TONY A. HEFFLIN
*** ******* **** **** ********, GA 30093 678-***-**** ************@*****.***
PROFILE SUMMARY
Highly-motivated professional offering progressive experience in procurement, logistics and quality compliance in the supply chain industry. Dedicated team player demonstrating the ability to support senior management and staff in day-to-day functions as well as special projects. Adept at managing multiple responsibilities in fast-paced, time sensitive environments while meeting strict deadlines.
AREAS OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILL
Buyer in semiconductor industry
Strong Communication Skills
Team Leadership & Training
Evaluate vendors against metrics
Excellent Interpersonal Skills
Creates team spirit and excellence
Manage export compliance
Reporting & Documentation
Optimize overall supply chain
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
WORLD MICRO ELECTRONICS 2013 – 2015
Managing Director Penang, Malaysia
Directed purchasing activities and training supporting employees in Southeast Asia
Implemented supplier certification process grading suppliers based upon quality, on time delivery and cost
Provided oversight supporting all aftermarket purchases supporting obsolescence and long lead times
Ensured compliance with company policies, procedures and export compliance regulations.
Implemented training supporting franchise content.
Facilitated ISO and AS9120 certifications.
Negotiated purchases with all Asia Pacific suppliers
Technical ability to read semiconductor data sheets
Director of Supply Chain Roswell, GA 2003 – 2012
Communicated with senior management in regards to all purchasing functions
Set and communicated objectives to inspire individuals to achieve high performance
Managed and trained purchasing staff and enforced company policies and procedures
Developed relationships with manufacturers, franchise distributors and independent distributors to support product from R&D to obsolescence
Provided support to Quality Manager in regards to non-conforming material and processed return material authorizations.
Liaised with accounting and warehouse personnel regarding invoice and receipt discrepancies
Negotiated long term agreement contracts with suppliers supporting after market purchases
Created and managed supplier certification process grading all suppliers
CHECKMATE ELECTRONICS Roswell, GA 1992 - 2001
Senior Buyer
Managed and trained commodity buyers supporting board level and embedded components.
Reviewed quotes supporting the purchase of tools and molds supporting injection molded plastics
Managed multiple commodities including semiconductors, liquid crystal displays, cable harness assemblies, injection molded plastics, overlays and keypads
Outsourced the build of printed circuit boards
Monitored and assisted multiple contract manufacturers simultaneously
Supported process for non-conforming material received from suppliers.
Negotiated price variance and supplier payment terms.
Managed all MRO as well as inventory purchases
Managed contracts with suppliers of custom material
CERTIFICATIONS
International Traffic and Arms Regulations (ITAR) with Department of Defense Trade Networks Washington, DC
Department of Commerce and Export Classification Control Numbers (ECCN). Fort Lee, VA