Inventory Control Parker Hannifin

ALAN P. BASTARACHE

** ******* *****

Somers, Connecticut 06071

860-***-****

OBJECTIVE

Seeking a position in manufacturing in Production Planning, Inventory Control or Purchasing, where experience and acquired skills will be utilized to positively impact company performance. SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Extensive diverse experience in production planning, inventory control and purchasing.

Highly organized and able to handle multiple projects simultaneously.

Strong interpersonal communication skills with the ability to relate well with all levels.

Demonstrated problem solving skills.

An effective leader, with strong alignment to company goals and initiatives.

Computer literate with the ability to learn systems quickly. EXPERIENCE

1985-Present PARKER HANNIFIN; Enfield, Connecticut Production Planning, Inventory Control & Purchasing Responsible for master scheduling and planning to meet customer demands; coordinating with engineering, sales and marketing personnel. Determine raw materials, equipment, and manpower requirements needed for job specifications. Establish methods and procedures; select tooling and materials; schedule and assign employees and establish routing to meet production demands. Provide hands-on management of production; perform raw material, work-in-process and finished product quality checks; troubleshoot and resolve problems; facilitate communication to address quality control issues; monitor and reconcile job cost/quotes.

Administer purchase orders; conduct vendor research, identify optimum sourcing and purchasing all materials, supplies and sub-contracted services necessary. Acquire consumables to maintain low inventory costs while meeting production requirements. System conversion and project planning experience with focus on continuous improvement geared towards production and inventory control processes with goal of increasing capacity by utilizing lean manufacturing concepts.

Group Lead/Purchasing

Oversaw production activities to assure accurate and efficient fabrication of products. Responsible for quality assurance and group safety. Purchased necessary tooling and equipment. NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

1 of 4 employees retained after Enfield facility closure. Traveled and worked in satellite office for the past three years while supporting planning, inventory control, scheduling and purchasing for the Michigan office.

Instrumental in developing work group to job share to cover master scheduling between Atlanta, Corona and Michigan offices.

Developed strong relationships at all levels to assist with navigating through issues while solving problems.

Reduced volume of work requiring engineering review by planning and collaborating to identify pockets of production work that could be managed more efficiently.

Participated in Kaizen events to improve workflow and automation. REFERENCES

Will be furnished upon request.

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