Supply Chain Material Planner

Joshua A. Facteau

Cell: 518-***-****

Email (preferred): ****.*******@*****.***

Address: Dannemora, NY

Highly motivated supply chain professional with great attention to detail and excellent work ethic. A desire to improve business efficiency and flexibility by developing close relationships with internal and external business partners.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Alstom Transportation Inc. – Plattsburgh, NY

[Material Planner] 2023 – 2025

Responsible for creating and tracking of material delivery plans (International and domestic).

Annual spend north of 500 million dollars.

Presents findings that drive understanding, alignment, and informed decision making.

Work in conjunction with production/engineering/methods teams to confirm accurate system demand and BoM setup.

The Wood Facteaury – Dannemora, NY

[Owner/Operator] 2017 – Present

Responsible for properly using and maintaining shop equipment.

Develop and plan new designs per customer request.

Plan/Buy materials.

Weekly planning/forecasting of production orders.

Schluter Systems – Plattsburgh, NY

[Material Planner/Buyer] 2017 – 2023

Responsible for forecasting, creating and tracking of purchase orders (International and domestic).

Annual spend north of 100 million dollars.

Develop and plan new concepts for Packaging of materials.

Work in conjunction with Production managers to reduce labor and material costs while improving productivity through packaging improvements.

Weekly planning/forecasting of production orders.

Analyze historical sales data to identify trends, seasonality and forecast future sales.

Presents findings that drive understanding, alignment, and informed decision making.

Work in conjunction with project teams to plan and implement new products.

The Country Malt Group – Champlain, NY/Vancouver, WA

[Senior Purchaser] 2009 - 2017

Responsible for forecasting, creating and tracking of purchase orders in excess of $50 million dollars per year (international and domestic).

Review and maintain inventory for 13 warehouses to ensure order fulfillment rates up to established KPI, minimum 97.5%.

Actively work on reducing costs through minimizing excess/obsolete inventory and freight costs.

Analyze historical sales data to identify trends, seasonality and forecast future sales.

Negotiate multimillion dollar contracts up to five years in advance on products with unforecastable growth and limited variety quantities.

Prepare, distribute and review freight RFPs for Ocean, Land and Rail shipments.

Pipeline ordering for products with up to 20 weeks of lead time.

Research and reconcile inventory, purchase order and receipt discrepancies working closely with accounting and warehouse teams.

Presents findings that drive understanding, alignment, and informed decision making.

Create and manage monthly sales reports.

The Country Malt Group – Champlain, NY

[Warehouse Manager] 2006 – 2009

Plan, perform and reconcile inventory counts.

Ordering of all necessary warehouse supplies.

Production scheduling.

Ensure accurate order picking and preparation.

Employee training.

Perform and lead daily warehouse procedures while adhering to HAACP and OSHA requirements.

The Country Malt Group – Champlain, NY

[Warehouse Laborer] 2004 - 2006

Pick and pack orders to spec per customer requirements.

Load and unload shipments. Forklift operation.

Perform inventory cycle counts.

EDUCATION

Clinton Community College 2001 – 2003, Computer Information Systems, no degree obtained

Saranac Central High School 1996 – 2000, General Studies including advanced Mathematics, Regents Diploma

SKILLS

Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office (Excel, Power Point, Word), Google (Sheets, Slides, Docs), Microsoft Great Plains ERP and Accounting software.

Karrass Effective Negotiating

Microsoft Dynamics GP and Infor ERP systems

SAP (GSI and VCM)

STRENGTHS

Reliable Analytical and Problem-solving skills.

Strong attention to Details, Planning and Organizational skills.

Ability to Communicate Effectively to all levels and regions in the organization.

Demonstrates Positive work attitude and strong work ethic.

Thorough Data Analysis including production scheduling, material planning and forecasting.

Professional References:

Mr. Matthew Trombly, Strategic Purchaser Schluter Systems, 518-***-****

Mr. Richard Sypek, Retired NYS Police and BCI, 518-***-****

Mr. Abeer Hoque, Former Material Planning Manager, Alstom Transportation Inc., 438-***-****

Character/Personal References:

Mrs. Amy Dumas, Micro Bird Employee, 518-***-****

Mr. Bruce Goddeau, Micro Bird Employee, 518-***-****

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