Richard C. Berman

**B Erikson Lane

Pembroke, MA 02359

Phone 781-***-****

ad31is@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Profile:

Results-oriented Manager with diverse expertise in, Procurement, Sales, Operations and Project Management. Proven ability to take on multiple projects with success. A strong negotiator with the ability to close deals and meet both personal and corporate goals. Experience:

BUTLER AUTOMATIC, Middleborough, MA February to August 2023 Purchasing Manager

Main responsibilities included managing 2 buyers as well as purchasing for certain key product classes with the assistance of Epicor (mrp system). Tracked key vendors using ISO standards and Key Supplier Indicators including on time delivery and quality. Assisted buyers with decisions on volume pricing while keeping company’s inventory levels in line with the company’s goals.

Worked in conjunction with Engineering to support new items as well as to assure all ECN’s were addressed. Also supported Manufacturing to assure that all their requirements were addressed.

MASSA PRODUCTS, Hingham, MA

Supply Chain Manager 2020-2023

In this newly created position, working closely with Engineering, Manufacturing and Finance to assure materials are delivered on time to support MASSA’s government contracts. Manage both Purchasing and Planning to assure items are purchased in timely manor taking in to consideration the recent events which are affecting the entire supply chain.

Also, monitor all vendors performances in conjunction with the ISO standards. Vendor management is a key role and responsibility. Typically, most vendors are managed by Purchasing Manager to assure on time deliveries. However, the more critical or troubled vendors are managed by myself.

Other responsibilities include managing inventory levels, negotiating special contracts and pricing as well as monitoring vendors quality. ZILDJIAN, CORP., Norwell, MA

Procurement Manager 2019-2020

Working in conjunction with manufacturing and utilizing company’s ERP system (Infor / Syteline), planned for all required raw material and items required to support the company’s manufacturing and operations. Initiated vendor performance criteria, monitoring OTD and quality. Also worked close with Category Managers on all special projects and new product launches. Managed a Sr. Buyer in company’s Maine’s location, guiding and monitoring their business unit. Re-organized procurement policies to minimize financial exposure as well as improving inventory turns. Initiated several cost savings initiatives.

RANDOLPH ENGINEERING, Randolph, MA

Purchasing Manager 2016-2019

Responsible for the procurement, inventory logistics and all supplier relationships throughout the globe. Utilizing an ERP system (Forthshift and Infor/Syteline), planned for all requirements, goods and services for the factory. Also responsible for all pricing negotiations, delivery expedites based on needs and continuous monitoring of all facets of procurement. Also, work directly with Engineering, Manufacturing and Finance to assure their needs and requirements are met. Key accomplishments include:

- Cost saving efforts of over $100,000 in 2018 and over $300,000 in 2019.

- Sourcing new suppliers and products for New Product Launches.

- Dramatically improved quality and OTD from key suppliers. ATRENNE COMPUTING SOLUTIONS, Brockton, MA

Sr. Buyer 2013-2016

One of many duties include the daily running of Epicor 2000 MRP system, checking demand and working with master scheduler. Control the stock levels of over 5000 items and 400 vendors. Other day to day activities include obtaining special bids, the monitoring of vendor’s performances, process RMA’s. Key successes include cost savings, lean implementations of purchasing procedures. AJA INTERNATIONAL, INC., Scituate, MA

Procurement and Materials Manager 2009 to 2013

Responsible for the reorganization of the internal workings of purchasing, materials management and inspection processing for this physical vapor disposition tool manufacturer. Established policies and procedures to achieve specific goals of improving deliveries of both stock and custom parts and improving vendor relations. These included organizing current data to assist in streamlining operations and working closely with production and engineering to achieve on time deliveries of systems. HITACHI AMERICA, LTD, Westwood, MA 1987 to 2009

National Account / Operations Manager

Directed all major functions of the operations, projects and sales for the Digital Media Group within Hitachi America including:

• The successful launch of a major pilot program for a national fast food chain.

• Responsible for all contract negotiations for the division.

• Control over all internal budgets including reserve funds, advertising expenditures and P&L spending.

• Directed the OEM Sales for a key OEM account,

increasing sales from $250,000 per month to over

$750,000 per month.

Education:

University of Massachusetts – Dartmouth

Bachelor of Science with honors- Marketing

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