Management Supply Chain
Resume:
Caroline Ndegwa
727-***-**** Cell
**** **** **** # *, **********, FL
***********@*****.***
Buyer
S U M M A R Y O F Q U A L I F I C A T I O N S
Results driven materials management professional, with experience in
mechanical, electronics and hardware buying for the aerospace and glass
manufacturing Industries. Successful in maintaining cost reduction and
Inventory control through effective negotiation and establishing supplier
contracts, forecasting and Planning, material procurement, supply chain
management, Lean manufacturing and Supplier management.
Excellent writing and communication skills with the ability to work well
with diverse groups or independently.
Advanced problem solving and decision making skills.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
> Knowledge of production and manufacturing processes.
> Consistently able to think quickly with excellent time management and
organizational skills.
> Strong negotiating and effective customer relations' skills.
> Ability to maintain professional demeanor even under the most stressful
situations.
Strong computer knowledge including all Microsoft office and ERP/MRP
applications.
> Committed to excellence and very Detail-Oriented.
P R O F E S S I O N A L S K I L L S
Aerosonic Corporation January 2008 - Present
Buyer
> Strategic purchasing of machined parts including Sheet metal, stainless
steel and aluminum fabrications, castings, forgings, probes, bezels,
gears, screw machining and plastic Injection molded parts.
> Purchasing high volume of Hardware including: military, standard and
custom hardware.
> Knowledge and understanding of engineering blue prints and related
documents.
> Negotiating pricing and contracts for non-inventory items (packaging and
office supplies).
> Negotiating on terms, contracts and pricing for inventory items resulting
in high value improvement and cost savings.
> Purchasing of direct equipment, MRO materials and Purchased Services
> Sourcing suppliers, performing assessment and processing audits.
> Outsourcing of engineering and manufacturing services resulting in faster
time to market and lower cost product.
> Managing and setting up the supplier management inventory and consignment
programs for the hardware and tooling departments, respectively.
> Interfacing with suppliers, Engineering, Quality, Production and Program
Management teams to determine the needs for new product development.
> Maintaining inventory levels at pre-determined target levels.
> Performing all operations according to appropriate government regulations
(FAR, DFAR regulations).
> Experience in an ISO, ANSI regulated environment.
> Determining material needs, processing RFQs and purchase orders.
> Processing discrepancy material reports return material authorizations
and Corrective action reports.
> Resolve invoice issues and discrepancies with the accounting department.
Caroline Ndegwa
727-***-**** Cell
2557 Harn Blvd # 5, Clearwater, FL
***********@*****.***
Emhart Inex January 2007 -
December 2007
Buyer
> Purchased mechanical parts including sheet metal fabrication,
forging, precision machined parts.
> Purchased electronic components including semiconductors, power
supplies, wires and cables.
> Read, understood and interpreted engineering blue prints and
related documents
> Identified and anticipated material and service needs.
> Sent Reference for Quotes to suppliers and processed purchase
orders.
> Released and received material requisitions from different
departments within the company.
> Processed discrepancy material reports return material
authorizations and Supplier corrective action reports.
> Evaluated and sourced potential suppliers and continuously measured
and managed supplier performances.
> Planed and conducted negotiations with suppliers.
> Maintain information in the ERP system in accordance with company
requirements.
> Attended ECO and MRB meetings.
> Updated the Buy card periodically.
Emhart Inex
March 2005- December 2006
Expeditor
Kept the system up to date with current deliveries of material and
equipment.
Ensured paperwork on incoming deliveries was accurate.
Efficiently and proactively handled any delivery inconsistencies or delays
Coordinated on-time delivery of materials by suppliers.
Solved problems and did follow-ups with suppliers.
Expedited deliveries of purchased parts and equipment to minimize late
deliveries.
Reviewed the results of purchase order placement and expediting activities.
Performed specific data entry activities in an accurate and timely manner.
Maintained complete and accurate expediting notes, files and records.
Reconciled receiving, paperwork, non-conformance and invoice issues with
supplier.
Worked closely with senior buyers and planners to identify material and
production issues and how they can be resolved.
E D U C A T I O N
Bachelors of Applied Science in International Business, St Petersburg
College, Clearwater, FL
Currently; Masters in International Business, Nova Southeastern University,
Fort Lauderdale, FL
CERTIFICATE
Principles of Lean Manufacturing for Job Shops.
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