RODNEY SCHMIDT
MESA, ARIZONA 85208
*************@*****.***
OBJECTIVE Seeking a Supply Chain Position utilizing 30 years of extensive experience in purchasing, shipping, receiving,
inventory and logistics planning.
EXPERIENCE
2009-2012 Tieling Nursing College, Tieling, China
English Teacher
Taught Chinese students grammar/composition, public speaking,speech outline preparation, and proper techniques on giving oral presentations.
2005-2008 Ducommun Technologies, Phoenix, Arizona
Supply Specialist/Production Line Coordinator
Facilitated return material authorization functions for a large aerospace company. Responsible for ensuring parts were delivered on time,handled purchase order placement, updated delivery schedules, conducted inventories, managed corrective actions with suppliers, and verified documents for transaction accuracy.
2001-2004 Schaller Anderson Inc, Phoenix, Arizona
Purchasing Specialist I,
Performed purchasing functions at the corporate procurement level for
receipt of goods and services. Responsible for obtaining bids for all
commodities and services; specialized in information technology
procurement. Maintained and established vendor relations;
processed purchase orders, negotiated contracts, shipped/received
commodities, and maintained asset records on inventory items. Assisted
finance in reconciliation of POs and invoices.
2000-2001 Heraeus, Inc.-Chandler, Arizona
Inventory Specialist
Maintained and monitored inventory levels on precious metals used in
making hard drive disks for services/computers. Ensured platinum was
weighed to the exact gram for accountability. Responsible for data
input and inventory control records.
1995-2000 Casa Blanca Medical Group- Gilbert, Arizona
Material Management Supervisor, Purchasing/Shipping and Receiving
Managed department operations. Responsible for logistical operation of
this multi-specialty clinic, consisting of 100 providers and 500
employees in 5 different locations. Direct supervision of 5
employees. Performed procurement functions for materials and
equipment. Arranged for services with suppliers.
EDUCATION
Institute of Supply Management
US ARMY Recruiting School(Diploma)
US ARMY Logistics School (Distinguished Graduate)
US ARMY Advanced Leader/Management Development Course (Distinguished
Graduate)
DOD Hazardous Material Course
US ARMY Munitions/Missile School (Retired) SFC/E-7
University of Maryland (2 years)
AWARDS
Selected as employee of the month for July 1999
Selected as employee of the year for 1999
Received the Army Customer Service Excellence Award
COMPUTER SKILLS Windows 2000/XP, Microsoft Office, Microsoft
Outlook, Microsoft Excel, Great Plains