Sales Manager
Resume:
C h r istopher Vassallo
Norristown, Pa 19403
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P rofessional Summa ry
Results oriented, highly productive procurement professional with a demonstrated
ability to reduce procurement costs by standardizing processes, negotiating
favorable terms and streamlining supplier channels. Exemplary relationship and
p roblem solving skills. Technical skills include Word, Excel and SAP experience.
P rofessional Experience
TruePosition Inc Berwyn, PA
2004–2012
Location based technology provider of E-911 safety and security based solutions for
t he wireless industry.
Buyer/Planner
Procured raw and finished goods.
Negotiated with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of quality goods and
services, at an effective cost to meet organization standards, goals and
deadlines.
Planned, scheduled and released production orders to assembly.
Created new part numbers, suppliers, routings and B.O.Ms in SAP ERP as
required.
In terfaced with Product L ine Management & Engineering to ensure latest
revision of ki ts and parts were incorporated into production, eliminating costs
associated with returns, site delays/revisits.
Maintained B.O.Ms and Material masters in SAP ERP.
Issued Purchase Orders as required to suppliers.
Developed new sources of supply and engaged with current suppliers to
i dentify/capture opportunities for cost savings.
Prepared and issued quotes to Tier I, I I customers.
Performed Sales Oder entry of Purchase Orders from customers.
Assisted Outsourced Services Manager, creating service P.O.s and running
weekly status reports.
Worked with Sales, PLM & Engineering to develop and launch Approved
Parts L ist to the customer base to educate end users about products,
compliance and to mine for additional revenue opportuni ties.
T riumph Controls North Wales, PA 1984–
2004
Manufacturer of mechanical and electro-mechanical controls for the
Aerospace and Naval industries.
R epai rs Coordinator
1999–2004
Coordinated customer repairs through operations.
Prepared and issued quotes to customers.
Processed customer Purchase Orders.
Managed Repair Cell inventory.
Provided customer support regarding order status, products, policies and
p rocedures.
L iaison with production control to fulfill part shortages and determine order
ship date.
In terfaced with Engineering and Contracts to ensure the latest design and
contractual obligations were incorporated in the repair process.
Handled Service Bulletin recalls and settled warranty claims.
Assisted Accounting with receivables on overdue repair invoices.
B uyer/Planner
1984–1999
Planned and scheduled materials to meet production demand for Remote
valve actuator line and LA LS refurbishment contract.
Procured raw, finished goods and services.
Prepared and released production orders to assembly.
Monitored all activities in house and subcontracted to meet manufacturing
schedule.
L iaison with Sales and Engineering to implement design and schedule
changes.
Worked closely with manufacturing to improve material f low.
Developed new sources of supply.
Engaged with Quality and Suppliers to improve the quality of purchased
p roducts.
Education
APICS & ISM – Institute for Supply Management: Current member
Montgomery County Community College – Business Administration –attending
Technical skills include Word, Excel and SAP ERP.
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