Manager Years Experience

Coleen M. Carr

*** ******* **** *******, ******** 48367

***- ***-**** ablgdw@r.postjobfree.com

PROFILE/SUMMARY

A self-motivated, visionary professional with a strong customer relations

focus, over 20 years experience in a manufacturing environment combined

with 10 years experience as a manager for purchasing/shipping and

receiving. Excellent organizational, time management, and leadership

skills, coupled with the ability to build and manage creative teams.

FUNCTIONAL EXPERIENCE

V Negotiate cost and approve all contracts with suppliers.

V Prepare and issue all purchase orders in alignment with the

established procurement process.

V Respond to Request for Quote (RFQ's) in a timely manner

V Identify key materials from vendors, lead times, part numbers, and

standard quantities to maintain and accurate Inventory Management

System.

V Negotiate with vendors to expedite the manufacture and delivery of

materials.

V Manage open orders and eliminated root causes of invoice

discrepancies.

V Administer annual bid process for site service such as cleaning, snow

removal, landscaping, and carpet cleaning.

V Source blanket purchase orders, plant specific contracts including

daily spot buys.

V Monitor contract requirements to ensure fulfillment before expiration

date.

V Provide support to obtain ISO-90002 and TE (Tooling & Equipment)

certifications.

V Prepare appropriate outbound shipping documentation and monitor

received items.

V Supervise and schedule drivers to ensure timely delivery of all

products and materials.

V Scheduled vehicular and facility repairs on an as needed basis.

V Update bill of materials with part numbers, engineer changes and cost.

V Monitor weekly releases of supplied components.

V Maintain an accurate inventory with daily physical checks.

Fisher Coachworks, Oak Park, MI

10/2009 -2/2010

Purchasing/Materials Coordinator

Company overview: Design and develop an electric hybrid mass transit bus.

Al-Craft Industries, Troy, MI

3/2002-5/2009 Manager-Purchasing/Shipping & Receiving

Company overview: Supplier of prototype sheet metal stampings, assemblies,

draw die developments and low volume production stampings. Utilizing the

latest technology sheet metal concepts created from math data through tool

development to a finished product.

Coleen M. Carr

936 Freedom Lane Leonard, Michigan 48367

248- 202-8708 ablgdw@r.postjobfree.com

Elmhirst Industries, Sterling Heights, MI

8/1999 - 2/2002

Manager-Purchasing/Shipping & Receiving

Company overview: Supplier of prototype sheet metal stampings, assemblies,

draw die development and low volume production stampings.

Venture Industries, Clinton Twp., MI

7/1988-8/1999

Purchasing Assistant/Shipping & Receiving

Company overview: Supplier of plastic automotive parts for GM and Chrysler,

JIT environment focusing on lean manufacturing.

Education

University of Phoenix

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BS/BA)

Completed

Skills and Abilities

Quoting, Negotiating and Inventory Control

Strong Office and Organization Skills

Excellent Communication and Interpersonal Skills

Computer: Microsoft Office Suite, Software Applications Unique to each

business

ISO 9002 and QS 9000 Knowledge and Training

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