Purchasing, Planning & Project Management Professional

David A. Hutchins, Jr.

Fall River, Massachusetts 02721

C: 774-***-**** H: 508-***-**** E: ***********@*******.***

PURCHASING / PLANNER / MATERIALS SPECIALIST / PROJECT MANAGER

QUALIFICATIONS

Certified Project Manager

Member of the Project Management Institute and American Purchasing Society

GMP/FDA Standards and Requirements

20 years of experience in domestic and international purchasing for small to multi-billion dollar companies

10 years of project management experience

12 years of purchasing management experience

Experience in procurement for industries to include government, military, energy, pharmaceutical, transportation, packaging, medical, both fossil fuel and nuclear power

Experience with nuclear regulations

Developed inventory control system for monitoring and accuracy

Familiar with hazardous materials storage, transportation and disposal

Experience with several ERP and MRP systems

Knowledge, exposure and understanding of ITAR/FARS/DFARS regulations

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

INTEGRA LIFESCIENCES Jun 2022 - Current

11 Cabot Boulevard, Mansfield, MA.

Senior Buyer/Planner

Utilize ERP system for planning and procurement

Negotiate cost, quantity, and delivery with suppliers to provide the best price/quantity for the company

Interface with Operations and Corporate Demand Planning to develop a MPS (Master Production Schedule).

Develop high level production plans based on demand and available capacity

Manage Purchase Order life cycle (negotiation, creation, maintenance, follow through) to support manufacturing

Communicate MPS to entire Operations team, and ensure MPS and MRP runs are successfully executed.

Coordinate efforts with Suppliers to investigate and alleviate material shortages impacting the MPS

Interface with inspection, receiving, & shipping personnel to facilitate the expeditious processing of materials that require purchasing department attention

Manage subcontract processes and flows if applicable

Improve business practices to reduce inventory and improve cycle times, lead times, service levels

Monitor supplier performance and resolve delivery issues

Provide feedback/information from suppliers in the non-conforming material process

Determine production priority based upon input from Customer Service and Corporate Demand Planning

Maintain Standard Operating Procedures for the department.

Determine attainability of schedules and recommend/execute alternatives if schedule exceeds capacity.

Manage excess and obsolete inventory for review and follow up.

Manage returned goods to suppliers

Reconcile Purchase Orders as needed

PLZ AEROSCIENCE CORPORATION Feb 2022 – Sept 2022

Precise Packaging

300 Riggenbach Rd #4738, Fall River, MA 02720

Project Manager (Internship)

Manage all aspects of the product life cycle, from product development to end-of-life

Leader in new product development

Maintain and monitor all levels of structure

Review, document, and carry out (if approved) all change notices to the projects

Create a top tier team to best represent project at hand

Maintain and collaborate with internal and external customers

Create and maintain constant communication with team and all share holders

Identify and assign task to team members as required

Confirm all tasks are being carried out accordingly and in a timely manner

Address and correct all issues which may arise

Maintain and review all aspects of project to assure project scopes are in line and on budget

Identify and review all appropriate documentation (certs, licensing, BOMs, Regulatory, Graphics, specs)

Review and approve closing of each level of products along through routings the process cycle

Review all aspects of project are in line and ready to close out

Close out all aspects of project for hand off to customers

THRASIO (c/o Robert Half) Part-Time Role July 2021-Nov 21

85 West St, #2, Walpole, MA 02081

Senior Buyer / Inventory Specialist

Manage daily, weekly, and monthly inventory reports to ensure optimum inventory levels based on the most accurate demand data communicated by the brand management, marketing, purchasing & global logistics teams as well as third party logistics (3PLs)

Build & execute inventory annual/quarterly/monthly supply schedules for all SKUs based on adjusted sales annual/monthly forecasts and translate these forecasts to inventory replenishment recommendations

Investigate and timely communicate any possible risks that may have significant impact on inventory replenishment variations.

Attend weekly scheduling meetings to communicate needs and resolve issues pertaining to upcoming scheduling requirements.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build forecasting models and automate inventory reports

Manage excess/aging inventory and storage fees at Amazon and 3PLs

Build effective communication channels and collaboration processes with the purchasing & global Logistics, brand management, marketing, and finance teams to ensure uninterrupted availability of healthy levels of inventory

Build and communicate accurate inventory reports to the finance/accounting/brand management teams

Manage all inventory (Amazon FBA, E-commerce, retail) outbound transactions in close coordination with transportation carriers, and warehousing/third-party logistics service providers

Build and manage effective auditable documentation system

Manage ERP inventory management, receipts, transfers, reconciliations, and act as the department Inventory super user, ensuring timely and reliable input data in the system.

Build and manage relationships with Third Party Logistics (3PLs), software and service providers.

D.L. THURROTT (a division of INSCO GROUP) (consulting) Apr 2019 – April 2020

17 Powder Hill Rd, Lincoln, RI 02865

Senior Buyer / Planner Specialist

Lead buyer/planner for company most critical and high sales product lines

Created and maintained a rebate program with highest volume and dollar value OEM

Tasked to manage high risk and high dollar inventory

Evaluated and revised all min/max for efficient levels to eliminate stock outs yet create cost savings

In charge of risk mitigation and cost reduction program, creating 250k in capital savings

In charge of returns of all types, RMA (OEM) and Return to stock process

Created a program to take on hand parts and create BOMs so to sell as an assembly creating higher sales value

Identify both hard and soft waste and work with a team to create and improve structures and processes

Lead for all creation and monitoring of BOM’s, Part Number Creation, Transfers

Full ownership of scheduled planned releases to the floor for production

GENERAL DYNAMICS MISSION SYSTEM (Temporary) June 2018 – Mar 2019

(formerly BlueFin Technologies)

553 South Street, Quincy, MA 02169

Senior Buyer / Advanced Planner

Collect and review all RFQ’s and RFP’s for evaluation and placement

Place all system generated and manual requisitions to address all material and production needs

Oversee supply and demand for all system and self-planned projects

Monitor, create and follow all materials/kits once released to the floor to the point of completion

Compile and monitor monthly production schedules

Create complex material structures

Identify and implement process flow improvements

IRA GREEN (consulting) Jan 2018 – Apr 2018

177 Georgia Avenue, Providence, RI 02905

Buyer / Planner

Lead buyer/planner for two of the company’s larger product lines

Created purchasing structures and processes to develop cost savings and process improvements all to deliver company results for financial savings and goals

Created bills of materials, master schedule, and released material kits to the production floor

Structured inventory to adhere to a Lean philosophy by implementing a JIT ordering process all to create a cost efficient on hand balances

Created planning structures to create minimal product shortages, order delays and incorrect shipments

AMGEN RHODE ISLAND (Contract Position) Nov 2016 – Dec 2017

40 Technology Way, West Greenwich, RI 02817

C/O Wolseley Industrial Group/Ferguson Enterprises

Buyer III/Senior Planner

Worked to become an industry expert by understanding the design and structure along with the functionality of system, system flows and technical processes

Sterilization and Clean Room Environments with specialty on product contact spares

Assisted client engineers and directors to achieve all financial, design, and system maintenance goals and objectives

Worked closely with Operations Manager to address, correct, and document all client issues and/or concerns

Submitted cost savings projects

Reviewed and followed all purchasing policies and SOPs created by client

Collaborated with team members and used decision making skills and expertise to ensure client had support, procedures, and materials as required

Negotiated with suppliers to determine the best possible pricing, delivery, and payment options

Ran daily replenishment and work order reports to procure MRO spare parts and arranged timely delivery of materials

Solid understanding of GMP/FDA environment and protocols

Worked closely with Central Inventory team to maintain an accurate stock and certification documentation system

Obtained certification documentation for materials as required

Responsible for ALL HIGH RISK and CRITICAL parts for system operations

HOPE GLOBAL May 2014 – Sept 2016

50 Martin Street, Cumberland, RI 02864

Buyer / Planner & Assistant Project Director

Assistant Project Director:

Successfully tasked to bring a state financed, high visibility, deadline driven critical project back on schedule to completion

Created processes, structures, planning, material kitting and outsourcing for the flood mitigation project

Buyer / Planner:

Managed system generated and manual requisitions from supervisors and engineers

Procurement of high value capital equipment

Supervised, maintained, and revised company’s on-hand and off-site inventory

Revise, update, and reconcile purchase orders as needed

Assisted in product development and all necessary research

Researched companies for possible work and outsourcing

Creation and management of Bill of Materials, Part Numbers and OSPs

Reviewed and revised ISO Purchasing module

Served on the internal EHS and ISO audit teams

Discovered and supervised ongoing V.A.V.E projects

Structured a Kanban system for all packaging materials

VERTEX FABRICATION & DESIGN, LLC (out of business) Feb 2013 – May 2014

29 Abbey Lane, Middleboro, MA 02346

Manufacturer of vacuum chambers, pressure vessels, ASME and all high end fabrication

Purchasing / Materials Manager

Supervised team of 7 in Supply Chain Department

Supervised team of 12 on job specific projects

Regulated, placed and monitored system and manual requisitions from supervisors and engineers

Procurement of high value capital equipment

Located, investigated, evaluated and qualified new suppliers to add to supplier database

Evaluated a company’s abilities for outsourcing work and needs

Created packets from drawings, bill of materials, and part text specifications

Materials included stainless steel, carbon steel, monels and incolloy plate, piping, tubing and other required special materials

Negotiated pricing and terms

Revise, update, and reconcile purchase orders as needed

Created the company's ISO Purchasing Department Structure and Standards

Modified company's ISO standards to help create standard for A.R.A. Certification

Created Procurement, MRP, Planning and Quality structure from infancy

Coordinated with the Planning and Shipping departments, the improvement efforts to satisfy Customer delivery requirements

Supplied guidance for better company operations performance which increased production nine times

Accepted Project Manager role to evaluate and oversee increase production by implementing structured protocols and means to streamline production

Created a structured Inventory System to provide oversight and better hands on management of materials

PENTAIR VALVES AND CONTROLS (formerly Tyco Flow Control) Mar 2012 – Nov 2012

55 Cabot Boulevard, Mansfield, MA 02048

Leader in pressure, nuclear and other energy valves

Buyer / Planner

Managed system generated and manual requisitions from supervisors and engineers

Provide up to date status for current open purchase orders to confirm promise dates will be met

Created packets from drawings, Bill of Materials, and part text specifications

Revise, update, and reconcile purchase orders as needed

Researched companies for possible qualification for order placement

Helped create On Time Delivery metrics for monitoring suppliers

Managed all discrepant materials for return (RMA’s)

Coordinated with the Planning and Shipping departments, the improvement efforts to satisfy Customer delivery requirements

Organized the company’s raw materials, parts and finished goods inventory requirements

Served as liaison to Engineering regarding product modifications, redesigns, customer requirements, production needs and processes that align with the future strategic objectives

CUMING CORPORATION (out of business) July 2006 – Aug 2011

225 Bodwell Street, Avon, MA 02322

Purchasing /Materials Manager

Supervised team of 9 in Supply Chain, Shipping and Receiving, and Logistics

Managed system generated and manual requisitions from supervisors and engineers

Managed warehouse for $3+ million liquid epoxy products and other chemicals.

Revise, update, and reconcile purchase orders as needed

Sourced products to streamline process to make job easier or to replace existing products due to cost

Researched companies for outsourcing work

Reviewed and restructured an aging ISO standard with current processes and standards

Helped create a non-technical RFQ and MRP system for inventory and expense items control

Responsible for both factory supply and raw material inventory.

$3 million inventory, (8,000) line items, 230,000 sq. ft. warehouse.

Maintained raw materials levels and adjusted as requirements designated

Maintained supply materials levels as needed in inventory

Created forecast of a delivery schedule for raw materials based on forecast of usage

Monitored items for excessive usage

Assisted with creation of guidelines for ISO9001 standards

Worked with IT to create database of (500) operation supplies, raw materials, production support products

Created supply part numbers and raw material numbers

Streamlined inventory identification and tracking system.

Introduced systematic analysis of daily discrepancy reports

Standardized receiving, stocking, checking, and housekeeping procedures

Achievements

Reduced inventory from $9 million to $3 million by implementing a JIT system

Recorded savings of $5,000,000+ in raw material cost savings in first year

Reduced inventory discrepancies 45% annually by developing tracking system

Suggested change in ideology from sole sourcing to multiple sources resulting in high cost competitiveness; producing dramatic cost savings

Increased employee productivity 15% by establishing production standards

GENERAL DYNAMICS (C4 Systems) Aug 2000 – June 2006

400 John Quincy Adams Road, Taunton, MA 02780

Planner / Project Manager / Buyer

Placed purchase orders

Created, updated and distributed needed reports for procurement weekly meetings

Communicated with vendors in regards to all issues

External expediting

Obtained price quotes and negotiated cost for procurement and cost estimating

Assisted in clean-up of purchase orders reporting to projects that were coming to an end

Created reports so projects received their materials in a timely and more efficient manner

Managed multiple projects at any given time with up to 20 team members

Create Bill of Materials and release production kits to production floor

Major Achievements

Started as internal expeditor and was rewarded for my initiative and progression by being assigned my own project, soon turning into multiple projects both commercial and government (military and security)

Assigned the duties of external expediting and quoting to help the Purchasing department place purchase orders expeditiously and efficiently, landing position in Supply Chain Management

Recorded savings of over $1,000,000 during my time working with procurement group

EDUCATION

Bristol Community College 9/20 – 5/21

Fall River, MA

CAPM (Certified Associate Project Management) Certification

New England Institute of Technology

Warwick, RI

Associate Degree, Computerized Business Management

TECHNICAL

SAP

IFS

Oracle (R12 & ASCP)

Syspro

Maximo

ASP

Epicor

Quick Books

Macola

E-2

Cincom

JIT

Trilogy

Agile

Microsoft applications: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Project, Access and Outlook Bac

EXCEL SPECIALISTelor

Coding for programming languages Cobol Q-Basic BACHELOR’S DEGREE

Work Manager

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