Materials / Purchasing Manager

Z. ANTHONY KISS 770-***-**** *** N. Dorset Rd Troy, OH 45373 *****************@*****.***

MATERIALS / SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

Highly accomplished professional with extensive experience in managing supply chain strategic plans providing customer satisfaction and cost-effectiveness. Astute in identifying operational requirements, creating action, implementation plans, and effectively coordinating with cross-functional teams to achieve objectives. Skilled in materials and inventory management. Demonstrated ability to implement effective process controls and quality improvement initiatives. Career history of providing superior staff development and client services. Written and verbal fluency in English and Spanish.

KEY PROFICIENCIES Procurement Production Scheduling Forecasting

Lean/Six Sigma Data Analysis Expense Control

Inventory Tracking Personnel Management Warehouse Management

Import/Export Operation Management Start-up Operations

Outsourcing Process Improvement Strategic Planning

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Streamlined materials handling process by reducing slow moving and obsolete inventory, resulting in a $450,000 cost savings.

Created a materials management cycle count system that enabled improved inventory accuracy.

Improved delivery schedule and reduced lead times by instituting an efficient inventory process.

Decreased raw material inventory by developing best practices with corporate purchasing.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

INX International, Lebanon, OH - Manufacturer of Ink

Materials Manager 2015

Forecasted inventory requirements and purchased materials for a $50M manufacturing plant.

Managed the procurement operations for raw materials, consumables and equipment.

Coordinated and scheduled production, including employee supervision and customer service.

Established strong vendor relationships.

Navistar, Springfield, OH - Manufacturer of International Trucks

Supply Chain Manager 2013 - 2015

Directed supply chain operations for 15 production planners.

Developed standardized operating procedures, including documentation and training for employees.

Increased Point of Application (POA) from 84% to 95%.

Val-Co, Coldwater, OH - Manufacturer for the Poultry Industry

Distribution Center Operations Manager 2012 – 2013

Directed all aspects of the distribution center operations, including receiving, stocking, staging, QA, packing and

shipping.

Implemented and delivered training courses for employees and management on new inventory barcode system,

reducing order processing time by 25%.

Initiated changes that resulted in 96% on time delivery, 97% completion of orders and reduced inventory cost by

5%.

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Armstrong Cabinets, Union City, OH – Cabinet Distributor

Regional Distribution Center Operations Manager 2011 - 2012

Orchestrated regional logistics for vehicle fleet in accordance with DOT regulations.

Oversaw operations and planning for 20 employees, improving department efficiency by 15%.

Initiated productivity, cost, and performance management programs to increase on-time delivery requirements

and improve product quality, and client satisfaction.

Streamlined operations by outsourcing product delivery and storage to a 3PL company and provided training.

ElringKlinger, Buford, GA – Heat Shield Manufacturer

Contracted Logistics Coordinator Analyst 2010 - 2011

Studied and standardized operational procedures to improve plant efficiencies of work.

Instrumental in vendor consolidation resulting in a reduction of cost and transit time.

Negotiated contracts and increased vendor relations with suppliers concerning shipping, receiving and customer

service.

IntegraCore, Suwanee, GA – 3PL Company

Facility/Logistics Manager 2009 - 2010

Directed daily operations, logistics, customer service, inventory control and managed up to 80 employees.

Effectively recruited, trained, mentored and motivated employees committed to achieving goals and efficiently

fulfilling orders.

Coordinated the consolidation of two distribution centers; set-up each location’s inventory and tracking systems

and trained employees.

Biran LTD, Norcross, GA – Textile Distributor

Director of Operations/Logistics/Sales 1999 - 2009

Assisted in building a world-class import/export textile business, increasing sales from $700k to $10M per year.

Set stage for affordable, high-quality textile production by establishing bases in India and China.

Orchestrated domestic and international logistics by land, air and sea.

Conducted customer sales and vendor relations both domestically and internationally.

Sun Data Inc. / SolarCom, Norcross, GA – Computer Distributor

International Wholesale Logistics Supervisor 1989 - 1999

Chosen by executives to develop and implement an international wholesale division including sales and logistics

personnel.

Increased company revenue by 35% with new division.

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

APICS certification in process, Sinclair Community College, Dayton, OH

Master’s in Business Administration, Brenau University, Gainesville, GA

Bachelors of Science in Mathematics and Spanish, Berry College, Rome, GA

Minored in Industrial Technology and Business

COMPUTER COMPETENCIES

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project, Access), Adobe Acrobat, SAP, Oracle, ES, ASC, Sage-Mas90, AS/400 software.

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