Mark D. Barron

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Grand Rapids, MI 49534

616-***-**** (Home)

616-***-**** (Cell)

abnprj@r.postjobfree.com

Summary:

• A fundamentally solid and assertive communicator within the workplace, able to convey

strategic ideas and execute them efficiently. Valuable on many levels, capable of

influencing the bottom line from multiple angles while maintaining consistent quality of

product that meet or exceed specifications. Safety-conscience and exceptionally attentive

to details. A dedicated leader who is adaptable and effective under adverse and changing

conditions.

Education:

Bachelor of Science

Major: Elementary Education

Western Michigan University

Associate of Arts

Major: Education

Grand Rapids Community College

Employment History:

Delphi Automotive - Bartech

Grand Rapids, MI

12/2006 – 11/2008

MRO Buyer / Maintenance Procurement Specialist / Expediter

• I have strong negotiating, analytical and problem-solving skills, and am able to work as a

member of a team.

• Expediter in charge of all MRO supplies and office supplies throughout plant.

• MRO Buyer of materials including but not limited to maintenance repair or replacement

parts, blue print tooling, and operational supplies.

• Expedite hot open orders to assist in maintenance repairs throughout plant.

• Maintained and updated as required SAP MRO System.

• Processed purchase orders from quote, write up, to final approval and order through

SAP.

• Cost savings of 200 plus thousand on spot buys in one year.

• Managed $7MM spare parts, tools, and operational supply store inventory.

• Negotiate and source materials through various vendors and suppliers to insure lowest

cost and best time delivery.

• Interfaced with all Delphi program teams and Purchasing Managers on a daily basis for

all purchasing related functions.

• Achieved 100 % of yearly performance goals set fourth in 2007 within 6 months.

• Reduced the minimum order quantities by over 50%, which resulted in a cost take out of

$125,000.

• Responsible for maintaining an accurate crib inventory level while reducing costs to plant.

• Purchase and maintain office supplies and equipment for entire Delphi Plant.

• Resolved missing product and shipment errors.

• Verified receipts of orders and delivered hot parts to maintenance personnel to insure

highest possible production output of materials throughout plant.

• Actively participated in daily production meetings with manufacturing, maintenance, and

engineers.

Supply Chain Solutions - (Steelcase) Logistics Specialist

Kentwood, MI

10/2004 - 12/2006

• Expedited materials from various vendors and suppliers to ensure 100% on time delivery

to various plants.

• Received and processed orders, receipts, cross-stock, and inventory through SAP.

• Graduated from Steelcase University in SAP certification.

• Created orders and receipts from inventory that was pulled off Kanban system.

• Managed Inbound and Outbound Manifest information for Steelcase.

• Problem solved missing product and inventory inaccuracies.

• Dispatched inbound and outbound freight.

• Responsible for transforming product information to various web based programs.

• Processed raw material files and month end inventory counts.

• Performed weekly cycle counts on all inventory.

• Actively participated in daily meetings throughout Steelcase Corporation.

• Plan and consolidate orders and build into loads.

• Tender of loads to carriers in routing guide.

• Ensure all loads were covered in a timely manner.

• Ensure appointments were made on all loads.

• Ensure all loads were closed out in a timely manner.

CSX Transportation Conductor

Wyoming, MI

04/2004 - 10/2004

• Supervise the switching, loading/unloading, breaking or making up of trains.

• Ensure all train orders, signals, railroad rules and regulations were complied with.

• Assist and instruct crews to couple, uncouple, throw switches, and make minor repairs.

• Prepare required reports, train bulletins, switch list, train list, and accident reports.

• Travel with the trains to their assigned destination

Certificates and Licenses:

• CPR - Certified, Spectrum Health, MI

• Drivers Education Instructor, State of Michigan, MI

• K-5 All Subjects, State of Michigan, MI

• 6-8 Science & Social Studies, State of Michigan, MI

Skills and Abilities:

• Multi-task oriented and have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

• I use SAP in my current position but also have experience with Provia, Data ware.

• Proficient in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

• Accumulated over 250 hours of professional development in multiple vocations.

Honors and Activities:

• Eagle Scout

Notes and Other Information:

• I am an honest and hardworking individual, quick to learn and a team player.

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