Darlene (Darzy) Geiger-Bostwick

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Grand Rapids, MI 49534

Home Phone 616-***-**** Cell Phone 616-***-****

Email: sgs2cx@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

To obtain a position in Purchasing or Supply Chain with a well-established company where proven ability to work under deadlines and multi-task will enhance the productivity and profitability of the organization.

Summary

20 Plus Years in Supply Chain - Procurement – Domestic and International, Inventory, Logistics, and Management Experience. I am very analytical and detail orientated with the understanding and the ability to work with suppliers, customers and all departments including sales, project management, production, transportation, and accounting.

Education & Classes

Electronics Technology, Present, Grand Rapids Community College

Materials Management Degree, Milwaukee Area Technical College

APICS Classes / Working Towards CPIM

Lean Manufacturing and Crystal Reporting

Work History

Supply Chain and Logistics Coordinator, Ropes Courses Inc, Allegan, MI (90 Day Contract 2010)

Implement JobBoss Computer system, Purchase Raw and MRO and Manage Inventory in a Job Shop atmosphere

 Contracted to Implement JobBoss Computer System

 Procure Raw Materials, Services and MRO items at the best cost, quality and delivery using various methods

 Maintain and Manage Parts, Purchase Orders, BOM’s in JobBoss

 Management of Inventory and its Accuracy

Sr. Buyer & Inventory Analyst, Genzink Steel, Holland, MI (2007 – 2009)

Purchase Raw Materials, Outside Services and Manage Inventory in a Job Shop atmosphere

 Procure Raw Materials, Services and MRO items at the best cost, quality and delivery using MRP, Kanban , and others

 Supplier Selection and Negotiation of Contracts for Materials and Logistics

 Maintain and Manage Parts and Purchase Orders in the computer system

 Work closely with Project Managers and Production on BOM issues and MRP accuracy

 Management of Inventory Accuracy and Improvement of Stocking Policies

 Identification and Disposal of slow-moving and obsolete material

 Implementation of Job Boss Computer System from Great Plains

Paulstra CRC Corporation, Tier One Automotive Supplier, Grand Rapids, MI (1997-2007)

Sr. Inventory Analyst & International Buyer, 2006-2007

Purchasing & Logistics Specialists to Sr. Buyer, 1999-2006

MRO Buyer, 1997-1999

 Key Interface with Suppliers, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Accounting, Distribution Center, and 3PL Company

 Purchase Raw Materials (Stampings, Castings, Steel, Rubber, Outside Services, Chemicals, Packaging, etc.)

 Supplier Selection & Negotiate Contracts to reduce costs, improve quality, and improve delivery

 Work with Suppliers to resolve MCN’s, past due shipments, shipments due in, or scheduling conflicts

 Coordinate PPAP and ECO changes with Suppliers and Production

 Inventory Management including Cycle Counting and BOM Accuracy with Suppliers and Production

 Identification and Disposal of slow-moving and obsolete material

 Updated Inventory Procedures and Improvement of Stocking Policies creating Cost Reductions

 Responsible for International Logistics - Imports and Exports

 Track International Shipments Daily with Transportation Companies

 Maintain and Manage Purchasing information in the Computer System

 Supervise and Train MRO Buyer and Purchasing Clerk

 Create Reports for current trends/costs of Raw Materials

 Purchased and Manage all MRO/Indirect Materials, Services and Spend

 Executed and Monitor new Cost Reduction Programs

MRO Buyer, Parmalat White Knight, Wyoming, MI (1995-1997)

 Purchased Maintenance Parts and Supplies at the best cost, delivery, and quality with Supplier Selection and Negotiations

 Created, Organized, and Computerized the Maintenance parts and machines and Managed Parts Crib

 Supervised Three Parts Room Attendants

Purchasing Maintenance, Gardetto’s Bakery, Milwaukee, WI (1992-1995)

 Purchased Maintenance Parts and Sanitation Supplies at the best cost, delivery, and quality with Supplier Selection

 Created, Organized, and Computerized Parts and Equipment and Managed Parts Crib and Computer System and Files

Parts Coordinator, Patrick Cudahy, Cudahy, WI (1991-1992)

 Created, Organized, and Computerized Parts and Equipment and Managed Parts Crib and Computer System and Files

 Maintained MSDS and USDA data sheets

 Dispatched Mechanics to Emergency Repairs

Other Training and Skills

 Windows, Word, Excel, and Power Point Courses and Experience

 AS400 System / Job Boss (Exact Software) / Great Plains

 MSDS and OSHA classes

 Fork Lift Operation training and classes

 Maintenance and Welding Experience

 Ran Corporate Golf Outing & Golf League for several years

Honors

 Dean’s List – 6 Semesters

 GPA in Major – 4.00 & 3.91

Activities/Hobbies

 Golfing

 Platelet Donor

References Available Upon Request

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