DK Dustin Knoch

Franklin, PA ***** 814-***-**** ad0l6s@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL

SUMMARY

Resourceful Purchaser efficiently negotiates with vendors to process and create purchase orders to meet supply and demand. Collaborates with buyers and engineers to address evolving marketplace needs. Functions under minimal supervision but also excels in team environments to attain sales goals and fulfill customer requests.

SKILLS Excellent Communication

Analytical and Critical Thinking

Multitasking Abilities

Attention to Detail

Teamwork and Collaboration

Dependable and Responsible

Teambuilding

Data Entry

Decision-Making

WORK HISTORY PURCHASING AGENT 11/2021 to 09/2022

Webco Industries Oil City, PA

Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.

Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain stock levels.

Maintained consistent email communication with suppliers to confirm and track orders and verify price revisions on purchase orders. Communicated frequently with vendors to manage orders and verify revisions on purchase orders.

Computed and created purchase orders in SAP to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions and expedite customer orders. Negotiated policies and contracts with vendors to achieve optimal pricing and consistent availability.

Responsible for all MRO buying for 2 plants

Responsible for min/max reports, MRO scorecard, PO Accruals and late PO reports

BUYER 04/2021 to 11/2021

Honeywell Franklin, PA

Resolved daily issues by handling invoice discrepancies, replacements for rejected materials and missed and late deliveries. Utilized procurement tools to manage quote process, invoicing, order entry and receiving.

Maintained internal inventory of supplies and equipment. Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently. Placed orders for items consistent with quality, quantity and other specification requirements.

Worked closely with Quality Assurance, Shipping/Receiving, Production Planning to accomplish all work orders.

dealt with JDE operating system

STOREROOM SUPERVISOR/ PM COORDINATOR 11/2014 to 05/2020 Electralloy Oil City, PA

Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.

Managed projects from procurement to commission.

Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.

Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.

Fostered relationships with vendors to promote positive working relationships

Recruited and oversaw personnel to achieve performance and quality targets.

Recruited and oversaw personnel to achieve performance and quality targets

Performed internal audits 3x a year

Planning and scheduling contractors for outages

QUALITY CONTROL TECHNICIAN 06/2012 to 11/2014

Electralloy Oil City, PA

Evaluated samples against standards by completing measurements, visual inspections and other established tests.

Performed thorough inspections of incoming materials and outgoing products.

Inspected raw materials and finished products to verify quality and disposed items that did not meet safety requirements. Adhered to safety and clean area procedures to comply with agency and regulatory mandates.

Determined root cause of deviations and non-conforming results and implemented appropriate corrective and preventive actions throughout product development process.

Helped uncover and fix production problems in order to reduce overall defect rates.

Inspected manufactured parts by reviewing visually and assessing dimensions.

Safeguard customer requirements as well as product quality standards by delivering support.

Reviewed and validated quality requirements for manufacturing planning, supplier purchase orders and engineering specifications to meet contract compliance regulations.

Performed visual assessment of products to evaluate conformance with quality standards.

Reported problems and concerns to management.

INGOT CREW 10/2011 to 06/2012

Electralloy Oil City, PA

Organized work to meet demanding production goals. Examined incoming materials and compared to documentation for accuracy and quality.

Demonstrated proper use of equipment to newly hired employees to avoid workplace injuries.

Used hand trucks and fork trucks to complete tasks and transport items. EDUCATION Bachelor of Science Turfgrass Science 06/2006 Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA

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