JAY UPADHYAY
Operations Coordinator
Northbrook,IL
Summary
Proactive Purchasing Manager helping businesses meet fulfillment obligations through reliable vendor partnerships and streamlined ordering processes. Performs detailed research in supplier selection, sourcing and value assessment to form best overall strategy for long-term gain. Manages purchasing budget to determine feasibility of contracts and exceed savings goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Material Manager/ Operations Coordinator
Eirich Machines
8 2022 - Current
- Conducted regular audits, resolving discrepancies and maintaining inventory accuracy at 90%
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to forecast material needs, contributing to a 10% improvement in demand-supply alignment
- Reviewed new item data, developed efficient routings through the production floor and work centers, and managed engineering change notices (ECN), ensuring seamless coordination with Production and Engineering
- Proactively identified and addressed usage and inventory issues, promptly reporting to the Supply Chain Manager
- Demonstrated efficiency and timeliness in performing all duties, maintaining high standards for accurate recordkeeping and transactions in Oxaion
- Committed to ongoing research and development for continuous improvement of inventory management processes.
- Established strong relationships with suppliers to negotiate better pricing and delivery terms.
- Improved resource allocation to promote efficiency and deadline management.
- Reduced material shortages with proactive forecasting and timely reordering of essential items.
- Introduced a vendor evaluation program, ensuring consistent quality and service from suppliers.
- Conducted root-cause analyses to identify recurring issues within the supply chain, recommending corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
- Identified opportunities for process improvements through regular reviews of existing systems and workflows.
Jr Purchasing & Inventory Control Engineer
Mamata Enterprises Inc
05.2020 - 08.2022
- Managed day-to-day supply chain operations for the regional business unit, successfully implementing inventory matrices and reports to assess days of supply, top item coverage, and inventory aging
- Lead negotiations for key raw materials, optimizing price, delivery, and payment terms to align with company targets
- Successfully initiated and executed cost improvement programs, fostering cross-business synergy and identifying new suppliers while negotiating favorable terms with existing ones
- Formulated and executed a comprehensive purchasing plan, standardizing procedures and enhancing efficiency by 50%
- Implemented strategies to regulate costs and drive improvements through innovative sourcing approaches
- Monitored shortages, backlog, and inventory levels in assigned manufacturing areas to maximize on-time delivery performance and minimize inventory investment
- Reviewed purchase order acknowledgments, ensuring accurate updates on pricing and delivery dates in the ERP system
- Effectively addressed parts shortages by providing required quantities, ensuring seamless sourcing, and improving overall efficiency.
Purchasing Coordinator/ Student Worker
Compass Group
08.2019 - 04.2020
- Negotiated contracts with outside providers to minimize costs to the company and customers
- Cultivated new vendor relationships using dynamic communication and negotiation skills
- Maintained appropriate inventory levels to meet personnel and corporate needs
- Reviewed supply levels and aging inventory to forecast purchasing needs for Every month.
Education
Master of Science - Industrial Technology and Operations
Illinois Institute of Technology
Chicago, IL 05.2018 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Narnarayan Shastri Institute of Technology
Gujarat, India 05.2014 - 05.2018
Skills
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Supply Chain Optimization
- Strategic Sourcing
- Procurement expertise
- Production Planning
- Demand forecasting
- ERP systems proficiency
- Materials Planning
Websites
Timeline
Jr Purchasing & Inventory Control Engineer
Mamata Enterprises Inc
05.2020 - 08.2022
Purchasing Coordinator/ Student Worker
Compass Group
08.2019 - 04.2020
Master of Science - Industrial Technology and Operations
Illinois Institute of Technology
05.2018 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Narnarayan Shastri Institute of Technology
05.2014 - 05.2018
Material Manager/ Operations Coordinator
Eirich Machines
8 2022 - Current
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