David Murray
Albuquerque,NM
Summary
Experienced purchasing professional with top-notch leadership, program management and planning abilities. Excellent verbal and written communication skills paired with organized nature and advanced problem-solving strengths. Improves policies, reduces waste and supports business needs with efficient, high-quality materials. Dynamic Production Planner with success in supporting production operations and supply chain management. Highly adept and detail-oriented in developing production schedules, promoting operational efficiency, managing inventory and coordinating logistics. Proven history of managing complex production schedules aligned with sales forecasting and customer order deadlines. Expert in maintaining meticulous records to identify aspects needing improvement and develop solutions.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager of Materials and Production Planning
Sigma Labs, Inc.
Santa Fe, NM
12.2021 - 05.2022
- Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting
- Purchased new products and oversaw inventory stocking and availability
- Used QuickBooks software to authorize and monitor purchase orders and consumables
- Solved diverse supply chain problems involving numerous sources, logistics and scheduling factors
- Wrote standard operating procedures for department
- Assessed areas of service concern and developed improvement plans
- Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins
- Performed extensive vendor and supplier research to identify cost-effective options and product availability
- Worked directly with production personnel to resolve production scheduling issues and conflicts
- Engaged in both long and short-term project planning, strategizing for on-time, high-quality deliverables
- Worked with engineering, production and testing departments to implement corrective actions for missed milestones
Senior Planner/Buyer
SolAero Technologies Corp.
Albuquerque, NM
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Met with suppliers to assess changes and determine proper courses of action.
- Managed vendor purchase order dispatch, delivery and invoicing to set contractual guidelines and maintain budgetary regulations.
- Forecasted purchasing trends and improved merchandising strategies.
- Tracked inventory shipments and prepared spreadsheets detailing item information.
- Placed over fifty purchase orders per day
Purchasing Manager
The Downs Casino And Racetrack
Albuquerque, NM
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Improved inspection policies to increase quality of raw materials and finished goods.
- Adjusted procedures to maximize department effectiveness.
- Implemented policies to reduce cost and eliminate waste.
- Coordinated paperwork, updated spreadsheets and maintained permanent records.
- Worked with clients to resolve claim issues quickly and efficiently.
Procurement Manager
Geobrugg North America LLC
Albuquerque, NM
08.2017 - 06.2021
- Solved diverse supply chain problems involving numerous sources, logistics and scheduling factors.
- Performed monthly reconciliation of open purchasing orders.
- Oversaw $10m budget and all purchasing needs for manufacturing company.
- Devised and executed annual purchasing plans and contracts, including consignment program and blanket purchase orders contracts.
- Implemented policies to reduce cost and eliminate waste.
- Developed and maintained relationships with key suppliers for smooth communication and to meet required expectations.
- Evaluated supplier quotes based on purchasing procedures and competitiveness in quality, price and delivery.
- Developed productive relationships with key account holders
- Implemented process improvements that reduced average purchasing cycle times by 20%
Senior Buyer / Planner
Aspen Avionics Inc
Albuquerque, NM
07.2014 - 05.2017
- Designed pricing models for quotations.
- Expedited distribution of materials to locations.
- Organized and prioritized projects.
- Built competitive bidding with broad range of suppliers.
- Administered $5M per year budget.
- Sourced new vendors for purchasing needs.
- Oversaw bidding processes.
- Worked with shipment companies to manage distribution.
- Determined recurring business needs and maintained necessary inventory levels.
- Managed all aspects of SAP Business One ERP system including supplier data base, bills of material, part number item masters, and goods return management system.
- Solved International shipment delays working closely with freight forwarders and shipping companies.
- Created Country of Origin, Commercial invoices, and export information electronically through Automated Export System (AES).
Senior Buyer / Planner, Warehouse Manager
CVI Melles Griot LLC
Albuquerque, NM
07.1988 - 09.2013
- Monitored production processes and adjusted schedules to meet customer demand.
- Planned and laid out master production schedule to meet production and schedule requirements.
- Coordinated inventory and cost control programs.
- Reviewed performance of subordinates.
- Mentored, coached, and trained team members.
- Entered data into Glovia and Baan ERP systems to load and manipulate data to produce reports.
- Conducted monthly, quarterly, and yearly inventories of warehouse stock.
- Reported and reconciled inventory balances and cycle counts in both ERP and WMS systems.
- Oversaw hiring and training of new employees.
- Processed customs duties and fees quickly to release international shipments.
- Negotiated bulk shipping discounts with contracted carriers.
- Evaluated operational records and made scheduling adjustments to maximize efficiency.
- Oversaw special orders and after-hours, urgent shipping jobs.
- Determined pricing schedules.
- Evaluated staff performance against expectations.
- Established training programs.
- Monitored weekly, monthly, and quarterly achievement goals.
- Supervised material flow, storage, and global order fulfillment.
- Maintained accurate stock records and schedules.
- Key member of global distribution operations team which coordinated shipments across twelve countries.
- Sourced well qualified candidates.
- Managed team of ten direct reports.
- Organized and prioritized projects.
- Built competitive bidding environment with broad range of suppliers.
- Prepared professional presentations.
- Expedited distribution of materials to locations.
- Organized and prioritized projects.
- Led department meetings to build team cohesiveness and coordinate projects.
- Sourced new vendors for purchasing needs.
- Oversaw bidding processes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Eastern New Mexico University
Portales, NM05.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration
Central New Mexico Community College
Albuquerque, NM05.2013
Skills
- Understanding of materials
- Production planning and control
- Pre- and post-production proficiency
- Raw materials, packaging and production
- Office procedures understanding
- Observance of standards
- Procurement expertise
- Excellent verbal/written communication
- Contract Negotiation
- Operations management
- Vendor sourcing
- Supply Chain Management
- Scheduling
- Planning and Coordination
Accomplishments
- APICS - Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM).
- United States Air Force - Honorable Discharge
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society - Central New Mexico Community College
Certification
- CPIM- Certified Production and Inventory Management
Timeline
Manager of Materials and Production Planning
Sigma Labs, Inc.
12.2021 - 05.2022
Senior Planner/Buyer
SolAero Technologies Corp.
09.2021 - 12.2021
Purchasing Manager
The Downs Casino And Racetrack
06.2021 - 09.2021
Procurement Manager
Geobrugg North America LLC
08.2017 - 06.2021
Senior Buyer / Planner
Aspen Avionics Inc
07.2014 - 05.2017
Senior Buyer / Planner, Warehouse Manager
CVI Melles Griot LLC
07.1988 - 09.2013
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Eastern New Mexico University
Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration
Central New Mexico Community College
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