Experience

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  miraDry, Inc.

  • Santa Clara, California, United States

  • Sr. Buyer/Planner

    • Dec 2012 - May 2020
    • Santa Clara, California, United States

    Working within the parameters of QAD MRP system, procured all materials required in support of medical device manufacturing, Researched MRP requirements for validity, processing purchase orders per requirements, and working with suppliers striving for on-time delivery of quality products. Worked closely with materials to maintain lean manufacturing practices, establishing and monitoring a kanban system for floor stock items. Established relationships with suppliers for Vendor Management Programs that included hardware and manufacturing supplies. Processed purchase requisitions from all other departments within the company. Worked closely with Accounting on establishing new suppliers and reconciling invoicing issues. Researched end-of-life and obsolete components to monitor and inform responsible parties of recommendations for research/replacement/lifetime buys. Managed & maintained records of all consignment inventory at supplier locations.

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  Sartorius Stedim Biotech

  • Concord

  • Sr. Buyer/Planner

    • Nov 2011 - Sep 2012
    • Concord

    Responsible for tubing, connectors, & MRO items required for cleanroom manufacturing,Responded to daily MRP requirements per ERP system, reviewing requirements, issuing purchase orders, follow-up on open orders, tracking shipments and monitoring receipts.Participated in weekly production, shortage and MRB meetings.Positive and personable interface with all other departments, resolving issues and maintaining supplies.Maintained 95%+ on-time delivery by working closely with suppliers.

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  Muscular Dystrophy Association

  • Administrative Assistant

    • Sep 2010 - Dec 2010

    Processed invoices and expense reports for payment, assisted with reconciliation of bank statements and other budgetary reports, processed invoices for outstanding contributions, managed attendance reports.Routed incoming calls, processed daily mail, filing as required.Interfaced with maintenance and repair personnel for office machines, telephone services and recycling of electronic equipment and paper.

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  Group Seven

  • United States
  • Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Sr. Buyer

    • Feb 2006 - Sep 2009

    Using Expandable MRP system and downloading information in Excel spreadsheets, purchased electronic components per customer specification, often working up to 6 accounts simultaneously.Daily tracking of open orders, reschedule requirements, MRB issues and shortages.Worked with suppliers both domestic and off-shore, using the internet to located obsolete, discontinued, and other hard-to-find components.Quoted new BOMs for potential and existing customers.

  • Sr. Buyer

    • 2006 - 2009

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  Muscular Dystrophy Association

  • District Bookkeeper

    • Jul 2003 - Feb 2006

    Processed incoming funds from on-going fundraising campaigns held throughout the year.Established and maintained weekly & monthly budgetary reports using Microsoft Access and MDA –only accounting programs. By tracking all income and expenses, provided detailed reports, budgets and projections to District Director on a weekly basis.Created and published flyers, programs, invitations, announcements, etc. using Microsoft Publisher.Researched, quoted and purchased items used for auctions and fundraising incentives provided at events.

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  Topcon Positioning Systems

  • United States
  • Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Buyer

    • Oct 2002 - Jan 2003

  • Buyer/Planner

    • Oct 2002 - Dec 2002

    Reviewed daily MRP reports to purchase raw materials and OEM equipment and peripherals for survey & GPS industry.Daily expedited shortages and open orders to maintain material flow for production and sales orders.Acted a liaison for off-shore R&D facility by placing, maintaining, and receiving orders for materials to be forwarded.Researched new parts for proper supplier, pricing and availability information, establishing files for future purchases.

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  D.W. Machine, Inc

  • Buyer/Production Control

    • Jul 1999 - Sep 2002

    Established and maintained demand pull (JIT) program, including planning and inventory control based on customer parameters and forecast.Processed written quotes and incoming orders. Opened work orders, monitoring shop workflow for on-time delivery.Performed all aspects of purchasing raw materials, hardware, office & shop supplies.Maintained all records and charts for shop progress showing inventory levels, on time deliveries, etc.

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  Therma-Wave Inc

  • Sr. Fabrication Buyer

    • Aug 1982 - Apr 1999

    Specializing in the purchase of all custom fabrications requirements including machining, sheetmetal, plastics, labels and cable & harness assemblies.Reviewed and reduced supplier base for efficient support of cradle-to-grave engineering and production integration by establishing and maintaining demand pull (JIT) programs encompassing over $2 million of inventory.Negotiated and maintained annual contracts in excess of $1M for manufacturing requirements.Worked closely with Quality Assurance and Manufacturing Engineering to qualify suppliers for a quality product delivered on time at a reasonable cost. Reviewesd suppliers on a monthly basis for on-time delivery and quality rating requirements, working closely with suppoliers to maintain acceptable ratings.

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  Therma-Wave

  • Buyer

    • 1982 - 1999