Sr buyer

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Charles Edward Brown Jr.

**** ******** ***** ***** *****, AL 35094 m4fscf@r.postjobfree.com 205-***-****

Summary of Qualifications

A high-energy and goal-oriented Supply Chain Buyer committed to providing initiative with enthusiasm and willing to assume increased responsibility to the ongoing objectives of the manufacturing plant.

Organized, efficient, and precise with strong communication, leadership and management skills. Tenacious and resourceful with an outstanding record of flexibility and adaptability to any assignment. Team player and excellent negotiator capable of forging solid relationships with strategic partners while building a consensus across multiple organizational levels. Adept at multi-tasking within a fast paced, high pressure, supply chain management environment.

Professional Experience

Purchasing Parts Procurement (Buyer / Production Planner)

November 2006 – Present, Honda Manufacturing of AL, LLC, Lincoln, AL

Responsibilities / Accomplishments:

Daily management of suppliers for all OEM, Service, Repair, DSPS, and Exception ordered parts. This includes the following: Project Management, Forecasting, Ordering, Shipment verification, Receiving verification, DTR Domestic Trouble Reporting, Design Change Issuance and management, SPR Supplier Performance Reporting, and Compensation Requests assessment Shipment/Receiving verification: Verifying shipment and receiving status of all parts, checking all receipts and supplier ASN (Advance Shipment Notifications) Supplier improvement: Identify repeat supplier issues, initiate C/M's and solutions, track and report delivery improvements Review and follow up with suppliers on DSPS and Japan Supplied Part inventories Coordinate PH/PP complex projects Work with suppliers on delivery improvement initiatives to ensure HMA production stability Issue drawings and data to suppliers, confirm impact to parts/tooling and assess related compensation requests Negotiate tooling schedule, coordinate tool release, and confirm tool maturation Confirm supplier readiness against project targets at key stages in development Order and expedite parts for new model trials and other special purposes

Purchasing Department (Material Analyst)

July 2005 – Oct 2006, Johnson Controls “Tier 1 Automotive Supplier”- ASG, Cottondale, AL

Responsibilities / Accomplishments:

Used historical and forecast data to perform trend analyses, earned valued management and variance analysis. Reviewed weekly release data to include Demand Management, MRP, and RPS. Updated and maintained computer data QAD (ERP system) to ensure database integrity. Monitored suppliers and commercial carriers to ensure delivery schedules were consistently met and errors were rectified in a timely manner. Successfully managed 25 suppliers with over 500 different parts. Assisted various departments such as Accounting, Receiving and Shipping in resolution of discrepancies. Prepared work orders and purchase order requisitions for the production or purchase of components or parts based on a master production schedule and inventory requirements. Conferred with supervisors of other departments to coordinate flow of materials or products.

Continued: Education, Professional Training, and Professional Affiliation

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Education Professional Training Professional Affiliation

Education

Phoenix University, Birmingham, AL (Class of 2011) M.B.A., Business Administration

University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL (Class of 12/2004) B.S., Business Management

Professional Training

7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Franklin Covey 08/2011 Situational Leadership, Hersey-Blanchard 11/2010 Leading People Through Change, Ken Blanchard 9/2010 Legendary Services, Ken Blanchard 8/2009 High Impact Training & Amazing Presentations, Blair Singer 12/2006 Sales Dogs Training, Blair Singer 12/2006

Computer Skills

Microsoft Word Microsoft Access Microsoft Excel Microsoft Power Point Lotus Notes

Professional Affiliation

Jeremiah Castile Foundation Institute of Supply Management Capstone Student Business League

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