Matt Shires
Honda Trading Of America - Buyer/Procurement - Account Representative - Raw Materials - Steel Dept.
Delaware,OH
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of efficiency.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Buyer/Procurement - Account Representative
Honda Trading Of America
07.2023 - Current
- Maintained complete documentation and purchasing activities.
- Tracked inventory shipments and prepared spreadsheets detailing item information.
- Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders.
- Maintained multiple customer accounts.
- Created quotes for service part.
- Enhanced quality control measures by establishing clear criteria for vendor selection and conducting thorough evaluations of potential partners
- Conducted thorough research on potential suppliers'' sustainability practices before entering into partnerships or agreements with them.
- Increased supplier efficiency by negotiating contracts and maintaining strong relationships with vendors
- Coordinated with logistics teams to resolve any shipping delays or discrepancies while minimizing impact on operations
- Maintained a comprehensive database of supplier information, including contact details, capabilities, pricing structures, and lead times
- Improved inventory management by conducting regular audits, analyzing usage patterns, and implementing demand forecasts
Production Staff - VQD Quality Management Group
Honda Manufacturing Of Ohio
11.2020 - 07.2023
- Final inspection of Export products to meet Honda's quality standards and regulations.
- Export build tracking within GPCS and Mainframe.
- Online color harmony audit for daily production run.
- Daily color harmony meetings with Paint Suppliers and Material Group. Confirming All New Model Color Harmony changes Parts to body.
- New Model support with all PP-Lots for Quality inspections and containment.
- Attending American Honda audits with Market Quality Group.
- Production support when needed.
Production Staff VQD-Sampling & Compliance
Honda Manufacturing Of Ohio
10.2019 - 11.2020
- Conducted daily inspection audits to meet the customers prospective and Honda's standards.
- Performed Sampling Quality Verification checks
- Performed Sampling Regulations Verification checks
- Conducted weekly Market Quality Audits
Production Staff-Paint Dept. Quality Systems Group
Honda Manufacturing Of Ohio
12.2018 - 10.2019
- CMDRS Admin
- Tablet Tracking and Software updates.
- Paint Defect Analysis
- Quality containment
- Bumper Paint Monozukri lead.
- conducted weekly Market Quality meetings/ audits for Paint Quality group.
- Conducted contamination testing on associate when needed.
- Support line 1 & 2 production when needed.
Associate-Paint Department
Honda Manufacturing Of Ohio
10.2013 - 12.2018
- Main-line Repair Painter
- Supported Final Paint Repair when needed
- Topcoat Inspection
- E-Coat Inspection
- Surfacer Sanding Inspection
- Sealer application
- Paint Quality checks
Education
Criminal Justice & Police Science
Hocking College
Nelsonville, OH 10.2002 - 12.2005
High School Diploma -
Benjamin Logan High School
Bellefontaine, OH 09.1997 - 05.2000
Skills
Paint Quality/Defect Analysis
Compliance & Regulations
Color Harmony
Microsoft Office
SAP (System Analysis Program)
Cost Control
Quality Assurance
Inventory Oversight
Purchasing expertise
Materials sourcing
Certification
Munsell Color Harmony
Timeline
Buyer/Procurement - Account Representative
Honda Trading Of America
07.2023 - Current
Production Staff - VQD Quality Management Group
Honda Manufacturing Of Ohio
11.2020 - 07.2023
Production Staff VQD-Sampling & Compliance
Honda Manufacturing Of Ohio
10.2019 - 11.2020
Production Staff-Paint Dept. Quality Systems Group
Honda Manufacturing Of Ohio
12.2018 - 10.2019
Associate-Paint Department
Honda Manufacturing Of Ohio
10.2013 - 12.2018
Criminal Justice & Police Science
Hocking College
10.2002 - 12.2005
High School Diploma -
Benjamin Logan High School
09.1997 - 05.2000