Supply Chain Quality Assurance
Resume:
FRANK STAFFORD
Cerritos, CA **703
************@****.***
CAREER OBJECTIVE
To provide my experience in a challenging Global Procurement/Planning, Global Supply Chain Management, and Cost Analyst position with a progressive and growth oriented company, which utilizes proven individual and team skills in the field of design engineering and/or high-technology manufacturing.
MANUFACTURING MANAGEMENT STRENGTHS
Supplier Contract Sourcing, Approval and ImplementationProduction Planning and Scheduling Utilizing MRP/ERP SystemsWorkflow Development and Continuous Process ImprovementContract Negotiation, Pricing and Cost ReductionInventory Control and Lean Manufacturing PrinciplesQuality Assurance and Application of Six Sigma PrinciplesExperienced with International Contract Origination and ImplementationSpecialized in FAR, DFAR, and ITAR Contract Regulations
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Planned, prepared, issued and monitored production orders to ensure controlled flow of approved materials and processes to meet active production schedules. Implemented and monitored MRP planning systems to evaluate immediate and future production requirements.Reviewed and managed materials/sub-assembly shortages, backlogs, and advised management of any delay in shipments by the supplier.Performed physical counts and audit of inventory to identify discrepancies and corrected counts in inventory system for all materials and supplies.Possess extensive technical procurement/materials sourcing and supply chain management including but not limited to; electric/electronic, electro-mechanical assemblies, electronic components, wire/wire harness, test meters, computer hardware/software, production/inspection tools, raw materials, metals, (steel, aluminum, titanium, copper, brass, etc.) hardware, machined/fabricated parts, plastics, composites, and all other related materials. Managed and allocated direct budgets from $50K to $5M, to complete manufacturing requirements. Initiated production planning and project management programs to successfully complete company objectives.Negotiated, transcribed, and edited purchase contract orders placed with vendor suppliers to obtain quality components/raw materials at best possible cost. Demonstrated ability to evaluate, assess, and document approved vendor performance with regard to materials reliability, material certificate of conformance, (C of C) rejection/replacement of materials, on-time delivery, and material quality compliance issues. (ISO9000 requirements)Efficiently processed material requisitions, project proposals, (RFP’s) request for quotes, (RFQ’s) production work orders, and monitored open contract sales orders to meet active Kanban shipping schedules.Examined, analyzed, and prepared engineering/technical specifications from mechanical drawings and schematics to comply with exact production material requirements. Obtained sample components and raw materials from suppliers, used for R & D, initial production builds when required.Researched and prepared price analysis reports to determine weekly/monthly/annual financial budgeting required for all production allocations. Evaluated and monitored all MRP/MRO reports utilizing JIT inventory control, WIP schedules, in order to maximize Lean Manufacturing and Value Stream mapping principles.Resolved, monitored, and coordinated all incoming/out-processing Quality Assurance issues concerning production components/materials, and maintained corrective action reports to ensure zero defects standards within manufacturing environment. Supported MIL-SPEC and Defense Industry contract award requirements.
SPECIAL SKILLS
Possess extensive knowledge of business and materials management principles associated with Lean Manufacturing strategic planning, resource allocation, JIT inventory planning, production assembly methods, as well as supply chain planning abilities. Reduced overall budget expenditures and inventory expense costs from between 15-20% according to individual projects. Increased available capital for company upgrades and improvements.Possess extensive experience in sourcing and ordering of all active/passive electronic components; resistors, capacitors, diodes, potentiometers, in addition to obsoleted or discontinued parts. Excellent negotiation, analytical, problem-solving, and organizational planning abilities to complete strategic company goals. Ability to support Supply Chain/Procurement divisions in all phases of supplier contracting; evaluation and analysis of complex proposals, leading supplier negotiations, conducting supplier audits, and providing supplier evaluation to adequately support production requirements. Ability to administer, monitor, and document Quality Assurance/Control (ISO9000) standards, in order to maintain highest degree of production performance throughout the company. Initiated and applied Six Sigma principles and objectives to complete optimum quality production standards.Ability to consult with Engineering Development Group in order to calculate, analyze, and transcribe engineering specifications according to drawings/schematics. Administered and updated ECN/ECO current design changes (REV Levels) to complete accurate BOM reports.Computer proficient with various planning software programs such as; Oracle (SSPN/Exostar), Primavera, (P3E) JD Edwards/Peoplesoft, Deltek, Baan, SAP,(R3) SBT/TIW, Access, PowerPoint, Visio, and Excel spreadsheets, to support planning and tracking documentation.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Ducommun Technologies, Carson, Ca – Production Planner/Buyer (Limited Contract) 4/2011 – 5/2011
Independent Cost Accounting, Cerritos, Ca – Cost Accountant/Planner/Auditor 3/2008 – 4/2011
Boeing Company, Renton, WA. – Senior Purchase Agent/Supply Management/Planner 12/2006 – 2/2008
Intel Corporation, DuPont, WA. - Senior Engineering Buyer/Production Planner (Ltd Contract) 8/2005 - 9/2005
Raisbeck Engineering Inc., Seattle, WA. – Purchase Agent/Production Planner (Limited Contract) 1/2005 - 4/2005
HV Components Inc., Wall, N.J. – Purchasing Manager/Production Planner 12/2000 – 4/2004
Melstrom/D & A Electronics, Wall, N.J. – Senior Buyer/Military, Government Contracts 1/2000 – 10/2000
Lab-Volt Systems Inc., Wall, N.J. – Senior Buyer/Production Planner 2/1997 – 12/1999
Ocean Microwave Corp., Neptune, N.J. – Senior Buyer/Planner 1/1993 – 12/1996
Frequency Engineering Labs, Farmingdale, N.J. – Junior Buyer/Expeditor 2/1985 – 1/1993
EDUCATION
CPP/APICS Certification Complete 6/2004
Villanova University, (MBA On-line program) In Progress
Brookdale College, Supply Chain Management/Computer Science Diploma, 12/1992
New York University, B.S. Business Admin/Mechanical Engineering Design Diploma, 5/1985
Air Force Technical School, Turbo-jet Aircraft Specialist/Avionics, Flight Systems Cert. 6/1975
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