Supply Chain Purchasing Manager

ERIC L. GOSS

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PRODUCTION / PROJECT SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER

Lean Green Belt Team Building Tireless Work Ethic

Detail Oriented MRP SAP (R3) (BW)

DSS Six Sigma Supply Chain Mgmt. Spec. Quality Auditor

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Wireless Seismic Inc.

Sr. Supply Chain Purchasing Manager 4/13-1/15

Responsible for managing the materials planning and ordering process for our products, including maintaining the most current delivery and pricing information associated with open orders.

Carry out role as the Supply Chain & Manufacturing organization primary interface to the engineering change process, managing the communication of those changes to our electronic contract manufacturers inventory.

Oversee and manage the materials organization’s responsibilities associated with the Engineering change order process and keep our CMs informed of those changes.

Assist CMs in navigating through internal business processes and with other product related Materials issues.

Review and maintain product cost models and perform cost analysis as a basis for price negotiations with suppliers.

Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly with constituents to provide quality seamless customer service.

At the direction of the VP – Supply Chain & Manufacturing, process production orders in support of the approved build plan and pre-approved, non-production purchase requisitions, as required.

Track, monitor and report on supplier performance delivery, quality, and costs. Provide oversight to a team of direct reports.

Weatherford Intl. 4/12-4/13

Inventory Asset Manager

Leads the forecasting acquisition, storing, and internal distribution of all inventory within the Area, coordinate, and direct the activities of employees engaged in inventory control.

Oversee Immediate Direct reports to Include Buyer, Jr. Buyer/Planner 4 warehouses Associates

Ensure all functions effecting inventory, including work orders, accounts payable, and purchase order activities are conducted accurately and timely according to company policy and procedures.

Coordinate supply chain efforts by planning, controlling and tracking inventory.

Oversee and direct the processes and maintenance of inventory systems/Audits and management systems e.g., cycle counts, Supply Chain practices, Identify sources of cycle count variances and work with appropriate departments to correct.

Oversee and Manage Supply Chain department in order to improve inventory turns and forecast demands.

Monitor supply chain practices to ensure compliance with company-defined procedures.

Identify and reconcile inventory adjustments resulting from cycle counts that exceed established parameters. Evaluates past performance data to forecast needs and production levels. Develops strategic plans to improve productivity, quality, and efficiency of operations.

Replenish inventory as required by production schedules and/or customer orders while minimizing inventory and carrying cost.

Measures to improve methods, performance, and quality of product or service, and propose changes in working conditions to increase efficiency.

Analyze and address inventory issues, based on all related inventory and distribution reports.

Develop and publish KPI’s as required for all inventory related metrics including: inventory balance, prices, shortages, turns and stock levels.

Audit/analyze material and labor cost of repair work orders via SAP to ensure accuracy and consistency.

Audit supply chain and warehouse functions for accuracy and less variance.

Develop effective utilization of inventory orientation and storage that generates efficiency of inventory transactions.

Evaluate employee performance and recommend or initiate promotions, transfers, and disciplinary action using company guidelines.

Train and develop the inventory staff on inventory systems, procedures and practices.

Monitor inventory cost.

Communicate to establish relationship with suppliers (Domestically and Internationally)

Audit Vendors and/or Supplier based on delivery and performance.

Provide Supply Recommendation for Drilling Services on parts needed complete the maintenance of the Rotary steerable Bias Unit

Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees, planning, assigning, and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Safe Ports (Defense Logistics Agency) 11/10- 3/12

Supply Systems Analyst/Accountable Officer Kandahar, Afghanistan-Contract

Conduct analyses to recommend, coordinate and implement new or substantially-modified policies, procedures or programs related to Supply Chain processes.

Oversee the control and distribution of 600+ line items valued in excess of $30M.

Analyze functional work processes to determine their effectiveness and accuracy; define areas for improvement; evaluate proposed changes to systems and projects.

Supervise Inventory Accuracy Program Analysis; assist in studies, projects and process modifications to improve the Command’s inventory accuracy and material accountability; reduce in process inventory levels.

Train personnel in DSS operation, physical distribution processes, the Navy’s supply system and inventory accuracy processes.

Serve as a Subject Matter Expert at the Quality Management Board and Process Action Team.

Perform inventory analysis, sup

Implement collaborative planning, forecasting and stock replenishment; ensures production allocation to optimize load balance; assesses and minimize the impact of demand variation on capacity, productivity and inventory.

Coordinate the planning strategy; maintain demand forecasts while reducing forecast error. ply/demand analysis and reconciliation, utilizing thorough knowledge of typical procurement and manufacturing processes, leading to recommendations for inventory targets, purchase levels and/or production levels.

Develop detailed inventory plans and targets using Distribution Standard System (Government SAP, ERP equivalent system).

Oversee ten immediate direct reports.

Communication Internationally with suppliers for logistics services.

Develop Alternate Supply chain Logistics Lines Intenational/Domestic

AECOM Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan

Quality Assurance Specialist (Internal Audit)-Contract 3/08-12/09

Provided direct support for the continued development, update and maintenance of the company’s Quality Management System.

Planned, coordinated and conducted audits as scheduled or directed in accordance with directives.

Verified implementation of proposed corrective action for noted non -conformances in accordance with directives.

Lead Auditor for audits of Directorates/ Departments or Branches with AGS/AECOM when directed

Assist Quality Systems Analyst in maintaining Customer Comment Program. Performed other duties as assigned.

AECOM, Taji, Iraq

Production control Specialist (Depot Supply Chain)-Contract

Evaluate each facet of operations and provide recommendations for improvements in procedures, products and equipment.

Key player in the planning, managing, interpreting and implementation of overhaul maintenance at 10 overhaul repair facilities.

Repair facilities include: Small Arms, Generator; Receiving Yard; Radiator; Component Cleaning; Internal Component Repair; Disassembly Facility; Power Train; and Final Paint.

Evaluate and Develop 3rd party Suppliers In support of Operation enduring freedom

Streamline operations with an emphasis on process flow improvement and a lean manufacturing concept and mindset.

Assist in authoring SOPs for each facility and supervise their implementation.

Design Indicative Equipment Lists for all facilities in accordance with budget targets.

Provide accurate estimated delivery dates, ensuring smooth scheduling.

Forecast budgets and assist program managers in developing cost-cutting measures to be implemented in the production flow.

Member of a team that is teaching production flow processes in a formal On-the-Job training program to Iraqi soldiers who are scheduled to take over the facility.

Designed and maintained a technical library for all facilities.

SIKORSKY SUPPORT SERVICES, INC., Corpus Christi, Texas 4/07 – 3/08

Maintenance Clerk

Performed administrative and clerical duties involving aircraft maintenance data collection, distribution, filing, maintenance budgeting forecasting, and analysis.

Made recommendations to management to improve productivity, increase efficiencies, and/or cut costs; performed other duties as assigned.

Induct inventory into supply chain for maintenance and/or repair

Organized and coordinated efficient work flows and set priorities.

Utilized desktop computers, typewriters and other office equipment at a minimum of 50 WPM.

Gained extensive expertise in the Naval Aviation Maintenance Program (NAMP) OPNAVINST 4790 Series; directly involved with QA audits.

Ensured that all work complied with applicable technical data, manuals, instructions and directives, including: Safety; Foreign Object Damage or Debris (FOD); Hazardous Communications Program; Corrosion Control; and Tool Control Program.

KAY & ASSOCIATES / SIKORSKY SUPPORT SERVICES, INC., Beeville, Texas 4/06 – 3/07

Production Controller-Contract

Production Control Lead for the UH-60 Blackhawk Reset Program, working with at least eight aircraft at a time; managed the production flow by ensuring that each station in every phase was equipped with the proper tools and correct parts.

Supervised a team of at least five personnel, ensuring that assigned tasks were completed according to production control SOPs and government regulations.

Assisted pilots in properly filling out inventory inspections and ensuring proper distribution of controlled equipment items brought into the facility by visiting aircraft.

Forecast repair costs and assigned work orders to back shops; managed production of each component, ensuring that it was completed on time.

Management Supply chain function to ensure parts are received to for overhaul and repair of UH-60 Blackhawk aircraft

LEAR SIEGLER SERVICES, Corpus Christi Texas 2/04 – 4/06

Production Control Clerk- Contract

Performed production control duties for the UH-60 and HH-60 Aircraft by utilizing shop floor Systems such as SIMA, DEX, Parts Tracker, Electronic Army Tech manuals, and Fed log to cross reference PCN and NSN and obtain management data.

Identified workload shortages/overages and proposed remedial actions with direct labor supervisors, production control personnel, and production control management.

Monitored work in progress, priorities, special projects, availability of equipment, materials, and technical data requirements.

Tracked documentation from SIMA to check available stock on-hand; corrected documentation for all material required per PSA and requirements retrieved from ASRS.

Conducted research through DEXS to track discrepancies outlined per PSA for 100% Replacement Items and Missing & Replacement items for each aircraft.

Issued stock to mechanics ensuring they were properly identified with the appropriate DD Form; kept records of requests using 700 forms, materials in stock and stock balances.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Texas A&M, Bachelors, Business Admin/Supply Chain Management:

Certifications: Lean Green Belt Certification; DSS Six Sigma Certification Lead ISO Auditor ( ISO 9001)

Fundamentals Of Supply Chain Management

Computer Skills: MS Word, MS Power Point, MS Excel, MS Outlook, Skip 6 Supply System, ASRS, IFS, Fedlog, UllS-A, Parts Tracker, SAP, MRP

REFERENCES

Excellent references furnished upon request.

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