Customer Service Power Plant
Resume:
Geri B. Joyner, C.P.M.
Rockledge, FL 32955
Home Phone: 281-***-****
Email: abkgd0@r.postjobfree.com
Procurement/Planner/Inventory Management
Driven, results-oriented professional with more than 19 years of experience
in procuring services, technology, and production commodities. Contained
and reduced costs through successful price negotiations and vendor
management. Consistently maintained supply chain flow, thus minimizing
downtime and maximizing productivity. Team player with demonstrated ability
to adapt easily to new commodities and environments. Strong people skills;
effective liaison with internal/external customers in achieving new product
development and problem resolution.
Acquisition Management ... Bid Review ... Capital Equipment Acquisition ...
Competitive Bidding ... Out-Sourcing
Contract Negotiation/Administration ... Cross-Functional Teams ... Fixed
Price Contracts ... Supplier Quality
Multi-Site Operations ... Price Negotiations ... Request for Proposal/Quote
(RFP/RFQ)
MRP ... MS Office ... MS Excel ... Maximo ...
Ariba...SAP...APICS...Peoplesoft...
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Buyer, Accountemps, Melbourne, Florida 4/2010 -July/2010
Contract buyer for Eckler Industries which is one of the largest multi-
title catalog and internet marketers of automotive aftermarket parts
and accessories in the U.S. Eckler's sells restoration, accessory, and
performance parts for each of its ten product lines under separate
catalog titles and websites. Considered an authority in the
industry; Eckler's publishes magazines, and is a main source of technical
expertise for their customer base. Reports to VP, Supply Chain
Management, coordinate daily duties and manage resources to support
priorities and commitments, prepare, review, and approve purchase orders
consistent with company goals and objectives. .Maintain appropriate
inventory levels to meet customer demand. Negotiate purchasing terms and
conditions with suppliers. Proactively manage suppliers to ensure
conformity with all; monitor supplier performance, to ensure optimal
performance and fulfill customer service expectations. Work with
suppliers to resolve discrepancies in quantity, quality and price.
Develop new supply sources when necessary.
Buyer, Sapphire Technologies, Houston, Texas 5/2009 -1/2010
Contract position as buyer for T. H. Wharton and Greens Bayou Plant
manage purchase orders for materials management. Work closely with
planners, maintenance supervisor, crew leaders, and engineers to ensure
on time customer service with on time deliveries. Cost savings potential
on several projects with sourcing of suppliers. Work closely with
payables to get invoice errors manageable and controllable. Define work
scope, terms and conditions monitor revisions and changes on purchase
order from time of issue until delivery. Use of Maximo and Ariba for bids
on material with high monetary value to promote cost savings. Involved
with inventory setting of re-order points to decrease inventory volume.
Currently use software Maximo and Ariba with terms and conditions and in-
depth scopes of work and service purchase orders. Have $100,000 in
savings since being here by out sourcing.
Senior Buyer, Alimak HEK, Houston, Texas 1/2008 -3/2009
Order all pro-sourcing products for production of construction hoist,
industrial lifts, mast climbing, work platforms, transport platforms,
material hoists, underground equipment, and champion elevator supplier
facility. Managed purchase orders (national and domestic vendors) for
materials management. Work closely with engineering and vendors using CAD
drawings, shipping schedules, ECN's to ensure on time customer service
with on time deliveries.
Buyer, Cummins Filtration, Waynesboro, Georgia 7/2004-
9/2005
A global original equipment manufacturer and aftermarket supplier. Major
customers are Club Car, MTD, John Deere, EHP and Honda. Responsibility
encompassed the evaluation of, selection of, purchasing from, monitoring
of and managing capital, MRO, chemical and miscellaneous vendors who
supply the Cummins Filtration Waynesboro Plant. Responsible for setting
budget costs, tracking prices, developing cost reduction programs,
negotiating product prices, administering, contracts and overseeing the
timely delivery, quantity and quality of incoming materials. Directly
and indirectly controls between eight and nine million dollars per year
in purchases. Supervises and control storeroom personnel and expenditure.
Responsible for contract
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negotiations, making sure the contracts are legal and do not unfairly
obligate Cummins Filtration. Conduct investigations and negotiations with
new and present vendors to obtain the best prices and services. Approve
purchase orders after they are evaluated for correctness, effectiveness,
and appropriateness. Keep records for tracking vendor performance, making
sure all vendors working on plant property have adequate insurance,
safety requirements, confidentiality agreements, informing vendors of the
current RMPS specifications so incoming goods and services are correct
and providing documentation for governmental certification. Resolve
conflicts between the people who order parts, machines, goods, and
services, and the vendors. Knowledge of current Georgia state sales tax
laws. ISO certifies as internal lead auditor. Procured parts, supplies,
and services for entire company; resolved supplier quality and delivery
issues
. Saved 8% of overall spend through cost avoidance and price reduction
. Manages 3 employees (shipping, receiving and material
storage)
. Manages multiple warehouses
. Earned promotion from Junior Buyer to Senior Buyer
. Assisted in development of Supplier Certification
Program
Senior Buyer, Thomson Plastics, Inc., Thomson, Georgia 1/2002 -
6/2004
Purchased all raw materials and components for fast paced injection
molding plant. Major customers are Club Car, Trojan Battery, Briggs and
Stratton, and Automotive Industry. Forecasted and scheduled all inbound
materials related to production in the most cost effective manner.
Maintained 90-day releases for all material vendors, and monitored, as
appropriate, to maintain targeted inventory levels. Worked closely with
production scheduler to project material usage. Worked with
subcontractors and internal customers to resolve delivery and contract
compliance issues.
1. Managed $3,500,000.00 inventory
2. Negotiated vendor contracts, saving $563,000.00
3. Increased installation inventory turns to 12
4. Ensured all material suppliers met QS-9000/TS-16949 requirements
5. Investigated variances in raw materials and reacted to ensure
material availability
6. Initiated Supplier/Subcontractors Corrective Actions and performed
Quality Assessments as appropriate
7. Teamed with Production Control, Manufacturing, Engineering, and
Quality to resolve production problems
Senior Buyer, Industrial Systems Associates, Louisville, Georgia 3/1997
- 8/2000
Ordered all products for integrated supplier with in Ingersoll Rand
facility. Managed purchase orders (national and domestic vendors) for
customer service and stock supply for tool crib. Quoted, and placed
orders on large volume buy, (i.e., approx. 1 million in yearly MRO
sales). Ordered emergency parts and service for machine and maintenance
breakdowns. Generated cost saving reports to track savings goals.
Initiated and implemented cost reduction projects for plant wide
operations.
. Implemented single 1999 cost reduction in tool savings totaling 6%
of overall spend
. Achieved 48% inventory reduction in 1999
. Supervised daily activities of 1 Buyer and 1 Purchasing Assistant
Purchasing Administrative Assistant, Garret Aviation, Augusta,
Georgia 6/1990 - 3/1997
Inter MRO Buyer and material coordinator for Garret Aviation, Purchase
orders, ordering of raw materials for production, price quotes, and
interact with vendors, inventory control, and deviations, return to
vendor. Prepare reports with deviation graphs, budget and cost analysis.
. Captured more than $200K in price reductions.
. Managed complex project involving the transfer of aerospace parts from
one supplier to another
. Assisted in defining production requirements; established blanket order
supplier base
. Directed multi-discipline efforts to solve company or supplier problems
. Coordinated product development or redesign and resolved quality issues
with other departments
Senior Warehouseman, Georgia Power Co., Waynesboro, Georgia 11/1980 -
2/1987
Plant Vogtle Nuclear Power Plant
Received and stocked all materials for construction of power plant.
Operated forklifts, loaded and unloaded trucks, shipping and receiving of
all incoming and outgoing products.
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EDUCATION AND AFFILIATIONS
B.S. Business Law, Mercer University, Macon, Georgia
Certified Purchasing Management, Institute for Supply Management,
Atlanta, Georgia
Professional Development
APICS The Association for Operations Management
APICS The Association for Supply Chain Management
ISM Seminars: Selecting and Implementing Web-Based Procurement
Software
Financial Analysis of Suppliers
Employer Seminars: Price Analysis, TQM, Ethics, SPC, Purchasing
Law, Right Way to Manage
Techniques.
Member, Institute for Supply Management (ISM; formerly NAPM),
CSRA Chapter
Computer Skills
Software include: ASA 400, People Soft, Isacs, Lotus Smart Suite,
Office 2007, Cash Graf Systems, BPICS, Maximo, Microsoft Money,
Microsoft Works, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Binder, Microsoft Excel,
Microsoft Power Point, Microsoft Publisher, Microsoft Schedule+,
Microsoft Word, On the Money, Armor Advantage, Kronos Time Keeper,
Formtool, Quicken Books, AS-400 Mainframe, EDT billing, EDI, APICS,
Nelson Applications, SAP, Ariba, J E Edwards, and Windows
COMMODITIES
Aluminum Extrusions ... Agricultural Engines ... Bearings ... Cable
Assemblies ... Chemicals ... Custom Belts
Computer/Office Equipment ... Conveyors ... Corrugated ... Electrical
Motors/Components ... Fasteners
Fabricated Plastic Details ... Fiberglass Assemblies ... Flexible
Packaging ... Gear Reducers ... Heavy Duty
Chain
Industrial Brushes ... Labels ... Lumber ... Machined Parts ... Metal
Displays ... Molded Parts ... MRO
Supplies
Nameplates ... Paint and Supplies ... Plastic Strapping ... Plumbing
Components ... Powdered Metal
Printing Services ... Production Tooling ... PTO Shafts ... PVC
Extrusions ...Resin... Recycling Services ...
Safety
Springs ... Sanitation Services ... Sheet Metal Details ... Sprockets
... Stampings ... Stainless/Carbon Steel
Titanium ... Weather-stripping ... Wheel Assemblies and Tires ...
Wire Forms ... Vehicles (Buy/Lease)
References
Jim Johnson, Manager-Manpower Temporary Services: 706-***-****
Michael Payne, Production Manager-Flambeau Specialist: (478) 456-
8511 or 770-***-****
Debbie Ide, Teacher- Burke County High School: 706-***-****
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES:
Ben King -Supervisor-Thomson Plastics, Inc.
Cell # 706-***-****
Scott T. Sohr- A. Schulamn- During implementation of new clean sheet
program for club car
Office # 615-***-****
Cell # 615-***-****
Patrick Dupuy NRG Energy
Doug Campbell Alimak Hek
Office # 832-***-****
Cell # 832-***-****
Dianna Garcia Alimak Hek
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