PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
. CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT
. Experience in domestic and international logistics and procurement,
including compliance issues
. Proficient in MRP programs (CINCOM, JDE, SAP., Oracle) with 5+ years
experience using SAP
. Seasoned negotiator who is highly organized able to provide excellent
follow up
. Experience managing and dealing first hand with engineering drawings,
details and specifications
. Self directed and driven with a sense of urgency to provide excellent
internal and external customer service
. Tri-lingual English/French/German
TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE
MICROSOFT SUITE, EXCEL, WORD, POWERPOINT, ACCESS, MRP PROGRAMS, CINCOM,
JDE, SAP, ORACLE, SUPPLY MANAGEMENT, PLANNING, LOGISTICS, PROCUREMENT
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Magna Group, Nashville, IL March 2014 - May 2014
Administrative/Procurement Specialist
. Issued and monitored purchase orders for various commodities,
including packaging and metal treatment
. Gathered information for preparation of RFQ's
Enterprise, St. Louis, MO (Contract) August 2013 - October 2013
Buyer
. Prepared and executed purchase orders for IT equipment
MECS, (Division of DuPont), St. Louis, MO (Contract) September 2012 -
November 2012
Buyer
. Prepared and executed purchase orders for major construction and
inspection
. Utilized the Solomon software platform
. Obtained required approvals from key project leaders
. Performed usage analysis of warehouse services and gathered necessary
information for supplier evaluations
Alamo Group - Ag Division, Gibson City, IL March 2012 - September 2012
Buyer
. Responsible for procurement of steel, fasteners, MRO and fabricated
components leading producers of agricultural equipment
. Obtained sheet, tube and formed steel from suppliers
. Engaged in price negotiation based on market forces and usage
commitments
. Utilized MRP program under the J.D. Edwards platform to maintain
optimum inventory levels of various direct material items of plastic
and metal for the manufacture of mowing and soil tillage apparatus
. Extensive experience in expediting
. Responded to numerous daily requests for maintenance, repair and
operation items
. Interacted directly with the Quality Manager to respond to material
defects and shipping errors
. Addressed and handled issues related to receiving errors and payment
delays
Aesculap, Inc., St. Louis, MO April 2006 - September 2011
Buyer
. Responsible for procurement of finished products for one of the
world's leading medical device makers and dealers, a division of B.
Braun Medical
. Managed relations with numerous domestic and German Suppliers
. Resolved disputes, generated daily and monthly business activity
reports to senior management
. Managed occasional acquisition projects involving key customers
opening up new medical facilities. . Managed an annual program called
"Big Wheel," which involved soliciting current and new suppliers to
obtain quotes on new products and new variations of familiar items
such as needle-holders, forceps, trocars and related devices
. Dealt with and addressed regulatory issues related to proper import
documentation from Germany
. Issued PO's and handled accounting issues under the SAP platform
. Examined and reported on purchase allocations and prepared the daily
logistics report
Basler Electric, Highland, IL October 2004 - January 2005
Buyer / Traffic Manager
. Responsible for metals and engineered components, along with
management of transportation services. Utilized text-based version of
J.D. Edwards to issue purchase orders for various plastic and metal
components
. Ordered parts for maintenance, repair and operation for the factory
floor
. Solicited rate quotes from our carrier base for transportation of
inbound parts and outbound finished products, along with executing
moves on a daily basis
. Researched and resolved accounting and payment disputes
Emerson Motor Company, St. Louis, MO September 1995 - October 2004
Senior Buyer
. Strategic responsibilities for $10M in chemically-related direct
materials and fasteners used in the production of electric motors
. Led in dispute resolution and facilitation of quality design
interaction between Emerson and supplier engineers through meetings
and updates, which included key marketing personnel
. Rationalized supplier bases and resolved accounting problems, using
the Cin-Com software platform
. Negotiated 2% reduction in metal treatment service and material costs
through two-year supplier agreements
. Tactical and administrative responsibility for major plastic, rubber,
stampings, castings and electronic parts, including the issuance of
purchase orders
. Gave PowerPoint presentations to outline cost reduction efforts and
current supply issues, including updated gross inflation figures
. Certified Internal ISO Auditor
1987 - September 1995
International Traffic Specialist
. Assisted in the coordination of bi-directional moves of material and
component loads to and from Mexico
. Expedited domestic and international movements
. Processed export and import documentation utilizing knowledge of the
Harmonized Tariff Schedule and the Tariff Schedules of the United
States
. Participated in conducting efforts to subject pools of freight for
open bidding
. Consultant in pricing and routing of international moves dealing with
major corporate land, air and ocean
United Van Lines, Inc. St. Louis, MO 1977 -1987
Coordinator
. Coordinator of specialized head and return haul equipment dealing in
high-value electronics and trade shows
. Direct communication to agency personnel, van operators and moving
clients in the gathering of tonnage service requests to build
profitable loads and render timely deliveries
. Direct Rate and Tariff Strategist in a newly deregulated
transportation environment
. Conducted tariff and price analysis under the auspices of the Internal
Rate Committee
. Pricing and routing international household goods moves as a freight
forwarder (2 yrs).
. Selected land, air and ocean carriers based on their schedules and
service capabilities, along with competitive pricing
EDUCATION
BACHELOR OF ARTS
St. Louis University, St. Louis, MO