Manager Supply Chain

Dear Sir/ Madam;

This letter is in response to your recent advertisement for a Materials

Planner /Scheduler

I am very interested in the position and believe I have the qualifications

you are looking for.

Over 8years experience in Medical Material Inventory levels and

Production Planning

Participated in Lean Manufacturing, Six-Sigma and KanBan activities.

Developed and implemented strategic plans related to Vendor Managed

Inventory, Inventory turns and cost reduction

Contractual bidding (RFQ) and participation in new product

development.

Develop Purchasing/Supply Chain procedures and SOP's

Utilization of system tools: JIT,SAP, MRP Systems and Microsoft

Office knowledge.

Direct responsibility in Inventory Planning and Purchasing

I have a strong background in Production Planning,Inventory/Materials

Supervision and Supplies. Working knowledge of MRP systems and contract

language. I have over 10 years experience in Multi-site buying, materials

management and excellent negotiation skills. I am looking to transfer this

knowledge to advance my career. I have enclosed a copy of my resume for you

to review.

After you have reviewed my resume, I would appreciate the opportunity to

discuss my qualifications and how I can contribute to the success of your

company in a personal interview.

Sincerely,

Richard D. Sarkissian

Phone: 636-***-****

Richard D. Sarkissian

1609 Summerpoint Drive

Fenton, Missouri 63026

Phone: 636-***-****

SUMMARY: A results-oriented Medical Manufacturing Planning/Inventory

Supervisor, with a strong work ethic and ability to lead and

develop a group of associates in a team environment. Seeking a

leadership position in Inventory or Supply Chain Supervision

with an organization that values proven skills and experience in

analyzing ways to improve operations and cost reduction

initiatives. Direct responsibilities in Production

Planning,Vendor contact, Purchasing, and Warehousing in a

Manufacturing environment. I possess strong negotiation,

analytical skills and vendor relations. An ability to motivate

individuals in personnel and management levels.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:

ALDC Healthcare

2006- 2010

Scheduler /Materials Supervisor

Responsible for overall Production Planning/Inventory Control and Supply

Chain

. Developing a Schedule/Production strategy, evaluating existing

and potential suppliers and ensuring suppliers are capable of

delivering on commitments.

. Proactively researching, resolving, and documenting quality

issues related to supplier materials.

. Ensuring accurate development and understanding of cost of goods

sold and the impact of supplier changes on gross margin.

. Supporting new product development by forecasting parts and

materials costs, availability and suitability for their intended

purposes and by sourcing materials that will support low cost and

efficient operations.

. Improving profitability through price reduction initiatives,

cost avoidance and substitution of like materials.Responsible for

supervision of purchasing with full accountability for planning,

budgeting, training and negotiating with outside suppliers and capitol

projects.

Bausch & Lomb (Surgical & Medical Div) St.Louis, Mo.

2001 - 2006

Materials,Production Scheduler

Responsible for Production Planning,Inventory Control, manage cost

initiatives and Logistics.

Reviewing purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company

policy.

. Supporting a lean manufacturing environment, including JIT

inventory management, by analyzing the market and delivery systems to

assess material availability.

. Assisting with the preparation and administration of the

purchasing department budgets Ensuring accurate development and

understanding of cost of goods sold and the impact of supplier changes

on gross margin.

. Participating in the development of specifications for products,

equipment, and materials

.

Jackson Safety Products St. Louis, Missouri

1999 -2001

Materials Manager

Manage purchasing, warehouse, inventory and shipping personnel

. Work closely with R&D in new product sourcing and purchasing.

. Develop vendor quoting process to ensure lowest cost of materials

. Coincide timely delivery of supplies with production needs, both raw

materials and scheduling.

. Improve processes for production planning and use of Lean Manu.

principles.

Negotiate vendor contracts and monitor with certification of

compliances

Borden Foods Corp., ST.Louis, Mo.

1992- 1999

Purchasing /Logistics Manager

Responsible for overall purchasing, corporate contracts,

operations/packaging buying.

. Supervise a staff of 12 employees; including purchasing, contract

negotiations, inventory planning and scheduling.

. Full knowledge of HACCP and processing /sanitation guidelines

. Responsible for supervision of purchasing with full accountability for

planning, budgeting, training and negotiating with outside suppliers and

capitol projects.

. Lead team in cost initiatives and supplier contracts.

. Leading improvements and developing, maintaining and managing key

elements of our supplier base.

. Strong analytical, decision making, negotiation and PC skills (excel,

lotus, word).

Hershey Foods -- Cleveland, Ohio

1981-1992

Supply Chain Manager

. Responsible for Contract negotiations, Purchasing functions and

Quality.

. Dispatched all trucks for deliveries and pickups.

. Shipping/Receiving warehouse employees to load and unload trucks for

deliveries and shipments.

. Manage invoicing, bill of lading and phone contact.

EDUCATION:

Cuyahoga Community College -- Cleveland, Ohio

Majors: Business Management and Computer Programming.

PROFESSIONAL SEMINARS:

. Leadership training for Supervisors by Ken Blanchard

. "Management Development" conducted by Leadership Management, Inc.,

Waco, TX.

. CPIM Certification courses in Master Planning, MRP and Purchasing.

"AIB" training and GMP knowledge

Negotiation Skills and Sourcing Seminars

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