Rod Tempel
Lanark, IL *****
815-***-**** *******@***********.***
Frantz Mfg. Co.
Sterling, IL
Purchasing Manager, 1996 to 2009
Responsible for all material and equipment purchases and maintained inventory
through forecasting, scheduling, and purchasing of raw materials (steel; slit coil,
bar, tubing, rod & wire) for production via PC and AS400 mainframe computer
systems.
Purchased maintenance, repair, and operating supplies; plating and cleaning
chemicals, specialty lubricants, tooling, facilities repair, outside services, and daily
office & factory supplies.
Prepared procedures for implementation and monitoring of TS16949 certification
system.
Provided audits to ensure drivers and vehicles meet DOT requirements.
Scheduled transportation to meet internal and customer demand, and assisted as a
backup driver.
Organized and prepared supplier audits.
Developed new suppliers and negotiated contracts.
Reduced materials cost through sourcing and quoting of materials, standardized
grades of materials, and combining gage & width on like items.
Provided supervision for purchasing and transportation personnel.
Interacted with all departments and provided assistance at two plant locations.
Associate of Science
Highland Community College
Finance- CUNA School for Credit Union Personnel
University of Wisconsin
Bachelor of Science
LaSalle University