Jay Shah, CPIM

**** ***** ****** *** ** Kennesaw, GA-30152 856-***-**** ad2yie@r.postjobfree.com US Citizen PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Result oriented and accomplished supply chain professional with 25+ years of cross-functional experience in project management, purchasing, strategic sourcing, supply chain management and production control. Experienced engineer with proven expertise in global supplier development who can effectively handle multiple tasks and projects to meet required deadlines. Team leader with the ability to interact effectively with internal and external customers, vendors, colleagues and management at all levels. EDUCATION / CERTIFICATION

Master of Science in Computer Science from Kennesaw State University, Georgia

Bachelor of Science in Production Engineering from Marathwada University, India

CPIM (Certified in Production and Inventory Management) from APICS - The Association for Operations Management

SAP Material Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

MJC Inc. Cartersville, GA May 2021 – Present

MJC is HVAC manufacturer that builds equipment for Trane, Carrier, Lennox and York. MJC recently developed Modular Self Contained Units and Air Turn Over Units which are solely sold through the Trane distribution network. Supply Chain Manager

Manage Master Build Schedule for MSC and ATO product line.

Create and release work orders and schedule jobs based on material availability and plant capacity.

Manage the purchase of parts and inventory levels to prevent stock-outs and subsequently provides the uninterrupted flow of material for the MSC and ATO assembly line.

Develop and maintain suppliers for contract compliance and identify ongoing performance improvement opportunities.

Establish long term alliances, special pricing agreements and conduct periodic meetings between distributors and manufacturer sales representatives.

Guide value analysis to identify cost improvements as well as develop cost saving proposals including make-versus-buy analysis and consider alternative sourcing domestically or internationally.

Communicate non-conforming material reports to suppliers and take corrective actions to address material issues that do not meet standards, tolerances and on time delivery performance.

Track supplier performance using key performance indicators. Clyde Bergemann Inc. Atlanta, GA September 2010 – April 2021 Clyde Bergemann is the largest manufacturer of boiler cleaning and ash handling equipment, supplying vital systems and solutions for increasing efficiency and reducing emissions in the energy services market. Senior Buyer/Planner, Data Analyst

Planned, purchased, and managed an annual average of 200,000 parts in 500 purchase orders totaling $25 million in sales.

Managed relationships with 30 domestic and international vendors covering 25 commodities.

Conducted value analysis to identify areas for cost saving and applied make-versus-buy analysis that resulted in a reduction of purchasing costs by 5%.

Designed and developed intelligent reports using SQL Server Reporting Services and Microsoft Access to evaluate operational difficulties and make recommendations for process improvements. These reports helped fulfill customer demands with better inventory flow.

Formulated and analyzed usage reports that forecasted sales based on historical data and issued planned purchased orders accordingly for over 4000 unique parts.

Created a system of supplier scorecards that rated vendor performance based on time delivery, nonconforming supply, and overall cost.

Successfully directed a Smart Collaboration Project across inter-group companies to identify opportunities for cost reduction in material supply and develop better vendor relations for the overall benefit of the group.

Developed, implemented and executed a Dock to Ship program to reduce material handling and increase customer on-time shipments. This helped achieve Just in Time Inventory of parts with 99% on-time shipment of customer orders.

Managed a cross-functional team project focused on the reduction of obsolete inventory, reduced over $2 million in inventory in 2016, and rolled-out a program to prevent future inventory buildup. Zodiac AeroSpace, Atlanta, GA September 2004 – September 2010 An international leader in aeronautic equipment and systems for aircraft and helicopters, Zodiac Aerospace designs and manufactures high tech solutions to increase aircraft performance and flight safety. Material Analyst

Responsible for overseeing daily purchase operations utilizing Quantum ERP to plan and order parts for commercial, business, and military aircraft (electronics, assemblies, etc.) as per demand in sales and work orders.

Created intelligence reports using Hyperion software to extract data and take proactive action for part shortages and delays caused by late shipments of parts.

Monitored backlog and pro-actively informed internal and external customers of shipment delays. Identified opportunities for improvements on existing processes, with the goal of alleviating and decreasing reoccurring issues.

Controlled, measured and regulated efficient inventory level of purchased items and determined final disposition of obsolete parts. Resolved invoice discrepancies with vendors. Desmet Ballestra North America, Marietta, GA May 1995 – August 2004 Desmet Ballestra is a global turnkey company in the food and chemical industry that engineers and supplies processing equipment for the production of oils, fats, biodiesels, detergents, and soap. Purchasing Manager, Project Engineer

Managed construction of structural steel building, equipment installation, piping, electrical, insulation and startup of soap plant in Turkmenistan.

Supervised and effectively completed commissioning of a 1500 TPD soybean extraction plant in Volga, South Dakota.

Read and interpreted technical engineering drawings, specifications and bills of materials.

Utilized different project management software to plan and collaborate with project managers and purchase equipment with long lead-time.

Prepared purchase requisitions based on preliminary drawings of fabricated equipment and engineering specifications of heat exchangers and mechanical equipment like pumps, drives, electrical controls and instruments.

Selected vendors based on type of equipment required for the project and vendor capabilities.

Evaluated and analyzed different vendor quotations and compared it with past purchases and sales budget.

Issued purchase/change orders for equipment, machinery and various items required for completion of different projects by leveraging buying power in price negotiations.

Reviewed and followed up with vendors weekly on open order report to ensure on time equipment delivery by expediting and tracking shipments from domestic and international vendors.

Reviewed all vendors and maintained an electronic record of orders, costs, delivery time and overall performance ratings by creating Microsoft Excel and Access reports.

Developed sources from North America and Asia - identifying, evaluating and developing supplier capabilities with primary regard for the ability to meet quality requirements of ISO 9001 and Six Sigma.

Visited domestic and international vendor factories and warehouses for inspection of equipment and parts to ensure all product deliveries were on time, on schedule, and the final product matched specifications in the purchase order.

Prioritized and managed multiple projects simultaneously to ensure all projects were on track.

Identified opportunities for improvement and made constructive suggestions for process changes to senior management. Desmet Ballestra India, Bombay, India April 1990 – April 1995 Desmet Ballestra is a global turnkey company in the food and chemical industry that engineers and supplies processing equipment for the production of oils and fats.

Project Engineer, Senior Project Engineer

Responsible for construction, commissioning and startup of multiple oil extraction and refinery projects of salad oil.

Supervised complete construction, startup, and handover of a 25 TPD Deodorizing Plant for butter oil at Nestle India.

Coordinated equipment installation and startup of a 50 TPD Soybean Oil Bleaching Plant in Delhi, India.

Collaborated with architects for structural design and purchased all required structural steel for various extraction plants.

Developed and implemented project schedule for the successful completion of project on time and under budget.

Initiated and conducted kick-off and follow-up meetings with customers, engineers, vendors and site contractors to meet project objectives.

Multitasked and managed multiple projects in oil extraction and refinery simultaneously. SKILLS

Data Analytics/Visualization Tools: Tableau, Microsoft Excel ERP: Visual ERP, Quantum ERP, SAP and M1 ERP

Programming Languages: Java, SQL, C

Software: Microsoft Projects, Microsoft Access, SQL Server Reporting Services Communication: Public speaking, technical presentations, proposals, interpersonal skills Languages: English, Hindi, Marathi, and Gujarati

LEADERSHIP

Treymoore Home Owners Association January 2018 – 2020 President

Executed contracts, orders and other documents for maintaining the neighborhood property.

Conducted monthly meetings with the board to discuss home owner issues and find resolutions.

Maintained community Facebook page for meetings and subdivision activities.

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