Experience

Olin Brass

• United States
• Mining
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Metals Trader & Risk Management Coordinator

  • Jan 2018 - Present

  • Procure copper cathode, prime zinc, prime nickel in accordance with budgeted costs, production requirements and inventory targets (Annual spend of $100 million)• Execute the metals hedge books and associated trading and reporting activity in accordance with Olin Brass’s balanced book approach and risk management policies.• Analyze and execute energy (electricity, natural gas and diesel) risk management strategies in accordance with company policies.• Execute IMS models and reports in support of the procurement and consumption of low cost raw materials and raw material inventory management. • Coordinate the metals procurement monthly sales and operational planning process activities including toll planning, determining purchasing volumes and managing delivery appointments. • Coordinate the metals procurement monthly financial forecasting process activities including metal margin and toll sales.

• Buyer/Analyst

  • Jun 2016 - Jan 2018

  • Procure misc. elements in accordance with budgeted costs• Focus on market trends to develop buying strategies and forecast metal margin profitability• Coordinate with trading team to manage all futures contracts/trading files and daily/monthly MTM reconciliation



Continental

• Germany
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Global Raw Materials Purchaser

  • Feb 2014 - Jun 2016

  • Global Natural Rubber purchaser for Continental: ContiTech: Conveyor Belt Group• Focus on market trends, feed stock prices and communicate with suppliers to discuss procurement strategies, such as forward buying or consignment stock• Daily communication with Warehouse management team and production planners to focus on inventory levels, working capital status and dealing with shortages • Handling of raw material claims and supplier developmentCollaboration in following Projects:• Greenfield Tire Production Plant Charlotte, USA and Kaluga, Russia• Global Forklift Projects (PLT, CVT, ContiTech, Automotive plants)• Implemented Continental’s NPM/MRO Purchasing Structure at Legg ConveyorBelt Plant (bough-out by Continental AG) in Wichita, Kansas USA



Sherwin-Williams

• United States
• Chemical Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Manager for Paint and Industrial Coatings Industry

  • May 2010 - Oct 2011

  • Co-launched a new store/business location in the St. Louis area • Responsible for monthly Profit and Loss Report to achieve sale goals

• Part-time Sales Associate

  • Feb 2003 - May 2010