Manager Project

JEFFREY ALLEN,

CPIM abm1dh@r.postjobfree.com

**** *********

BLVD. Phone: 816-***-****

KANSAS CITY, MO

64113

Accomplished, versatile materials management professional with 18

years progressive experience in the fields

of purchasing, supply chain management, inventory control,

production control, logistics, warehousing, and

project management in lean manufacturing and distribution

environments is seeking a new career opportunity.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

. 18 years materials management - 11 yrs. Manufacturing, 7 yrs.

Distribution. JIT, Computerized inventory

control, Kan-Ban/Kaizen, requirements forecasting, inventory

analysis, expediting, logistics, warehousing.

. 14 years purchasing management - raw materials through finished

goods: components, commodities (steel,

aluminum, copper, plastics, chemicals), sub-assemblies, sub-

contracted manufacture and services, capital

equipment, MRO, tooling, packaging, media, etc. Automated

purchasing systems. RFQ/RFP prep and sub-

mission. Aggressive price and contract negotiations. VMI program

oversight. Vendor qualification and

assessment. E- commerce. Vendor consignment. Foreign (Pacific Rim,

Europe, Malaysia, Indonesia, India,

Mexico) and domestic sourcing and expediting. QC/QA. Rigorous cost

containment and reduction initiatives.

. 14 years computerized (PC & main frame) materials management - ERP,

MRP II, MacPac Defense, JD

Edwards, Prizm, Fourth Shift, Great Plains, Macola, MAS90, Open

Systems, MAPICS II, MS Office Pro, etc.

. Significant additional experience - production and materials

planning and scheduling; BOM, ECO, metrics,

and database maintenance; process (SPC) analysis; the supervision

of high-volume warehouse/shipping/

receiving/fulfillment operations; transportation/customs logistics;

JIT, ISO, QS, 5S, and TQM implementation;

project management; regulatory compliance; sales/marketing support;

customer service; and, staff supervision.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS/RESPONSIBILITIES:

. Responsible for annual purchasing expenditures to $40 million,

inventories to $5.6 million, 10K SKU's.

. Multi-site (12) purchasing and inventory management - supervised 12

warehouse managers.

. Implemented and/or designed computerized purchasing-inventory

control systems for five companies.

. Significant cost reductions ($500K+ annual) realized through

efficient inventory management, increased turn

ratios, reduced overstocks/outages, and aggressive price

negotiations. Enhanced service levels & profitability.

PROFESSIONAL HISTORY:

Please note that recent employment has been of a contract, project, or

consulting nature.

Oct.06-Apr.08 Strategic Purchasing Buyer/Planner, contracted to Honeywell

Aerospace, Avionics

Div. (FAA specification mechanical, electro-

mechanical, and electronics), Olathe, KS

(through Manpower Professional, Denver, CO and

Overland Park, KS)

Significantly improved On-Time-Delivery of major foreign supplier

from 35% to 92%.

2005 short-term contract assignments such as:

External Supply Planner, Ft. Dodge Animal

Health, Overland Park, KS

(through Encore Staffing, Overland Park, KS)

Production Scheduler/Buyer/Planner, Baldwin

Technologies, Lenexa, KS

(through Robert Half Assoc., Kansas City, MO)

Feb.04-Feb.05 Materials Analyst/Expeditor (Project), General Electric

Transportation Systems,

Global Signaling Div. (primarily electronics),

Grain Valley, MO

Hired on a project basis to help resolve procurement problems after the

company's decision to outsource production to Malaysia created a delivery

crisis. Analyzed materials requirements, expedited deliveries

and set up new suppliers to provide product that complied with

governmental regulation.

. Solved numerous material shortage problems. Received commendation.

. Instrumental in reducing past due sales orders from over 3,000 to

just 139.

Left job upon completion of the project and expiration of contract

(contract was extended

5 times during my one year at General Electric). Received

commendation.

Jul.02-Sep.02 Consultant - Logistics Lead (Project). Consultant to

Lockheed Martin Corp., engaged in a project

to upgrade airport security measures for the U.S.

Transportation Security Administration.

Hired on a project basis to help Lockheed Martin upgrade the passenger

security screening areas at the Kansas City International Airport.

Served as the Logistics Lead and prepared Bills of Material, then

coordinated procurement, transportation, and warehousing of materials

required for the project.

. Prepared and ensured the accuracy of twenty 620 item BOMs.

. Helped complete the project on time under extreme schedule

pressure.

Left job upon completion of my project responsibilities.

Nov.00-Sep.01 Purchasing Manager, Taylor Cable Products, Inc./Vertex

Magnetos (electrical wire & harnesses,

automotive OEM & aftermarket), Grandview, MO

Reported to the VP/GM of this $15 million private manufacturer of

electrical wire, automotive OEM and aftermarket, wiring harnesses and

accessories. Was responsible for all purchasing, inventory control, and

receiving. Also production scheduling, QC/QA, AP, and supervisory

responsibilities.

. Improved inventory accuracy through the implementation of improved

procedures and controls.

. Reduced inventory from nearly $5 million to approximately $3.5

million.

. Implemented a quasi-kanban material pull system and elements of

lean manufacturing.

. Reduced material cost through the implementation of competitive

bidding and stringent cost containment initiatives.

Left job upon the completion of the training of my successor.

Aug.97-Jun.98 Materials Manager (Project), Stentofon Communications Inc.

(electronics/communications),

Kansas City, MO

Hired on a project basis by this U.S. subsidiary of a Norwegian company

that manufactured high-end intercom systems used by customers such as the

CBOE, NYSE, and U.S. Navy. Reported to the President and supervised a

staff of three. 60% of product was imported from Norway and 40% was

manufactured by sub-contractors in U.S. Was responsible for forecasting,

procurement, and importation. Was hired due to a large project for two

power plants in China to install intercom, telephone, lighting,

timekeeping and warning systems.

. Ensured that 76 pallet loads of materials were shipped to China on

time and on budget.

. Reduced lead times from suppliers.

Left job when my position was eliminated due to "downsizing" (which

coincided with completion of

large industrial China power plant project).

May93-Jun.94 Senior Buyer, Material Requirements and Inventory Specialist

(Project),

Science Applications International Corporation

(electronics, electrical, computers/peripherals/

software, hardware), Kansas City, MO

Hired on a project basis by the Transportation Division of SAIC, which had

secured a contract to implement tracking systems for 80% of the U.S.

railroad system. Was responsible for procurement of hardware,

electronics, computers, and hardware in a high growth environment (sales

grew from $9 mm to $42 mm).

Later became MRP and Inventory Specialist. Trained in the use of Fourth

Shift integrated software.

Left company when new ownership (Syntronics) eliminated my position.

Jan.90-Dec.91 Purchasing and Materials Control Manager, GDG Inc. (steel,

aluminum, hardware) Lawrence,

KS

Hired because of experience with MAPICS II MRP software. Reported to the

VP/GM and was responsible for all purchasing and material control for

this 250,000 esq. factory that employed up to 150 and manufactured

overhead garage doors and related products. The main commodity purchased

was steel - bought from primary and secondary markets. Annual spend was

approximately $20 million.

. Started up and operated the MAPICS II MRP system.

. Helped implement SPC to improve quality and reduce scrap.

. Improved inventory accuracy.

. Reduced inventory levels.

. Implemented JIT system with Great Plains Steel in Kansas City,

reducing costs by purchasing steel one coil at a time, as consumed.

Left company as new management team was being installed and 2 hour

daily commute became too

much.

Aug.87-Sep.89 Central Purchasing & Inventory Control Manager, Forest

Siding Supply/Thermal Technology

Industries (siding, roofing, home building

products), N. Kansas City, MO

Reported directly to the President of this $35 million privately owned

distributor of home improvement products with 12 separate distribution

centers, and was responsible for all purchasing and inventory control.

Supervised 12 Warehouse Managers regarding Purchasing and Inventory

Control matters.

. Working with a programmer, designed from scratch an automated

forecasting, purchasing, and inventory control system.

. Debugged and started up the automated system, which improved

service levels from 94% to 97% and reduced annual inventory

expenditure by $534,000.

. Improved inventory turns from approximately 7 to over 12 and

negotiated extended payment terms.

My position was eliminated upon the successful implementation of an

automated purchasing,

requirements forecasting, and inventory control system which I

designed.

87. Finished Goods Inventory Control Manager, Cook Composites &

Polymers, N. Kansas City, MO

Was let go as my new supervisor (Materials Manager) brought on his

own staff.

84. Office Manager, Warehouse Manager, W.W. Grainger. Inc., Lenexa, KS

Left company in an abortive attempt to start my own business.

Please Note: Project/contract completion = end of job.

1991-92, 1994-97, 2003 self-employed in family owned property rehab and

management company. 1999, attended computer school.

EDUCATION:

B.S. Business Administration - Operations and Administrative Management -

University of Missouri-Columbia, and University of Missouri-Kansas City.

A.A. - Penn Valley Community College.

APICS Certified Production and Inventory Manager, 1989 (studied under Ron

Lee, APICS founder)

AFFILIATIONS: Formerly active in APICS and Purchasing Management

Association.

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