Procurement, Operations professional

Mr. Allyn 'Tracy' Anders

**** ***** ******** **.

Arlington, Texas 76018-1990

Cell: 817-***-****

E-Mail:

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Manufacturing / Certified Purchasing Manager

Manufacturing ~ Materials Management ~ Process Improvement ~ Strategic

Planning

Self-motivated, results-oriented Manager recognized as a decisive

leader among fellow employees, suppliers, & Corporate Management with

key decision-making evaluations & determinations. Excellent written &

verbal communications; able to relate effectively with individuals at

all levels within an organization. Proven Management strengths include,

but not limited to: develop and administer policies governing inventory

sourcing, bidding, offshore procurement, negotiations, and levels as

well as planning and maintaining production schedules, recommending &

implementing alternative strategies to enhance efficiency while

maximizing individual employee strengths'. Proficient with Microsoft

Office products, AutoCAD, AccPac SBT, Sage MAS90/200, TIW WorkShop,

Peachtree, QuickBooks, and various other softwares. Qualifications

include:

Certified Purchasing Manager P & L Review

Vendor selection/negotiations

Lean /GMP Manufacturing Executive Committee (EC) member

Process Improvement

MRP programs Employee & Management Relations

Safety Committee member

ISO 9000 SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley) compliance 3PL

Inventory turns/'right sizing' O&E identification &

resolutions Lean mfg.,Kaizan, 5S

Experience

Chemguard Mansfield, Texas

October 2007 - present

Senior Inventory & Purchasing Manager (February 2008 - current)

Direct both Inventory Management & Systems Purchasing operations

including, but not limited to scheduling of staff members,

ordering & expediting of goods, processing daily goods receipts,

facilities maintenance program, 'Continuous Improvement' program,

and alternative sources/design programs. Responsibilities also

include, but not limited to, physical Inventory programs, cycle

counts, MRO, warehouse management, supplier evaluations, and

Employee Management. Member of the Management team. Key goals

include;

> Continuous improvement efforts / initiatives

> Assessment of cost reduction opportunities; processes, staff,

inventory, facilities, equipment, etc.

> Assisting Sr. V.P. with strategic planning and goal setting

> Lead Facilities Improvement team

> Responsible for short- and long-term Procurement plans to

meet profitability objectives

> Standardize processes across departments

> Develops supplier audit schedule. Establish supplier quality

expectations and insure supplier performance to meet

expectations

> Recognized as Employee of the Year in 2009

Purchasing Manager (October 2007 - February 2008)

Direct Systems Purchasing operations including ordering &

expediting of goods, processing daily goods receipts, all based

upon market & sales demands. Establish relationships with existing

suppliers, and identify poor performance suppliers. Establish

reporting standards & programs within current accounting system to

fulfill current requirements while maximizing inventory levels.

Key goals include, but not limited to;

> Strategic sourcing of materials & components to support

fabrication requirements

> Price negotiations, delivery, and payment terms for materials

> Procure materials, equipment, and services necessary to

support the requirements of the business

> Ongoing cost reductions

> Remain current on market conditions

> Perform supplier evaluations based upon determined objectives

> Resolve Invoicing, shipping, delivery issues with suppliers &

internal departments

Mr. Allyn 'Tracy' Anders

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Anders Interiors Arlington, Texas

June 2006 - October 2007

Site Manager

Direct Fabrication & Installation staff on installation of custom

interior systems for some of the top Custom

Home Builders in the Dallas Fort Worth Texas area. Charged with

working with the home builders on initial design, design changes,

cost containment, installation, staff requirements, materials

acquisition, and

on-time/on-budget project completion.

Accel Graphic Systems, Inc. Dallas, Texas

July 1988 - May 2006

Manufacturing & Purchasing Manager (June 2001 - May 2006)

Direct both Manufacturing & Purchasing operations including

scheduling of staff members, ordering & expediting of goods,

processing daily goods receipts, facilities maintenance program,

generate Work in Process (WIP), and 'Continuous Improvement'

program. Responsibilities also include, but not limited to,

Physical Inventory programs, cycle counts, warranty/RMA, MRO,

Shipping, Receiving, Quality Control, and Employee Management.

Key Accomplishments:

> Developed a MRP styled reporting system, customized for a

fluctuating small business' requirements, to identify required

goods. This system allowed a reduction in customer lead times

> Reduced over-all inventory, during uncertain economic times,

from $2,000,000 to under $600,000, while reducing customer lead

times

> Developed an Obsoletion policy for product availability &

associated raw materials due to a changing market

> Developed an alternative Blanket Purchase Order system aimed to

reduce specific due dates, and on-hand inventory levels, while

taking advantage of volume pricing. This program emphasizes a

long-term supplier partnership

> Inventory turns improved from a 2 - 3 to an 8 - 10, thus

dramatically improving cash-flow management

> Redesign Manufacturing work cell layouts, including warehouse,

Q.C., S&R, etc., from 40k sf to 20k sf to further enhance the

proficiency of the departments capabilities of existing & new

product lines

> Maintained internal manufacturing assembly manuals/drawings for

finished goods & sub-assemblies

> Analyze staff member requirements & efficiencies to improve

workflow and employee morale. Human Resource responsibilities

included recruiting, salary negotiations, performance reviews,

and disciplinary actions. Created employee job descriptions,

complete with titles & levels of compensation, based upon

determined skills

> Received "110%" Award of Excellence on multiple occasions for

exceeding performance expectations in

both Purchasing & Manufacturing, in addition to other

department proficiency identifications

Purchasing Manager (September 1999 - June 2001)

Established trusted working relationships with existing & new

suppliers to ensure quality standards, and

long-term partnership goals. Provided sourcing & alternative

manufacturing solutions of several new

products. Key results:

> Member of Management Team; analyze P&L reports, budgets,

projections & goals. Member of Corporate Buying group to

evaluate buying power for all associated sister operations

> Establish Quotation process to analyze cost-efficient buying

power for new products. Submit cost projections to both

Marketing Manager & firm President for review. Upon approval,

provide Production Manager with all drawings, BOM's, assembly

manuals, and associated requirements. Advise if additional

tooling, fixtures, or equipment is necessary

> Perform evaluation of goods to identify excessive and/or slow

moving product. Upon identification, work in conjunction with

company Controller to determine plan of action to resolve such

items & execute

> Month-End & Year-End closing; complete with inventory reports &

goods transfers. Developed & maintained reports to track Return

Material Goods, No-Charge shipments, secondary cost, and

shipment volume

Mr. Allyn 'Tracy' Anders

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Manufacturing & Purchasing Manager (April 1995 - September 1999)

Manage all daily aspects of Production & Purchasing departments.

Responsibilities included scheduling, packaging, shipping &

receiving, & performance evaluations of department members. Also

included; WIP processing, placing Purchase Orders, expediting

goods, and related requirements. Accomplishments:

> Design Manufacturing floor layout including work cells,

inventory storage, and inventory monitoring stations

to streamline flow of manufactured goods

> Implemented process for staff members to become involved with

the accuracy, and integrity of the inventory through Bill of

Materials (BOM) certifications. Additionally, set up inventory

monitoring workstation

> Isolate concerns with implementation of new

Accounting/Manufacturing software. Determine basis of problems,

form resolution plan of action, and test for accuracy

> Supplier Source Selection. Evaluate new & existing suppliers,

negotiate & implement supplier contracts, performance reviews,

and resolve discrepancies

> Coordinate Semi-Annual Physical Inventory Counts (PIC).

Introduced guidelines for accurate & timely counting practices.

Directed Certified Public Accounting Agency accountants with

pre, in process, and post PIC policy questions

Quality Control Manager (June 1994 - April 1995)

Inspection of in-coming & out-bound product. Quality standards

maintained through drawings & BOM's, with use of various measuring

devices for specification determination.

> Evaluate incoming goods to drawings specifications, prior to

product going into Production. Formulate acceptable assembly &

packaging standards, while training related employees

> Interact with suppliers to establish an 'open door' policy to

alternative manufacturing ideas

Design Associate (June 1992 - June 1994)

Conceptualize design of new product/models.

> Conceptualized and design new products/models

> Purchased or manufactured components necessary to create

prototype

> Tested prototype, and made necessary modifications

> Completed final design complete with drawings & BOM (Bill of

Materials)

Assembler/Assembly Supervisor (July 1988 - June 1992)

Assembled, inspected, modified goods, packaged, shipped, and all

associated requirements to meet or exceed customer expectations.

> Assembled equipment as required. Modified parts, as necessary, to

assemble goods in early phases of a new company

> Create new assembly techniques, and adjust as necessary to

achieve a more efficient work flow environment

Education

Almeda University Bachelor of Business Administration in

Business Management

Tarrant County College Business Administration

Dallas County College Business Administration

Additional certifications

Certified Purchasing Manager Microsoft Excel & Word -

National Seminars

Member of Institute for Supply Mgt How to Interview

People - American Management Assoc.

Tom Peters Seminar Human Resources -

American Management Assoc.

AutoCAD, Forklift, hand trucks The Hogan Center -

Practical Skill for Managers

Brainbench certified

Association alliance

ISM

APICS APICS CPIM (Pursuing)

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