Supply Chain Management
Resume:
Richard J. Schultz
Windsor, CA **492
ac3s8e@r.postjobfree.com
CAREER OBJECTIVE:
To obtain a position in a Customer Service, Manufacturing, or Government environment where I can utilize my acquired skills.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE:
oInventory Management
oGoods & Services Procurement
oMaterial Need Analysis
oProduction Scheduling
oObsolescence Minimization
EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS:
Logistical Budget / Procurement Analyst- US Coast Guard, Petaluma, CA 2015 to 2017
Provided on-going budgetary, procurement, and logistic support as required for all Administrative program elements as a 3rd party contractor. Entailed researching and recommending procurement sources for cost, specified features, as well as item availability within governmental web-based search engines like GSA Advantage. Budgeted for $3/4m BPA Call barracks furniture replacement project in both FY15 and FY16. Worked with A-DIV chiefs to differentiate between simple supply costs and capital equipment expenditures so usage numbers for FY budget are accurate. Created or upgraded PEM budget track tools to provide periodical static snapshot of departmental expenditures. Prioritized unfunded capital requirement requests in attempt to source funds to cover unexpected department need thru year. Generated queried FPD reports to keep management aware of spend down metrics on quarter basis within given budget restraints.
ERP / MRP Manufacturing Logistics & Planning Consultation TX & CA 2010 to 2014
Recommended various ERP / MRP system packages and determined how to best optimize their Inventory / Acquisition functions involved. Advised organizations regarding cycle count program startup, ECN implementation / BOM verification, and improving overall supply stock accuracy. Established and qualified new VMI (Vendor Managed Inventory) products in Assembly areas to reduce PO generation and excess departmental clutter. Spearheaded several overseas Non-Profit container shipments for NGO organizations to ensure timely delivery into the developing world. Working toward APICS Certification through periodical research and study.
Mercy Ships International, Tyler, TX 2004 to 2009
ROI Material Cost Analyst (2008 to 2009)
Captured and analyzed all types of non-profit Communication media- (TV, radio, web-based, printed, e-mail, etc) acquisition and appeal direct mail pieces for all actual and hidden costs, as well as resulting donations. Designed various spreadsheet tools to facilitate the reporting process to upper management and organization Board members. Set up whiteboard communications room to enhance corporate visibility and streamline Mercy Ships donor mail process so all members know their roles and are contributing.
Upgraded Non-profit communication reporting processes to adhere to new Corporate guidelines
Developed dynamic models to demonstrate ROI numbers in electronic form
Procurement / Donor Planning Administrator (2004 to 2007)
Contacted numerous US and European manufacturers while requesting donated product (with detailed specs) to outfit and supply non-profit Hospital ships providing free surgeries in Africa. Worked on sole source item reduction project which qualified new suppliers to efficiently supply ship in an ongoing manner. Helped to both maintain and increase regular donations through a monthly giving program (Shipmates) that funded various types of medical procedures and surgeries for those with no access to medical care in extremely poor areas of the world. Organized and promoted short-term Humanitarian trips to West Africa for part-time volunteers through the detailed planning of dates and scheduling of all activities while in country, arrangement of international travel for team, coordination of foreign Visa requirements and notification of any and all tropical medical issues.
Participated in Agricultural Community Development Training Program
Promoted and helped manage fund-raising activities to benefit ministry on periodical basis.
Participated in Mercy Teams rebuilding outreach efforts to Gulf Coast for Katrina relief.
Medtronic Inc, Windsor, CA 2002 to 2004
Component / MRO Proto-type Buyer
Sourced, quoted & purchased bulk of items or services required (through a proposal and bid process) for our manufacturing entity, as well as any new design or product need within the Engineering Requisitioning realm of the Vascular division. Established several new electronics / pneumatic contracts for cost savings on R&D product lines. Followed through on receiving most long lead-time items within 3 weeks of purchase order placement for emergency early OEM shipment of new products. Qualified first-time suppliers to provide goods or services under revised company guidelines to improve delivery time and quality.
helped establish a division-wide Diversity program for Supplier base, as well as employees per Corporate mandate.
Co-coordinator of local Heartwalk event for the American Heart Association in Sonoma County.
Maintained a 98% + accuracy level for all processed procurement requests during employment tenure.
Verticom Corporation, Santa Rosa, CA 2000 to 2002
Manufacturing Supply Production Planner
Primary contact through Production, Purchasing, and Marketing forecast integration with Terrestrial Oscillator based Synthesizer Product. Areas of main responsibility include: Meeting monthly revenue goals, Accurate Work Order control, Assembly Product mix decisions, Unique Sub-assembly Inventory Management, Production scrap material minimization, and Engineering Charge Order implementation.
Maintained proper balance of Sub-contract to In-House units to reduce over-all costs yet keep domestic work force busy.
Increased Inventory WIP accuracy through secure segregation of excessive failed test units.
Established a Capacity Plan baseline to verify where manufacturing cross training must occur.
Initiated the Returned unit Tracking process (for RMAs) to determine total repair duration and expedite oldest back to Customer.
Formulated a reclamation/disposition plan for the numerous excess/obsolete materials currently found in OB Warehouse.
Refined the Quality Assurance flow of discrepant materials through facility to reduce down time.
Motion Analysis Corporation, Santa Rosa, CA 1998 to 2000
Buyer/Planner II
Responsible for material sourcing, cost reduction, and purchase of manufacturing requirements for a $1.5M inventory. Have control over vendor rating and selection process, as well as quality maximization and resolution of cost accounting discrepancies. Performed workload-balancing in Make-to-Order environment.
Designed and implemented several long-term ‘Annual Usage’ Contracts on critical components to promote significant savings over time and minimize stock-out frequency.
Instituted working ECO process to enhance effectivity planning and reduce obsolescence by 17%.
Customized an Excel Re-order point spreadsheet to streamline the Inventory Management process and improve inventory turns.
Facilitated the creation of an assembly documentation center as a precursor to ISO certification.
Formed a committee to evaluate BOM standardization for both Top-level Systems and assemblies.
Westt Inc., Menlo Park, CA 1996 to 1998
Buyer/Planner
Gave input toward of the planning and procurement of all materials and services as required by production as well as non-production related issues. Controlled the origination processing placement documentation and monitoring of P.0.’s for a wide variety of mechanical, electrical and pneumatic components. Initiated a standard cost feasibility study to verify accuracy and ensure future product cost reductions.
Developed new vendor management criteria for rating performance of all critical suppliers.
Participated in consignment inventory program that enabled other Manufacturers ro have sub-assembly untis procured and assembled in house.
Established and maintained a free-stock vendor managed inventory routine for all assembly groups.
Designed & completed stock inventory reduction program to move closer to J.I.T. environment.
Key player in I.S.O. 9001 compliance and bi-annual physical inventory.
**VARIOUS U.S. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTING POSITIONS ** 1993 to 1996
Computer Sciences Corporation (General Dynamics), Falls Church, VA
Associate Buyer
Identified and priced assigned components or systems as directed. Procured specific items for drop shipment to offsite distribution warehouse. Located and recommended sourcing for electronics suppliers to Senior Buyer. Expedited and confirmed delivery of all outstanding purchase orders for Southern California Division. Organized a project for consolidation of duplicate blanket purchase orders from different divisions to reduce overhead costs.
Hewlett-Packard Company, Sonoma County, CA
Discontinuance Coordinator/New Products Planner
Procured and facilitated delivery of unique materials for prototype and pre-production projects. Maintained database accuracy for material costing and bill of material integrity. Interpreted and communicated forecast requirements to prototype assembly lines. Identified and segregated all common/unique items for a specific product family; diagnosed problem areas of obsolescence and recommended actions based on research results.
Weightronix Inc., Santa Rosa, CA 1985 to 1993
Parts Planner II/Customer Service Supervisor (1990 to 1993)
Extensive customer service contacts stressing overall satisfaction. Assisted customers with parts orders from 25K-part database. Primary interface for customer inquiries and complaints. Performed daily MRP analysis and parts review. Used IQ-38 program to generate reports. Personally processed 95% of domestic parts orders (600-700 orders per month). Supervised stockroom personnel with goals to make Customer Service area most profitable as well as an independent entity.
Reduced obsolete inventory levels by 10% through detailed review process.
Coordinated and redesigned the parts order process to eliminate excessive paper waste and decrease lag time.
Created a formula for forecasting monthly shipment dollars with 98% accuracy rate.
Inventory Analyst / Material Planner (1985 to 1990)
Chaired weekly meetings concerning review and disposition of obsolete inventory. Coordinated all repairs of discrepant material through the rework process. Assisted in the smooth flow of inventory interfacing with necessary departments. Performed computer analysis using various applications to identify obsolete items. Reconciled cycle count discrepancies with emphasis on inventory accuracy. Determined order quantities and dates from MRP analysis. Worked closely with purchasing agents and production schedulers to assure on-time customer delivery. Expedited purchase orders, analyzed material quotations, and assisted on contracts with bulk components. Established methods to maximize inventory control.
EDUCATION:
Bethel University, St. Paul, MN (Bachelor of Arts)
Major: Economics Minor: Business Management/Mathematics
ADDITIONAL TRAINING:
Purchasing Management JIT Manufacturing / Kanban Design
Inventory Management Agri-Supply Development Program
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:
American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS)
Institute of Supply Management (ISM)
National Association of Purchasing Managers (NAPM)
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