Quality Control Manager
Resume:
Ticey Hopton
Los Alamitos, CA. 90720
**********@*******.***
OBJECTIVE:
To secure a responsible and professionally growth oriented position in a progressive company that will utilize my acquired skills, knowledge, and experience.
SUMMARY:
• Purchasing professional with over 10 years of experience in manufacturing environments
• Seasoned negotiator, consistently able to bring substantial cost savings to the bottom line
• Ability to maintain strong relationships with suppliers and co-workers
• Pro active, strong communicator/negotiator, possess an honest work ethic
EXPERIENCE:
Yoshinoya USA, Inc., Torrance, CA 9/10-Present
Purchasing/Quality Control Manager
Responsible for the purchasing of all Food, Sub-Supply, and Supply products
Review and select all vendors through evaluating vendor facilities and sanitation
Observed vendor manufacturing process and practices
Monitor trend conditions and changes to negotiate the best prices
Develop contracts and incentives that include savings program, payment discounts, volume, discounts, marketing discounts, and rebates
Monitor vendor preparation of Food, Sub-Supply, and Supply by visiting there facilities, inspecting quality of food, and confirming specification were being followed
Develop and maintain product specifications. Support menu development. Support Franchisee’s logistics needs
Gourmet India Food Co., Whittier, CA 8/06-9/10
Purchasing Manager
Responsible for the procurement of all raw materials, bulk commodities and packaging for the facility
Manage the procurement and flow of all raw materials
Negotiate pricing and payment terms with vendors
Manage all specification and certificates of analysis for all raw materials
Review inventory levels for the plant including a second storage warehouse
Fax and/or e-mail purchase orders to suppliers with confirmations that are acknowledged by suppliers
Follow up with suppliers to ensure that all purchases are received on required due dates and to avoid shortages
Distribute all acknowledged purchase orders to Receiving Department
Negotiate rates for all outbound freight
Adjust purchase due dates by reviewing inventory reports submitted by the Receiving Department
Prepare and reconcile month-end inventories
Make sure all receiving paperwork gets processed through Inventory Control and Accounts Payable Departments
Communicate with upper management regarding positions and market conditions
Issue and print purchase orders
Maintain all Purchasing policies and procedures
Attend daily production meetings
Assist management with special projects and perform additional duties as assigned
Latitudes International, Rancho Dominguez, CA 5/04-7/06
Senior Buyer
Purchased a wide variety of products from China and India suppliers
Sourced new products from a variety of locations and negotiated to get the best possible price and service to meet company targets
Negotiated with vendors on availability, product specs, distribution, delivery deadlines and prices
Handled all returns, damages, and product and shipment issues
Relationship-building with the vendor community
Worked with Quality Control to ensure that selected range met expected quality standards
Development and analysis of key financial data (sales and gross margin)
Worked closely with Product Development and Warehouse Team on the management of stock commitments
Supplied information as appropriate, including the pricing of aged stock to maximize profitability
Proactive towards new trends and identifying new business opportunities
Selected merchandise for placing orders and was involved in inventory distribution
Denso Sales California, Long Beach, CA 5/97-2/04
Jr. Buyer
Compiled and maintained information and records to prepare purchase orders for over 12 departments
Edited purchase requests and prepared purchase orders and pricing negotiations
Handled all production orders for packaging and labels
Consulted with aftermarket department in developing correct specs for artwork
Consulted catalogs and other references to obtain prices and specifications
Maintained files and records of materials prices, inventories and deliveries
Contacted vendors and suppliers for quotations and followed up on outstanding purchase orders
Applied standard formulas to calculate extensions and discount applications
Maintained monthly reports for management
SKILLS:
Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, AIMS Network, STELPLAN, AS400, BPCS, QuickBooks, ACT, Syspro, Lawson, ERP and MRP
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