Brian L. Sass CPIM

**** ******** ******* ** *******, TX 77095 Cell: 832-***-**** ad0p39@r.postjobfree.com

MATERIAL PLANNER/BUYER

Customer Focused Reliable Quick Study Ethical Accurate Efficient Detail Oriented Dedicated

Self-Motivated Professional with over 20 years demonstrated successful history in materials planning and procurement. Comprehensive understanding of all aspects of the Supply Chain. Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communicator; effectively communicates with all levels of staff, management, and suppliers.

Strong commitment to continuous process improvements; Demonstrated ability to streamline processes to create greater efficiencies. Adept at working within our ever changing/dynamic environment and available for flexible work schedules. Effective working in both autonomously and team environments. High aptitude in various industries including Oil and Gas and Chemicals.

Competencies include:

DRP Planner

Master Scheduling

Logistics management

Engineering Drawings

Supply Chain

Purchasing

SELECT CAREER ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Increased on-time delivery (OTD) from 88% to 98% by streamlining the release and tracking of Internal Sales Orders (ISO), products, and materials, as DRP Planner with ATMI.

Increased Inventory Turns from 3.2 to 9.3 (within a 9-month period) by adjusting safety stocks, shipping schedules and working with factory planners as DRP Planner with ATMI.

Decreased freight costs by $75,000 by combining shipments of like material and minimizing the number of containers shipping internationally without increasing inventory as DRP Planner for ATMI..

Improved container utilization from 62% to over 92% (within only 3month period) by adjusting shipping schedule that supported all international sites as DRP Planner for ATMI.

Project Planner for Multimillion Dollar Project-Assigned to support the Petrobras Project on my third day in my current position.

Led 24-person team in transitioning HP purchasing from US to India, by promoting that this was good for HP business creating Subject Matter Experts (SME) and developing and implementing Best Known Business (BKB) practices and processes, for the successful transition despite losing my job upon completion, as Purchasing Supervisor for Volt (HP Contractor).

Strategic Planning and Execution Specialist-Working with the Engineering team on new products being designed and released-Ordered all material and tracked incoming material to ensure they would meet the testing requirements of the customer and under budget.

Recipient of three “Outstanding Achievement” awards for key contributions in Purchase Order accuracy and Cost Savings as a Buyer and one for Successful Transition of HP purchasing from US to India as Purchasing Supervisor with Volt (HP Contractor).

S&OP Leader leading the team in ensuring we had the most accurate data to support various distribution centers and created S&OP processes to support the customers while still maintaining the company target for inventory and turns.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Windows and MAC Operating Systems

Oracle Lotus Notes MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

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RELEVANT PROFESSIONAL HISTORY

GE Oil & Gas/Baker Hughes-Houston, TX 3/12-6/23

NPI Material Planning and Execution Specialist/Buyer

Responsible for creating workflows, tracking and expediting material to support various projects. Worked daily with internal departments and work centers to ensure timely execution of material processes and work center execution to support the project. Assigned as Seal Cell Scheduler, first 2 months in the position developed a schedule for the production floor and set new production record. Worked across several functions to support all material required for NPI (New Products Introduction) by the engineers included but not limited to price negotiations, delivery commitments, shipping schedules and mode of transportation and resolving invoicing issues. Was responsible for all material required for New Products and met the schedule and in all cases came in under budget and on time. Responsive to ECO’s and timely resolution of those issues to ensure delivery schedules were kept. Maintaining work orders through companies MRP system.

ATMI – Round Rock, TX 2005 to 2012

DRP Planner/Buyer

Charged with the release, tracking, and expediting of materials to support 8 US distribution Centers as well as 6 International Locations. Performed as Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Distribution Planning. Released and maintained PO’s for 3 contract manufacturers that supported both US and International Business. Scheduled all International containers from Distribution center to support their requirements. Was liaison between factory and regional planners (one point of contact).

Adecco – Austin, TX 2004-2005

Product Manager

Managed the release, tracking, and expediting of materials for all Spares Dept releasing Discrete Jobs (DJ) in Oracle. Handled all closing and financial variances related to jobs. Performed as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Spares Dept for Applied Materials. Maintained all work orders in their MRP system.

Volt – Houston, TX 2002-2004

Purchasing Supervisor

Managed releasing of Purchase Orders that supported HP goals and objectives. Multimillion-dollar Purchase Orders at times. Auditing and organization of all buyers; including creating SME’s and empowering them by leadership to make the right business decisions.

Applied Mechanical – Austin, TX 2001-2002

Project Manager

Managed the release, tracking, and expediting of materials for all Spares Dept releasing Discrete Jobs (DJ) in Oracle. Handled all closing and financial variances related to jobs. Performed as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Spares Dept for Applied Materials.

Planner I Wayne Dresser (1991 to 1999)

Managed shop floor scheduling of multiple tool lines and service parts with MRP. Released DJ for shop floor control of manufacturing and releasing of purchase order for purchased parts. Analyzed and created the Master Production Schedule (MPS) each week to capture any change in customer requirements/demands.

EDUCATION and PROFESSIONAL ENHANCEMENT TRAINING

APICS Certification

High School Graduate from Bettendorf High School

VOLUNTEERISM / COMMUNITY AFFILIATIONS

Habitat for Humanity – Former Volunteer, 2 years EAC – Former Volunteer, 1 year

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