Cedric E. Gaudette 603-***-****
** ***** ******, *********, ** 03743 **********@*******.***
Professional Profile
Experienced Purchasing Agent, Material Control Specialist, Department
Supervisor
Self starter with sharp negotiation Positive motivator and enthusiastic
skills leader
Read and apply technical data: Clear understanding of
blueprints, BOM's, technical manuals Manufacturing processes
Proficient in Windows based software Great interpersonal skills. I.e.:
and specialized MRP/ERP systems vendors and co-workers
Experience
Purchasing Agent/Material Control
Procurement of raw material and finished goods to support the manufacture
of medical products
Assure all goods meet standards of FDA regulations per SOPs
Source out and set up VMI (Vendor Managed Inventory) and negotiate JIT
terms and lowest costs
Coordinate purchase orders with Engineering and Production control to
assure items ordered are to current rev levels and Bill of Materials/ECN's
Purchaser/Expeditor
Plan and initiate shop orders for manufacturing requirements insuring JIT
availability of raw material and finished components and tooling
Set up VMI, source out new suppliers, negotiate best price, payment terms
and delivery times
Enter Purchase orders into ERP system, follow up with suppliers via fax,
email, or phone
Expedite orders, maintain MRP planner and advise Customer Service and
Production Control of delays and/or component changes
Create and maintain inspection records on incoming goods, document defects,
process DMR and final inspection reports
Authorize and track returns, coordinate repairs or replacement parts with
production and supplier
Supervisor, Door Department
Schedule and oversee the work flow of the door department to coordinate
with sales order dates and subsequent operations
Initiate and enforce guidelines and procedures to assure high standards of
quality and safety in all operations
Direct and oversee machine set ups and cutter changes and train employees
Order supplies, tools and schedule routine machine maintenance
Maintain employee work histories, performance reviews, schedules and handle
disciplinary actions when needed
Work History
Purchasing /Material Design Standards, 6/2008-Present
Charlestown, NH
Purchasing/Material Tidland Corporation, Keene NH 11/2007-6/2008
Purchasing/Expeditor Sullivan-Palatek, Claremont, 06/1995-11/2007
NH
Dept. Supervisor Crown Point Cabinet, 02/1985-06/1995
Claremont, NH
Education
Graduate Stevens High, Claremont, NH
Front Line Management NH Technical College,
Claremont NH
Total Quality Sullivan Industries
Management
References
References are available upon request.