Jeffrey Stern
Ormond Beach, FL. 32174
Email: *********@*******.***
Phone: 386-***-****
EXPERIENCE
Daytona Glass Works
Daytona Beach
November 2021-January 2022
Buyer/Planner
Procure needed items for production needs as well as all non production materials
Update all inventory on a weekly basis
Deal with management on upcoming orders/projects to ensure timely deliveries of production
Magic Tilt
Edgewater, FL
March 2021 – July 2021
Buyer/Planner
•Implement an MRP system to maximize productivity
•Procure all products to facilitate the timely production of trailer’s
Chris Craft
Sarasota, FL
November 2014 – August 2020
Senior Buyer
Analyze, maintain and execute Materials Requirement Plan (MRP)
Monitor and verify materials pipeline to ensure it fully supports a constant moving production schedule
Maintain close working relationship with vendors to problem-solve and improve service
Source new product development, negotiate pricing and implement Buying contracts
Analyze vendor quotes and select products from suppliers based on price, quality and availability
Handle procurement documentation in order to maintain detailed records
Document and resolve supplier performance issues to prevent recurrence
Work with New Model Team to ensure new product compliance and ensure accurate delivery timing
Publish daily team updates on any issues to ensure communication of any possible production set backs
Boston Whaler/Brunswick Corporation
Edgewater, FL
June 2007 – March 2014
Buyer/Planner
Managed a budget of $32 million per fiscal year and over 2,200 line items
Analyze, forecast and schedule materials for assigned accounts using an MRP system
Ensure materials are available to support production in the event of schedule and change orders
Establish professional working relationships with suppliers and communicate priorities for critical shipments
Take a proactive role with other company employees in assessing present raw material fulfillment
Identify and develop opportunities for material cost reduction
Monitor and provide disposition recommendations for second quality inventories
Identify and communicate component quality issues
Manage inventory levels within defined parameters
On-Q/Legrand, NA
Middletown, PA
January 2007 – May 2007
Buyer/Planner
Analyze output messages from MRP (Fourth Shift software) and make adjustments according to demand
Purchase goods and services in accordance with planned and stakeholder requisitions
Communicate regularly with vendors on scheduled needs and performance metric
Collect and research relevant supplier and market condition data for managed product type
Develop, document and execute cost saving projects for managed product
Meet with key vendors on a regular basis to maintain continuous improvement and supplier retention
Manage inventory levels within defined parameters
Wiremold/Legrand NA
Carlisle, PA
August 2005 – December 2006
Manufacturing Production Supervisor
Ensure orders are manufactured and shipped prior, or on their due date
Process, file and maintain all necessary paperwork for outgoing manufactured orders
Streamline the manufacturing cells to ensure minimum on-hand inventory
Create a standardized ordering system for raw materials utilizing Wiremold’s Kanban philosophy
Write and implement a series of work instructions to establish proper procedures for the building and shipment of manufactured materials
Maintain a safe and benign environment for employees
Promoted and transferred to Legrand/On-Q
Sea Ray Boats/Brunswick Corporation
Palm Coast, FL
January 1996 – November 2004
Buyer/Planner
Analyze, forecast and schedule materials for assigned accounts using an MRP system
Ensure materials are available to support production in the event of schedule and change orders
Maintain current and past due purchase orders reports
Expedite past due materials to minimize short stocks
Maintain proper safety stock levels
Resolve pricing discrepancies between purchase orders and invoices
Develop and maintain open communication with warehouse, accounting, manufacturing, engineering and corporate purchasing departments
Coordinate indirect spending and pricing with vendors
EDUCATION
Florida State University
Tallahassee, Florida, 1989
B.S. Political Science