Manager Control
Resume:
Kenneth G. VanWert
Mechanicville, NY 12118
STRENGTHS
Hands on and managerial experience in all aspects of inventory control
Hands on and managerial experience in warehousing including receiving, shipping, and distribution
Hands on and managerial experience in planning and scheduling relative to purchasing, inventory, and
shipping disciplines
Excellent personal and departmental organizational skills
Proficient in use of JIT, Kan Ban, and VMI purchasing techniques
Fervent interest in improving systems to achieve tangible, positive, and profitable results
RELATIVE EXPERIENCE
Cambridge Valley Machining, Inc., Cambridge, NY
Manufacturing Manager
Established the Receiving Department, including procedures and protocol, for $10 million company encompassing raw
materials, purchased parts, tooling, and supplies.
Responsible for management of Purchasing, Receiving, Inventory, Manufacturing, and Shipping departments with
65 direct reports.
Increased inventory accuracy by 22% over a one-year period. Reduced inventory costs by institututing strict inventory
policies and procedures, monitoring purchases, and instituting and enforcing cycle count procedures.
Sheridan Catheter Corporation, Argyle, NY
Materials Manager
Managed the purchasing, inventory control, production planning, and distribution of materials.
Succesfully achieved department goals with 40% reduction in department workforce while product lines
increased by 20%.
Directed purchasing cost reduction program by working with suppliers resulting in an $86,000 cost reduction.
Strengthened inventory accuracy program through education, motivation, and support of employees.
Reduced component and finished goods inventories over $750,000 by instituting and managing firm work schedules.
Racemark International Inc., Ballston Spa, NY
Materials Manager
Managed the purchasing, inventory control, production planning, and distribution of materials.
Eliminated unnecessary purchase orders in computer system by 55% allowing Purchasing and Finance departments
better visibility of outstanding costs.
Organized warehouse stocking policies; reducing response time to production, reducing time required for
physical inventory, and easily designating obsolete items.
S/N Precision Enterprises, Troy, NY
Planning & Inventory Control Manager
Responsible for all planning, scheduling, and inventory control of stock and custom manufactured items.
Initiated, managed, and completed first viable company documented inventory.
Environment One Corporation, Niskayuna, NY
Materials Planner/Buyer
Instituted and executed company's SSB material resource plan.
Responsible for planning and scheduling all of SSB side of business ($50+ million / year).
Implemented meetings/reviews regarding executing MRP plan resulting in total inventory reduction of 30%.
Trained workforce regarding MRP from MPS, purchasing, planning, scheduling viewpoint(s).
Decora Manufacturing, Fort Edward, NY
Materials Planner/Buyer
Responsible for all planning, scheduling, and inventory maintenance, and raw material acquisitions for all standard
manufactured items.
Established first viable company inventory control system reducing material stockouts by 23%.
Reduced raw material purchasing schedule by 60% thereby reducing inventory levels and increasing company
cash flow.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts - Siena College, Loudonville, NY
American Production and Inventory Control Society - C.P.I.M. certified
Oliver Wight Manufacturing Resource Planning School
Oliver Wight MRP II Library
CAELUS Software Certification
MAPICS Education Certification
Good Manufacturing Practices Certification
CONTACT INFORMATION
Kenneth G. VanWert
39 Angle Road
Mechanicville, NY 12118
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518-***-**** (home)
518-***-**** (cell)
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