Experience

HORIBA Scientific

• Research Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Material Planner

  • Apr 2018 - Present

  Manage supply flow and inventory of materials. Develop and implement purchasing and contract management, policies and procedures and manage ISO documents and improvements. Determine material and component requirements base on the MRP system and ensure availability to support production schedules. Managing inventory issues, schedule changes, and cancellations. Ensure communication flow between Material Controls and other departments. Prepare and install min/max inventory amounts.

• Buyer

  • Mar 2013 - Apr 2018

  Process purchase orders requisitions from MRP and Engineering. Contact suppliers for price quotes (also negotiate pricing, if needed), delivery and invoicing issues. Process sales orders from foreign affiliate. Participated in weekly meetings to update on issues with Purchasing Dept. Coordinate with Engineering on Engineering Change Requests with obsoleted or incompatible items. Processed returns with suppliers.



Yoga 4 Peace

• Southgate, Michigan

• Yoga Instructor

  • Jul 2014 - Present



Picometrix

• Ann Arbor, Michigan

• Purchasing Coordinator / Buyer

  • Oct 2010 - Mar 2013

  Contacted suppliers for price quotes, negotiated pricing and any invoicing issues. Processed purchase orders for mechanical and electrical components, chemicals and consumables. Followed up with timing and delivery using MRP system to coordinate issues and prioritize. Coordinated with quality and suppliers on quality issues. Assisted Planning in inventory issues. Highlights: - Reorganized RMA system to close issues that were left open for over a year. - Created matrix used to track consumable spending per quarter. Show less



LEONI

• Germany
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Junior Buyer

  • Sep 2006 - Dec 2008

  Contacted suppliers for price quotes and PPAP Documentation, processed orders and followed up with timing and delivery, co-ordinated with program teams on sample orders and costs, assisted Senior Buyers with setting up components in ordering system and organized supplier meetings. Quickly became a trusted worker known for "can-do" attitude, flexibility and high-quality work. Highlights: Supervised three other Junior Buyers with activities to meet deadlines for programs. Maintained the LPS System (work performance rating system) for the entire Purchasing department. Co-ordinated with Engineering on sleeving cost savings (saved approx. $65,000 yearly). Assisted in developing processes for Purchasing department. Earned excellent marks on performance reviews, with citations for excellence in areas including work volume, accuracy and quality; ability to learn and master new concepts; positive work ethic; and commitment to providing unsurpassed service. Show less



Yazaki North America

• United States
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Component Procurement Specialist

  • Feb 2003 - Aug 2006

  Tracking parts ordered for wire harnesses utilizing Excel 2000 charts and spreadsheets , corresponded with foreign affiliates in Mexico, Thailand, Philippines and Indonesia in procurement activities, organizing and chairing daily meetings, elevated concerns with drawing and quality issues and communicated delivery issues with outside suppliers. Highlights: Developed metrics for Component Shortages using Excel. Assisted with development of global processes for procurement activities. Organized and chaired daily meetings with each of the six different programs in the Ford Business Unit. Earned excellent marks on performance reviews, with citations for excellence in areas including work volume, accuracy and quality; positive work ethic; and commitment to providing unsurpassed service. Show less



The Crossings at Canton

• Accounts Payable/Administrative Assistant

  • Jul 2002 - Jan 2003

  Processed invoices for the company office, tracked budgets, processed purchase orders, substitute leasing, prepared leasing and paperwork for residents, entered maintenance work orders and tracked lost costs. Highlights: * Recovered over $5,000 in costs for the office. Processed invoices for the company office, tracked budgets, processed purchase orders, substitute leasing, prepared leasing and paperwork for residents, entered maintenance work orders and tracked lost costs. Highlights: * Recovered over $5,000 in costs for the office.



General Motors

• United States
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• PPAA Admin

  • 2000 - 2002



Visionary Business Systems

• Programmer

  • 2000 - 2001