Supply Chain Materials Manager

Antoine Coleman

Summerville, SC *****

Email: **********@*****.*** - Phone: 843-***-****

SUMMARY

I am a highly motivated enthusiastic career professional with significant experience in Materials Management. I have worked for major organizations in my career and possess the skills to maximize productivity and meet corporate objectives within budgetary and scheduling constraints. My ability to be innovative and embrace change resulted in significant accomplishments in analysis, conflict resolution and contract negotiation for these organizations and permitted me to achieve major cost savings and product standardization. I have an interest in learning new skills to enhance my ability to contribute to the organization for which I am employed. My supervisory and administrative skills have allowed me to exceed the goals of any organization that I represent. Willing to relocate to: Charlotte, NC - Columbia, SC - Florence, SC Authorized to work in the US for any employer

WORK EXPERIENCE

Stock Clerk (Seasonal) - Lowe's Home Improvement

Summerville, SC - December 2015 to April 2016

Responsible for distributing and stocking merchandise throughout the store including caring for store equipment and cleaning hazardous materials spills. Also responsible for providing excellent customer service by greeting customers and assisting customers in locating, selecting, demonstrating, and loading of merchandise.

Buyer/Planner - Worthington Industries, Inc - Randstad Engineering

Florence, SC - May 2015 to August 2015

Procure at the most favorable price product/material/ supplies per the quality specification to stock the components for the Manufacturing production schedules and safety stock levels.

Schedule, monitory and track purchase, delivery and flow of material into the production process, identify and resolve any bottlenecks or potential delays and ensure continuity of the supply chain into production.

Schedule procurement, delivery, and usage of materials to optimize production, cost, and inventory position.

Use the ERP system to enter purchase orders, locate inventory, determine usage and inventory needs, and use excel spreadsheets (and various tools) to analyze and determine purchase order requirements for the supply chain to order and maintain proper inventory levels.

Materials Manager - Vibra / Kindred Healthcare -

Charleston, SC - April 2010 to February 2015

Oversees departmental operating budget, revenue and expenditures, according to current policy/approved budget; analyzes and reports fiscal activity, makes recommendation and/or takes appropriate action to reduce the cost of providing services.

Develops departmental policies, procedures, work flows, goals and objectives; implements policies, procedures and work flows; ensures departmental accountability and customer satisfaction.

Ensures the delivery of quality services to patients and departments by directing, coordinating and supervising all activities within the department including purchasing, receiving, and distributing of supplies and courier, copy center, and mailroom services.

Senior Buyer - East Cooper Regional Medical Center

Mount Pleasant, SC - May 2003 to November 2008

Processes accounts payable, matching billing to invoices, coding and processing in conjunction with the business office manager/CFO.

Place and manage purchase orders in accordance with MRP, forecast, sales orders and related planning data.

Confers with physicians and nursing staff on special products or equipment needs and initiates trial use if indicated.

Work closely with manufacturing, distribution, customer service and suppliers to prioritize, expedite and deexpedite purchase orders and/ or work orders based on material availability, department resources, changing requirements and customer service requirements.

Participate in the new product development process and support supply chain planning activities at the new product levels

Purchasing Analyst - BellSouth Entertainment

Atlanta, GA - September 2000 to February 2003

Selected products and researched market regarding suppliers - Studied market for availability of products and ordering information. Obtained best prices/goods and raw materials- Negotiated best price with the supplier and finalized payment on behalf of the firm.

Procurement Specialist - NASA Langley / Wang Government Service

Hampton, VA - December 1999 to April 2000

Primary contractor for (SCOMAC) Communications Dept. NASA Research Center. Strategic sourcing of supplies and services under FAR guidelines. Represent companies in negotiating contracts and formulating policies with suppliers. Review, evaluate, and approve specifications for issuing and awarding bids. Engineering Department insuring most efficient way machinery materials equipment information was utilized properly to increase productivity.

Store Keeper Served U.S. NAVY -

Various Locations - November 1990 to March 1998

Strategic Sourcing of Supplies and Services under GSA/FAR Guidelines. Responsible for preparing necessary purchasing documents and/or reviews and processes request for purchases to ensure procedural and regulatory requirements are met. Research catalogs, brochures, correspondence and other appropriate reference material to find potential suppliers/vendors. Assist in the development of annual merchandise and seasonal buy plans, as demanded by goals and objectives. Maintains current price lists of merchandise and ensures proper vendor pricing. Investigate and resolve discrepancies in delivery, pricing, etc. Maintain records of purchasing transactions and prepare documentation for superiors. Meet and communicate with vendors to discuss item selections, price, terms of purchases, delivery, and return order authorization.

EDUCATION

Bachelors (BS) Business Management Old Dominion University

Norfolk, VA 1998 to 2000

Associates (AA) Maritime Logistics Acquisitioning Tidewater Community College

Portsmouth, VA 1996 to 1997

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