Current Position:
Title: Materials Planner/Manager
Company: Atlantic Precision Products – Shelby Township, USA
Employment Period: November 2023 to Present
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the negotiation, procurement, and management of all production materials including resins, components, & packaging.
- Responsible for the efficient scheduling of 45 Injection Molding Machines at 2 locations.
- Continuous improvement through data acquisition and analysis.
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Previous Positions:
Company: Munro & Associates, Inc – Auburn Hills, MI
Employment Period: November 2013 to June 2023
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the negotiation and procurement of company assets, commodities, shop supplies, & promotional items.
- Responsible for logistics including international importing and exporting.
- Data Acquisition and Cost Analysis.
- Material Database Management
- Project Management
- Assist in Managing Company E-Commerce Store
Company: Plastic Systems LLC – Romeo, MI
Employment Period: June 2007 to March 2014
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate all purchasing decisions for four manufacturing facilities in 3 states.
- Assist in quoting of new and existing product based on prints, customer instructions, and CAD.
- Work closely with vendors before, during, and after new production launch to ensure customer satisfaction. Design and implement Excel based documents to assist with cost- savings and cost-recognition.
- Maintain and control computerized inventories of all raw materials, packaging, and packaging supplies. In a team effort, help to create and implement a lean manufacturing atmosphere.
- Continuous and habitual efforts to cut cost and increase inventory turns.
- Monitor and assist vendors in the transition to partners in a lean manufacturing atmosphere.
Title: Materials Manager I Scheduler
Company: Injectech Industries USA Inc – Romeo, MI
Employment Period: 1999 to 2006
Responsibilities:
- Negotiate, purchase, and manage JIT inventory for 23 machines, QS/1S0 9000 plastic injection molding facility.
- Managed 13 resin vendors and 42 component vendors.
- Schedule molding production and assembly production for facility.
- Manage vendor’s performance and control cost, adhering to budget demands. Frequent communication with vendors to assure on-time deliveries.
- Assure that customers receive 100% on-time deliveries.
- Manage Warehouse and Customer Service staff and procedures..
- Coordinate and schedule raw material shipments to 2 off-site subcontractors.
Important: Education, self-assessment, and personal references available here.