Experience

Certified PowerTrain, Inc.
• Buyer

  • Jan 2005 - Present


Certified Power, Inc.

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Purchasing Manager at Certified Power Inc.

  • Jun 2017 - Present

  • Review ERP system to determine quantity and timing at the best price break.• Utilize forecasting function for long lead time items with short notice orders.• Create and receive orders for MRO suppliers.• Review and determine costs for yearly standard cost roll.• Developed and maintain supplier scorecard to track OTD, monthly spend and quality metrics.• Interface with internal planning, distribution, manufacturing and customer service.• Negotiate cost savings with suppliers and find new reliable suppliers.• Part of cost reduction team that met our goal and saved $150,000 in 2017. Show less

• Master Production Scheduler

  • May 2015 - Jun 2017

  • Utilize TCM software and Excel spreadsheet to schedule 16 work centers for the production team.• Prepare shipping reports for weekly production meetings. • Final cost close shop orders and analyze variances for weekly meetings.• Prepare reports for weekly job variance and scrap meetings.• Identify items with habitually high/low variances and recommend price adjustments or discontinuance. • Oversee specialized product groups from previous position.• Approve employee’s time transactions and adjust labor entries on shop orders Show less

• Expeditor

  • Sep 2010 - May 2015

  • Created purchase orders and packing slips for our vendors and scheduled company truck for deliveries. • Buying materials to meet production demands and expediting to meet our customers’ demands.• Analyze MRP report and purchase steel and tubing per those requirements.• Run various reports to verify quantity of stock in our warehouse. • Created and keep various spreadsheets up to date as needed. • Managed a cost savings of $25,000 by reducing steel cost with my suppliers and negotiating pricing with vendors. Show less

• Warehouse Specialist

  • Dec 2005 - Sep 2010

  • Pull stock from the warehouse and expedited different departments.• Assisted with inventory control to increase accuracy in the warehouse. The physical inventory taken in December of 2006 was the most efficient and accurate in the previous 5 years. • Assisted with shipping/receiving duties including preparing, loading and unloading freight and scheduling freight carriers.• Drove company truck to vendors on daily milk run dropping off and picking up freight. • Certified forklift operator. Show less



The Dish Dealer (Directv & Dish Network)

• Installation Technician

  • Feb 2001 - Present

  • Prepare satellite TV installations by reviewing installation orders; gathering equipment, supplies, and tools; coordinating schedules with customers. • Plan satellite TV installations by evaluating location, locating access, laying out equipment and wiring plan. • Establish satellite TV connection by installing equipment; running and pulling cable; programming and calibrating equipment; adhering to codes, regulations, and standards. • Maintain and improved services by listening to customer’s description of problems; diagnosing, troubleshooting, and repairing problems; replacing and upgrading components; referring to schematics, manuals, and manufactures instructions. • Promoted to Head Technician, where I was involved in stereo surround installations, new construction wiring, off air antenna installations and commercial accounts. Show less



Cleary Building Corp.

• United States
• Construction
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Branch Manager

  • Feb 1997 - Feb 2001

  • Promoted to Branch Manager of the local office for 13 months, during which time the branch was number one in sales out of 62 branch offices. • Scheduled buildings for construction while working with customers to meet there needs and expectations. • Provided professional leadership by creating a safe, organized and enjoyable work environment for employees and customers. Salesman, Cleary Building Corp. – Lake Geneva, WI • Promoted to the sales department where I exceeded my budget two consecutive years, selling over $1.4 million in buildings. • Communicated with engineers and architects to ensure the construction was satisfactory to the client. Foreman, Cleary Building Corp. – Lake Geneva, WI • Led a crew of 3-5 people to construct post frame buildings using various kinds of heavy machinery, nail guns, saws, etc. • Provided training and continued education to advance employee skill allowing them to reach their greatest potential. • As a Class B Foreman, I also assisted with the interview and hiring process. Show less