Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Buyer
Eaton Cooper Power Systems- Cooper Power systems (PRD)
South Milwaukee, Wisconsin
2023.07 - Current
Managed PCBA consignment
Worked closely with commodity managers on strategic initiatives
Implemented Strategic outsourcing strategies in fabricated metals
Supported VAVE project cost reduction in new controls products
Completed SSA process with new suppliers
Completed IEE paint qualification process with suppliers
Request escalations to avoid material shortages
Created and Lead resourcing project for Thermoplastics
Lead supplier visit to inform and align suppliers to business strategy
Worked with project managers on new prototypes and product designs
Negotiated with suppliers on purchased part cost reduction and product design improvements
Review and maintain internal/external Kanban replenishment, vendor-managed programs, scheduling agreements, and blanket orders
Provide root cause corrective action
Participate and lead continuous improvement opportunities
Issue consignment statements and inventory to suppliers
Work cross-functionally to resolve complaints and clear blocks
Involved with strategic sourcing to align negotiations, new supplier selection, and Supply Chain Strategy
Maintain material master records for assigned materials; ensure accurate PIR records, and source list; and promptly reconcile supplier invoices for payment.
Buyer II
ACS Group -Custom OEM Manufacturer for plastics industry
Windows PC, Mac OS, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), Adobe, SAP, AutoCAD, PRISM,Avante, Conversational fluency in Arabic and Somali
Core Knowledge Skills
Demonstrate strong communication skills within a complex structure
Hard working with strong work ethic and sense of responsibility/accountability
Knowledge of and ability to learn and apply policies and regulations
Demonstrate interpersonal skills with strong ability to communicate issues with cross-functional groups in order to reach desired outcomes, network and deliver on commitments
Excellent organizational skills, with the capacity to prioritize work and perform several tasks concurrently with ease and professionalism
General knowledge of the accounts payable function with an understanding of financial concepts
Knowledge and education in quality management systems and compliance standards
Computer literate, able to rapidly assimilate to new planning systems
Software skills experience in local Business system, MRP/ERP-based programs
Strong understanding of supply chain process able to identify stakeholders within processes/transactions
Quick learner able to operate in face paced work environments
Ability to understand processes and internal customer needs
Excellent understanding of Root cause analysis able to identify core issues within a process
Exhibit skills to perform in fast-paced environments resulting in high quality and high quantity of work produced
Languages
Arabic
Limited
Somali
Limited
Timeline
Senior Buyer
Eaton Cooper Power Systems- Cooper Power systems (PRD)
2023.07 - Current
Buyer II
ACS Group -Custom OEM Manufacturer for plastics industry
2020.06 - 2023.07
Buyer
Krones Inc. -OEM manufacturer for food/beverage industry
2019.07 - 2020.05
Assistant Buyer
Krones Inc. -OEM manufacturer for food/beverage industry
2019.04 - 2019.07
Shipping Specialist
ODW Logistics
2017.07 - 2018.01
Specialist-12N
Army Reserves
2015.04 - 2019.04
Bachelor of Sciences in Business Administration - Supply Chain and Operations Management
University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee
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