Quality Assurance Sales
Resume:
C hristopher D. White
Broken Arrow, OK - 918-***-**** - *********@***.***
Education
Oklahoma State University at Tulsa Tulsa, OK
Master of Business Administration, Anticipated 2016
University of Northern Colorado Greeley, CO
BA, Sociology: Social Issues; Minor in Communications; Concentration in Business August 2009
Employment Experience
Purchasing Manager
Fisher Products, LLC, Tulsa, OK
August 2013 to present
Maintain all supplier relationships with subcontractors and material processes
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• Established material scrap recycling program to increase bottom line monthly profits based on high dollar and regular alloys
Partner with Sales and Production Departments to establish job delivery lead times in RFQ process
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Approve material purchase orders based on customized job orders, stock replenishment, and subcontract suppliers
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Negotiate material pricing on material items on average of 25% per item within 6 months with savings of nearly $350,000
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Collaborate with Accounting Department for supplier and freight invoice approval
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Created and champion supplier performance scorecard process
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Oversee the Purchasing Department consisting of daily purchasing efforts and inventory management
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Reduced inventory levels from $650,000 to nearly $375,000 while supporting an increase in Sales within 9 months
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Headed cost savings program of 35% on material costs in the first 30 days
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• Champion stock programs with legacy suppliers to reduce material lead times
• Reconfigured supplier base and increased from seven to nearly 25 for cost effective agreements
• Established supplier performance scorecards and evaluations
• Partner with Quality and Technical Engineering Departments for spec interpretations and blueprints
• Established Material Review Board for material rejections and action plans for cross departments
• Implemented CONWIP formulas to effectively report inventory on hand vs. future job orders
• Communicate with customer’s purchasing departments across North America, South America, and Europe
• Collaborate with the Quick Turnaround Shop orders to ensure customer delivery within three weeks maximum
Scheduling Coordinator
Seychelles Organics, Tulsa, OK
January 2013 to August 2013
Provided raw material management for production average of 7,250 closed orders
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Chaired weekly production schedule meetings including various departments
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Partnered with Production Department for equipment designation
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Maintained open lines of communication with centralized purchasing for raw materials, containers, and shipment requirements
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Negotiated freight inbound and outbound shipments for receiving and finished goods
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Collaborated with Quality Assurance and Formulators to ensure liquid batch size potency
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Resolved immediate issues on behalf of General Manager for payroll and work schedules
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Communicated status of orders for outside sales team members and brand managers
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PBA Planner (Contract)
Navistar International Corporation, Tulsa, OK
October 2012 to January 2013
Ensured the Just In Time (JIT) flow of consistent material requirements for 50+ buses per day
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Analyzed process engineering design releases
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Controlled timely delivery and reduce obsolescence
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Launched new pilot material for department integration
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Developed and issued production schedule process
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Interpreted blueprints and specifications for Quality Assurance of inbound material
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Championed RMA process for shipment overages and damaged material
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Generated purchase orders from requisitions for weekly demand
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Developed working relationships with an outsourced third party logistics company
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Supply Chain Management Professional
American Airlines, Tulsa, OK
February 2010 to September 2012
Directed manufacturing shops and suppliers to fulfill purchase/repair orders through forecasting from projected and current usage rate analysis
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Orchestrated the material RFQ and RFP process from surplus markets and suppliers for effective ROI above industry standard of 8% margin of
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acceptability
Re engineered purchase orders with minimum order buy, lead time, and pricing changes as necessary
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Leveraged inventory levels with various departments and manufacturing schedules for effective surplus levels
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Maximized current forecasts for inventory orders saving roughly 5 8% of unforeseen costs
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Owned process of RMA process for shipment overages and damaged material
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Championed and expedited purchase order requests and sourcing challenges for Aircraft on Ground (AOG) emergencies
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Resolved payment discrepancies with Accounts Payable, Customs, and with supplier’s accounting areas
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Expedited on past due, high demand, and emergency products per inventory levels and production schedules
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Human Resources Team Member
August 2005 to August 2009
University of Northern Colorado Dean of Students Office, Greeley, CO
Advised students on benefits and procedures, including FERPA regulations
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Mentored peers in customer/supplier relationship building techniques
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Facilitated breakout student orientation sessions for benefits (health, student resources, and memberships) and procedures
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Evaluated and steered analytical findings using the 5 W’s in discrimination cases for the Dean of Students
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Conducted research and training courses for team members for university and policy related questions and interpretations
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Developed and maintained significant working relationships with University leadership, City of Greeley staff, and City of Greeley and Evans Police
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Departments
Represented the Dean of Students office at recruitment fairs, community events, and student led meetings
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Formulated responses to inquiries to press departments and others for the Dean of Students
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Marketing and Research Analyst (Internship)
University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO
May 2007 to August 2007
Spearheaded three marketing tools for increase of recruitment by 25% of out of state demographic
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Formulated University’s mission for the City of Greeley’s Marketing Campaign for increased visibility
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• O rganized and participated in campus road recruitment tours in Nebraska, Wyoming, and Utah
Used Microsoft Office tools to develop press releases for Marketing Campaign for targeted student areas
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Collaborated with University’s Marketing and Admissions department to re define the image of higher education
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Leadership Development and Software Skills
MS Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)
Java Document Control, DECS, IMS, SharePoint, APICS, E2
American Airlines’ Leadership Courses: Frontline Leader, Emotional Intelligence, Creativity & Innovation, and Tetra Map
Tulsa Young Professionals, Member, 2010 to Present
Home Life Association, Board of Directors Intern Member, 2013
Bear Pride Alumni Project, Founding Member, 2007 to Present
Eugene Fields Elementary Volunteer, 2013 to Present
Church of the Living God National Young Adult Ministry, Treasurer, 2010 to Present
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