Arthur W. Rich
Marietta, GA, 30067
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SKILLS SUMMARY Manager with extensive experience in Procurement, production and inventory control. Skilled in developing and maintaining critical inventory plans to meet Operations and Production schedules. Excellent background in people management, scheduling, and budgeting. Experienced in developing and implementing Lean Manufacturing Cost Reduction Initiatives.
EMPLOYMENT
Production Manager- Ingenico Inc August 2008 - Present
Alpharetta, GA
• Material Planning and Purchasing for all required cables and Power supplies and misc accessories utilizing SAP.
• Review and approve new sales orders and assign ship dates for 5 different product lines.
• Schedule production and prioritize factories in China and Mexico based on customer demands
• Responsible for maintaining North American Forecast for 5 product lines.
• Meet with upper management monthly to report on Inventory levels shipment, performance and future forecasts
Material Control Manager- International Products, Inc. November 2007- March 2008
Atlanta, GA
• Managed inventory levels of independent warehouses throughout the United States, China, and India.
• Handled source selection and quantities, completed initial planning and cost estimates, and secured funds.
• Coordinated all federal, state, and local regulatory approvals for import and export.
• Interfaced with operations, finance, suppliers to create inventory plans/commitments and to create positive relationship between suppliers and end user.
Sr. Program Planner / Material Planner- BAE Systems March 2004-October 2006
Nashua,NH
• Assigned to critical DoD projects for the purpose of developing inventory and operations plans to meet crucial deadlines.
• Interface between Manufacturing and Operations to ensure adherence to scheduled deliveries.
• Analyze and execute MRP for material; raw and in process.
Project Manager-
Dube Plus Construction Company November 2003-March 2004
Hampstead, NH
• Managed support staff, suppliers and independent contractors.
• Drafted, submitted and negotiated all proposals for new builds and changes to existing projects.
• Developed material budget plan, monitoring to maintain profit margin.
Logistics Manager- Sanmina, SCI Corp. July 1996-February 2004
Manchester,NH
• Responsible for twenty two (22) reports across four (4) shifts.
• Scheduled all activities and priorities for Shipping/Receiving and Stockroom.
• Implemented a cycle count program with 97% accuracy while maintaining on time delivery of 95% and on time release of kits at 99%.
• Responsible for evaluation of customer requests for material and projected monthly inventory rates, with stringent material capacity constraints.
Inventory Control Supervisor- Agfa Corp. May 1976-December 1995
Wilmington, MA
• Responsible for six (6) planners
• Supervised and managed all activities of stockroom personnel across two (2) shifts.
• Coordinated activities and priorities for Shipping/Receiving and Stockroom.
• Key in the implementation of a cycle count program with 98% accuracy.
• Developed and maintained ISO 9000 documentation.
EDUCATION
Operations Program Management Certification
New Horizons, Nashua, NH-2006
Certification Web Development
Pioneer Computer School of Visual Arts, Hooksett NH- 2004
Undergraduate Studies, Business Management
Johnson and Wales, Providence Rhode Island-1975