Customer Service Inventory Control

Location:

Saint Cloud, MN

Posted:

July 27, 2023

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David A. Cagle C.P.M

adyj01@r.postjobfree.com

CANDIDATE HIGHLIGHTS :

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Proficient in building external business relationships to maintain consistent pricing levels and control lead times.

Knowledge of raw metal purchases and complex electrical systems for assembly or Precision machining.

Extremely knowledgeable of multiple material management systems for the daily procurement of precision machining or Manufacturing material demands for internal Medical implants and assembly projects.

Experienced providing inventory control of all raw production/office related material.

Successfully supervised employees including providing reviews and hiring new staff

Provide accurate cost analysis decreasing company’s operation costs.

Provide exceptional customer service to employers, vendors, and internal departments.

Maintained internal budgets for cost analysis.

Developed sales and marketing profiles for current and new clients.

Efficiently controlled the workflow using the Automated Materials Management System (MRP,ERP,SAP) Oracle 8-12 within the distribution and purchasing departments.

Extensive knowledge of Corrective action and Quality control processes.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE:

Purchasing Professionals- Wurth Admans - (Contract) currently working.

June 2020- Current position

oAnticipate and communicate potential issues with complex purchases or changes to existing agreements with high cost impact and provide recommendations for appropriate solutions

oHandled online requisitions for IT requirements including laptops, equipment, desktops, peripheral equipment, etc.

Requests processed through Outlook and gave updates on arrival schedules.

o Handled the purchase of all raw metal materials such as (Alum.S/S,Steel.) Etc.

oComplete daily workload accurately, and on a timely basis, to support targets for P.O validity and planned late orders, MRB, requisitions, PO creation, UOR’s, variances and matching holds as assigned.

oOrder all Raw Metal and Electrical requirements per MRP driven demands.

oOutsourced any overflow Paint,Weld or Galvanizing requirements for the plant.

oWorked with multiple locations to secure required welding materials for assembly demands within manufacturing.

oWork with staff in other departments to complete tasks, resolve problems and support process improvements.

oSupport traffic personnel in securing documentation for secure shipment of goods to our facilities (bills of lading, customs and Duty, MSDS or governmental documents as needed).

oNegotiated with corporate vendors to ensure cost effective and consistent pricing on services.

oDeveloped sales and marketing profiles for current and new clients.

oManaged facility security equipment, space logistics, and internal projects.

Ultimate Roth Staffing - Wolter Kluwer (Contract ) Laid-off due to lack of work.

Buyer Nov. 2019 - Mar. 2020

oIssue purchase order in Coupa to meet company demands for materials and services ensuring all requirements, pricing, terms and conditions and expectations are clearly documented.

oWorks with Effacts (contract tracking data base) on daily licenses renewals as required.

oHandle internal requirements for hardware/software such as software upgrades, laptops, desktops, charging stations, etc.

oManages supplier performance by addressing day to day issues such as rejections, Quality issue and supplier requested schedule changes ensuring SAP system is accurate.

oSupports strategic sourcing by assisting with analysis of supplier performance, pricing trends, market and business opportunities.

oDevelops and applies technical knowledge of products assigned for purchase to add value into purchasing functions.

oOther accountabilities as assigned.

NextGen Technical Staffing - Xcel Energy (Contract)

Buyer/Planning Agent Mar. 2019 - Sep. 2019

oNegotiate major purchasing contracts, blanket orders and long-term purchase agreements taking into account liability.

oEstablish mutually beneficial relationships with suppliers to ensure high quality goods, reliable delivery dates, and reasonable and consistent pricing.

oEstablish and maintain supplier relationships by monitoring and reporting on established Service Level Agreements and providing supplier scorecards to communicate performance against the agreement.

oMonitor part level inventory turns and where required establish, implement and monitor counter measures to ensure inventory turns goals are met.

oCollaborate with department management to develop financial plans and work with project managers to develop budgets for special programs

oComplete outlined contracts for services and sub-contractors using provided legal documents

oDeliver a weekly purchase order report for all closed purchase orders

oWork with the inventory management team to ensure that all deliveries satisfy the assigned purchase orders and report any back-ordered or missing products

oNegotiate purchase prices on used cars and determine whether to purchase or pass based on our in-house guidelines

oEstablish reliable lines of contact with field management team to ensure that all field purchase orders are accurate

oIdentify and communicate internally any supplier concerns or opportunities. Support cost recovery initiatives.

Dahl Consulting - Polaris Industries (Contract)

Sourcing Specialist II /Purchasing Agent Dec 2018 - Mar. 2019

oConduct business within established supplier relationships.

oIdentify and communicate any supplier concerns or opportunities. Support cost recovery initiatives.

oSupport problem resolution discussions and ensure the adequacy and timeliness of supplier correction action plans.

oSupport development and implementation of supplier contracts.

oCoordinate the implementation of cost reduction projects, supplier exits, and tool transitions.

oMonitor cost, schedule, technical, and drawing release status of projects and lead corrective actions as required.

oPrepare and solicit requests for quotes and proposals based on the defined commodity strategy.

oCoordinate and communicate new component releases and design changes with suppliers.

oEnsures that tooling is appropriate based on cost and quality requirements. Negotiate tooling cost with global suppliers.

oExecute on approved cost reduction projects. Maintain and measure cost reduction projects in VIP tracker. Work with suppliers to resolve price and invoice discrepancies.

oSupport supplier quality function in determining root cause, necessary containment and counter measure activities for quality related issues.

Metal Craft Machining and Engineering

Senior Buyer Dec 2017 - Nov 2018

oManage Kan/ban system for assigned commodities and suppliers. Negotiate and implement Kanban arrangements with suppliers through consigned inventory.

oHandled the purchase of all raw metal materials such as (Alum.S/S,steel.) Etc.

oManages materials control/order policy, finding opportunities to improve processes including the materials forecasts and order policy/lot sizes in order to effectively mirror our processes and anticipate material requirements while maintaining low inventory levels.

oNegotiates major purchasing contracts, blanket orders and long term purchase agreements taking into account liability.

oMaintain a perpetual inventory system that guaranties agreement between the on-hand balance counts in the computer system and the actual on-hand balances in the physical plant.

oResponsible for proactively improving supplier quality and on time delivery.

oCoordinates vendor searches, selection and development of new suppliers, including being involved in New Product Development supplier sourcing process.

oEstablishes mutually beneficial relationships with suppliers to ensure high quality goods, reliable delivery dates, and reasonable and consistent pricing.

oEstablish and maintain supplier relationships by monitoring and reporting on established Service Level Agreements and providing supplier scorecards to communicate performance against the agreement.

oMonitor part level inventory turns and where required establish, implement and monitor counter measures to ensure inventory turns goals are met.

oIdentify, evaluate, and recommend potential new opportunities for cost reduction with existing and new commodities or suppliers based on total cost of ownership.

New Flyer of America

Senior Buyer/Scheduler Mar 2007 - Sept. 2017

oReduced New Flyer’s Surplus and Obsoleted parts inventory by $2.7 million over two years