Sales Supply Chain

Senior Buyer

Seasoned and well-accomplished professional with wide ranging experience in

purchasing and procurement, complemented with government contracts

background. Interested in pursuing advancement as a Senior Buyer.

Accustomed to establishing and maintaining excellent vendor relationships

with high-status organizations, with history of producing added revenues

through strategic alliances, locally and nationally. Demonstrated success

in building and leading a cohesive team and productive staff.

Key Expertise: Procurement and Purchasing ( Inventory Management (

Operations Management ( Contract Negotiations ( Cost & Budget Management(

Manufacturing ( Strategic Planning

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Production Planner, Western Valve, Bakersfield, CA 2009-2010

Manage production and procurement staff on a daily basis. Plan daily

production schedule and direct purchasing of materials and services.

Analyze and establishe appropriate inventory levels for all purchased and

manufactured components.

. Managed procurement staff and established inventory minimum levels and

reorder points. Monitor and approved purchase orders.

. Planned and coordinated daily production schedule, including machine

staffing and shipping commitments, to secure on-time delivery rate of

98%.

. Successfully deployed Advanced Production Schedule module of ERP/MRP

software system including: training and education strategy, product

integration and continuous improvement plan.

. Responsible for daily operational reports covering material

constraints, production requirements and manufacturing improvement

projects.

. Coordinated purchasing efforts, supplier audits and supply chain

management. Led efforts to reduce material and subcontract expenses.

Procurement Specialist / Planner, Prompt Machine 1999-2009

Products, Inc., Chatsworth, CA

Directed MRP and planning efforts for an aerospace machine parts company on

a daily basis. Organized and led staff alignment meetings in regard to

purchasing, production, shipping, and quality to assure delivery scheduled

were achieved. Assessed productivity and purchasing reports. Negotiated

with vendors to reduce costs and performed supplier audits to ensure vendor

compliance with all contractual obligations.

. Researched and solicited new vendors. Performed initial supplier

audit and established as approved vendor within internal quality

system.

. Negotiated and issued purchase orders and LTA's. Negotiated long-term

agreements with vendors to obtain lower pricing and guaranteed

delivery schedules.

. Coordinated all purchasing efforts, supplier audits and supply chain

management. Led efforts to reduce material and subcontract expenses.

. Successfully implemented and deployed new ERP/MRP software system

including: procurement and development of corporate network

infrastructure, training and education strategy, product integration

and continuous improvement plan.

. Responsible for preparing weekly and monthly procurement reports

covering COGS, subcontracting, material constraints, and cost

reduction projects.

. Directly solicited and developed contracts with the US Department of

Defense. Responsible for all areas of contract management including

contract negotiation and contract review.

. Led efforts leading to the successful reduction of material costs on

most jobs by an average margin of 20%. Established strategic

alliances with vendors and obtained guaranteed pricing schedules.

Sales, Penta Laboratories, Inc., Chatsworth, CA 1992-1999

Clients: China, England, Italy, France, Japan, India, Pakistan, Brazil,

Peru, Mexico, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, etc.

Served as primary point of contact for the entire international clients and

vendors. Negotiated and offered service to international clients and

foreign governments through fax or electronic mail; encoded new sales

orders; and prepared documents for all international shipments both

incoming and outbound. Handled all client relations and studied bank

documents such as letters of credit and direct wire transfers. Administered

two trade shows yearly within United States as well as all logistical

arrangements and trade show booth construction. Communicated and

entertained clientele during trade shows.

. Productively increased closing rate of orders by 20% as well as sales

by 10% annually through coordinating with the US Department of

Commerce in order to develop and negotiate new exclusive sales

territories in various countries, such as Greece, Pakistan and India.

. Efficiently managed deployment and training of new company software

system while working collaboratively with house programmer in

tailoring software to meet company's specific requirements.

. Increased trade show exposure from one show in West Coast to two shows

every year to both East and West coasts, allowing clients from Europe

to visit.

. Maximized lead and sales generation during shows by 15%.

. Established and maintained relationships and agreements with freight

forwarders and carriers that reduced shipping expenses by 20% every

year.

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Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts, Los Angeles Pierce College -Winnetka,

CA: 1995-1998

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Renaissance Executive Forums Strategic Planning Conference, 2006 The

Landmark Forum, 2005 Franklin Covey - 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

Seminar, 2002 US Department of Commerce NAFTA Training, 1998 US

Department of Commerce License and Regulations, 1998 US State Department

Trade Policy Program, 1997

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