Manager Raw Materials
Resume:
CORINA SOLOMON
Plainsboro, New Jersey 08536 **********@*******.*** Cell: 609-***-**** Highly accomplished Senior Procurement and Warehouse professional with extensive drug and pharmaceutical industry experience. Visionary and strategic individual who prides herself on her ability to quickly identify and resolve issues and in turn strengthen company profitability and competiveness. Areas of Expertise
Procurement of Raw Materials/ Primary/
Secondary Packaging and Printed Materials
SAP/ Oracle ERP/MRP Implementation
Sourcing/Scheduling/Inventory Control
Contracts/Negotiations with Vendors
Material Management
Cost Reduction & Continuous Process
Improvement
Professional Experience
AuroHealth, LLC - Lawrenceville, NJ
Warehouse Manager February 2014 – August 2017
• Worked with the management team to book the relevant training and assessments in preparation for Oracle ERP Implementation; designated as Oracle implementation and post go-lives’ project coordinator
• Developed and implemented warehousing and material management instructions, policies, and procedures
(SOP’s)
• Created and maintained Item Master Records, Information Records, Vendor Master Records, and planned production orders in Oracle system
• Oversaw the efficient receipt, warehousing, value-add servicing and dispatch of a wide range of goods including raw materials, API’s, primary/secondary packaging materials, finished products and non-inventory items
• Received purchased materials, inspected shipments, verified proper identification and recorded the information in the inventory control systems
• Stored materials according to the current GMP’s and kept warehouse/dispatch areas clean and organized
• Provided support for inventory and batching purposes in ERP system
• Ensured that quality objectives were being met by keeping the stock control system up-to-date, maintaining accurate inventory via Cycle Counting as per the Inventory Control Procedures, and efficiently utilizing warehouse space and equipment
• Managed the proper storage of rejected/expired materials and regulated hazardous waste, including the disposal to a designated off-site facility
Tris Pharma, Inc. - Monmouth Junction, NJ
(A technology-driven, specialty pharmaceutical company engaged in research, development, and manufacturing of both OTC and Rx branded products and generic products)
Senior Buyer September 2010 – December 2013
• Managed the on-going procurement of primary/secondary packaging components and printed materials
• Identified and sourced components for first buy, cost savings and second source availability
• Reviewed and resolved supplier performance issues by developing an in-depth knowledge of these suppliers, market and economic indicators, and purchasing practices and procedures
• Negotiated pricing of blanket purchase orders which optimized cost, delivery and services while ensuring continued supply
• Tracked the return of rejected materials via internal systems
• Worked with the appropriate R&D groups in the qualification and validation of new/revised raw materials, components and products, all while ensuring the terms and conditions, technical specifications and required certifications were being met
• Created and maintained a Bill of Materials in QuickBooks to maintain all the inventory deductions outside of commercial production
• Entered demand/purchase orders/ forecast into the system for all external/internal customers
• Managed contracting strategies for professional services and other services in support of capital projects
• Assisted in ordering non-inventory items such as RLD’s, business cards, and QC/ R&D lab supplies
• Oversaw the transportation and distribution of finished products and weekly shipping status reports
• Initiated change controls to ensure the most updated information was on file
• Managed all the online orders for the MyKidzIron vitamin product line by processing and shipping orders received via PayPal and providing monthly reports to the accounting department
• Actively participated in the implementation of the Oracle ERP/ JD Edwards System by managing the Item Master, Bill of Materials, Routing Formulas and Supplier/ Vendor master data
• Created packaging and labeling batch records for manufacturing of finished products Public Service Electric and Gas Company (PSE&G)/ CCSI Inc. - Somerset, NJ
(A multi-million dollar public service, electric and gas company. Leader for safe, reliable and green energy) Procurement Analyst/ Contract Buyer January 2010 – September 2010
• Responsible for inputting purchase orders into the SAP system and procuring high volumes of electrical components, miscellaneous supplies and finished goods
• Sourced material for first time buys, cost saving and multiple bids availability
• Negotiated pricing on blanket purchase orders which reduced cost and ensured availability of product by setting releases dates
• Assisted the Senior Purchasing Analysts with various aspects of purchasing duties, reports, and analyses AccuMed Inc./ QPharma – Lawrenceville, NJ
(A multi-million dollar manufacturer of generic OTC and prescription drugs, produced in a GMP/ GLP facility) Purchasing Agent/ Material Management Coordinator June 2004 – December 2009
• Fully responsible for sourcing, purchasing and managing all of the Primary/ Secondary packaging components and raw materials needed to manufacture finished goods
• Created and maintained Material Master Records, Vendor Master Records, Bill of Materials, Information Records, Change Control Records and MRP/ Purchasing Views in the SAP system
• Effectively renegotiated supplier contracts and introduced new suppliers, which reduced the cost of purchases by 10%
- 30% and strengthened key supplier relations to achieve the annual cost-savings objectives
• Handled all vendor contacts for new orders, issues or returns
• Sourced material for first time buys, cost saving and second source availability while implementing strategies that led to over 5 million dollars a month in sales revenue
• Reviewed all open orders on a weekly basis to insure on-time delivery and quickly reacted to any planning changes or new requirements, which decreased out-of-stock material
• Served as a liaison between the designing/graphic department and printing component buyers, by providing new SAP part numbers when regulatory/customer required changes occurred Graphic Designer July 2002 – June 2004
• Used graphic design applications to produce labels and folding cartons for various company products
• Gained familiarity with the labeling regulations and GMPs pertaining to OTC pharmaceutical standards
• Demonstrated good judgment in design and product execution under demanding deadlines Legends in Printing – Howell, NJ
(A printing shop with expertise in design, development and print services for businesses and individual demands) Typesetter/Office Manager February 2001 – March 2002
• Designed/proofed the printed materials including brochures, flyers, business cards, advertising materials, and posters
• Purchased all of the necessary materials in order to meet client requirements for design, quality, quantity and delivery
• Provided administrative/secretarial support such as answering telephones, assisting clients and resolving a range of problems and inquiries
JTN Construction – Spotswood, NJ
(A multi-million drywall construction firm dealing with residential and commercial projects in the tri-state area) Office Assistant January 1995 – August 1997
• Prepared written correspondence, invoices and sales orders for all day-to-day operations
• Provided clerical support for secretarial and associate staff
• Worked with the Sales Manager to write estimates and develop proposals Technical Skills
• SAP version 6, Oracle, Orion, JD Edwards, QuickBooks, MS Word, MS Excel, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop Education
• Completed on March 1999 Chubb Institute, North Brunswick NJ – Programming Class
• Completed 2 years of Law and International Relations, Bucharest – Romania
• Completed on June 1988 High School, Romania – Diploma in Eletrothecnics Training
• Team Building
• Problem Solving
• Cultural Diversity
• Effective Business Writing and Strategies
• Lean Manfucaturing
• Time and Stress Management
• SAP/MRP Training
• Leadership Development
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