Marybeth R. Verhein - *** Drumlin Drive – Kewaskum, WI 53040

Phone: 262-***-**** – email: ad3f7s@r.postjobfree.com

Diverse background in Material Purchasing / Planning, as well as Project Management (15 YRS combined). I am familiar with all related procedures and terminology. I have a proven record of absorbing new concepts easily and adapting to highly demanding situations. I have strong interpersonal and teamwork skills. I am capable of interpreting MRP / ERP system data for successful purchasing and production scheduling.

Professional Experience

Milwaukee Electronic – Milwaukee, WI 2/2018 - Current

Buyer III – Team Lead

Develop and execute procurement strategy for a large range of materials to support a diverse customer base. Resolve material issues and process returns for defective materials to include supplier corrective actions and quarterly scorecards. Support forward production by analyzing ERP data and providing input for schedule changes due to material shortages. Plan production schedule for the onsite machine shop.

Accomplishments

Created a sharepoint directory for the Purchasing Team

Developed workflow acknowledgement process on Sharepoint

Worked on a continuous improvement team to develop the Supplier AVL and related documentation

Worked with A/P Department to develop checks and balances relating to Supplier RMA’s

Created training documentation for the department and trained new hires.

Manitou Group – West Bend, WI 9/2016 – 2-2018

Tactical II Buyer-Service Parts

Daily review and procurement of service-related parts based on forecasted system data. Communicate with service team members to provide delivery expectations. Resolve receiving material discrepancies. Manage supplier relationships. Review excess and inactive materials to meet departmental objectives. Develop annual cost strategies associated with assigned service parts.

Accomplishments

Participated in a two-person team to create a universal Supplier Score Card (Production and Services Parts).

Develop and execute training for Buyers at all facilities relating to the launch of the Supplier Score Card Project.

Setup supplier accounts for new distribution center and create all related training documentation

Trained distribution warehouse personnel how to issue and maintain Purchase Orders.

Participated in a project relating to new product branding and release

Milwaukee Electronics-Milwaukee, WI 07/2011-9/2016

Purchasing Team Lead – EMS & Design Services Group

Represent the Purchasing Department in daily Production meetings. Develop and execute procurement strategy for a large range of materials to support a diverse customer base; includes production and prototype requirements. Resolve material issues including process returns for defective materials. Manage supplier relationships to include corrective actions and quarterly score cards. Support forward production by analyzing ERP data and providing input for schedule changes due to material shortages. Responsible for reporting departmental metrics.

Accomplishments

Participated in various Kaizen events related to continued material process improvements

Internal Process Auditor

Promoted to Purchasing Team Lead

Represented Purchasing Team during weekly management meetings

Helgesen Industries – Hartford, WI 12/2010-07/2011

Production Planner

Customer interface for a large group of high-profile customers in an extremely high paced environment. Responsible for order acknowledgement and on-time customer delivery. Lead production meeting to set daily expectations to ensure timelines are met. Develop the daily production schedule and coordinate with shipping and purchasing groups. Work with Engineering on NPI and new revision integration.

Granite Microsystems (GMI Solutions)-Mequon, WI 01/2005-10/2010

Senior Buyer / Planner

Develop and execute procurement and production planning strategy for assigned commodities. Inventory control based on lean manufacturing principles. Supply chain negotiation and issue resolution. Focus on lead time and cost reduction initiatives. Commodity based buying and regional team support.

Accomplishments

Developed initial AVL tool which was instrumental in building internal processes for supplier selection and ongoing reference documentation shared by Purchasing, Sales, and Engineering Groups.

Participated in the development of an EOL (End Of Life) notification tool. The tool and associated process notified Sales and Engineering teams when specific material was being phased out by the manufacturer.

Provided direct regional team support to help bridge the gap between sales, Engineering, and Purchasing to ensure successful new program launch.

WORKING KNOWLEDGE OF

Purchasing Management, Supply Chain Management, Lean Manufacturing Principles, Product Planning and Scheduling (ERP = Syspro, Epicor, Fourth Shift, IF / Syncron). Product Life Cycle Management, and Inventory Control. Fluent in all Microsoft Business Suite applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc..).

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