Procurement and Production Leader

Nathan Morales

*********@*****.*** • *** Gunter Lane • 601-***-****

Summary

I am a talented leader and manager who has a proven track record of implementing procedures, improving processes, and executing responsibilities. I have experience in managing inventories, developing schedules, training team members, and maintaining compliance requirements in both commercial and defense contracting businesses.

Skills/Qualifications

- Over 20 years of relevant experience in management, procurement, vendor relations, and logistics.

- Well-balanced mix of people, technical, analytical, and operational skills

- Experienced with using standard computer systems (SAP-PRISM, VM, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.)

- Experienced with formal fact-finding and negotiations

- Experienced in simultaneously managing multiple complex projects from start to completion

- Qualified R6s Principle Specialist in Continuous Improvement

- Secret clearance with United States Department of Defense

- Experienced with presenting detailed and accurate metric-driven results and strategies

- Experienced working in a team environment while delivering independent results

Experience

MRP Controller – Production Control

Integrated Products Team Leader II

Raytheon SAS, Forest, MS October 2012–Present

- Improved material availability by 12%

- Reduced non-support material by 45%

- Facilitated process flow between supply chain, MPM group, PC, VSL, and FLL

- Monitor and manage metrics to identify project condition and avoid negative impact

- Coached over 13 continuous improvement projects

- Managed 7 concurrent assembly and test teams

- Instilled and maintained positive team atmosphere repeatedly and consistently

- Used daily meetings to discuss safety concerns, compliance issues, production constraints, and priorities

- Encouraged attention to detail in order to meet timelines in a fast-paced environment

- Mentored and developed team members

- Ensured compliance to all policies and procedures

- Hand-picked to lead transitional production line

- Communicated inventory needs and scheduling with production and supply teams

General Manager

Gulf States Engineering, Jackson, MS September 2004- October 2012

- Developed and maintained efficient inventory control system for parts, job materials, and tools.

- Increased gross profit margins on parts by no less than 15% and reduced inventory by over 65%.

- Implemented processes that increased service response time by 24-48 hours

- Involved in machine shop modifications and repairs

- Managed day-to-day operations of the facility: negotiating contracts with customers and suppliers, cost and price analysis, invoicing, and other duties as required.

Account Manager

Burke Handling Systems Jackson, MS 1991-September 2004

- Began in 1991 as Parts Clerk answering customer calls and parts orders

- Promoted to Sales Coordinator in 1996 and managed sales contracts, deliveries, and inventory

- Promoted to sales in 1999; Performed forklift safety training, addresses customer needs

- Developed skills in inventory management, customer service, and product specifics

Education

Belhaven University, Jackson, MS December 2010

B.S. of Management

- 3.6 GPA

- Graduated with honors

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