North Branford CT *****
email: ***********@*******.***
Stephen Battle
Objective
To obtain a position in an environment that enables me to utilize the
skills that I have developed and provides the opportunity for continued
growth.
Experience
June 2008 - Present Greaves Corp, Guilford, Ct
Production Control / Purchasing / Inventory Control
Responsible for production scheduling, purchased all items for production,
and implemented inventory reduction and policies to track inventory
movement.
July 2007 - Feb. 2008 Kamco Building Supply Wallingford, CT
Asst. Branch Manager
1. Responsible for all aspects of the distribution warehouse including:
o Sales
o Purchasing
o Logistics and delivery schedules
o Inventory
2. Implemented crosstraining and team development programs
February 2006 - July 2007
Purchasing Manager
. Responsible for material and supply purchasing for corporate and
multiple branch locations.
. Development and maintenance of vendor relationships including, the
negotiation of contract terms such as pricing, year end rebates and
growth incentives.
. Developed and implemented inventory reduction plans for 10 locations.
February 2005 - February 2006 Schuco - USA Newington, CT
Senior Buyer
3. Responsible for all purchasing of production materials
4. Responsible for inventory control
5. Oversee special orders
May 2004-Dec. 2004 Pucuda / Leading Edge Safety Systems Deep
River, CT
Production Manager
6. Responsible for planning / scheduling jobs and manpower
7. Responsible for purchasing of all production materials.
8. Responsible for inventory control.
9. Responsible for shipping and receiving.
1996-May 2004 Product Development Corp. Burlington, CT
Purchasing Manager
10. Responsible for acquisition of all production materials.
11. Developed and implemented material cost reduction program.
12. Responsible for vendor relations including approval of vendors and
problem resolution.
13. Responsible for invoice approval
Quality Control Supervisor
. Inspection of all incoming material
. First piece & final inspection for machine shop
. Final inspection of finished product
Inventory Control
. Inventory planning to meet Production schedules
. Maintaining Inventory data base
Customer Service / Support
. Provide Technical support and training for customers
1992-1996
Shop Foreman
14. Supervision and training of production staff.
15. Responsible for production scheduling.
1987-1992
Machinist
16. Operated milling machines and lathes.
17. Assembly of machines.
1985-1987 Circuit Wise North Haven, CT
Material Handler & Set Up Operator
18. Preparation of chemical bath line.
Skills
. Software: Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.
. Establish production plans to meet delivery schedules
. M2M MRP knowledge