Experience

Eikon Device Inc.

• Canada
• Retail Office Equipment
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Materials Supply Coordinator

  • Jul 2021 - Present



Lonza

• Switzerland
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Inventory Coordinator

  • Feb 2019 - Jul 2021

  • Assist in the Receiving process of components and consumables• Ensure Received components are properly allocated in the stock areas (warehouse) or shelves (Lab, assembly floor)• Maintain data integrity of the inventory management system through precisely accounting for all materials transactions (items purchased and produced)• Manage inventory movement in a FIFO manner through an organized efficient flow of properly identified good in the warehouse• Maintain needed inventory stock levels (components and consumables) necessary to meet production demands• Ship finished products ensuring all documentation is completed accurately• Support the manufacturing team with the execution of the daily activities• Support the design, procurement and delivery of fixtures and tooling to support product assembly• Support process planning• Support production in reducing equipment and tooling downtime• Support process documentation, work instruction, etc.• Facilitate continues improvement for all processes• Initiate actions to prevent the occurrence of any non-conformance relating to products or processes



Cardinal Health

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Production Planner - Contract

  • Jan 2018 - Sep 2018

  • Prepare production schedule for each unit based on Master Production Schedule and Capacity plan.• Follow and establish practices that ensure the correct administration of the MPS/MRP/CAP parameters for planning, the appropriate use of the system and compliance follows practices and task that ensure the service metrics achievement.• Participate and interact in manufacturing meetings for monitoring compliance of schedule attainment.• Manage plant manufacturing requirements according to inventory policy and plant capacities.• Ensuring that all tasks are performed in a professional manner that complies with the company’s Quality Management commitment.• Review raw material inventory and work with the buyer to order as required.• Keep inventory investment and loss at a minimum.• Assist in the control and disposition of slow moving and obsolete material.• Support integration efforts of the business with regard to corporate acquisitions and product line transfers.• Assist in the processing of the Supplier Corrective Action Response of Rejected Material (SCAR) process. Assist in the return and replacement of product.• Attend production, S & OP and cost savings meetings.• Maintain purchasing operating systems with accurate and up to date information



Queen's University

• Canada
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Buyer - Contract

  • Mar 2017 - Jan 2018



MetalCraft Marine Inc.

• Canada
• Maritime Transportation
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Buyer

  • Aug 2016 - Jan 2017

  • Purchase the highest quality merchandise at the lowest possible price and in correct amounts.• Prepare purchase orders, solicit bid proposals, and review requisitions for goods and services.• Research and evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability, production and distribution capabilities, and the supplier's reputation and history.• Analyze price proposals.• Monitor shipments to ensure that goods come in on time and resolve problems related to undelivered goods.• Confer with staff, users, and vendors to discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services and determine corrective action.



Kingston Health Sciences Centre

• Canada
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Buyer

  • Jan 2015 - Jan 2016

  • Provide procurement assistance to inquiring staff by assisting in sourcing/researching supplies by ascertaining/developing precise specifications• Prepare request for quotes/information, bid comparisons, vendor recommendations and cost comparisons• Co-ordinate received purchase requisitions as per established policies and procedures ensuring appropriate completeness of documentation and specifications before proceeding with purchasing process• Investigate invoice discrepancies and perform variances as required• Ensure participation and collaboration in all available contracts utilizing electronic tools where required• Research product needs of client departments by gathering usage estimates, costing and other utilization data• Co-ordinate product trials/evaluations



Hanon Systems

• South Korea
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Commodity Buyer

  • Oct 2014 - Jan 2015

  Responsible for meeting purchasing needs in an assigned area of commodities, including budget planning, requisition review, supplier selection, order placement, and follow up. Maintain & develop supplier quality aspects including supplier performance to targeted metrics and support of corporate supplier quality initiatives as required.• Lead buyer of commodities for North America and South America (NA/SA)• Participate in the development of global commodity strategies for the identified commodities• Develop and execute plans to deliver cost savings to meet annual targets• Manage the overall strategic and transactional relationships with the suppliers• Lead and process all sourcing actions. Conduct lowest delivered cost analysis. Negotiate and issue sourcing contracts with suppliers• Track supplier quality, delivery and financial heath assessments• Lead/support strategic supplier business reviews, and lead monthly roadmap discussions with preferred suppliers.• Supplier relationship management including, but not limited to, price increases, stop-ships, payments and EDI.• Support new business pursuit by providing piece price, vendor tooling and timing.• Support sourcing board meetings and program/phase reviews with cross-functional team to deliver cost and timing targets, as required• Initiate ESTAs with key suppliers, as required• Support Capacity Study confirmations with suppliers, as required• Support customer and internal Launch Readiness Reviews via Program Manager, as required



Kingston Health Sciences Centre

• Canada
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Buyer

  • Jun 2014 - Oct 2014

  • Provide procurement assistance to inquiring staff by assisting in sourcing/researching supplies by ascertaining/developing precise specifications• Prepare request for quotes/information, bid comparisons, vendor recommendations and cost comparisons• Co-ordinate received purchase requisitions as per established policies and procedures ensuring appropriate completeness of documentation and specifications before proceeding with purchasing process• Investigate invoice discrepancies and perform variances as required• Ensure participation and collaboration in all available contracts utilizing electronic tools where required• Research product needs of client departments by gathering usage estimates, costing and other utilization data• Co-ordinate product trials/evaluations

• Supply Assistant

  • Jun 2013 - Jun 2014

  • Replenish/maintain supplies in numerous departmental storage locations• Maintain/adjust appropriate supply levels to ensure continuous supply availability to care givers and diagnostic services• Handle accurate order fulfillment from various source storage locations utilizing SAP and automated storage and retrieval systems• Work closely with inventory personnel, receivers, purchasing and other staff in Material Management to avoid stock outs of vital supplies



Providence Care

• Canada
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Buyer

  • Mar 2014 - Oct 2014

  • Provide procurement assistance to inquiring staff by assisting in sourcing/researching supplies by ascertaining/developing precise specifications• Prepare request for quotes/information, bid comparisons, vendor recommendations and cost comparisons• Co-ordinate received purchase requisitions as per established policies and procedures ensuring appropriate completeness of documentation and specifications before proceeding with purchasing process• Investigate invoice discrepancies and perform variances as required• Ensure participation and collaboration in all available contracts utilizing electronic tools where required• Research product needs of client departments by gathering usage estimates, costing and other utilization data• Co-ordinate product trials/evaluations



The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company

• United States
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Raw Materials and Receiving Manager

  • Jan 2011 - Apr 2013

  • Managed a raw material budget of $12 million.• Maintained raw material inventory to support daily production.• Collaborated with procurement team to leverage supplier’s terms and costs.• Worked with supply chain team to ensure proper flow of materials from suppliers and transportation providers.• Managed Receiving schedule to ensure on time delivery of inbound and outbound shipments.• Reduced working capital from $21 million to $8 ½ million by organizing warehouse, developing new layouts and visual management. Developed minimum and maximum inventory levels and worked with vendors to set up a “milk run” with trucks going to 4 different pick up locations to improve efficiencies. • Transformed warehouse and developed systems and procedures to improve receiving efficiencies and 5S warehouse to improve flow and housekeeping standards. • Utilized team building and continuous improvement to develop team of 18 union employees, two salaried employees and two contractors into high performing team.

• Tire Assembly Quality Specialist

  • Jul 2009 - Jan 2011

  • Managed systems and procedures to ensure production of quality product while meeting production demands.• Created layered audits to ensure compliance to systems.• Monitored and reacted to daily waste issues and issued corrective actions.• Led problem solving workshops to understand equipment capabilities and constraints.

• Tire Assembly Production Specialist

  • Oct 2008 - Jul 2009

  • Maintained flow of plant production, ensuring quality product delivery to operation / customer.• Developed, maintained and provided continuous team improvement. • Led adherence of all procedures, audits, practices, and standard work within the operation.• Developed employees and fostered a high performance team culture. • Promoted safety in aspects of every task.• Assisted with start up of modified tire building equipment to meet new product launch.



Boy Scouts of America

• Kia Kima District Chairman

  • 2011 - 2013