Christopher Ebalo
East Moline,IL
Summary
Results-driven Supply Management professional with a strong background in inventory control and cross-functional communication. Focused on optimizing material flow and reducing loss through effective process improvements. Skilled in aligning stakeholders to synchronize production schedules with demand forecasting and inventory management.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
MATERIALS MANAGER
McLAUGHLIN BODY COMPANY
Rock Island, IL
08.2023 - Current
- Manage material flow throughout the factory, overseeing daily audits/cycle counts to ensure inventory accuracy in both warehouse and production line locations. FIFO material to ensure parts are consumed correctly. Conducting annual audits and adhering with ISO9001 requirements for inventory management.
- Reviewed MRP and coordinated with Purchasing to align production schedules, communicated with Production Supervisors, Operators, and stakeholders on potential delays.
- Oversee new product launches. Create "Plan for Every Part" locations on the line and coordinate material flow through sub-assembly, spot weld, E-coat, paint, and other departments.
- Quarantined non-conforming parts and collaborated with Quality Engineers and Purchasing on Return Material Authorizations, maintained PPAP process for new parts and distributed accordingly after Engineering approval.
- Managed shipping/receiving, tracked KPIs including incoming receipts for shipment accuracy, and provided results to Purchasing for supplier review. Reviewed Bills of Lading and scheduled shipments through Logiflow.
- Reconcile invoice discrepancies with Accounts Payable and Purchasing.
BUYER
R.A JONES
Davenport, Iowa
08.2021 - 08.2023
- Led Vendor Selection Committee to expand supply base, attending conventions/vendor trade shows to identify potential suppliers and achieve cost savings.
- Negotiate pricing for component material used for custom packaging equipment. Create purchase orders based on MRP demand (including MRO POs).
- Facilitated monthly supplier meetings to review KPI metrics (on-time delivery, supplier quality).
- Monitor inventory levels to ensure production schedules are maintained. Report potential delays to internal stakeholders.
- Resolve invoice discrepancies with Accounting. Review shipment history with suppliers and compare with receipt history to ensure accuracy.
- Work with Quality and Engineering during PPAP reviews. Issue Warranty/Rework POs when non-conforming material is identified.
BUYER II
COBHAM MISSION SYSTEMS
Davenport, Iowa
11.2020 - 08.2021
- Analyze MRP (both firm and forecast orders) and place corresponding purchase orders.
- Negotiated pricing for Government (DOD) and Commercial contracts, optimizing cost structures.
- Coordinated and tracked incoming shipments, arranging expedited freight to align production schedules with consumer orders.
- Resolved non-conforming part issues and coordinated with material group to ensure accuracy of on-hand material, adjusting order quantities based on inventory results.
- Reconcile invoice discrepancies with Accounting and Purchasing.
PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST
G AND R INTEGRATION
Walcott, IA
08.2017 - 11.2020
- Support supply management (tire and wheel team) for John Deere Davenport Works, Harvester Works, and Thibodaux.
- Confirmed firm and forecast production orders with Order Fulfillment team, ensuring timely arrival of commodities to support production schedule; generated Premium Freight Requests for urgent material from domestic and international suppliers.
- Collaborated with suppliers to align orders with production planning requirements and managed inventory levels to achieve D.O.S. (days of supply) goals.
- Work with Quality Engineers to ensure suppliers meet and maintain pre-established quality standards. Generate Premium Freight Requests (expedited freight) for urgent material requirements.
- Participate in John Deere's Achieving Excellence reviews annual supplier and carrier reviews to rate the performance of external suppliers.
- Complete daily tasks utilizing Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) planning systems: primarily SAP (PAG & PMF landscapes) and JDSN.
- Reconciled invoices and resolved billing discrepancies with suppliers and accounting.
BUYER/LOGISTICS MANAGER
KING FOOD SERVICE
Rock Island, IL
10.2016 - 08.2017
- Analyzed market trends to implement best practice buying strategies and optimized cost analysis to place timely purchase orders.
- Scheduled freight based on sales forecasts, coordinated delivery driver routes, and oversaw truck maintenance to ensure compliance with Department of Transportation (D.O.T.) regulations.
- Review inventory through cycle counts and set par levels to maintain spoilage prevention. Ensure FIFO (first in first out) of food products.
- Coordinated team efforts to integrate and implement a new ERP system across departments.
- Reviewed invoices for billing accuracy to facilitate prompt payment processing.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English, Sociology
Western Illinois University
Moline, IL05-2013
Skills
- Inventory management
- ERP systems expertise
- MRP planning
- SAP navigation
- Supplier management
- Purchase orders
- Material flow
- Stock control
- Warehouse management
- Demand forecasting
- Production scheduling
- Materials planning
- Process improvement
- Process optimization
- Shipment scheduling
- Vendor negotiation
- Supplier relationship management
- Inventory control
- ISO 9001
- Lean manufacturing
- Cross functional communication
- Vendor sourcing
- Lean manufacturing
Volunteer Work
- Alleman High School: S.P.E.C. (Special People Encountering Christ), 2000-2002.
- Junior Achievement Bowl-A-Thon Volunteer.
- Jordan Catholic School: Volunteer basketball coach (2006-2007, 2018-2019 seasons).
Timeline
MATERIALS MANAGER
McLAUGHLIN BODY COMPANY
08.2023 - Current
BUYER
R.A JONES
08.2021 - 08.2023
BUYER II
COBHAM MISSION SYSTEMS
11.2020 - 08.2021
PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST
G AND R INTEGRATION
08.2017 - 11.2020
BUYER/LOGISTICS MANAGER
KING FOOD SERVICE
10.2016 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Arts - English, Sociology
Western Illinois University