George MugaYan’ng
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SUMMARY
Procurement Professional with demonstrated skills in a manufacturing environment.
Highest ethical and professional standards (strong written and verbal communications).
Performance and poise while under pressure and when facing deadlines, a problem solver, well organized with ability to multi-task.
Working knowledge of Lean supply chain management methods (JIT, Kanban replenishment, etc.) and inventory control.
Proven ability to professionally but strongly negotiated supplier arrangements and contracts under cGMP.
Knowledge of production processing such as heat treat, anodize, plating, Computer literate and efficient with Microsoft Word, Purchasing systems applications; 4thShift, Mfg. Pro. and SAP.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Temporary Contract Supporting Roles
Midlance Inc.
Employment Agency (Contract role)
Supported Client: Sanofi Corporation, Waltham MA. 2/8/2021 present
Logistics Project Coordinator
Some of my responsibilities as a Project Coordinator were to oversee certain stages of projects. in charge of the various tasks involved in the implementation of a project, like budgeting, scheduling, organizing, record-keeping and handling information flow from the Project Manager to the employees. I monitored the overall progress of employees and updated the Project Manager regularly on each department’s progress.
Project Coordinator I also regularly scheduled and attend meetings between stakeholders, clients, employees and the Project Manager. I prepared the presentation items for the meetings and shared meeting notes with the Project Manager. When any important decisions or action items are made during the meeting, I made sure to follow up on these with the necessary parties who are assigned these responsibilities.
REM Technologies, Boston MA 2/20/2019 – 11/23/2019
Employment Agency (contract role)
Supported client: Johnson and Johnson (Depuy Synthes)
Senior Project Launch Management Lead for New Product Introduction, supporting Project Management group internationally and at the Global Development Center.
Assist in scheduling and coordinating meetings between partners
Manage meeting minutes with Project managers, Engineers, Suppliers/Manufacturers, to ensure action items are completed and on track
Analyze basic metrics and organizes materials for project documentation, dashboards, project trackers and schedule updates
Develop and maintain detailed timelines for planning, coordination and execution of new process, process change and process improvement projects
Develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with colleagues within and outside the department.
Scheduling, preparing agendas, taking minutes, and facilitating meetings
Reviewed and participated in the quality assurance of process-related documents.
Follow-up on status of deliverables due from team members
Winter Wyman, Waltham, MA 4/2017 – 12/2018
Employment Agency (contract role)
Supported client: Perk & Elmer. Supported Senior Engineers and Senior Buyers on review and standardize Open order Reports, Contacted Suppliers for conformation, Push Out and Pull orders in as needed to expedite.
George MugaYa’ng (2)
Genzyme Corporation (Sanofi) Northboro, MA 5/2013 – 12/2016
$11B Pharmaceutical Company (contract role)
Senior Buyer – Supply Chain Analyst
Established plans and procedures to manage inventory on a Lean basis. Supply chain management: identified, screened and audited new suppliers; oversaw audited and improved existing supplier base on an ongoing basis. Managed incoming material (Sheet metal, Steel pipes, Hoses, Harnesses and Cables), processed logistics and other duties reasonably assigned. Sent Request for Quotes to vendors, placed Purchase Orders per MRP requirement, followed up with vendor to confirm price, lead time and delivery dates.
Responsible for New Item Creation for multiple sites in SAP and Mfg.Pro.
Supported creation of over 100 different Items to support Production
Solectron Corporation, Westborough, MA 7/2010 – 6/2013
$1.5B Medical Device Manufacturer (bought by company in China, closed office)
Senior Buyer/Planner:
Managed $60M in spend with $30M in electronics. 35% strategic, 65% tactical. Purchased, planned and scheduled raw material and electronic components as demanded for production through MRP/ERP system. Negotiated, processed & expedited sub-contracted services in conjunction with operations requirements and ensured materials supply equaled demand, optimizing overall cost, sent RFD’s to vender and placed purchase orders, pre-qualified bidders for Research and Development Projects, negotiated pricing, on time & methods of delivery.
Reduced cost by 15%
Consolidated vendors and solicited new vendors developing strategic partners results in cost savings of 30-40%
Reduced lead-time by 5%
Manufacturing Supervisor:
Managed and Supervised 25 employees.
Followed established methods, planned, organized and assigned work consistent with employee’s abilities, while verifying tasks are completed on schedule.
Instructed assigned personnel on process, policies and procedures and coordinated problem resolution with staff.
Responsible for training, motivating, counseling and implement corrective actions involving team members. Reviewed production requirements and adjusted work schedules as needed to meet objectives.
Worked in conjunction with engineering, quality, production control teams to maintain the highest level of quality for all products.
Implemented Kanban system with suppliers that resulted in 45% savings in shipping costs
Ultimate Healthcare, Hartford, CT. 2000– 11/2009
Semiconductor Manufacturer (company bought by company from Denmark, closed facility)
Senior Buyer (4 years)
Managed $40M spend including $30M in electronics and up to 15 suppliers. 25% strategic – 75% tactical. Assisted Engineers in RFQ on Vendor management, pricing, prepared bids with vendors for Research and Development. Established and qualified prominent bidders into vendors on pricing, quality, blanket orders, methods of delivery, and on time delivery as required. Managed the total lifecycle of selected inventories, including initial purchases, returns and rotation to suppliers, as well as product liquidation.
43% inventory reduction vs.1.56% corporate wide average, $80K inventory in Return to Vendor items vs. $10K average
$250K saved annually by renegotiating unit prices,
7% reduction over supply negotiation on major contracts despite supplier product monopoly.
10% incremental delivery realized after finding new international and domestic Supplier
Strategic Sourcing:
Developed and Implemented commodity strategies for various metal commodities
Global Benchmarking, evaluation of low cost country (LCC) suppliers,Total Cost Analysis
Negotiated and Implement Supplier contracts
Supplier Development: worked closely with Suppliers and Quality Managers
Reviewed and Actioned MRP scheduled parts as required, ensured material availability and managed inventory
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EDUCATION:
BA/ Business Administration: Clark University, Worcester, MA,
MBA/Supply Chain Management/Human Resource Management: Fitchburg State University Nov. 2021
AS in Business Law: Central New England College Worcester, MA,
Certified MRP/ERP (APICS), American Production and Inventory Control Systems
Co-founder, VP. Active player, Worcester Men’s Rugby Club, 2019 Inducted in the Rugby Hall of fame
Active Member: (NERFU) New England Referees Football Union.
Professional Soccer Player/Coach/ Referee: Youth U-7, High School, College, Adult (Organize/Semi Pro.)