William H. Yost

***** ****** ******** ** *********, NC 28226

412-***-**** acz29k@r.postjobfree.com

Supply Chain

Material Management Business Management Inventory Management

Goal oriented, pro-active and self-motivated professional exhibit over twenty years of enormous expertise in materials, inventory control, purchasing, material planning, product assessment, risk assessment, data analysis and reporting. An analytical mindset and the versatility to resolve multifaceted matters despite the challenges of changing priorities, imminent deadlines and differing team agendas.

Key Accomplishments:

Demonstrated ability in handling multiple assignments and responding in a constantly changing environment.

Developed and established personal goals and objectives to meet the objectives of the company.

Supply Chain Management

Business Administration

Strategic Planning/Analysis

Leadership & Development

Industry Networking

Cross – Functional Skills

Competitive Intelligence

New Product Development

Cost Reduction

Lean/Six Sigma

Marketing Research

SAP MRP System

Professional Experience

Global Partner Solutions, Inc., Wichita, KS, 10/19/16– 11/23/16

Supplier Surveillance (Contractor)

Represent, oversee, and coordinate activities at vendor site to ensure on time delivery as per client's schedule requirement. Follow up, expedite open orders and report status at prescribed frequency. Create and maintain performance indicators as required. Create and monitor recovery plan leading to a sustainable exit strategy. Incorporate preventive measures. Manage relationship between vendor and client focal.

Interface with supplier to achieve maximum value for client.

Create tracking logs for monitoring progress

UTC Aerospace Systems, Monroe, NC

Industrial Management Analyst 7/13-11/15 Facilitated and mitigated the problems which may impede the delivery of products and services. Acted as primary point of contact.

Buyers/Planners at each sites to establish proper inventory levels thus insure proper procurement requirements. Working directly with suppliers to help insure parts delivery met requested delivery dates. Directly interfaced when suppliers could not meet scheduled requirements.

Developed Forecast models outside of SAP for each facility to help insure proper provisioning. Trained Buyers and Planners on Provisioning, Sourcing, Procurement and SAP system.

Used Continuous-Improvement (LEAN) to improve processes with both OEM and MRO facilities and took on a project management role to better support an out of country facility.

Worked with all facilities National and International and OEM’s regarding receiving discrepancies and help established a Return Material Authorization (RMA) process with the OEM’s using Continuous-Improvement (Lean) Processes.

Goodrich Corporation / UTC Aerospace Systems, Monroe, NC

SC Analyst II

Accountable for outsourcing unserviceable Rotable and Repairable components back to the OEM for repair and overhaul services as well as managing unserviceable landing gear subcomponents requiring machining/plating services with approved suppliers. Worked directly with Engineering and Quality Departments both internally and OEM on Service Bulletins, Reliability and Quality relates problems. Procure expendable parts to meet the shops special requirement’s.

Responsible for vendor management of 18 supplier engaged in repair and overhaul services which included insuring work scoped requirements were met in addition, oversee Cost Containment, Turnaround Times (TAT), Reliability, Invoice Discrepancies and Return Material Authorization (RMA).

Used project management skill to launch a new landing gear shop to handle Bombardier landing gear components

Worked within a Continuous-Improvement (LEAN) environment.

Manage by contractual agreements with suppliers and adhere to customer’s contractual requirements.

Arrange for exchanges with OEM when suppliers could not meet Turnaround Times (TAT). Source parts when required to meet company urgent requirements.

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Goodrich Corporation, Monroe, NC 7/2005-3/2008

Buyer/ Planner

Responsible for the material planning and procurement of assigned Inventory. Worked directly with OEM Engineering on reliability of key products. Set up and sourced new product and suppliers as required.

Vendor management of procuring expendables, consumables products to meet to shop requirements.

Responsible for vendor management of assigned suppliers engaged in repair and overhaul services which included insuring work scoped requirements were met in addition oversee cost containment, Turnaround Times (TAT), Reliability, Invoice Discrepancies and Return Material Authorization (RMA).

Helped support customers when Minimum Equipment List (MEL) or Aircraft -On-Ground (AOG) situation arose.

Managed and maintained an inventory of approximately 1.3 million dollars through an MRP system.

MidAtlantic Airways / US Airways 2003- 2005

Buyer

Responsible for the Material Management processes for US Airways’ Regional Jet Airline and launch customer for the EMBRAER 170 Regional Jet. Worked closely with Embraer personnel for support of direct and indirect services and aircraft delivery.

Help set up the establishment of a regional airline for US Airways using project management skills

Procured consumables and expendables to meet and support the operations of the airline.

Oversaw the outsourcing of all unserviceable Rotables and Repairable components following up with suppliers as required.

Sourced new products and services to helped reduce cost and lead times.

Manage by contractual agreement with suppliers

Developed strategies for cost containment; by managing the daily transactions, inventory and requisition.

Worked directly with Engineering, Quality, Reliability and Records Departments.

Vendor management of Embraer inventory supply process (contractual agreements).

NFF Avionic Services, Aliquippa, PA 2000 - 2002

Manager of Marketing

Identified potential new market in the Commercial and Regional Jet Market. Liable for core business and overhaul of avionic products. Business Development including identification of potential customers.

Increased Customer Base by addition of airlines and air related careers, responsible for a 62% increase despite events of September 11th.

Established new products lines to sell to potential airlines.

US Airways, Pittsburgh, PA 1991 – 2000

Purchasing Representative

Successfully identified global and domestic alternative sources to help support requirements. Accountable for the outsourcing of Rotable and Repairable inventory for repair and overhaul services. Procured expendables to meet shop and operational requirements. Competently trained colleagues and new employees to improved their skills. Confidently participated in the Goal of Reduction of Cost and Inventory at US Airways while adhering to FAA/ FAR regulations. Sourced and procured expendable parts to meet systems requirements.

Establish and help establish contractual negotiations and agreements.

Worked directly with Engineering, Quality, Reliability and Records Departments.

Responsible for vendor management of supplier engaged in repair and overhaul services which included insuring work scoped requirements were met in addition oversee cost containment, Turnaround Times (TAT), Reliability, invoice discrepancies and Return Material Authorization (RMA).

Arrange for exchanges when turnaround times (TAT) could not be met.

Helped support customers when Minimum Equipment List (MEL) or Aircraft -On-Ground (AOG) situation arose

Examined 250-million-dollar inventory and functioned with other Depts. on Warranty, Reliability, and Quality Assurance problems.

Identified and implemented cost saving opportunities and control inflationary effects through negotiation.

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Education & Credentials

Business Administration * West Virginia Northern Community College, Weirton, WV

Small Business Management Certificate * West Virginia Northern Community College, Weirton, WV

Business Administration * West liberty State College, West Liberty, WV

Purchasing and the Law by Dr. John E. Murry Jr. (C.P.M)

Purchasing Principles for Enhancing Profitability (AMA)

Negotiation Resource International (PMMS)

Negotiation Workshop (C.P.M)

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