Ellen Kay Doran, C.P.M.

**** *. ******* ***. ***. 338 Anaheim, CA 92801

Mobile: 909-***-**** Email: ac29fw@r.postjobfree.com

Profile

Possesses extensive experience and a well-rounded professional background, gained over 25 years, within Supply Chain Management fields. Clearly understands teamwork, has strong analytical, problem solving and excellent communication skills. Can competently interface with all levels of management, co-workers and employees. Responds and adapts well to change. Motivated to fulfill goals of both the corporate and business objectives as set by Management by using a Team effort approach. Displays ingenuity, creativity, energy and keeps an enthusiastic attitude toward improvement both personally and within the work environment. Possesses a strong history of researching, developing, structuring and implementing systems to streamline operations within manufacturing, warehousing, procurement and sales environments.

Strengths

Effective Negotiator, Strong Analyst & Trouble Shooter, Goal Driven, Planning Oriented, Excellent Communication skills, Excellent Work Ethic, Sourcing Proficiency, Highly Organized, & Tenacious

Achievements

Increased warehouse capacity by 15,000 sq. ft. by contracting with suppliers to warehouse steel and corrugated purchases offsite and deliver materials daily to production floor

Reduced hardware purchases by $100,000 per year by implementation and use of such systems as Kan-Ban and Vendor-Managed-Inventory (VMI). This also reduced the warehouse space needed for hardware as the vendor warehoused and replenished our stock weekly

Responsible for a $3,000,000 raw materials budget per year. Purchased materials ranging from hardware, brackets, aluminum, titanium, steel, as well as an array of electronic components

Reduced monthly expenditures by 10% through sourcing, vendor management, warehousing initiatives and centralization of purchases

Sourced and executed purchases for Capital equipment such as; robots, CNC tube cutters and benders, CNC machines, welders, balers, ventilation systems, etc. General Budget of $1,500,000.

Sourced and negotiated the salvage, collection and reimbursement for scrap metals and corrugated materials. Return of over $400,000 in reimbursements per year

Negotiated vehicle leases, purchases and maintenance programs for fleet vehicles as well as warehouse equipment.

Work Experience

4/2010 – Present Freedom Performance Exhaust, Inc. Gardena, CA

Advanced through the following positions and carried out these responsibilities and functions, over a brief period of time currently; General Manager.

General Manager February 2011 - Present – Organize and facilitate expansion from current building into two separate locations. Working with Engineering staff and outside entities to schedule while preventing loss in manufacturing flows

Train, direct and oversee the Office staff, Sales Department, drivers, and support personnel to meet manufacturing needs. Reports to the President.

Key in enabling the growth from 10 employees at time of hire to current base of 49 employees.

Developing the Human Resources Department to accommodate in the growth of the company and to meet California guidelines and employment laws.

Facilitated growth from a yearly revenue of $750,000 to our current target of $10,000.000 in 2015.

Oversee all Accounting processes and procedures to establish Best in Class practices.

Work with customer and distributor base to create fulfillment rates to accommodate demands from their consumers.

Review, evaluate, purchase and oversee implementation of planning software. (ECi M1)

Train employees in the use and operations of planning and operations software.

Train employees in the proper structure of Bill of Materials (BOM) computer inputting.

Ellen Kay Doran, C.P.M.

1780 W. Lincoln Ave. Apt. 338 Anaheim, CA 92801

Mobile: 909-***-**** Email: ac29fw@r.postjobfree.com

February 2011 – Present Freedom Performance Exhaust, Inc. Gardena, CA (con’t)

Support President in all aspects of business growth to enable time to travel and grow customer base.

Coordinate with President, Engineers and key employees to release new products and coordinate release of information to customers.

Evaluate best practices for manufacturing methods and routings to establish manufacturing goals.

Ensure that business goals and manufacturing objectives were achieved through: Material purchases; on-time delivery from vendors, quality of materials, inventory optimization and accuracy, demand planning, production scheduling, internal and external customer satisfaction, new product development support and outsourcing.

Research, write, publish and implement policies, practices and procedures companywide.

Purchasing Manager April 2010 - February 2011 - Developed systems, methods and standards by which the Purchasing Department would operate for all material and service purchases to support all department needs companywide.

Purchased all materials and services needed for manufacturing support and facility maintenance.

Purchased parts locally and overseas to accommodate forecasted sales.

Responsible for review and selection of products and services needed for manufacturing and sales.

Responsible for inventory accuracy and replenishment orders of parts supporting the manufacture of motorcycle exhaust systems.

Purchase materials in support of maintaining excellent cash flow and to see maximum benefits of financial goals through tight planning and uses of supply chain optimization best practices.

8/1988 – 1/2007 Vance & Hines Performance, Inc. Santa Fe Springs, CA

Advanced through the following positions and carried out these responsibilities and functions, over the course of nearly 20 years, ending as the Purchasing Manager.

Purchasing Manager September 2000 - January 2007 - Trained, directed and oversaw the Purchasing department consisting of a Purchasing Agent, 4 commodity and service buyers, drivers, and support personnel to meet manufacturing needs. Reported to the VP of Manufacturing and the General Manager.

Determined overall material needs and established production goals with Senior Management for manufacturing and all internal departments

Researched new methods of manufacturing, state of the art machinery and materials to support the Engineering and Research and Development departments for new product development. Located suppliers for all shapes, forms and alloys of Titanium, Steel, Aluminum, Copper, and various other metals

Trained, lead and managed cross-functional supply chain teams with material planning, purchasing, master scheduling of manufacturing, stockroom, and logistics responsibilities

Ensured that business goals and objectives were achieved through: Material deflation and standardization; on-time delivery from vendors, quality of materials, supplier consolidation and certification, inventory optimization and accuracy, demand planning, production scheduling, internal and external customer satisfaction, new product development support and outsourcing

Developed systems companywide for the requisitioning, warehousing, handling and delivery of materials to internal customers

Worked with suppliers and internal customers in the development, implementation and use of such systems as Kan-Ban, Vendor-Managed-Inventory (VMI), Off-Site warehousing and Just-in-Time (JIT) deliveries to support manufacturing needs and minimize warehousing demands

Purchasing Supervisor March 1998 - September 2000 – Trained and directed two material and MRO buyers as well as clerical personnel in Material Handling to support department needs companywide.

Parts Buyer August 1990 - April 1993 – Purchased all materials and services needed for manufacturing support and facility maintenance. Purchased parts locally and overseas to accommodate forecasted sales. Responsible for review and selection of products and services needed for manufacturing and sales.

Inventory Control Assistant August 1988- August 1990- Responsible for inventory accuracy and replenishment orders of parts supporting the manufacture of motorcycle exhaust systems.

Ellen Kay Doran, C.P.M.

1780 W. Lincoln Ave. Apt. 338 Anaheim, CA 92801

Mobile: 909-***-**** Email: ac29fw@r.postjobfree.com

9/1995 – 6/1996 Rowland School District Rowland Heights, CA 91748

Youth Speaker and Motivator – Using information and training gained through the school district, with approved curriculum, completed a calendar of events set at numerous school locations to educate and speak to families regarding the dangers of teen promiscuity and teach awareness of Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD).

9/1987 – 7/1997 Christ’s Church Walnut, CA 91789

Youth Leader/Sunday School Teacher

Prepared and taught Bible lessons to children and teens, organized events, outings and fundraisers for the Youth Department. Attended camps and outings with teens. Counseled with both youth and their families regarding life and family issues. Dealt with Church, Government and Local Officials regarding discovered abuses amongst families.

Education

High School Graduate Whittier High School, Whittier, CA 90601

C.P.M. Certificate – Certified Purchasing Manager issued by Institute of Supply Management, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 (ISMLA) January 2004

Continuing Education through monthly attendance to ISM meetings to receive information and training in the ever-changing fields and concerns facing the Supply Chain environment.

Accomplishments

Board Member – Institute of Supply Management Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

Director of Professional Resources 2007-2008

Director of Communications 2006-2007

Vice-President of Professional Resources 2005-2006

Director of Professional Resources 2004-2005

Recognized in the Strafford’s Who’s Who of Purchasing 2004

Extracurricular

Institute for Supply Management-Current Los Angeles, CA

Active member in attendance to monthly dinner meetings to stay informed of changes in the Supply Chain environment and the continuous education process that is available in attending.

California Women’s Recovery 2010 - Current Costa Mesa, CA

Volunteer to women or youth who are working to regain their life after suffering from abuse, chemical dependence, alcohol abuse or a combination thereof.

21st Century Wellness 2010 - Current Lake Forest, CA

Volunteer to men, women or youth who are suffering from eating disorders, chemical dependence, alcohol abuse or a combination.

Personal and professional references available upon request

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