Catherine S. Thompson

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Leominster, Mass. 01453

978-***-****

Objective To obtain a position in a company where I can best use my diverse background

Experience

Four Star Connections Hudson, Mass

Quoting Specialist /Purchasing/Planner Feb 2014 - June 2015 (Contract Position)

Responsible for the preparation and coordination of Request for Quotations for cable

Assemblies, mechanical assemblies and box build jobs. Responsible for procuring & providing

for Purchasing Dept. best pricing on all material needed such as connectors, cable wire,

Crimps, sheet metal fabricated parts and all tooling required. Perform all data entry functions,

Such as entering Purchase Order Data, Bill of Material entry, new part numbers and price

changes.

Analyze quotes for content in addition to preparing complete cost analysis. Works to define

needs, clarify discrepancies resolve issues and determine BOM structure, while documenting

all unique costs and issues associated the RFQ. Interface with Sales and other member of the

organization to identify tooling needs, identify cost reductions and efficiencies during the

quoting process. Maintain excellent relationship with all vendors.

Also supplied mating connector data for Internal Dept. test fixtures.

Have supplied support for Receiving, Stockroom and Accounting Dept with Invoicing.

Familiar with Microsoft Office, and AS400 data base programs. S/W such as WORD, EXCEL, POWER POINT & GREAT PLAINS, SAGE.

Responsible for purchasing and negotiating materials pricing from suppliers. Procurring the

Highest quality products in the most efficient lead time. Review backlog and Open order

Report to ensure on time delivery, expedite as needed. Implemented and maintained all filing systems for efficient tracking of purchase orders and quotes. Managed all MRB material to

Ensure the return and repair of all non conforming material, and follow up of all Corrective Actions.

Aved Electronics Billerica, Mass

Quoting Specialist /Purchasing May 2011 to Dec 2013

Responsible for the preparation and coordination of Request for Quotations for cable

Assemblies, mechanical assemblies and box build jobs. Responsible for procuring & providing

for Purchasing Dept. best pricing on all material needed such as connectors, cable wire,

Crimps, sheet metal,fabricated parts and all tooling required. Perform all data entry functions,

Such as entering Purchase Order Data, Bill of Material entry, new part numbers and price

changes.

Analyze quotes for content in addition to preparing complete cost analysis. Works to define

needs, clarify discrepancies resolve issues and determine BOM structure, while documenting

all unique costs and issues associated the RFQ. Interface with Sales and other member of the

organization to identify tooling needs, identify cost reductions and efficiencies during the

quoting process. Maintain excellent relationship with all vendors.

Also supplied mating connector data for Internal Dept. test fixtures.

Have supplied support for Receiving, Stockroom and Accounting Dept with Invoicing.

Familiar with Microsoft Office, and AS400 data base programs. Such as WORD, EXCEL, POWER POINT & GREAT PLAINS.

Reveal Imaging Bedford, Mass

MRB Purchasing Specialist June 2008 to March 2011

Responsible for all MRB material for Field Service and Production.

Processed all RMA’s, validated warranty status on material, maintained database

For tracking all RMA’s. Tracked failure types, reported trends using internal SCAR

Process, maintained failure trends for Field Service, types of failures as well as site

Specific. Using MICROSOFT OFFICE and GREAT PLAINS data base programs.

Also have good working knowledge of ARENA,an Eco tracking data base.

Have excellent relationship with all vendors.

Responsible for Purchasing material for area as needed, and material for R & D Dept.

Responsible for system testing all returned material from vendors to ensure quality.

Responsible for testing all sub-assemblies and p.c’s returned from the Field using EDS scanner, and test fixtures to ensure proper functionality.

Reporting all failure analysis findings. Using Operational mode boot s/w, eventlogs,

Failure description from field tech’s, functional test performed in EDS scanner.

Performed p.c. repair, using reimaging software, and spare hardware replacements,

Such as hard drives, p.c. boards, and power supplies. Performed own Soldering & Rework.

Wrote all test procedures and installation guides for repair area using Microsoft Word

And Screen capture for illustrations. Or imported digital photos.

MRV Communications Littleton, Mass

Purchasing/ Planner / Expeditor October 2006 to Oct. 2007

Responsible for Purchasing components, Connectors, chassis, Hardware, labels,

linecords, and other supplies for Manufacturing Production floor.

Used ACCESS data base for MRP system, and monitoring material

Re-order points. Placed Purchase orders, monitored due dates using

Open-Order report. Maintained excellent relationship with all suppliers.

Expediting all material needed if purchase order was placed, or. Able to

locate hard to procure inventory with the fastest delivery possible.

Responsible for processing all MRB material in and out of the area.

By securing RMA data to and from suppliers.

Performed all ECO changes to PCB ‘s either wire adds or replacing smt parts.

Wrote ECO’s, Test Procedures, and Work Instructions, also performed

Editing to existing Auto-CAD. drawings as needed.

Able to use EXCEL, WORD, CHECKPOINT, and most Office based programs.

FLIR Systems N. Billerica, Mass.

Engineering Assistant / Buyer / Planner October 2001 to October 2006

Responsible for purchasing components and supplies for engineering department,

Using specs to ensure compliance and the internet to confirm availability.

Used MRP system to maintain stocking levels, and monitor open purchase orders.

Responsible for tracking all cost of proto-types, using Excel, and submitting

Spreadsheets to Finance dept.

Setup database for inventory control, Kitted jobs, liaison for contract manufacturer.

Also responsible for building proto-type boards, cables and test fixtures for

engineers to critic their Designs. Performed ECO changes and rework as needed.

Duties included Soldering, Rework & removing fine-pitch smt components, and wire adds.

Building cables; Performed editing to existing Auto-Cad drawings.

Certified Level I Thermographer.

PAST JOB EXPERIENCE: Lead Repair Tech for Leading Network Provider. Experienced with Fiber Optics, Ethernet Switching, and Token Ring network devices.

Education: Westford Vocational Tech: Electronics I Westford, Mass.

Westford Vocational Tech Microsoft Works Westford, Mass

Crosscomm Network Service Training Seminars & Fiber Optic Applications

GenRad Soldering and Component Id. Training

References furnished upon Request

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