Jason Coons
Supply Chain Management - Demand Analyst / Buyer
Lafayette,IN
Summary
Organized Forecast Demand Analyst skilled in assessing production needs and cultivating compelling solutions. Well-trained decision-maker with focused attention on detail and drive to manage order flows with expert precision. Offering exemplary business relationship and support skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Plant Buyer
Primient, Formerly Tate & Lyle
Lafayette, IN
08.2021 - Current
- Lyle)
- Purchase to Payment Buyer for Maintenance Repair and Operations demand
- Maintain SAP: Source Data, Info Records, and Material Master MRP Data
- Communicate and press vendors to meet on time delivery of critical production parts
- Consolidate spend to better leverage key suppliers
- Cross functional communication with maintenance, production, management, and procurement teams to improve operations
- Challenge sourcing assumptions to provide best supply path
- Train users on SAP transaction codes and procurement best practices
- Manage invoicing disputes to resolution
- Enforce global procurement strategies and policies
- Implement self-driven continuous improvement initiatives
- Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.
- Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders.
- Oversaw purchasing process from initiating requests to finalizing contracts to deliver smooth transaction.
- Developed cost-effective purchasing strategies to maintain inventory levels and improve operational procedures.
- Computed and created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions and expedite orders.
- Designed and implemented process improvements to streamline purchasing process.
- Developed and improved account relationships.
Sr. Demand Analyst
Landis+Gyr
Lafayette, IN
03.2019 - 08.2021
- Compile raw data, analyze, prepare reports in Microsoft Excel via pivot tables and charts
- Combine quantitative and qualitative data into concise presentations
- Clarify ambiguity in forecast data
- Challenge sales assumptions and R&D timelines to enhance forecast accuracy
- Present Supply & Operations Planning Data to management teams
- Drive Supply & Operations Planning continual improvement efforts
- Research, understand and present e-component market constraints to management
- Manage production capacity and manpower constraints at manufacturing plant
- Review Finance Outlook Forecast and translate that to a Supply Chain Material Forecast
- Enter forecast date into SAP via mass load Quadrate templates
- Troubleshoot forecast questions and support demand questions from Procurement
- Map, improve, and maintain SAP demand mechanics
- Create, maintain and validate planning bills of material
- Coordinate cross functional sharing of data, definitions, and process flows
- Train multiple teams’ on forecasting practices and level set expectations to improve forecasting throughout the product lifecycle
- Created demand forecasts to support business planning.
- Strove to consistently improve monthly forecast accuracy measures at different levels of aggregation.
- Minimized slow-moving and obsolete inventory through diligent and constant attention to changes.
- Reviewed, resolved and cleared forecasting system exception messages.
- Conducted data analysis to identify bottlenecks in supply chain and develop solutions to optimize operations.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Built long-term relationships due to prompt and courteous service.
- Supported senior company leaders by delivering reports outlining performance to drive process improvements.
Scheduling Analyst
Landis+Gyr
Lafayette, IN
03.2017 - 03.2019
- Reviewed customer demand and scheduled stock to match
- Worked with Supply Chain to pull in purchase orders to meet customer demands
- Presented weekly scheduling outlook to Program Managers of the Managed Service Sites
- Prepared monthly Excel based metrics for the department
- Supported PDO Call and S&OP via file updates and presentations
- Compiled and analyzed data to support key performance indicators
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
Site Manager
All State Fastener Corporation
Lafayette, IN
10.2016 - 03.2017
- Supervised three warehouse staff members and one outside sales representative
- Facilitated site growth through strategic part sourcing and supply chain planning
- Received and processed customer orders
- Addressed customer questions and rectified customer concerns as they arose
- Served as a communication liaison between both internal and external parties
- Analyzed inventory reports to assess demand
- Reviewed customer forecasts and historic usage trends to generate purchasing forecasts
- Entered and monitored purchase orders to ensure proper stock volume
- Effectively communicated needs and resolved open items with suppliers and manufacturers
- Sourced fasteners and other production parts based on lowest cost while meeting quality demands
- Oversaw all daily office operations and equipment maintenance.
- Assumed responsibility for personnel deployed to work site.
- Resolved issues between employees and customers using company policies.
Purchasing Agent
All State Fastener Corporation
Lafayette, IN
01.2015 - 10.2016
- Analyzed inventory reports to assess demand
- Reviewed customer forecasts and historic usage trends to generate purchasing forecasts
- Entered and monitored purchase orders to ensure proper stock volume
- Effectively communicated needs and resolved open items with suppliers and manufacturers
- Sourced fasteners and other production parts based on lowest cost while meeting quality demands
- Setup package and LTL shipments
- Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.
- Solved diverse supply chain problems involving numerous sources, logistics, and scheduling factors.
- Reviewed proposals, qualified vendors, and recommended optimal suppliers.
- Analyzed and reported on inventory levels to determine purchasing requirements.
- Maintained documentation for all purchases.
Account Executive
Schurz Communication
Lafayette, IN
07.2014 - 01.2015
- Researched local businesses and conducted cold calls
- Scheduled and managed in person meetings to present sales information to potential customers
- Assessed the customers’ need and tailored ad campaigns to meet those needs
- Entered sales orders and managed billing
- Built and strengthened relationships with new and existing accounts to drive revenue growth.
- Gained understanding of goals, objectives and processes to meet client business needs.
- Gathered information from clients to secure accounts, verify payment and identify special requirements.
National Account Sourcing Specialist
Fastenal Company
Indianapolis, IN
02.2013 - 07.2014
- Processed customer requests for parts orders, from RFQ through order processing and delivery
- Sourced the lowest cost industrial parts and supplies for the customer
- Ensured timely delivery of product and coordinated returns
- Maintained complete and accurate records of all transactions
- Facilitated communications with vendors and customers
Maintenance Technician
Peppermill Village Apartments
West Lafayette, IN
09.2011 - 02.2013
- Responded to resident service requests, including emergency off hour calls
- Refitted apartments before new residents moved in
- Maintained facilities and replaced appliances as necessary
- Proficiencies: plumbing, drywall, HVAC, electrical, appliance repair
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN 08.2007 - 05.2011
Skills
SAPSAP PLMMaximoEpicor Prophet 21Microsoft Excel, Word, Publisher, PowerPoint and VisioQuadrateMicrosoft CRMIBM Business Solutions TM1
Purchasing expertise
Materials sourcing
Pricing negotiations
Vendor coordination
Resourcefulness
Continuous process improvements
Strategic planning
Trend assessment
Timeline
Plant Buyer
Primient, Formerly Tate & Lyle
08.2021 - Current
Sr. Demand Analyst
Landis+Gyr
03.2019 - 08.2021
Scheduling Analyst
Landis+Gyr
03.2017 - 03.2019
Site Manager
All State Fastener Corporation
10.2016 - 03.2017
Purchasing Agent
All State Fastener Corporation
01.2015 - 10.2016
Account Executive
Schurz Communication
07.2014 - 01.2015
National Account Sourcing Specialist
Fastenal Company
02.2013 - 07.2014
Maintenance Technician
Peppermill Village Apartments
09.2011 - 02.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Purdue University
08.2007 - 05.2011