Randall L. Kosecki

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SUMMARY

An Operations Planner with 20 years of progressive experience in diverse manufacturing settings. A visionary team player with a Masters’ Degree who takes command and works effectively in a fast-paced environment. An experienced problem solver skilled in MRP, CRP, MPS, SAP, Oracle, LN and ROI Inventory Planning/Scheduling systems. A high-energy professional with excellent communication and organizational skills who achieves positive results with the flexibility to work independent or as a team player. A detailed oriented person experienced with Excel spreadsheets, Microsoft Office programs, Word and Access.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

LGM Pharma Solutions; Irvine, Ca. Dec 2019 – April 2023

Planner/Scheduler, Production Planning

Using (MRP) (SAP) & (MD04) for Scheduling and Planning, reviewed specific material requirements for availability. In addition, used Excel as a supporting scheduling tool. Monitored future forecast material REQ’s.

•Established Master schedule and daily production plan.

•Led critical material shortage meeting, (twice weekly)

•Scheduled, Released & Closed batch records per production guidelines

•Expedited material thru inspection cycle filling critical shortage demand

•Coordinated & Scheduled Micro Testing for Air Quality & Bacteria substances after Major Cleaning of Blending areas

L3 COMMUNICATIONS/AMERICAN CYBERSYSTEMS; Torrance, Ca. Mar 2016 – June 2019

Planner/Scheduler, Supply Chain Planning

Employed as a contract worker then extended to a full-time position. Reviewed material requirements using an Oracle Data Base. Transition to a (LN) based system with Excel as a supporting scheduling tool. Monitored material needs of future forecast REQ’s. Updated BOM’s as needed, followed up with external supplier’s delivery schedules. Communicated issues to Quality and program managers as status of their responsible programs.

•Met scheduled due dates per Production Schedule.

•Closed material gaps to meet forecasted demands.

•Promptly closed work orders without variance in support of cost accounting guidelines

•Monitored material movement from inspection to production meeting scheduled demands and quality guidelines

HONEYWELL AEROSPACE/COLLABERA; Torrance, Ca. Nov 2013 - Nov 2015

ISC Project Specialist, Global Planning

Employed as a contract worker for an entire 2-year maximum corporate agreement. Reviewed SO’s (sales orders) and material needs of future forecast REQ’s. Including due dates, lead times, capacity conflicts, supplier issues and out bound delivery accuracies. Updated reports and share point programs. Communicated issues to management and the reasons why.

•Met anticipated due dates per Production Schedule with weekly metric analysis

•Closed supply gaps using SAP/MD04 as information links.

JOHNSON & JOHNSON/AMERICAN CYBERSYSTEMS; Los Angeles, Ca Dec 2012 - Aug 2013

Finished Goods Planner & Scheduler, Plant Planning

Employed as a contract worker, accepted a 3-month assignment and parlayed this into a 9-month agreement. Planned/Scheduled a variety of finished goods (facial scrubs, lotions and creams) in the cosmetics industry. Interfaced with production to prioritize the weekly plan.

•Planned/Scheduled using (SAP) supported by mid-advanced level Excel programs. Maintained a 4-week frozen schedule performing transactions required to meet month-end attainment goals.

•Met Min-Max Inventory requirements per management instructions. This maintained the goal of staying above 98.5% for my finished goods product lines.

VACCO INDUSTRIES/KELLEY SERVICES; El Monte, Ca. Jan 2012 – July 2012

Project Planner, Operations

This was a 6-month Project assignment within the Aerospace Industry. Monitored the flow of material thru various work cells for production operations. Prioritized different valves (sizes, types and uses) for Aerospace.

•Authorized complete job/work order packets with proper drawings, instructions, PO’s.

•Expedited material thru the production cycle for priority customers per management instructions.

AUTOSPLICE INC. Paramount, Ca. Jan 2011 – October 2011

Sr. Planner, Stamping Operations

Planned/Scheduled (15) different production stamping machines utilizing (MRP) with Data Works support systems. Processed PO requests replenishing Raw Stock inventory per scheduled demands. Maintained high degree of accuracy and integrity for responsible product inventory.

•Assisted and maintained above 95% on time delivery performance.

•Improved production earned hours (75%) inventory accuracy & quantified lead times for Raw Stock deliveries.

•Scheduled tooling repairs reducing set up lead times by 50%.

SOLUS INNOVATIONS INC., Rancho Santa Margarita, Ca. Dec 2005 – Sept 2010

EMERSON POWER TRANSMISSION SOLUTIONS; Chino, Ca

Master Scheduler / Planner, Operations

Created and Managed Master Scheduler for (27) product lines supplying plastic extruded parts and rail insert assemblies for several manufacturing industries. Interfaced with management to meet scheduled shipment demands. Placed purchase orders with primary suppliers. Negotiated pricing and minimum buy quantities.

•Trained and tutored new warehouse, planning and manufacturing employees on (ROI) Revolving on Line Inventory transactions, techniques and their effective use.

•Reduced shipment backlog to less than $5K dollars. Improvement of 94% with Quality packaging, quantified lead times approved documented packing and shipping procedures.

•Improved on time shipment performance by 28%.

•Designated primary extruder machines with piggyback scheduling. This plan produced similar profiles of high usage items reduced or eliminated changeover in tooling, set up and lead times. It created more machine capacity, improved our forecasts and produced better yields on finished product.

CERADYNE INC., Costa Mesa, Ca. Mar 2000 – Nov 2005

Sr. Planner / Scheduler, Production Operations

Interfaced with sales, marketing, operations and freight forwarders coordinating on time priority shipments. Planned / Scheduled in made to order and production to stock environment.

•Developed and maintained capacity plan (CRP) for responsible product lines. Using (MRP) producing automotive ceramic roller parts and protective Military Body Armor with Kevlar.

•Prioritized, authorized and prepared proper shipping documents for both domestic and international freight shipments meeting deadlines.

•Consistently met production plans and month end shipping goals maximizing (ROI) Implementation, lead times and production demands.

•Maintained targeted On Time Delivery standards as instituted by management.

EDUCATION

MA, Business Admin. with emphasis in Human Behavior, National University, San Diego, CA. 1985

BA, Radio / TV / Film Communication, Long Beach State University, Long Beach, CA. 1981

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING & AWARDS

APICS Certification (CPIM)

Presidents Club Award

Special Recognition of Year Award

Run Rate of the Month Award

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