Project Control Cost Controller

Charles G. Washington

************@*****.***

630-***-**** cell

SUMMARY:

Procurement and Cost Experience, including responsibility as a Senior Commodity Project Buyer and Cost Controller. Participating in weekly Cost reporting and ongoing processes to reduce cost through negotiation or alternative sourcing. Created and maintain cost analysis reports, which included Change orders, Cost deviations and Forecasting related to future purchasing methods. Solely responsible for logistics and project control for major telecom projects. Excellent client, sub-contractor and team relationship on projects. Self-motivated, results oriented individual with a proactive approach to meet project goals.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Psychology, University of Illinois

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Extensive knowledge of MRP, Microsoft Office, Excel, Net Suite, Access, and PowerPoint.

Project Planning and Financial Analysis, RFP/RFQ request and analysis, closeout checklist

Expert knowledge of ERP systems. SAP, AS400, JD Edwards, JDA, Oracle and Windows 2000

Knowledge of Oracle and PeopleSoft. Expert Order Entry

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

LaSalle Network 2023-2025

Purchasing Analyst at QMi Security Solutions (10/15/24 - 2/21/25)

Created and analyzed purchasing reports to determine the needs of materials for manufacturing sub components and assemblies.

Created blanket and consignment purchase orders as needed

Reconciled inventory discrepancies in MRP system

Deployment Planner/Procurement Executive at McCain Foods (4/8/24 - 7/26/24)

Deployed appetizers produced at Rice Lake and Plover Infinity production plants to the service hub of Stevens Point and from there to the distribution networks in the United States and Canada.

Created orders to send full truckloads to manage inventory for the network

Worked on projects to improve utilization, efficiency, and balance to the various distribution centers

Senior Buyer for Flinn Scientific (11/20/23 - 2/23/24)

Procured IT software and computer equipment as well as finished goods and raw material to supply schools with supplies for the classroom experiments, sports equipment and documentation.

Reconciled inventory discrepancies and errors with warehouse personnel and management

Compiled reports to management concerning projects to improve fill rates and efficiency.

Engaged in discussion to secure improve pricing from suppliers based on company requirements

Molex/Modis/Addeco 2021 - 2023

Procurement Representative/Account Manager (03/12/2021 - 06/16/2023

Managed 15 Aptiv plants inventory needs through procurement of computer chips for the auto industry, expedited shipments, drop ships, spot buys, and consul truck deliveries.

Created Purchase order to secure Telecom equipment for installation at production plants in South America.

Researched any and all supply issues concerning raw material shortages and technological changes and obsolescence. Created the Hot Print(expedited/emergency) Shipping reports daily, to track and ensure hot prints for the previous days shipping

Created and conducted training work instructions for Global back office teams responsibilities

created Macros in excel to improve data efficiency on actionable critical items

Sprint

2018-2019

Procurement Executive/Field Operations Manager

Procured, inventoried, and stored, IT and Antenna equipment for installation of 5G network upgrades and migration in the Chicago and Midwest surrounding areas.

Hired, supervised and deployed, 20 technicians responsible for migrating and installing Sprint Telecom equipment..

Conducted meetings with Senior management teams to discuss status and ongoing progress and changes, cost reductions and best practices.

Coordinated efforts of both the General Contractors and my team to construct new Sprint cell cites as needed.

Havi Global Systems

2017- 2018

Supply Planner/Cost Analyst

Maintain reports and analysis including cost tracking and forecasting of regional promotional items

Conducted detailed analysis and management of supply lines to prevent breaks in supply.

Conducted weekly inventory meetings to ensure supplies for all paperboard items.

Planned 2 National promotions for McDonald’s packaging which included supplying 14,000 plus stores with packaging items.

Responsible for monitoring and maintaining inventory for the Speed to Market and expediting items.

Responsible for managing all of the paperboard suppliers throughout the United States.

Motorola 2016 - 2017

Procurement and Supply Planner

Created and expedited purchase orders for IT hardware and software for Motorola radios and materials for the drop ship department

Updated and maintained drop ship supplier contact list

Updated GEMS database with notes, expedite status and tracking information

Directed software licenses to end-user for installation

SAC Wireless LLC 01/20/201*-****-****

Project Coordinator

Created and maintained requisitions and purchase orders to obtain hardware and software equipment for installation at various sites throughout the US territories.

Responsible for movement, tracking and inventory control of vendor supplied equipment from warehouse to site for installation.

Authorized the release of purchased and customer supplied materials to general contractors from a controlled warehouse for installation.

Reconciled and authorized payment of invoices for freight movement and storage cost.

Maintained and updated Open Order Report for material purchases.

Trained on inventory management system for the tracking, purchase and movement of tools and supplies.

Updated Siterra software for project tracking and data-document storage.

Managed and maintained vendor on boarding process for new service contractors.

Sprint 2012-2014

Quality Auditor

Reviewed construction drawings and pictures to ensure proper installation of equipment to sites.

Created and maintained closeout documents and forms to be utilized by general contractors as part of the closeout package presented to end customer.

Headed quality meetings with general contractor companies to ensure quality and time schedules were being met.

Provided feedback and status reports to management on quality and completion status of ongoing projects.

Ensured contracts and projects were adhered to per agreements

Siemens Industry 2010-2012

Procurement Specialist

Responsible for invoice auditing/resolution and reconciliation

Responsible for price negotiation and bid request and analysis.

Purchased all MRO items including IT software and hardware for both Winergy and Siemens Corporation

Created cost savings through supplier negotiations and scheduling shipments

Responsible for loading New Vendors into SAP and the required documentation filed and maintained.

Created and maintained Blanket and Service Purchase orders for services and capital equipment for both facilities.

Drafted Master Service Agreement between Winergy/Siemens and Suppliers.

Sent out RFQ and RFP to suppliers.

Trained new requisitioners as part of the on-boarding process

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