Customer Service Supply Chain
Resume:
Ronald L. Hilditch
Dublin, OH 43016
*******@********.**.***
Purchasing Professional
Highly motivated Purchasing Professional with over 15 years of experience.
Excellent problem solver and negotiator with a proven history of working to
gain the best quality, price and delivery possible. Results-oriented and
analytical with strong verbal and written communication skills; brings a
reputation for consistently exceeding goals.
Selected Accomplishments
Accomplished 7.5 inventory turns in one year through efficient monitoring
and planning.
Exceeded an annual goal of reducing 20% of surplus material through
effective negotiations with other company facilities and brokers.
Achieved 100% service levels while meeting and exceeding inventory turnover
objectives.
Professional Experience
Honeywell Aerospace Lighting Systems Incorporated, Urbana, Ohio
2006-2008
(A long term contract assignment through Manpower Professional)
New Product Development Buyer
Purchased electronic components, metals, and plastic commodities for the
production of lighting system assemblies for the military and commercial
aircraft industry.
. Requested and evaluated quotes, negotiated costs/pricing and delivery,
selected suppliers, and purchased tooling and components to support
new product development.
. Participated in new product design teams to establish proper suppliers
for new components.
. Tracked, monitored, and reported tooling and component status to
engineering and production.
. Assigned components to production purchasing group to maintain
efficient buying and
cost control.
. Successfully managed an average of $400K of new product inventory on a
monthly basis.
. Received a Pride @ Boeing Award for exceptional performance in support
of the 767 Tanker Lighting Program.
Automation & Control Technology Incorporated, Columbus, Ohio
2004-2006
Purchasing Agent
Purchased electronic components, fabricated steel, and industrial computer
systems from domestic and international suppliers for the manufacture of
industrial measurement systems for the metals, plastics, and textile
industries.
. Designed a supplier certification/evaluation program which was
implemented within
the company.
. Sourced new suppliers, requested and evaluated quotes, negotiated
cost/price and delivery, and selected suppliers.
. Purchased Maintenance Repair and Operating (MRO) items and general
office supplies.
Ashland Distribution Incorporated, Dublin, Ohio
1997-2003
Senior Buyer (2000-2003)
Purchased industrial chemicals, solvents, and fine ingredients from large
chemical manufacturers for distribution to the industrial, pharmaceutical,
and food manufacturing market.
. Designed procedures for coordinating the third party distribution of
consignment inventory from suppliers to large customers utilizing the
internet which reduced freight and storage costs and improved customer
lead times.
. Forecasted product demand and maintain inventory control through SAP
system, performed cost and profitability analysis, negotiated to get
the best prices with supplier and carrier negotiations, monitored and
completed supply chain management, and trained new buyers.
Buyer (1997-2000)
. Completed similar job responsibilities as above Sr. Buyer position but
handled lower dollar volume and commodity amounts.
Electrolux/Frigidaire Company, Dublin, Ohio
1991-1997
Import Buyer
Purchased major appliance components from domestic and international
suppliers for resale to the OEM consumer and service replacement market.
. Exceeded purchase price variance objectives for 6 consecutive years.
. Achieved over a 95% order fill rate while exceeding inventory turnover
objectives.
. Negotiated cost/price and delivery with suppliers, forecasting and
inventory control, performed make or buy decisions, and expedited
deliveries.
Education & Computer Skills
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Franklin University,
Columbus, Ohio
Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, SAP, AS400, Site Line MRP, Kanban, EDI, and
web based purchasing.
Areas of Strength
Negotiating
Demand Forecasting
Cost/Profitability Analysis
Supplier Selection
Inventory Management
Customer Service
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