Christy Wheeler
Santa Clarita,CA
Summary
Enthusiastic Senior Buyer with over 14 years of successful experience. Eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail, and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of buying, material planning, and production planning and recognized consistently for performance excellence and contributions to success in the Supply Chain industry.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Govt Contracts Buyer
Woodward, Inc.
Valencia, CA
11.2007 - Current
- Create, review, and maintain valid plans of material and manage supply base in order to meet customer demand.
- Total PO placement for Fiscal Year 2020 was $15,580,222.39, excluding LTA releases
- Plan, schedule, release, and manage purchase, interplant orders and work orders as required.
- Ensure Government Compliance throughout procurement process
- Execute and Manage Non Disclosure Agreements (NDA's)
- Formulate Requests for Quotes based on COE Requirements - ensuring flow-down of contractual requirements
- Source selection and award of direct or indirect material purchase orders for assigned products
- Perform Price analysis for competitive and non-competitive procurements.
- Develop and execute negotiations of purchase order terms: price, delivery, expedites, etc .
- Conduct post award supplier management while remaining focused on internal customer support by managing messages.
- Work with internal and external suppliers to resolve material issues (shortages, emergency customer demands, etc.).
- Develop and maintain communication between various departments and Supply Chain to maintain flow of materials to support customer. Review, communicate, and act upon anticipated delays.
- Review anticipated shortage reports for future demands
- Maintain and analyze planning parameters (i.e. Lead times, lot sizes order quantities, safety stock).
- Monitor and maintain inventory levels in alignment with business unit goals.
- Work with IT groups to test changes and updates in ERP system.
- Key stakeholder in implementation of Kanban system
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ12.2021
Skills
- Business administration
- Knowledge of ITAR and EAR requirements
- Understanding of Government Contracting; including FAR, DFARS and other government regulations
- Knowledge of sizing, material planning and production scheduling
- Solid knowledge of SAP, particularly MRP related screens
- Solid knowledge of planning functions/roles
- Good communication skill, both verbal and written
- Good detail orientation and organizational skills
- Ability to manage several tasks at the same time
- Intermediate Microsoft Office Suite skills
- Involved in Continuous Improvement projects
Accomplishments
- Total PO placement for Fiscal Year 2020 was $15,580,222.39, excluding LTA releases
- Assisted in developing desk instructions and several Purchasing Procedures
- Assisted in preparing for most recent CPSR audit and worked closely with the auditors
Certification
- Six Sigma Green Belt Course Completion Certification - (80 hour course)
- Applications - Highly Proficient with SAP, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Windchill
- Volunteering - Special Olympics, Union Rescue Mission, Bridge To Home Homeless Shelter
Timeline
Senior Govt Contracts Buyer
Woodward, Inc.
11.2007 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Business
University of Phoenix
- Six Sigma Green Belt Course Completion Certification - (80 hour course)
- Applications - Highly Proficient with SAP, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Windchill
- Volunteering - Special Olympics, Union Rescue Mission, Bridge To Home Homeless Shelter
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