Production and Inventory Control / Purchasing
Resume:
David A Vaughan
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Profile
• Skilled at implementing and utilizing business applications to efficiently track, achieve, and communicate company goals.
• Competent with Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Sharepoint, and Windows OS.
• Driven to provide and maintain excellent internal and external customer service.
• Experienced with creating, communicating, and monitoring vendor schedules.
• Achieved and upheld high levels of data integrity and inventory accuracy.
• Disciplined in the concepts of Lean and Just in Time.
Experience
Avon Protection Systems
Analyst - Apr 2015 – Jun 2016
• Aided in transition from legacy ERP systems to SAGE X3.
• Converted critical reports and dashboards from SQLRS to Nectari BI.
• Provided Sage X3 ERP support and training to users corporate-wide.
• Responsible for creation and maintenance of configuration scenarios in Sage X3.
• Validated new ERP system processes and functions.
• Prepared BOMs and routings for use in Sage X3.
• Provided backup IT support.
Supplied Air Buyer/Planner - Jun 2014 – Apr 2015
• Procured various commodity types including COTS, textiles, sewn goods, electronics, molded plastic and rubber, machined castings and forgings, and cylinders from domestic and international suppliers to support on time production and repair of SCBA units.
• Created and maintained PFEP spreadsheets by product family to communicate detailed planned vs. actual inventory levels.
• Transitioned the purchase of products as needed to local suppliers.
• Set Master Production Schedule for runners.
Project Crystal Material Lead - Nov 2013 – Jun 2014
• Immediately assumed Buyer responsibilities after abrupt resignation of previous Buyer.
• Procured components for production and repair of SCBA units.
• Directed the distribution of material to support production in two plants during movement of factory from Atlanta Georgia to Cadillac Michigan.
• Cleaned up inaccurate parameters and settings in MINX ERP system to allow MRP suggestions to drive procurement and support production and inventory levels.
• Re-established relations and schedules with on-hold suppliers of over 200 new products to support the on-time launch of new flagship SCBA.
• Set up Kanbans.
Filters Buyer/Planner - Jun 2011 – Nov 2013
• Global Plan for Every Part (PFEP) champion.
• Mentored new Buyer/Planners.
• Provided spreadsheets, documents and reports that detailed supply and demand analysis using Excel, Access, and SQL Reporting Services.
• Reduced freight by $50K yearly and reduced inventory by setting up a “Milk Run” with 3PL that picked up twice weekly from local suppliers.
• As a member of the Sage X3 ERP implementation team (Project Phoenix), analyzed production and generated scoping documents.
Scheduler - Nov 2008 – Jun 2011
• Calculated and communicated weekly material requirements to suppliers.
• Monitored incoming shipments, resolved exceptions, and expedited when needed.
• Developed and administered departmental SharePoint site.
• Ensured proper flow of demand throughout MRP system by setting and adjusting parameters.
• Created and managed min/max system for MRO.
• Informed suppliers of non-conformance and assisted in developing recovery plans.
• Calculated and published weekly supplier performance ratings.
• Advised on inventory status.
Materials Team Lead - Nov 2006 – Nov 2008
• Supervised material handlers and shipping/receiving clerks.
• Reconciled inventory discrepancies.
• Developed and maintained tote and shelf labels.
• Prepared DOD shipments using WAWF and DD250.
• Coordinated disposal of Hazardous Waste.
• Expedited shipments of tools and equipment.
• Physical inventory team leader.
• Created Kanban Loops.
Barnes Aerospace
Master Scheduler - Aug 1999 – Apr 2005
Senior Planner - Aug 1998 – Aug 1999
Planner - Apr 1997 – Aug 1998
Operator - 1995 - 1997
• Monitored customer schedules and EDI downloads and evaluated impact of changes on raw material availability and work center capacity.
• Estimated requirements for sixty-week lead time titanium sheets using 5-year plan.
• Facilitated monthly and quarterly Sales and Operations meetings.
• Received semi-finished goods into inventory and issued to next level assemblies.
• Ensured that demands were accurately driven through MRP to the Purchasing department.
• Responsible for releasing and managing multi-operation work orders.
• Ensured that complete lot trace and serialization was maintained and archived.
• Assigned lot sizes, lead times, and EOQs in ERP system.
• Monitored and reported progress of assigned customers’ orders.
• Communicated work center requirements to department managers.
• Reconciled manufacturing order variances.
• Yearly physical inventory team leader.
• Hot Formed and Super Plastic Formed titanium and stainless steel engine and airframe components.
Great Lakes Wood Corp
Woodworker - 1990-1995
• Assembled waterbed components and bedroom furniture.
• Reorganized work areas to increase productivity.
• Prepared finished products for shipment.
• Performed monthly cycle counts.
Education
Dewitt High School : General Studies, Automotive – High School Diploma
Lansing Community College : General Studies, Automotive, Welding, Metallurgy, IT, Intro to Mfg., SPC, APICS CPIM
Oliver Wight : Master Scheduling - Certificate
Baker College : Computer Networking – Associates Degree
DCMA – Columbus Ohio : Wide Area Workflow (DOD Invoicing)
Dangerous Goods International : Transportation of Dangerous Goods
APICS : CPIM Detailed Scheduling and Planning
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