Supervised warehouse employees to support production needs and streamline shipping and receiving operations.
Managed inventory levels to ensure optimal stock availability while reducing excess materials.
Collaborated with suppliers to negotiate advantageous pricing terms, achieving significant cost savings.
Analyzed historical data to forecast material requirements, enhancing procurement strategies.
Led cross-functional teams in implementing lean manufacturing principles, improving overall efficiency.
Maintained accurate records of all material transactions, including receipts and transfers.
Optimized warehouse layout for improved storage space utilization.
Applied just-in-time (JIT) principles to minimize carrying costs while ensuring sufficient stock levels.
Buyer 3
Lennox – Stuttgart, AR
05.2021 - 11.2023
Resolve cycle count variances and other issues.
Review part coverage, escalating with suppliers when not meeting demand.
Handle multiple items/projects at one time (Engineering Changes, New Product Launch, resolve AP issues, day to day material planning).
Expedite orders with suppliers to meet production schedules.
Negotiate and settle with suppliers regarding damage claims, rejections and losses, return of materials, over-shipments, cancellations and engineering changes.
Responsible for selecting and negotiating with approved vendors and place POs for product requirements.
Buyer / Planner
Sig Sauer - Jacksonville, AR
01.2020 - 05.2021
Review MRP demand and produce a schedule and a build plan for manufacturing based off material supply , machine capabilities, and capacity.
Allocate finished goods to sales orders and ship on time to meet customer deadlines. Supply internal customers such as training academy and R&D with material for new projects.
Monitor material lot numbers and make sure they are aligned with the documents for the government contracts.
Review purchase requisitions and place PO’s according to lead times and expedite and push out when needed.
Notify suppliers about defective material and develop a recovery plan so that production doesn’t stop.
NPI Buyer
Jabil Circuit - Memphis, TN
08.2018 - 01.2020
Executed materials availability to align with Master Production Schedule through MRP and timely delivery.
Coordinated material movement from receiving to production, ensuring efficient workflow.
Eliminated materials liabilities by clarifying ownership responsibilities.
Issued Purchase Orders based on negotiated pricing and agreed-upon terms.
Monitored packaging suppliers daily and maintained Kanban process for consigned materials.
Ensured integrity of master data and purchasing parameters to optimize procurement costs.
Resolved invoice discrepancies in collaboration with Accounts Payable.
Reported weekly on excess and obsolete materials to track site performance goals.
Senior Material Planner
Kohler Co. - Sheridan, AR
07.2016 - 03.2017
Maintained timely orders for finished goods and components through optimized vendor management.
Consulted with international vendors and freight forwarders to evaluate shipping costs and delivery schedules.
Developed and maintained inventory systems to ensure prompt material delivery aligned with pull strategies.
Collaborated with manufacturing teams and suppliers to reduce lead times while sustaining order volumes.
Streamlined delivery processes by minimizing inventory, resulting in increased turnover rates.
Buyer/Planner
Cytovance Biologics - Oklahoma City, OK
02.2015 - 07.2016
Evaluated and recommended new suppliers to optimize purchasing strategies.
Planned purchasing activities for production and non-production goods and services.
Managed supplier selection, negotiating price, quality, and delivery timelines.
Oversaw contract administration and requisition reviews to ensure compliance.
Executed purchase orders while addressing supply-related inquiries promptly.
Buyer/Planner
Kimray Inc - Oklahoma City, OK
02.2013 - 02.2015
Established and maintained relationships with vendors and suppliers to enhance collaboration.
Released daily purchase orders based on MRP exception reports to external vendors.
Tracked material inventory and Kanban items to ensure optimal resource management.
Monitored supplier performance against expectations and assessed supplier costs regularly.
Managed make versus buy projects while tracking associated purchase order costs.
Planned and scheduled machine shop operations according to MRP and load capacity considerations.
Coordinated material availability assessments to optimize production schedules.
Manufacturing Expeditor
Lockheed Martin - Camden, AR
06.2009 - 07.2012
Expedited, routed, and dispatched materials and parts per production and shipping schedules.
Reviewed master production schedule to identify potential shortages and notified relevant authorities.
Took action to expedite materials and resolve work order issues efficiently.