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Chritopher Marsh

Chritopher Marsh

Balmville,NY

Summary

Dynamic procurement and planning expert with a proven track record at Applied Materials, adept in SAP and multi-tasking. Excelled in enhancing supplier relationships and procurement efficiency, achieving significant PO conversion rates and inventory management successes. Skilled in demand forecasting and relationship building, I drive continuous process improvements and strategic vendor negotiations.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Buyer Planner

Applied Materials
Newburgh, NY
11.2019 - 12.2024
  • Managed four suppliers, seven different vendor IDs, an average of approximately 2,000 open POs, and 700 unique PNs.
  • Achieved full conversion from PRs to POs in fewer than three days.
  • Achieved prompt PO confirmations through effective supplier collaboration.
  • Oversaw and ensured accurate LT's maintenance.
  • Expedite and ensure that part deliveries meet customer NBDs.
  • Expedited open POs, workflows for tool downs, priority SOs, and critical bins.
  • Created and added Transportation Exception Authorization (TEAs) to critical open purchase orders.
  • Aggressively expedited open purchase orders for tool downs.
  • Work with suppliers and global product planners on tiered pricing breaks.
  • Worked closely with suppliers to resolve issues and raw material constraints.
  • Pushed and motivated suppliers to reduce the number of parts on the weekly backorder report.
  • Led frequent supplier scorecard meetings.
  • Coordinated and drove purchasing activities with suppliers to maintain inventory at planned levels.
  • Led problem resolution for material-related accounting and receiving issues.
  • Executed and canceled pull-ins, pushouts, and planned orders as prioritized.
  • Identified issues and escalated them as necessary to the supplier.
  • Provided input to management regarding action plans to address long-term issues.
  • Pulled part specifications and engineering drawings, and sent them to the supplier through the supplier collaboration vault.
  • Reviewed ECRs and ESWs for rev change details, and shared them with the supplier.
  • Established strong, enduring connections with suppliers.

Global Product Planner

Applied Materials
Newburgh , NY
08.2008 - 11.2019
  • Reviewed and maintained the global inventory plan for a select group of parts assigned to a specific product inspection memo (PIM).
  • Set and adjusted target stocking levels for optimal customer support and inventory dollars.
  • Reviewed, implemented, or rejected TSL requests.
  • Evaluated and processed forecast requests.
  • Identify current and potential product shortages, develop, and execute recovery plans.
  • Reviewed new buy requests and rejected or released orders based on the material requirements planning (MRP) system.
  • Assisted in setting up new inventory systems.
  • Effectively manage the engineering changes (ECOs).

Regional Product Planner

Applied Materials
Highland, NY
10.2008 - 01.2015
  • Using MS Access and Excel, I helped to create an easy-to-review United States stocking plan with target stocking levels, on-hand quantities, past year monthly demand columns, and looking forward one-year forecast columns for a select group of parts assigned to a specific product inspection memo (PIM).
  • Managed and was in full control of the United States inventory stocking plan for a select group of parts assigned to a specific product inspection memo (PIM).
  • Reviewed, managed, set, and adjusted target stocking levels for optimal use of inventory dollars.
  • Reviewed, implemented, or rejected TSL requests.
  • Evaluated and implemented forecast requests.
  • I worked on integration teams for newly acquired companies.

Site Planner

Applied Materials
Fishkill, NY
08.2004 - 10.2008
  • Used MS Access and Excel to create an easy-to-review site stocking plan with target stocking levels, on-hand quantities, past year monthly demand columns, and one-year forecast columns for the customer site.
  • Evaluated usage data and stock levels to ensure parts availability.
  • Maintained inventory levels per plan.
  • Expedited open orders for shortages.
  • Had regular meetings with CEs to review site BOMs, forecasts, and TSL levels.
  • Expedited open sales orders for tool downs and material shortages.
  • Effectively manage the engineering changes (ECOs).
  • Conducted inventory audits and resolved any on-hand discrepancies.
  • Examined material variances, resolved problems where possible, and communicated more difficult problems to management.

Education

High School Diploma -

Roy C. Ketcham
Wappingers Falls
06-1991

Skills

  • SAP
  • MCA
  • MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Access
  • Demand forecasting
  • Procurement planning
  • Multi-tasking strength
  • Customer service
  • Resourcefulness
  • Forecasting
  • Vendor relations
  • Supplier oversight
  • Pricing negotiations
  • Relationship building
  • Manufacturing support
  • Continuous process improvements
  • Purchase order management
  • Inventory monitoring
  • Supplier relationship management
  • Global eSR - Shipping Request

Certification

  • Project Management Foundations: Small Projects
  • Project Management Simplified
  • Project Management Foundations Procurement
  • Critical Thinking
  • AI For Everyone
  • Management Foundations
  • Tableau 10 Essential Training

Timeline

Buyer Planner

Applied Materials
11.2019 - 12.2024

Regional Product Planner

Applied Materials
10.2008 - 01.2015

Global Product Planner

Applied Materials
08.2008 - 11.2019

Site Planner

Applied Materials
08.2004 - 10.2008

High School Diploma -

Roy C. Ketcham

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