Inventory Control Customer Service Purchasing

LAKDAS JAYASEKARA

***, ****** ****** *****, ****** CA 91724

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

PROFILE:

An experienced professional with strong experience in all aspects of manufacturing: I am assertive and organized with an exceptional ability to make quick and sound decisions. Experienced in ERP systems such as MAS90 (Sage), MANFACT II, INFIMACS, SAP and Quick books. EXPERIENCE:

Sourcing Manager-Keith Company, Pico Rivera, CA

September 2021-May 2025

X Plan, Source and buy Metals, Electrical, Ceramic(international & domestic) Items and all MRO items. X Inventory Control and cycle counting

X Helping in shipping and receiving.

X Get quotes from freight forwarders.

X Headed the negotiation process with suppliers and tried to get favourable terms. X Set up new suppliers.

X Trained staff.

X Used MAS90(SAGE)

Plant Administrator-Spartech LLC, La Mirada, CA

April 2018-August 2021

● Was in charge of the purchasing department.

● Purchased all raw materials (Resins, Plastics, Colors etc.)

● Sourced and purchased all MRO items.

● Assisted in receiving.

● Worked to reduce excess inventory.

● Administered the company scrap buy back program. Purchasing Manager-India Emporium, Diamond Bar, CA May 2006-Jan. 2018

● Developed all retail purchasing agreements and contracts (international and domestic)

● Responsible for forecasting, sourcing, negotiating, buying produce/foods/spices/grocery items/dvd & cd, MRO items, inventory control and shipping & receiving/logistics.

● Processed RMA’s, assisted in customer service, distribution and E-Commerce activities (Amazon) and managed the warehouse.

Operations Manager - Worldwide Cosmetics, North Hollywood, CA April 1998- Feb. 2006

● Installed MRP System on an ERP platform.

● Sourced and negotiated prices/contracts (Chemicals) with domestic/international suppliers.

● Purchasing (Personally handled main product line – China Glaze Nail Polish), outsourcing, master production schedules, production, shipping/receiving, warehouse management, RMA approvals and MRB. Worked with the marketing department regarding all types of packaging.

● Safety and health issues, hazmat management, liaised with FDA, Cal OSHA, Fire Dept. & other govt. agencies, facility management/logistics/maintenance.

● Pre-weighing, Compounding Operations and Distribution activities.

● Write standard operating procedures (SOP) and create bills of materials.

● Was in charge of HR and Customer Service/Inside Sales. Supervised a staff of more than 100. Director of Materials & Planning - Triangle Brass, Los Angeles, CA June 1994-March 1998

● Installed MRP/WMS System on an ERP platform which increased production schedule accuracy by 98% and an increase in gross sales volume and customer service levels.

● Forecasting/outsourcing/negotiations with suppliers (international & domestic), master schedules, work orders, inventory control, shipping & receiving/logistics.

● Purchased sheet metals, bar stock, castings, fasteners, stationery, MRO items and outside services.

● I was also in charge of cost & inventory reduction programs.

● Revised Purchasing Manual.

● Created 1000’s of bills of materials.

Production/Materials Manager - Comant Industries, Santa Fe Springs, CA May 1991 – Dec. 1993

● Installed a MRP System on an ERP platform.

● Re-structured the company production control/work order system.

● Was in charge of master scheduling (machine shop) production, inventory control, shipping & receiving, physical inventories & cycle counting and other warehouse activities.

● Assisted VP/Operations in all daily functions/quality/logistics at this Avionics Company. EDUCATION:

● Cal. Poly/Pomona - Diploma in Materials Management/APICS

● Cal. Poly/Pomona - Diploma in Production & Inventory Control/APICS

● Glendale College - Diploma in Leadership & Management

● Glendale College - Diploma in Safety & Hazardous Materials Management

● UC/Riverside - Diploma in Advanced Management

● Magellan Systems Corporation - Certificate in Total Quality Management

● Passed 24 Units – Citrus College/Business Management AFFILIATIONS: Past Vice President – American Production and Inventory Control Society

(APICS)San Gabriel Valley Chapter

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