Senior steel & fab buyer with over 13 years of progressive manufacturing experience. Well-versed in planning and executing daily and special inventory buys. Proficient in procurement and manufacturing environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Buyer
Terex Corporation
2023.04 - Current
Proactively resolved supplier issues in collaboration with manufacturing operations and quality department, ensuring seamless production processes.
Maintained a comprehensive database of supplier information, including contact details, capabilities, pricing structures, and lead times.
Reduced procurement costs through strategic sourcing, competitive bidding, and effective negotiations.
Scheduler
Danfoss Power Solutions
2022.04 - 2023.04
Identify and resolve short-term material shortages as required.
Improved overall workflow efficiency by collaborating with team leads to identify bottlenecks, establish priorities, and develop solutions for process improvement.
Work closely with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Strategic Procurement to resolve issues, as required.
Material Handler
Danfoss Power Solutions
2019.05 - 2022.04
Maintain accurate paperwork, audit for correct part numbers and quantities, and perform related ERP data entry
Move/deliver products and materials to manufacturing, assembly or storage locations throughout the plant to ensure correct materials are located at the right place at the right time.
Quality Technician
Eaton
2017.04 - 2019.05
Conduct thorough inspections of manufactured products at various stages of the production process, utilizing precision measurement tools to verify compliance with quality standards and specifications.
Maintain detailed records of inspection results, documenting any deviations from quality standards.
Inspected manufactured parts by reviewing visually and assessing dimensions.
CNC Machinist
DIS-TRAN Steel, LLC
2015.08 - 2017.02
Proficient in setting up, operating, and monitoring CNC machines, ensuring optimal performance and adherence to tight tolerances
Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings and schematics to determine parts dimensions.
Conduct routine maintenance and troubleshoot any issues to maintain seamless production processes.
Machinist
Wolverine Tube, Inc.
2012.01 - 2015.08
Proficient in operating machining equipment, ensuring precision and accuracy in the production of components based on technical specifications and engineering drawings
Measured, examined or tested completed units to check for defects and verify conformance to specifications using precision instruments such as micrometers.
Education
High School Diploma -
Buckeye High School
Deville, LA
05.2011
Skills
ERP
Materials management
Purchase Order Management
MRP
Vendor Relations
Cost Control
Strategizing
Continuous Process Improvements
Data Analysis
Supply Chain Management
Certification
Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB) - International Six Sigma Institute
Project Requirements Analyst - International Organization for Project Management (IO4PM)
Accredited Project Manager - International Organization for Project Management (IO4PM)
Certified Six Sigma Green Belt - International Six Sigma Institute
Timeline
Buyer
Terex Corporation
2023.04 - Current
Scheduler
Danfoss Power Solutions
2022.04 - 2023.04
Material Handler
Danfoss Power Solutions
2019.05 - 2022.04
Quality Technician
Eaton
2017.04 - 2019.05
CNC Machinist
DIS-TRAN Steel, LLC
2015.08 - 2017.02
Machinist
Wolverine Tube, Inc.
2012.01 - 2015.08
High School Diploma -
Buckeye High School
Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB) - International Six Sigma Institute
Project Requirements Analyst - International Organization for Project Management (IO4PM)
Accredited Project Manager - International Organization for Project Management (IO4PM)
Certified Six Sigma Green Belt - International Six Sigma Institute
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