Materials/ Production Planner, Buyer/ Planner
Resume:
WILLIAM W. KOOKEN
Derry, NH 030**-***-*** **** *******.******@*****.***
MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL
Production / Inventory
Planner/Scheduler with proven success with production, materials, and inventory planning.
Demonstrated managerial, administrative and purchasing back ground. Front line team leader and
individual contributor. Skilled in process improvement, team building, project management and
Strategic planning. Proficient in root cause analysis and developing action plans. Enthusiastic and
focused leader who consistently meets and exceeds goals and commitments.
Expertise in:
New Product Introduction Lean Manufacturing
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Managing culturally diverse staff Continuous Improvement
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Customer Relations Project Planning and Development
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MRP requirements analysis Inventory Materials Management
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Product/Production Control Six Sigma
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EXPERIENCE
RAYTHEON IDS, Andover MA 2010 – 2014
Sr. Plan Product Control Specialist
Plan and execute the manufacturing scheduled deliveries, materials requirement analysis, kit
releases and assembly rework requirements. Coordination of multifunctional teams to provide
efficient materials flow and provide OTD for production in the Electronic assembly area.
Analysis of build requirements, materials availability and coordinate expedites with supply
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chain.
Planned/ scheduled production orders for electronic assembly area to deliver 98% OTD
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Applied R Six Sigma to reduce cycle time and production backlogs by an average of 40%.
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Analysis of BOM and pick/ kitting requirements.
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Analyzed material transactions for completeness and accuracy.
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Managed and developed documentation and processes for reporting all activities
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associated with the KSA kit refurbishment program, providing 100% OTD.
Developed operational layout for 3000 sq. ft. kit assembly / presentation area.
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Managed the preparation and staging of kits for presentation and sale.
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Trained personnel on the policy and procedures of major kitting program.
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Analysis of system errors, reducing $12.5 M in false inventory to $55 K in exceptions,
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increasing on hand inventory accuracy by 99% for the supply chain logistics area.
CTS INTERCONNECT SYSTEMS, (Contract Manufacturer) Londonderry, NH 2000 – 2009
Program Manager (2006 – 2009)
Managed several high profile Customer accounts. Provided unequaled Customer Service and
delivery. Captured, planned and grew several multi million dollar programs.
Managed multiple customers ($8 $10 M) with 98% customer satisfaction.
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New Business Review and capture team.
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Project management of program performance, resource allocation and milestones.
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Program Troubleshooter, Analyzed and developed customer care improvements providing
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program recovery from disengagement.
Increased program Organic growth by 21%.
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Spear headed the analysis of cost/inventory levels. Resulting in a $100 K savings, with no
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impact to customers.
New Product Introduction Manager (2004 – 2006)
Coordinated and Managed a Cross functional team responsible for the transfer of products from
existing customers, New Customers and third parties to our facility. Providing Qualification builds,
Product upgrades, and new product builds.
Managed Cross Functional Product team of direct reports and directed six other functional
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members of the team.
Initiated and developed processes and documentation requirements for NPI program.
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Project management of program flow and milestone accomplishments.
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Successfully Introduced 25 products in 9 months
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CTS INTERCONNECT SYSTEMS, Londonderry, NH (cont.) 2000 – 2009
Production Planner/ Buyer (2000 – 2004)
Conducted daily Plant Production meetings to align manufacturing with Customer requirements.
Established scheduling, MRP requirements. Purchased and tracked delivery of materials for JIT
delivery per MRP.
Established Vendor supply chains, RFQ, Plan, purchase and negotiate pricing.
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Management of production schedules and priorities.
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Developed reporting process for production and future requirements planning.
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Daily and monthly production revenue projections and status reports.
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CERPLEX, Tewksbury, MA 1996 – 2000
Manager Materials Planning/ Production Control
Provided the leadership and training to 7 direct reports. Established the monthly revenue plans
for Plant Manager based on current booked orders. Provided support for elevated Customer
support issues.
EDUCATION
B.S. International Business Management
Southern New Hampshire College, Salem NH
ADDITIONAL EDUCATION
George Washington University /ESI training, Washington, DC.(2011)
Operating Practices in Contract Administration, Masters Certificate
Contract Pricing, Masters Certificate
Simplified Acquisition, Masters Certificate
Project Leadership, Masters Certificate
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