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PROCUREMENT / PLANNING

Accomplished and dynamic professional with significant years of relevant

experience, related proficiencies background in Supply Chain Management.

Highly dependable and has innate ability to achieve high productivity

standards and quality of work. An effective leader with a proven ability in

the effective management of resources that contributes to productivity

yield. Proficient in developing new procedures and processes to improve

production accuracy. Demonstrated ability to plan workflow, manage multiple

priorities and meet daily production targets. Highlighted leadership

qualities and the ability to work with and manage individuals from varying

backgrounds, while promoting team values.

Core Competencies

Inventory Control ( Production Planning ( Multi-site Operation ( Scheduling

( Purchasing Operations

Problem Resolution ( Process Improvement ( Strategic Planning ( Program

Development ( Client Relations Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Northrop Grumman Corp., Rolling Meadows ( IL

2006 - 2014

Production Planner - Master Scheduling

Created schedules for equipment and personnel and confirmed material

supply and demands. Prepared and processed work orders or purchase requests

for production or purchase of components or parts based on production

schedule, shop load and inventory requirements. Coordinated all

interdepartmental activity with quality assurance, manufacturing,

purchasing, engineering, and traffic. Scheduled and expedited movement of

parts utilizing move orders, stock transfers and requests for shipping

orders. Planned material requirements from program preplanning process

through the manufacturing execution phase of program. Assisted Supply

Chain Management/Operations personnel and Program Office in developing

program plans including maintenance of material masters, purchasing

requisition review, maintenance and release, OBOM maintenance, program

schedule changes, Revision Notice incorporation and material transfers, to

ensure controlled flow of approved materials times meet program

requirements and goals, company and customer needs. Products included

lasers, cameras, sensors, printed circuit boards, and other electronics as

required

. Collecting demand planning requirements from customers and

define product capability requirements to support known and

future demand planning scenarios

. Design standard demand planning business processes that

utilizes product capabilities

. Collaborate with supply chain solutions team to integrate

demand planning processes with data management,

supply planning, reporting, and collaboration components

of the supply chain solutions product

. Communicate requirements to development teams and support the

functional design activities

. Team leader in S&OP planning and schedule maintainence,

rolling 24 month schedule

. Create and manage project plans and sync with project /

program management teams

. Contribute to the management of the product capability

roadmap for the demand planning solution

. Strong understanding of SAP MM and PP functions

. Successfully reduced costs on major program by 41% through

increased efficiencies in house, as well as through supplier

selection and negotiation

. Direct involvement in implementation of SAP system

. Selected as member of the SAP MRP Help Desk team (since

2011), serving 22 US locations

Northrop Grumman Corp., Rolling Meadows ( IL

2004 - 2006

Material Manager

Coordinated material requirements to ensure a controlled flow of approved

materials ensuring production requirements were met. Reported work in

progress status, material availability, and potential production problems

to management to ensure personnel, equipment, materials and services are

provided as needed. Managed inventory for development programs including

stock transfers, replenishment activity, Excess / scrap determinations,

obsoleted inventory management as well as expediting materials to meet

demand. Products included lasers, cameras, sensors, printed circuit boards,

and other electronics as required. Promoted to Production Planner in 2006

Dexter Magnetics, Elk Grove Village ( IL

1998 - 2004

MP Purchasing Agent

Recruited to manage all aspects of purchasing far a manufacturer of a wide

variety of magnetic products, from household appliances to very high end

assemblies used in military guidance systems, as well as products used in

medical and oil exploration industries. Daily activities performed included

strategic as well as tactical purchasing for the magnetics material

division of the company. Other duties included controlling inventory levels

and supplier selection. Prepared purchase orders, solicited bid proposals

and reviewed requisitions for finished goods and raw materials to be

machined in house. Responsible for logistics of purchase orders from

overseas. Researched and evaluated suppliers based on price, quality,

selection, service, support, availability, reliability, production and

distribution capabilities, and the supplier's reputation and history.

Negotiated price, delivery terms, and payment terms with suppliers.

Majority of purchasing was conducted with Chinese based suppliers.

. Established a new, computerized quote system on the company intranet

to allow generation and tracking of material quotes, providing Sales,

Engineering and Management personnel with instant costing information

on materials needed for customer applications. This new process

reduced the average lead time of a quote from 4-5 days to 24 hours

. Established and implemented a new supply base with Far East and

European manufacturers and implemented a just-in-time delivery of Raw

Materials, reducing inventory levels from $13 million to $7.3 million.

This resulted in a reduction of material costs by over 30% and an

increase in profit margin of 14% in just over 1 year.

. Implemented new transportation policy with overseas suppliers,

reducing company's cost's by $125,000 per year.

. Established a new delivery schedule to optimize personnel efficiency

in receiving and manufacturing departments

. Negotiated long-term delivery contracts with key suppliers including

cost reduction provisions

. Implemented inventory control methods, reducing obsolete inventory

from $270,000 to $85,000 over 3 years

. Developed company policy for the purchasing department for the ISO

9001/2000 quality system

Deere & Co, Vernon Hills IL & Dubuque, IA

1993 - 1998

Sr. Buyer/Supply Management

Selected to manage purchasing for Ground Engaging Tools for a leading

manufacturer of farm and construction machinery. Managed all aspects of

purchasing from qualifying and selection of suppliers to final delivery of

finished products to multiple locations throughout North America. Met with

Engineering, Production and Management to ensure timely delivery of

machinery to the field.

. Achieved cost reduction by standardizing order sizes, which

increased efficiency of shipping and scheduling for suppliers.

This also increased purchase order efficiency processing,

increasing accuracy of receipts on dock and reducing labor costs

. Negotiated long-term contracts with selected suppliers,

resulting in upfront cost reductions and yearly cost reductions

throughout the length of the contract

. Implemented lock-out procedures on purchase orders, minimizing

shipping errors by suppliers and reducing labor costs for both

Deere and the suppliers

. Increased product line fill rate from 95.6% to 97.7% over a one-

year period, reducing labor costs and improving customer

satisfaction ratings

. Improved utilization of facilities and personnel by mapping

seven new warehouse facilities to improve management of pick-

pack activities

EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS

Certificate, Management- Supervisory & Administrative Management, 2012-

2013: Elgin Community College

BS Business Administration, 1982-1986: University of Illinois, Chicago

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