Manager Project

Jean L. Sanders

*** ***** **** ******, #*

York, PA 17401

717-***-**** (e-mail address - *******@*****.***)

OBJECTIVE:

I'm seeking a position where I can utilize my twenty+ years experience in

Materials Management along with my analytical, professional and human

relations skills to help further the growth of an organization.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:

Master Staffing - Gichner Shelter Systems ( Dallastown, PA 17513 (2012 -

2013) Short Term Assignment

Project Buyer

Responsibilities: Responsible for the purchase of hardware for Shelter

Systems for Government Contract Manufacturing companies as well as The U.S.

Army and Navy as a direct Government Contract Manufacturer. I stepped-in

for one of the buyer who had to take an extended time-off and purchased

electrical hardware as well as electronic components and wiring.

Accomplishments: Since I came from a Government Contract Manufacturing

background, I was able to come-in to Gichner Shelter Systems and begin

purchasing in less than one week. I worked very closely with engineering

and planning to eliminate duplicate parts with different part numbers. I

also worked very closely with engineering when I found obsolete

manufacturing parts, to get spec and data sheet as well as samples, when

needed, to bring the system up-to-date. I also worked closely with

Receiving Inspection and Accounts Payable to clean-up invoicing issues

dating back 6+ months. This will be an on-going project.

BAE Systems ( York, PA 17408 (2007 - 2010)

Senior Buyer

Responsibilities: Responsible for the purchase of fabricated and machined

parts as well as Spall Liners for the Mine Resistant Ambush Protected

(MRAP) Vehicles. Acquisition of over 2000 fabricated and machined parts

were ordered under a very tight delivery schedule due to the enormous

urgency to get these vehicles to the troops overseas. BAE System designed a

4x4 MRAP and 6x6 MRAP vehicles. MRAP vehicles are a family of armored

fighting vehicles designed to survive IED attacks and ambushes. See the

website for details. Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) Armored

Vehicles. I was also responsible for the procurement of armor and aluminum

castings as well as all the fabricated metal parts from engineering drawing

for U.S. Army Tanks.

Accomplishments: Successfully set-up a supplier base to manufacture and

deliver MRAP parts that were under a very tight delivery schedule. This was

a new program for BAE Systems and we can proudly say there were no rejected

parts due to out of drawing spec. I worked very closely with the engineers

in BAE Systems Santa Clara, CA facility with all drawing questions and/or

discrepancies that came from suppliers. These were answered in a timely

manner as we could not afford to shut the supplier in their manufacturing

process.

Bulova Technologies, LLC ( Lancaster, PA 17603 (2003 - 2006)

Senior Buyer/Logistics Manager

Responsibilities: Responsible for the acquisition of over 3000 commodities

such as, but not limited to; electronics components, MRO, computer

equipment/software, capital equipment, machined part, fabricated parts,

hardware, chemicals, etc. Utilizing both domestic and/or international

suppliers for the electronic components and PCB's, negotiating the best

price and terms. I'm also responsible for the Shipping and Receiving

Department that includes several union employees. Shipping: Most Bulova's

material going out ships UPS or Federal Express due to size and volume. The

materials coming to Bulova, some ship LTL, UPS or Federal Express, whatever

method, we direct our suppliers the best way to ship. When materials are

coming from overseas we again instruct our supplier the best method of

shipping depending on the demand of the material, sometimes working with

brokers. I'm a major buyer in the bid process for new work/programs.

Accomplishments: Successfully set-up a system for manufacturing consumable

material (Factory Stores), material most commonly used on all levels of

production. Sourced new suppliers and negotiated with existing supplier for

cost reduction on major programs, saving the company hundreds of thousands

of dollars per program. I worked closely with the engineers to help clean-

up bills of material/item cross-reference database in JDE to make

information more consist. Researched and qualified Electronic Assembly

companies for sub-contract work when Bulova's workload exceeded capacity.

Shipping/Receiving Accomplishments: The department had long-time union

workers that didn't follow department policies and procedures let alone

Union Rules. Inside two week the union employees conformed to all policies.

The department operates much smoother. Everyone is accountable for their

work and actions. I worked with the COSMOS Manager to evaluate a more cost

effective method of shipping his programs finished goods. We are still in

that evaluation.

Mueller Industries/Precision Tube Company ( North Wales, PA 19454 (2001 -

2003)

Purchasing Agent/Inventory Control

Responsibilities: Handled the acquisition of non-ferrous metals such as

aluminum, copper, cupro nickel, brass, etc., for fabrications. Also

responsible for the day-to-day procurement of material(s) to keep five

profit centers running, as well as maintaining inventory levels.

Accomplishments: Successfully completed a three to six month cost savings

project, reviewing all commodities for production, I obtained savings on

such commodities, but not limited to; manufacturing lubricants, lumber,

shipping material and safety equipment for the workforce. Maintained

inventory levels for production through customized programs and later the

use of MRP. Worked very closely with the Director of Engineering and the

Maintenance Manager to keep very old equipment up and running in order to

maintain on-time deliveries. I also worked closely with the foreman to keep

the flow of fabricated material that required sub-contract work moving to

in sure on-time deliveries.

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Peerless Heater Company ( Boyertown, PA 19512 (1997 - 2001)

Director of Materials Management

Responsibilities: Managed Purchasing and Inventory Control departments as

well as Shipping, Receiving and the Distribution Center.

Accomplishments: I was instrumental in the development of Inventory

Control, cycle counting and warehouse bin locations that did not exist.

There was a request by the President for me to chair several committees to

improve workflow, implement new corporate software package and look at

other departments for improvements. I successfully relocated the shipping

of finished product from the plant to the distribution center in two and a

half weeks. I was also successfully in implementing policies and procedures

to ship product on the actual ship date and reduced shipping errors. My

second year of employment I received an award for "Quality of Service,

Above and Beyond the Call of Duty".

Purchasing Manager

Responsibilities: Organized and implemented a Procurement Department that

Peerless Heater Company was lacking.

-Accomplishments: Successfully organized a Procurement Department, which

Peerless did not have in previous years. I've been instrumental in cost

reductions, the first year of employment, in excess of one million dollars.

In my employment at Peerless Heater Company I developed stronger vendor

partnerships that attributed to no production shutdown as swell as

Negotiated with many vendors, signing them to contracts that decreased cost

or held cost of various commodities for a minimum of three years. I

developed a commercial burner quick-ship program that contributed to

awarding Peerless Heater Company many commercial projects over the

competition. I was instrumental in designing new office area and worked

with building contractors to fit-out excess warehouse space in the

corporate building. Chaired a committee in the design and development of a

130,000 sq.ft. Facility for manufacturing, shipping and receiving as well

as corporate offices. Promoted to Director of Materials Management.

Borris Information Group, Inc. ( Lancaster, PA 17601 (1992 - 1997)

Account Representative/Buyer/Office Manager

Responsibilities: Handle the acquisition of all computer/office equipment

as well as computer equipment for resale. Developed stronger partnerships

with printers for all design/developmental work of ads, catalogs, etc.

Accomplishments: Managed daily office activities including accounts

payable/receivable functions, payroll, receiving of ordered goods, order

placement and correspondence. Coordinated and maintained workflow of

several major advertising accounts. Developed an on-line purchasing,

shipping, accounting and payroll system.

Ferranti Technologies Inc. ( Lancaster, PA 17601 (1984 - 1992)

Buyer

Responsibilities: Source, develop and establish business partnerships with

international and domestic vendors. Handled the acquisition of capital

equipment, personal computers and software as well as commodities such as

mechanical tooling, tool steel, raw material, fasteners, adhesives, MRO

requirements and electronic components, (i.e.: resistors, capacitors, P.C.

boards, wire/cabling.) Negotiate and maintained blanket orders for

production, office supplies, facilities and packaging material as well as

service contracts.

Accomplishments: Interfaced closely with production planners and facilities

manager to procure the best quality product at the least expense to the

company. My assertiveness in assuring expeditious/Just in Time (JIT)

deliveries earned the recognition from Project/Production Managers as well

as the Vice President of Operations. Developed a D-Base system for

hazardous material/chemicals. The database allowed inquiries of information

such as product location, quantities, usage and location of MSDS postings.

Secured at no cost, an on-line system for the acquisition of office

supplies.

Education: Successfully complete and received a certificate from Willow

Street Technical Institute

I attended and completed several seminars on Shipping, Receiving and

Inventory Control as well as" How to Effectively Negotiate Procurement

Contracts".

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