Patrick Tombow
Massillon, OH 44646 US
Phone:
Cell: +1-330-***-****
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OBJECTIVE
Top-performing Manufacturing Planning Professional with 23 years of manufacturing experience, committed to quality client service and high professional standards. Focused and solution-oriented with the ability to consistently exceed both client and management goals. Proven strengths in mediating mutually agreeable outcomes, combined with strategic business knowledge. Expert in stream lining processes, reactivating stagnant accounts, reversing customer satisfaction, and building long-term lucrative alliances.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Senior Buyer
Battle Motors
June 2022 to present
Using Alliance and Epicor ERP software to manage part supply to support manufacturing and to achieve organization goals with regard to inventory and customer on-time delivery.
Sourcing new parts across multiple part categories to support new product development and quick launch to production.
Managed sourcing and development of new supplier relationships for large platform products to support growth initiatives.
Exceeded 6 mil. in direct material cost savings within the current year through new supplier sourcing.
Raw Material Buyer/Supplier Quality Lead
Artiflex Manufacturing
November, 2013 — June 2022
Using Infor System 21 MRP Software to manage raw material flow and inventory levels to achieve corporate inventory goals while supporting manufacturing needs and customer on-time delivery
Managing inventory accuracy, locations, and obsolescence to insure uninterrupted flow of material to manufacturing while keeping the facilities clear of waste
Reallocating like materials to avoid scrap dollars
Working to reduce established supply base and develop key partnering agreements to reduce inventory and improve level of services from suppliers.
Supplier Metrics Management
Management of Purchasing Process to the IATF Standard.
Sr. Production Planner & Buyer
Will-Burt Company
September, 2004 — January, 2013 (8 years 4 months)
Used Syteline (Infor) ERP Software to manage internal and external customer requirements across multiple Sites
Responsible for management of forecasted items in agreement with sales and product managers to meet business plan objectives
Provided a daily status review of all customer orders due within a 2 week window to cross functional team to identify any possible constraints
Communicated as needed to customer services of any possible customer order delays in a timely manner to provide proactive solutions for our internal and external customers
Managed flow of materials and production schedules to meet customer schedules while maintaining established inventory objectives
Managed system item parameters to achieve desired inventory levels and inventory turns objectives utilizing Min/Max, safety stock, days of supply
Established vendor managed supply agreements with key suppliers to reduce lead-times and inventory levels on high dollar/volume critical materials
Reviewed slow moving and obsolete inventory for alternative use or disposition
Expedited purchase order and manufactured components as needed to meet shortages and delays
Created work schedules and production orders for sheet metal Fabrication, welding, machining, assembly, and paint departments on a weekly basis and as needed
Provided weekly review of short term and long term capacity to cross functional team to identify and resolve constraints by utilizing outsourcing, overtime, and routing changes
Completed quality audits as requested in internal quality audit schedule
Account Manager & Buyer
Worthington Industries
January, 1994 — January, 2004 (10 years)
Produced the master schedule using JBA Manufacturing Software for all top level items for Chrysler, General Motors, and Saturn
Achieve 100% on-time delivery to automotive production facilities and 90 % for all service locations
Managed customer incoming EDI to establish new item numbers and ship to destinations using Future 3 EDI Software
Responsible for resolving all ASN transmission errors, shipping discrepancies and payment issues in a timely manner
Company liaison responsible for communicating all customer specific business requirements or changes that could impact future business
Worked within a cross functional customer oriented team to provide outstanding customer service
Consistently exceeded all inventory goals
Provided shipping schedules internally and externally to carriers, and ship to locations both foreign and domestic as required
Completed quality audits as requested in internal quality audit schedule
employee
Kirk Mayer
January, 1993 — January, 1994 (1 year)
Salary Payroll Accounting
Processed and printed payroll checks
Prepared quarterly tax filings
Processed special payments and bonus as required
Work with Government agencies regarding employee liens, child support, and other issues
Provided tax law research and support
EDUCATION
ZDEP Training
Customer Service Training
ISO 14001 Audit Training
ISO 14001 Training
Audit Training
University of Akron
Bachelor of Science,
Degree date: 1992