Management Engineer

Scotty Knight

*** ********* ***** ******** ***, SC 29644

Cell 864-***-**** acepzi@r.postjobfree.com

Experienced Material Planner

Innovative, assertive, and goal-oriented Material Planner that offers a diversified

background of successfully propelling quality programs and initiatives that spur

operational growth and profitabili ty. Outstanding ability to effectively identify

opportunities, develop focus and provide tactical business solutions. Extensive

u nderstanding of Six Sigma, business process improvement, negotiations, and

effective communication. Exceptional communicator with strong negotiation,

p roblem solving, and client-needs assessment aptitude. Additional strengths

i nclude: Supply Chain Management, Logistics Planning, Production Scheduling,

M anufacturing, Inventory Management, Cost Control and Mat rix Management,

P urchasing, Safety, Quality, and Statistical Control, Tactical and Strategic

P lanning.

Logistics P rofile

Accomplished in developing effective processes and directing complex logistics

f unctions for multimillion-dollar projects. Excel at coordinating tasks of numerous

i nternal divisions and external agencies to ensure rapid, accurate delivery of

equipment, materials, and resources. Advanced expertise in reviewing invoices and

shipping manifests to ensure full compliance with local and international customs

and regulations. Proficient at identifying redundancies and maximizing resources to

s treamline operations. Experienced in a variety of logistics and supply management

software, both proprietary and commercial.

Areas of expertise:

• Distribution Management Continuous Process

I mprovement

• Quali ty Assurance Vendor and Staff Relations

• Inventory Control Processes Transportation / Materials

H andling

• Standards / Procedures Compliance Training and Leadership

P rofessional Experience

Aviation Maintenance Contractor, 1998-present

Supervised and t rained up to 48 employees on following planning guidelines

and received feedback to streamline maintenance processes. Trained employees on

t he local and national levels to include Ethics, ES&H, and proper time recording

p rocedures. Verified time sheets and corrected any discrepancies. Acted as liaison

between contract personnel and direct management to ensure materials were on

hand to perform specified tasks. Worked as an Engineer liaison to ensure materials

were ordered and t racked for proper aviation repairs and modifications.

Devise innovative strategies to ensure t imely deliveries of supplies and

materials

Maintain full accountability for preparing inventory, daily expected

shipment, past due, and safety stock reports to determine quanti ty and

order dates of materials required to meet production schedule

Apply root-cause analysis and take corrective actions to solve quality

p roblems, supplier delivery performance issues, and improve just-in-

time material availability

Improve operations and support inventory record accuracy by resolving

material discrepancies, minimizing freight expenditures, executing

cycle counts, and reconciling inventory records

Worked in tandem with management team to support supply chain

performance efforts by monitoring and t racking supplier performance

Collaborate and provide material planning expertise in support of

i mproving demand variabili ty, forecast creditabili ty, and usability for

p roduction planning

U nited States Ma r ine Corps (va rious locations)

Logistics / Planning Supervisor, 1990-1998

Directed multi-member teams to develop the most efficient routing system for

$22 million in supplies, equipment, and personnel. Monitored all t ransportation

operations, including quality controls, to ensure t ransportation services met

contract obligations as well as local and national government regulatory

requirements. Served as t ransportation liaison between various organizations

count ries. Oversaw dispatching, routing, t racking, and shipping activities to ensure

safe, prompt, and accurate delivery of t ransportation equipment. Communicated

operational needs to senior management.

Logistics Coordinator, 1987-1990

Collaborated with and supported Logistics Manager in overseeing equipment

and supplies shipped worldwide to support a wide range of operations. Assured

p roper authorization for all shipments; oversaw t racking and monitored numerous

shipping and t ransportation activities.

E ducation and T raining

Ea rned Bachelor’s of Science (Accounting) 2013

Strayer University Greenville, SC campus

P rofessional Development

Advanced Logistics Management Advanced Leadership

T raining

Standards and Procedures Compliance Total Quality Leadership

T raining

Diversity Training Distribution Operations

Technology Qualifications

SAP, Catia, Autotime, Lotus Notes, In ternet Explorer, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel,

Power Point, Access)

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