Experience

Genesis Systems

• United States
• Automation Machinery Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Materials Specialist

  • Aug 2017 - Present

  Attends project kick-off meetings and orders materials and services as specified. Evaluates vendor quotes and services to determine the most desirable suppliers. Works closely with Accounting department to help resolve any discrepancies between purchase orders and invoiced amounts. Has familiarity with a variety of the purchasing field’s concepts, practices and procedures. Follows up on open orders and expedites Purchasing and services as necessary to meet… Show more Attends project kick-off meetings and orders materials and services as specified. Evaluates vendor quotes and services to determine the most desirable suppliers. Works closely with Accounting department to help resolve any discrepancies between purchase orders and invoiced amounts. Has familiarity with a variety of the purchasing field’s concepts, practices and procedures. Follows up on open orders and expedites Purchasing and services as necessary to meet production dates. Assigns and tracks purchase order numbers. Enters all WIP orders into the accounting software system. Creates manual purchase orders for non-WIP items. Maintains general inventory items to meet production requirements and participates with Accounting department in year-end inventory count and reconciliation. Responsible for supplier development activities related to improved quality, costs and delivery targets. Performs other related work and special projects. Obeys company’s policies and procedures and observes all safety regulations. Authority to evaluate/review suppliers. Authority to purchase on behalf of the company according to spend policy. 2 / 2 Advance experience with Cloud Suite Industrial ERP software and Microsoft Excel. Authority to inspect for fitness of use. Authority to perform contract review for projects. Review of Non Conforming Product, Approval of returned Corrective Action Authorized to review and approve Corrective actions for supplier Non Conformances ISO 9100 compliance experience. Extensive knowledge of ISO 9100 compliance as it pertains to purchasing and supply chain. Maintains and follows specified procedures and processes. Show less Attends project kick-off meetings and orders materials and services as specified. Evaluates vendor quotes and services to determine the most desirable suppliers. Works closely with Accounting department to help resolve any discrepancies between purchase orders and invoiced amounts. Has familiarity with a variety of the purchasing field’s concepts, practices and procedures. Follows up on open orders and expedites Purchasing and services as necessary to meet… Show more Attends project kick-off meetings and orders materials and services as specified. Evaluates vendor quotes and services to determine the most desirable suppliers. Works closely with Accounting department to help resolve any discrepancies between purchase orders and invoiced amounts. Has familiarity with a variety of the purchasing field’s concepts, practices and procedures. Follows up on open orders and expedites Purchasing and services as necessary to meet production dates. Assigns and tracks purchase order numbers. Enters all WIP orders into the accounting software system. Creates manual purchase orders for non-WIP items. Maintains general inventory items to meet production requirements and participates with Accounting department in year-end inventory count and reconciliation. Responsible for supplier development activities related to improved quality, costs and delivery targets. Performs other related work and special projects. Obeys company’s policies and procedures and observes all safety regulations. Authority to evaluate/review suppliers. Authority to purchase on behalf of the company according to spend policy. 2 / 2 Advance experience with Cloud Suite Industrial ERP software and Microsoft Excel. Authority to inspect for fitness of use. Authority to perform contract review for projects. Review of Non Conforming Product, Approval of returned Corrective Action Authorized to review and approve Corrective actions for supplier Non Conformances ISO 9100 compliance experience. Extensive knowledge of ISO 9100 compliance as it pertains to purchasing and supply chain. Maintains and follows specified procedures and processes. Show less



Williams White and Company

• Moline IL

• Purchasing Manager

  • Jan 2012 - Aug 2017

  Use Visual Enterprise Software for Work Order management Purchasing Raw Materials Steel and Forgings Order from Engineering Parts lists Manage and send RFQ's and negotiate for best price and lead times. Place orders / Negotiate pricing with Machine Shops for machining outside the company Issuing Purchase orders Expediting Orders Inventory Management Price Negotiation, Create Work Orders and build material Routers for machining operations in house Order from Auto… Show more Use Visual Enterprise Software for Work Order management Purchasing Raw Materials Steel and Forgings Order from Engineering Parts lists Manage and send RFQ's and negotiate for best price and lead times. Place orders / Negotiate pricing with Machine Shops for machining outside the company Issuing Purchase orders Expediting Orders Inventory Management Price Negotiation, Create Work Orders and build material Routers for machining operations in house Order from Auto Cad Prints Managing Logistics and Shipping Operations Creating Bill Of Ladings Booking of trucks for shipments Show less Use Visual Enterprise Software for Work Order management Purchasing Raw Materials Steel and Forgings Order from Engineering Parts lists Manage and send RFQ's and negotiate for best price and lead times. Place orders / Negotiate pricing with Machine Shops for machining outside the company Issuing Purchase orders Expediting Orders Inventory Management Price Negotiation, Create Work Orders and build material Routers for machining operations in house Order from Auto… Show more Use Visual Enterprise Software for Work Order management Purchasing Raw Materials Steel and Forgings Order from Engineering Parts lists Manage and send RFQ's and negotiate for best price and lead times. Place orders / Negotiate pricing with Machine Shops for machining outside the company Issuing Purchase orders Expediting Orders Inventory Management Price Negotiation, Create Work Orders and build material Routers for machining operations in house Order from Auto Cad Prints Managing Logistics and Shipping Operations Creating Bill Of Ladings Booking of trucks for shipments Show less



Quad City Safety Inc

• Outside Sales Manager and Service Representative

  • Jan 2008 - Dec 2011

  In charge of the first aid sales department Makes sales calls and manages accounts Market and sell safety products Manage First Aid Inventory Quote customers and set pricing Certified repair technician of gas monitoring equipment and fall protection equipment In charge of the first aid sales department Makes sales calls and manages accounts Market and sell safety products Manage First Aid Inventory Quote customers and set pricing Certified repair technician of gas monitoring equipment and fall protection equipment



2005-2007 WQAD News Channel

• Photojournalist

  • May 2005 - Oct 2008

  Worked with reporters and the general public to gather news stories daily Operated an ENG news camera Operated an ENG microwave truck Operated an ENG satellite truck Captured and edited daily news stories under tight deadlines Used Avid (computer based) non -linear editing on a daily basis Interviewed and interacted with the public in both casual and professional situations Worked with reporters and the general public to gather news stories daily Operated an ENG news camera Operated an ENG microwave truck Operated an ENG satellite truck Captured and edited daily news stories under tight deadlines Used Avid (computer based) non -linear editing on a daily basis Interviewed and interacted with the public in both casual and professional situations



KWQC TV

• Photojournalist

  • Jan 2001 - Jan 2005

  Edited on Linear editing system Work with reporters to gather news stories daily Operated an ENG microwave truck Operated an ENG news camera Interviewed and interacted with the public Captured and edit daily news stories under tight deadlines Edited on Linear editing system Work with reporters to gather news stories daily Operated an ENG microwave truck Operated an ENG news camera Interviewed and interacted with the public Captured and edit daily news stories under tight deadlines