STEVE SHOLL

619-***-**** ad3ee9@r.postjobfree.com San Diego, CA

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

** ***** ** **********/****** chain experience:

Lean Manufacturing – Kanban – Inventory Reduction – NPI – NetSuite Implementation - Purchasing a wide range of commodities to include: PCBA’s, chemicals, molded plastics, cables, sheet metal, packaging, hardware, consumables, lab supplies, and equipment.

EXPERIENCE

Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.-San Diego, California

Manufacturer of analytical instruments, life science solutions, specialty diagnostics, laboratory, pharmaceutical and biotechnology services,

Buyer II- (Contractor) Oct 2023-Present

Processed purchase orders daily. (average 10 per day).

Purchased Chemicals, Lab supplies.

Monitored late deliveries and resolved any late delivery and invoicing issues.

Collaborated with the global sourcing team to help drive cost saving ideas and look for opportunities to increase relationships with our strategic supply base.

Negotiated better pricing and payment terms.

Singular Genomics-San Diego, California

Biotech company developing a proprietary DNA sequencing platform.

Senior Buyer July 2022 – May 2023

Processed purchase requisitions through approvals to purchase orders in NetSuite (average 30 per day).

Purchased PCBA’s, Chemicals, Molded Plastics, Cables, and Consumables, lab supplies, equipment.

Played an active role in NPI.

Planned, scheduled, and monitored the movement of material through production.

Monitored on-time delivery with all suppliers.

Qualified new suppliers

Omniome-San Diego, California

Biotech company developing a proprietary DNA sequencing platform.

Senior Buyer/Planner November 2019 - May 2022

Processed purchase requisitions through approvals to purchase orders (average 25 per day).

Purchased PCBA’s, cables, molded plastics.

Managed supplier relationships worked with suppliers to obtain best pricing and payment terms.

Represented supply chain in the implementation of new ERP System NetSuite.

Developed an MRP system for the Flow Cell Department prior to NetSuite implementation to ensure they have the right amount of material at the right time based on that forecast.

Managed supplier relationships worked with suppliers to obtain best pricing and payment terms.

Represented supply chain in the implementation of new ERP System NetSuite.

Developed an MRP system for the Flow Cell Department prior to NetSuite implementation to ensure they have the right amount of material at the right time based on that forecast.

Sendx Medical- San Diego, California

Manufacturer of Blood Gas Analyzers

Senior Value Stream Buyer September 2014 - November 2019

•Purchased PCBA’s and other electronic components, sheet metal, cables, chemicals, and molded plastics (650 parts).

•NPI representative for supply chain.

•Managed the Kanban System for 3 value streams, along with monitoring inventory levels to not exceed the specified limits.

•Set up Kanban Agreements with suppliers (25 suppliers).

•Managed the Kanban calculator for all 3 value streams.

•Supported the purchasing team on obtaining PPV, DPO and OTD.

•Active role in reducing excess inventory, reducing $350k over 3 years.

•Worked within ISO 9001 guidelines and under FDA 13485.

BIT MEDTECH-San Diego, California

Contract Manufacturer of Medical Devices

Product Line Manager/Senior Buyer July 2010 - July 2014

•Managed a Medical Device Production line and was responsible for the overall direction, coordination and evaluation of the product line. Managed 6 people.

•Purchased all components from PCBA’s to Hardware for this product line along with others.

•Implemented a Supplier Scorecard System.

•Responsible for negotiating and pricing/terms with suppliers.

Computer Skills

SAP, IFS, Microsoft Dynamics, Microsoft Axapta, NetSuite, MS Office, JDE

Education

Augsburg College – Minneapolis, MN

BA in Business Management and International Business

Advanced Lean Education-5S, PSP, Value Stream Mapping, Standard Work, Kaizens

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