flow of raw materials
using Kanban
. Schedule cell production for internal and external requirements.
. Plan, order, expedite and receive materials per specifications
Marada Industries, Westminster, MD 6/08-
2/09
Tier 1 Automotive Metal Stamping Manufacturer
Purchasing Planner/Buyer
. Negotiate corporate capital and service contracts using RFP bids
. Use mrp to forecast, plan and purchase of mro, packaging and machined
components
. Source new suppliers and evaluate current suppliers for cost
reductions
. Manage tool crib inventory and supervise attendants
Arnold Logistics, LLC
9/07-6/08
3PL Warehouse and Fulfillment Service Provider
Purchasing Manager
. Manage all purchasing requirements/inventory for multi-warehouse 3PL
operation
. Negotiate service contracts and capital quoting process
. Project management to lead cost reduction initiatives
ESAB WELDING & CUTTING PRODUCTS, Hanover, PA 4/00-
3/07
Global manufacturer of welding supplies
Senior Buyer/Planner
. Forecast, plan and purchase chemicals, metals, plastics, and packaging
materials
. Negotiate annual contracts with major suppliers including with FAR.
. Manage foreign and domestic inter-company purchasing requirements.
. Establish consignment, kanban, and vendor managed programs with major
suppliers.
. Work with engineering/quality groups on cost reductions and gov't
specs.
FRAMATOME CONNECTORS, York, PA
2/98-3/00
Global manufacturer of connectors
Buyer/Planner
. Use mrp to forecast, purchase and expedite electronic components.
. Purchase mro, injection molding, and machined parts.
. Third party out sourcing for sub-contract work orders.
. Inter-company global purchasing requirements.
. Internal ISO auditor certification.
SUPER VALU, Reading, PA
6/95-8/97
National food wholesaler and retail distributor
Buyer
. Managed the purchase and inventory dollars/turns for 3,000 grocery
items
. Negotiated promotional dollars for new items and weekly sales plan
MCCRORY STORES, York, PA
1/93-2/95
National discount retail merchandiser
Buyer
. Negotiated pricing and marketing strategies for health care products
. Purchased and managed inventory dollars for household products
. Implemented and used E3 inventory management system
M. BRENNER & SONS, Harrisburg, PA
11/91-12/92
Local wholesaler for pharmaceuticals, candy, tobacco and grocery products
Buyer/Merchandiser
. Negotiated the purchase of candy, tobacco, and grocery products
. Organized monthly sales promotional planner
ASSOCIATED WHOLESALERS, INC., York, PA
11/85-11/91
Regional full line grocery co-operative distributor
Buyer
. Negotiated the purchase of 3,000 health care products
. Inventory management and sku rationalization for planograms and ROI
. Organized weekly ad, monthly sales planner and semi-annual trade shows
4/82-11/85
SUPER RITE FOODS, Harrisburg, PA
Regional Full Line grocery distributor
Retail Pricing Coordinator
Worked with independent and chain retailers to maintain
competitive retail pricing
Assisted with in-store merchandise set-ups