Experience

Matrix Drilling Products

• United States
• Mining
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Operations Coordinator/Scheduler

  • Sep 2015 - Present

  Matrix Drilling Products is the Global premier manufacturer of Reverse Circulation Drill Pipe and Drilling Accessories. We aim to put the right string in the right hands and provided the products for premium drillers to succeed. We strive to be leaders not only in the RC industry but also excel in Sonic, Conventional, Geo-Thermal, Water Exploration, and Directional Drilling equipment. As part of the small, diverse Leadership Team at Matrix Drilling Products, I am responsible for providing expertise, knowledge, management and support to the Organization in Purchasing, Logistics, Production Scheduling, and ISO 9001 Quality Management.



Mars Petcare

• Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Raw Material Buyer - Operations-Grains

  • Feb 2012 - Feb 2015

  Raw Material Buyer-Grains-Mars Pet CareManaged the purchasing of small grains and grain co-products, including wheat co-products, milo, barley and other small grains, as well as additional spot major grain purchases. Duties included market research and forecasting, budgeting, contract negotiation, hedging, supplier selection, specification review and development. Supply and quality assurance were paramount given recent crop and market conditions.

• Raw Material Buyer-Specialty Animal Proteins and Fats

  • 2008 - Feb 2012

  Raw Material Buyer-Specialty Animal Proteins and Fats-Mars Pet CareManaged the purchasing of specialty animal proteins, including fresh, frozen, rendered meals and fats to meet the rigorous quality standards set by the organization. Duties included market research and forecasting, budgeting, supplier selection, contract negotiation, specification review and development, and supply assurance.

• Inbound Logistics Coordinator

  • Jun 2005 - 2008

  Inbound Logistics Coordinator, Mars Pet CareManaged up to 12,000 tons weekly inbound rail and truck logistics for up to 9 U.S. manufacturing facilities. Utilized AS400 based MRP/ERP systems, analyzed weekly production plans and scheduled bulk and essential inbound raw materials to optimize just-in-time inventories, reduce demurrage and meet budget and production projections. Identified areas of cost savings and efficiencies, contributing favorably to company’s bottom line.

• Credit and Collections Analyst

  • 2002 - 2005

  Credit and Collections Analyst, Mars Pet Care/Doane Pet Care Co.Responsible for researching and resolving delinquency issues. Worked closely with all areas of the organization to determine solutions to problems causing delinquency within the business. Researched and maintained credit files on Grocery, Mass Retail Distribution, and Farm/Feed accounts, including review of current available financial data such as financial statements, cash flow analysis, D&B reports, Global Credit service reports and other pertinent information.

• Deduction Analyst

  • Sep 2000 - 2002

  Deduction Analyst, Mars Pet Care Researched and resolved Accounts Receivable issues related to short payments by customers. Coordinated efforts with multiple departments in the organization to research and resolve issues that resulted in short payments.