Quality Assurance Management

Rickey Christian

**** ***** ****

Whitwell, TN 37397

Email:abh65r@r.postjobfree.com

Phone: 423-***-****

Alt: 423-***-****

OBJECTIVE

Accomplished buyer offering strong negotiating skills along with

a proven ability to master purchase order systems and participate

actively in cross-functional project teams. Proficiently use

creative methods to manage inventories and supply agreements. Has

an understanding of complex equipment and manufacturing

procedures. Maintain effective presentation and communication

skills as well as strong finance, quantitative, and analytical

skills. Solid background in computer based analytic tools.

Industry knowledge includes Category Management and Supplier

Relationship Management Processes, ISO, Quality Assurance and

Total Quality Management standards. Experience in MRP/ERP systems

and inventory tracking procedures.

Experience

7/2001 - 12/2009 DJO Chattanooga Hixson, TN

Buyer

. Interview and work closely with vendors to

obtain and develop desired products.

. Closely work with SKU's in a team to assess

suppliers' strengths and weaknesses.

. Prepare comprehensive quote packages with input

from Engineering, Quality Assurance, and

Manufacturing.

. Review records of items purchased, costs,

delivery, product performance, and inventories.

. Negotiate supplier price reductions in

accordance with customer cost reduction

initiatives.

. Confer with Cost Engineers, Engineering

development team to understand design cost

drivers, and with staff, users, and vendors to

discuss defective or unacceptable goods or

services.

. Evaluate and monitor contract performance to

ensure compliance with contractual obligations.

. Monitor shipments to ensure that goods come in

on time, and in the event of problems, trace

shipments and follow up on undelivered goods.

. Analyze and monitor sales records, trends and

economic conditions to anticipate consumer buying

patterns and determine what the company will sell

and how much inventory is needed.

. Ensure all Quality requirements are complied

with and assist maintaining all required Quality

forms.

. Uphold requirements of the Quality Management

System in accordance with ISO 9001 specifications.

. Identify concerns and initiate corrective

actions relating to product, process, and quality

systems.

. Initiate continuous improvement actions relating

to product, process, and quality systems

2/2000 - 4/2001 Gemline Chattanooga, TN

Buyer

. Interview and work closely with vendors to obtain and develop

desired products.

. Closely work with skews in a team to assess suppliers'

strengths and weaknesses.

. Review records of items purchased, costs, delivery, product

performance, and inventories.

. Negotiate supplier price reductions in accordance with customer

cost reduction initiatives.

. Monitor shipments to ensure that goods come in on time, and in

the event of problems, trace shipments and follow up on

undelivered goods.

. Ensure all Quality requirements are complied with and assist

maintaining all required Quality forms.

3/1997-2/2000 Church of God Whitwell, TN

Youth & Christian Education Director

Christian Education Responsibilities

. To oversee, supervise and develop educational opportunities for

church members to help them grow in their faith.

. Develop goals and objectives for the Christian education

program at all levels in line with the strategic plan.

. Assess the educational needs for all ages, setting goals for

education and formation, and developing programs, and activities

to achieve those goals and meet identified needs.

. To Identify and test age-level curriculum resources, whether

commercially produced or developed by pastoral staff.

. Identify and plan for both ongoing educational programs and

short-term or one-time educational events.

. Recruit, train and work with the lay teaching volunteers in

coaching and strengthening their teaching abilities.

. Coordinate with the Church Resource Center volunteer staff to

provide and maintain Christian education resources, including

books, videos/DVDs and other materials.

Youth Responsibilities

. Develop goals and objectives for youth ministry area in line

with the strategic plan.

. Assess ministry needs and develop programs and activities to

meet those needs.

. Serve as a motivating, inspiring and engaging teacher to the

youth on a regular/weekly basis as part of a larger plan for

their spiritual development.

. Lead and develop a student ministry worship program.

. Develop a climate for youth that is safe, supportive, and

cultivates spiritual growth.

. Address specific personal and spiritual needs of youth as they

arise through one-on-one or small group meetings, hospital

visits, or other connections appropriate to the circumstances.

EDUCATION

Chattanooga State Community College

2009 -

Lee University (External Studies)

1997 - 1998

Whitwell High School (Diploma)

1976 - 1979

Skills

Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel; MRP systems, and Lean Manufacturing.

Reference Contacts

To verify employment since DJO is closed, call:

866-***-**** then enter DJO employer code# 13505

Gemline Employment

To verify employment since Gemline is closed, call:

David Phillips 901-***-****)

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