Christie McKee
Leander,TX
Summary
Expert Buyer familiar with Aerospace practices and business operations. Driven to lower costs and increase quality of goods with proactive approach to supplier management.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Buyer III
Firefly Aerospace
Cedar Park, TX
05.2023 - Current
- Maintained supplier relationships to improve lead time, cost and quality.
- Researched sources of supply and services to maintain flexibility, high quality and competitive pricing.
- Implemented contractual documentation into purchase order, encompassing corporate and government requirements.
- Accurately outlined terms, conditions, delivery deadlines and pricing in purchase orders.
- Collaborated with company managers regarding product pricing, promotions and markdowns.
- Coordinated with logistics team members regarding transportation arrangements for purchased items.
Buyer III
Edwards Vacuum
Hillsboro, OR
05.2022 - 05.2023
- Coordinated activities between departments such as sales, engineering, finance and logistics.
- Developed relationships with vendors to secure better prices and payment terms.
- Participated in supplier calls to define component deliveries, meeting scheduled production dates.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to meet customer requirements and market demands.
- Worked with suppliers to expedite open purchase orders and shipments in-transit.
Sr. Buyer
Meggitt
McMinnville, OR
02.2020 - 05.2022
- Internal buyer for our international sites, 80% of work into US site
- Transfer buyer within international sites, work directly with CSR’s & Project Manager
- Responsible for completion for all international shipments, remove roadblock when needed
- Site International logistics focal (SME)
- Maintained supplier relationships to improve lead time, cost and quality.
- Analyzed current inventory levels and forecast future needs to minimize stock outs.
- Accurately outlined terms, conditions, delivery deadlines and pricing in purchase orders.
- Organized inventory for multiple locations and diversified product selections.
Buyer/Planner Ii
Keytronics EMS
Spokane, WA
10.2018 - 04.2019
- Work with warehouse team (in Mexico) to assure all proper paperwork is available for receipt of goods
- Communicate with Program Managers/Customers to assure product is delivered on time
- Work directly with scheduling on Production schedules and Changes
- Work with vendors directly to assure PO dates are met
- Work with Commodity analyst on cost savings.
Buyer/Planner Ii
Unicep Packaging Inc
Spokane, WA
11.2017 - 10.2018
- Work with warehouse team to assure all proper paperwork is available for receipt of goods
- Work directly Program Managers on new projects
- Check and monitor Production schedules & communicate PO shortages to Master Planners and Production
- Work with vendors directly to assure PO dates are met.
Production & inventory analyst
CFM Consolidation (flex-a-lite)
10.2016 - 04.2017
- Work with Customer Service & Sales to move shipping dates as needed
- Communicate daily regarding inventory for Kanban customers; schedule & replenish orders as necessary
- Support Production Managers to prioritize machines and maximize production efficiency
- Follow scheduling procedure as defined and determine methods for improvement
- Responsible for cycle counts and Inventory Control of Raw Materials & Finished Goods.
Shipping/Supply Chain Analyst & Safety Officer
RPM
Seattle, WA
08.2015 - 05.2016
- Implement & Maintain Company Safety Program (multi-sites) as companies Safety Officer
- Responsible for creating Education tools on Domestic & International Shipping guidelines
- Support & provide support to Sales & Customer Service with all Shipping/Carrier needs as requested
- Negotiate Domestic & International contracts (E-commerce, Small Pack, Ocean, Air & LTL)
- Maintain all Carrier communications for all company sites
- Analysis & support Supply Chain needs and creating best practices.
Manufacturing Ops Analyst
Boeing company (various positions)
Renton, WA
07.2002 - 03.2015
- Support all areas within the 737 Program (Wings & Final Assembly), Safety and 5s for all responsible areas
- Also support the 737 Program by using BPS (Boeing Production System) and Lean tools
- Complete Root Cause Correction Analysis (RCCA) on recurring issues that affect the build process
- Thrive to continuously improve metrics by supporting manufacturing operations daily
- Support by participating in daily stand-up, shift to shift operations & process improvement meetings
- Assist as Team Leader when needed and facilitation of daily operations as needed
- Responsible for leading our Shipside Employee Involvement Team (EIT) to level 4
- Negotiated favorable terms, volume discounts and long-term contracts with suppliers for procurement of goods and supplies.
Education
Buisness Communication/Accounting -
University of Texas Arlington
06.1993
Skills
- 30 years’ experience of Domestic & International Logistics
- Inventory Control & Management
- Supplier Management
- LEAN Facilitator, Process Improvement with office and production environments
- Safety Leader
- Procurement/Supply Chain Management
- Quality Assurance
- Cost Control
- Materials Sourcing
- Supplier Oversight
- Delivery Management
- Forecasting
- Manufacturing Support
- Vendor Relations
- Strategic Planning
Certification
- ASIST Suicide First Aid
- US Navy NALCOMIS
- Export & Import Compliance
- Export Control
- Security training
- IATA Diploma
- HAZ MAT (IATA/ICAO) & 49 CFR HAZ MAT certified
- Customs Security Compliance Program
- Ordinance/ESDS
- NAFTA Certified
- Microsoft Certified
- PowerPoint
- Microsoft office suite
- COMSEC knowledge
- Various Boeing training
- Airplane Familiarization class
- Procurement and LEAN training
- 5s
- Safety training (Team Leader)
- Lean 101/201
Clubs Organizations
- Eastern Washington Chairperson – AFSP
- Advisory Board Member – Inland Lighthouse for the Blind
- Letter of Achievement from US Navy/ C40 Logistics Squadron
- Boeing Employee Achievement award for 747-400 BCF program
- Boeing Pride recognition awards
- Employee Morale Team – Leader
- Work Improvement council - Team member
- LEAN - AIW Facilitator Certifications
Activities
In my free time, I participate in numerous non-profits. Mostly within the Mental Health & Suicide Awareness. I have taken several training classes and have spoken publicly. Also, previous Board member for the Lighthouse for the Blind. And Volunteer for events and community programs.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Buyer III
Firefly Aerospace
05.2023 - Current
Buyer III
Edwards Vacuum
05.2022 - 05.2023
Sr. Buyer
Meggitt
02.2020 - 05.2022
Buyer/Planner Ii
Keytronics EMS
10.2018 - 04.2019
Buyer/Planner Ii
Unicep Packaging Inc
11.2017 - 10.2018
Production & inventory analyst
CFM Consolidation (flex-a-lite)
10.2016 - 04.2017
Shipping/Supply Chain Analyst & Safety Officer
RPM
08.2015 - 05.2016
Manufacturing Ops Analyst
Boeing company (various positions)
07.2002 - 03.2015
Buisness Communication/Accounting -
University of Texas Arlington
- ASIST Suicide First Aid
- US Navy NALCOMIS
- Export & Import Compliance
- Export Control
- Security training
- IATA Diploma
- HAZ MAT (IATA/ICAO) & 49 CFR HAZ MAT certified
- Customs Security Compliance Program
- Ordinance/ESDS
- NAFTA Certified
- Microsoft Certified
- PowerPoint
- Microsoft office suite
- COMSEC knowledge
- Various Boeing training
- Airplane Familiarization class
- Procurement and LEAN training
- 5s
- Safety training (Team Leader)
- Lean 101/201
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