Quality Assurance Project

STUART JOHNSTON

**** ****** ******, **** **, Mississauga, ON L5M 6G6

E-mail: *******@***.*** Mobile: 416-***-****

PROFILE

A proven and adaptable Purchasing Specialist with solid experience in supplier relations and contract

negotiations. Having the ability to make contributions to company objectives through improvements in cost

savings and Health and Safety measures. Able to work effectively in teams or independently in an

accurate manner, solve problems and multi-task. An individual with excellent communication skills, known

for making a consistent effort.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Ultrafit Manufacturing Purchasing Co-ordinator (2011-Present)

Managed daily activities of Junior Buyers to ensure purchase order completeness,

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Trained and mentored Employees on the usage of ERP system.

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Created and managed RFQ packages for new and existing products

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Managed daily Purchases, including tooling, production and MRO with an average spend of $15 Million.

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Obtained price reductions in purchased goods through supplier negotiations, and Vendor selection.

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Synchronized and planned inbound materials with scheduling as required meeting production demand.

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Coordinated with the Quality assurance department to resolve defective and non conforming material

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Worked with accounting to resolve payment discrepancies and to assist cash flow.

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Reduced Inventory levels from $4.4 million to an average of $2.1 million

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Manage inventory levels for production items using customer forecasts and investigate discrepancies.

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Assisted with the ERP Implementation from Visual Manufacturing to Trans4M.

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Implemented and trained vendors on the EDI communication system (Supplier Exchange)

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Aided engineering department with product launches, engineering changes and quoting of new business.

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Assisted with coordinating of physical inventory on annual bases and analysing discrepancies using

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Assist the off site I.T. department with onsite computer issues, new installations and Migrations

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Manage Regulated and non-regulated Building inspections, Repairs and improvements.

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Report building deficiencies to Management for cost allocations and present recommendations.

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Allan Window Technologies Extrusion Buyer (2009-2011)

Created and managed aluminium extrusion purchases using Microsoft Excel as an ERP system.

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Arranged extrusion finishing on a just in time basis as per the projects demand and Production schedule.

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Coordinated with Scheduling to Expedite projects as required satisfying site requirements.

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Issued purchase orders, expedite/Re-direct deliveries, resolve payment and quality Issues with suppliers.

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Managed warehouse personal for daily activities order picking, shipping, receiving, and cycle counting.

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Managed budgetary spend and reported monthly expenditures by department to Plant controller.

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Contributed to inventory Reduction of an estimated 35%.

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Van-Rob Inc Purchasing Co-ordinator (2008-2009)

Conducted negotiations to obtain best price, delivery, and quality, specifications and freight terms.

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Coordinated with Project Engineers, for part sourcing for new programs using blue print information.

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Contributed to plants savings in excess of $100,000 for direct and indirect spend through negotiations.

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Responsible for all crating and issuing NAFTA documentation and affidavits for exported goods.

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Comtech Manufacturing (Linamar) Senior Buyer (2006-2008)

Scheduled, planed and conducted supplier visits/evaluations to determine suitability and analyse supplier

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performance. Lead meetings with supplier management to discuss and develop effective relationships.

Fully implemented a Kanban system creating an estimated $350,000 reduction in inventory

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Dealing with several Outside Contractors, Creating work orders, following up for job completion Select and

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interface with suppliers to assure quality piece parts at the lowest cost to support build schedule.

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Cummins Diesel (OER) Purchasing Agent (2003 - 2006)

Negotiated long-term vendor agreements. Project management, and created new company practices

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generating $275,000 in savings.

Obtained an annual savings of $75,000 through, cost avoidance, contract negotiation and consignment

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buying.

Responsible for all indirect procurement from safety supplies to Maintenance equipment.

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Responsible for the management of two facility locations with 14 dock doors, totalling 280,000 sq./ft. and

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employing 250 personal on three shifts.

Managed Outside services for all aspects of the organization, RFQ, Analysing quotes, and Reported issues.

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Items of procurement (Safety equipment, Janitorial supplies, Tooling, machinery parts, Facility supplies and

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equipment, new products from AutoCAD Drawings, belts, hoses, and electrical supplies)

Implemented and maintained Contractor Safety Program, which exceeded Ministry requirements.

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Managed WSIB records for all onsite contractors, ensured they followed the Safety guidelines

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Worked with security companies and local authorities to ensure the plant security was maintained and

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monitored surveillance, to investigate situations.

On site forklift instructor for company personal, member of the Health and safety committee.

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Cummins Diesel (OER) Shipper, Logistics Co-ordinator (2001 - 2003)

Responsible for overseeing all international and domestic shipments. Co-ordinated and directed workflows for

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shipping staff to ensure daily production goals are met.

Manage 10,000 sq/ft of finished goods inventory valued over $1 Million, and assisted during annual inventory

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Handled bills of lading and advanced shipping notices, Rectified shipping errors and customs clearance

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issues with a monthly sales value of 4.75 Million.

TRAINING / EDUCATION

PURCHASING MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION Joint Health and Safety Certificate

Laws of Contracts and Agency Transportation of Dangerous Goods

Logistics and Transportation Standard first aid

CPR Certificate

TRANSPORTATION SAFETY ASSOCIATION

AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION OF

Certified Fork Lift Instructor

CANADA

Train the Trainer

Automotive Mechanic apprentice

INDUSTRIAL ACCIDENT PREVENTION ASSOCIATION

Principles of Effective Training

COMPUTER SKILLS

Proficient in all versions of Microsoft Operating Lotus Notes, Caelus, Adobe Acrobat,

Systems, Mac OS Explorer, Project, Visio GSX Trade Web,

Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, AS400, PMX, CMI, Manux Visual, Trans4M.

VOLUNTEER WORK

Director of Peel Condominium Corporation #704 (1999-Present)

• Communicate with owners and residents on a regular basis, explain the decisions and openly discuses problems

• Makes certain that the premises are well maintained and that the contractors are compliant to local regulations

• Oversee the fiscal health of the corporation and responsible for hiring of the management company

• Worked with our engineering firm to evaluate the scope of work to verify all requirements were included.

• Negotiate and managed a $600,000 roofing project for the complex ensuring the project is completed on time

and on budget

Head Coach North Mississauga Soccer (1996 Boys, 1999 Girls) (2004-2010)

Achieved Improved Trained Mentored Managed Created R esolved Volunteered Influenced Increased Decreased Ideas Negotiated Launched Revenue Profits Under budget Won

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