Daniel States
Parma,Ohio
Summary
Results-driven materials and logistics professional with nearly a decade of experience in supply chain, shipping, warehouse operations, and inventory management. Proven success in leading teams, improving operational efficiency, and ensuring accurate, on-time delivery in manufacturing and distribution environments. Skilled in cross-functional coordination, vendor relations, and process optimization.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Materials Manager
MPC Plating Inc.
09.2022 - Current
- Lead materials management and supply chain operations to support production and delivery.
- Manage vendor relationships, purchasing, and scheduling to optimize inventory and costs. Sought out alternative suppliers to improve product quality, costs and delivery for under performing suppliers.
- Main point of contact for customer material and delivery issues. Work directly with customers to resolve any quality or delivery issues.
- Developed and maintained daily production schedule to meet customer ship dates. Tripled weekly production numbers while driving cost per piece lower.
- Developed and maintained accurate forecasting models to support leadership decision-making.
- Coordinate across production, shipping, and warehouse teams to meet customer demands.
- Collaborate with cross functional teams in quoting new products, new product launch, product testing, and trial runs.
- Manage ERP System (Plex) to support production planning, inventory management, and reporting. Train staff on Plex functionality and ensure accurate data entry across departments.
- Highly involved in MPC's IATF recertification.
Shipping/Warehouse Group Leader
Technifab, Inc.
03.2021 - 09.2022
- Supervised a team of five employees in daily warehouse and shipping operations, ensuring accurate and timely order fulfillment.
- Improved shipping workflows to enhance accuracy and reduce documentation errors.
Shipping Coordinator III
Technifab, Inc.
12.2019 - 03.2021
- Coordinated logistics, shipments, and schedules to meet customer timelines.
- Maintained compliance with shipping regulations and standards.
Shipping Coordinator
Technifab, Inc.
06.2019 - 12.2019
- Supported warehouse and logistics operations, preparing shipments and tracking orders.
- Assisted with packaging, labeling, and freight documentation.
Inventory/Material Coordinator
Technifab, Inc.
12.2014 - 06.2019
- Oversaw inventory control systems, including cycle counts and reconciliations.
- Coordinated materials flow between vendors, production, and warehouse.
- Reduced material shortages through proactive planning and supplier communication.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Grove City College
Grove City, PA01.2018
Criminal Justice Program
Polaris Career Center
Middleburg Heights, OH01.2014
High School Diploma - undefined
Berea-Midpark High School
Berea, OH01.2014
Skills
- Supply Chain & Materials Management
- Shipping & Logistics Coordination
- Inventory Control & Forecasting
- Warehouse Operations Leadership
- Vendor & Supplier Relations
- Process Improvement & Efficiency
- Production scheduling
- ERP systems proficiency
- Materials planning
- Waste reduction
Timeline
Materials Manager
MPC Plating Inc.
09.2022 - Current
Shipping/Warehouse Group Leader
Technifab, Inc.
03.2021 - 09.2022
Shipping Coordinator III
Technifab, Inc.
12.2019 - 03.2021
Shipping Coordinator
Technifab, Inc.
06.2019 - 12.2019
Inventory/Material Coordinator
Technifab, Inc.
12.2014 - 06.2019
High School Diploma - undefined
Berea-Midpark High School
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Grove City College
Criminal Justice Program
Polaris Career Center