Experience

Dielectric Corporation

• Production Scheduler

  • Apr 2019 - Present



PS Seasoning & Spices

• United States
• Food and Beverage Manufacturing

• Warehouse Manager

  • Jul 2018 - Mar 2019

  • Ensure safe, clean and efficient operation of the warehouse to exceed service standards • Allocate resources effectively and fully utilize assets to produce optimal results • Negotiate pricing and contracts with multiple logistics companies • Lead and develop warehouse team to deliver unparalleled customer service • Collaborate with multiple departments to ensure on-time, in full shipments • Inspect and record inbound and outbound shipments, in accordance with FSMA regulations • Developed a warehouse plan to efficiently warehouse $2,000,000 of inventory • Evaluate daily reports and assign personnel accordingly • Ensure compliance with company and customer standards

• Purchasing Manager

  • Jun 2001 - Jul 2018

  • Manage issuance of $11/M in purchase orders annually for plastics, nonferrous materials, and components using ERP system for job shop manufacturer• Oversee two buyers including conducting performance evaluations and goal setting; determine compensation increases• Qualify, select and cultivate strategic partnerships with 75 active suppliers• Negotiate best terms and conditions for pricing, delivery and payment from domestic and international suppliers including freight forwarder; monitor market for material pricing• Expedite orders; maintain on-going communication and on-site visits with suppliers• Collaborate with multiple departments to ensure on-time project completion• Inspect and resolve faulty material issues• Verify accuracy of supplier quotations; investigate and resolve inconsistencies• Evaluate reports and P/L statements; implement corrective measures when needed • Coordinate multiple projects while focusing on overall company goals• Ensure compliance with company and customer standards

• Buyer

  • Feb 1998 - Jun 2001

  • Maintained smooth flow of operations in purchasing manager’s absence• Negotiated supplier contracts• Verified vendor invoices for accuracy; investigate and resolve discrepancies• Organize and update records

• Shipping Supervisor

  • Jun 1993 - Feb 1998

  • Managed high-volume shipping department with team of six people on two shifts• Interviewed, hired and trained personnel• Motivated poor performers into productive team members• Inspected shipments and prepared domestic and international documentation in accordance with customer shipping requirements• Filed claims for damages • Streamlined warehouse logistics and processing procedures• Implemented Kanban system and UPS online• Monitored inventory

• Warehouse Team Lead

  • Oct 1989 - Jun 1993

  • Supervised one direct report• Ensured accuracy and accountability for material inventory• Managed warehouse logistics ensuring efficient and safe workflow• Authorized to pick up materials from suppliers; verified order accuracy

• Warehouse Clerk

  • Oct 1988 - Oct 1989

  • Operated fork lift for material handling• Organized orderly warehouse floor