Jerry Ellis
Cypress
Summary
Experienced professional with a proven track record in production and supply planning, strategic sourcing, and procurement. Skilled in supplier development, manufacturing scheduling, and inventory management. Proficient in MRP reporting to optimize operational efficiency and streamline processes. Dedicated to driving cost savings and enhancing supply chain performance through continuous improvement initiatives.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Buyer Planner
Innovex International/ Dril-Quip
07.2022 - Current
- Managed outsourcing activities for machining, heat treating, premium threading, and coating.
- Negotiated pricing and delivery schedules with suppliers to ensure operational efficiency.
- Monitored suppliers’ performance to track delivery and quality reliability.
- Effectively communicated and resolved issues from suppliers.
Production/Supply Planner
Innovex International/ Dril-Quip
05.2017 - 07.2022
- Reviewed MRP requirements to calculate the materials and components of products and when they are needed.
- Managed inventory levels to meet current demand and support production schedules.
- Provided management with projected quarterly production levels.
- Monitored and reported Lean Manufacturing performance metrics.
- Converted planned orders to production and scheduled according to resource capacity levels.
- Developed weekly production plans based on material availability, capacity constraints, and revenue targets.
- Initiated Engineering Document Waivers for the approval of planned work deviations.
Warehouse/Receiving/Inventory Control Supervisor
Innovex International/ Dril-Quip
07.2014 - 05.2017
- Maintained and recorded procedural and safety training.
- Coordinated with Sales to generate Return Materials Authorizations for the purpose of receiving customer property to stock.
- Managed the Thru-Put schedule to facilitate the movement of work orders to the warehouse for receipt and closure.
- Responsible for performing quarterly HSE audits.
- Administered Inventory Cycle Counts per company procedures.
- Resolved inventory discrepancies pertaining to daily transactions.
- Worked with internal and external auditors to accommodate requested audits and continually improve processes and procedures.
- Coordinated with Sales, Engineering, and Accounting to evaluate aged materials for usage or scrap.
Expeditor
Visual Comfort & Co.
05.2012 - 07.2014
- Expedited and facilitated the flow of products to and from various departments.
- Monitored inventory levels generating tracking reports and performing data entry in the Warehouse Management System.
- Released inventory in the Warehouse Management System based on daily and/or critical customer orders.
- Prepared and contributed to the preparation of reports detailing progress, problems encountered and solutions to maintain delivery schedules.
Outsource Facility Inventory Control Clerk
Hewlett-Packard/Compaq Computer Corp.
06.2009 - 05.2012
- Collaborated with outsource partners to develop procedures and achieve business goals.
- Maintained inventory integrity for manual transactions of products between outsource facilities.
- Managed inventory balances by coordinating cycle counts and resolving daily inventory discrepancies.
- Provided end-to-end logistics training during facility transition phase.
- Worked with Lifecycle Analyst on SAP material set-ups and sourcing changes for end-of-life products.
Sales Order Administrator
Hewlett-Packard/Compaq Computer Corp.
06.2004 - 06.2009
- Created Sales Orders, Purchase Orders and Reservations in SAP for the purpose of receiving customer returned products.
- Worked closely with International Customer Service Representatives daily, communicating any issues that may hinder the credit issuance process.
- Inspected and prepared material cost reports for damaged products to initiate freight claim adjustments.
- Sourced and purchased raw materials to meet production and inventory needs.
Logistics Coordinator
Hewlett-Packard/Compaq Computer Corp.
05.2000 - 06.2004
- Directed the flow of materials between Receiving, Shipping, Storage, off-site facilities, and Retail areas.
- Supported Production, Planning and Engineering groups to meet Manufacturing needs.
- Provided training and issued certification for industrial machinery.
- Initiated cost saving ideas which led to reduced freight, material, and training costs.
Dock Coordinator
Hewlett-Packard/Compaq Computer Corp.
05.1996 - 05.2000
- Procured and expedited vendor materials essential to manufacturing line productivity.
- Controlled and distributed raw materials to facilities from a central hub.
- Created daily inventory reports on production materials for the Production Planning department.
Material Associate
Hewlett-Packard/Compaq Computer Corp.
08.1994 - 05.1996
- Participated in the receipt, storage and issue of supplies, materials and equipment.
- Performed daily cycle counts to maintain accuracy of high value raw material and finished goods.
- Provided new-hire training on all warehouse functions.
Education
Small Business Management: An Entrepreneurial Emphasis
Tomball Community College
Tomball, TX01.2007
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Doolin Technical College
Houston, TX01.1989
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Spring High School
Spring, TX01.1988
Skills
- Lean Manufacturing
- Thru-Put Scheduling
- Capacity planning
- Production planning
- Product manufacturing
- Vendor procurement
Timeline
Buyer Planner
Innovex International/ Dril-Quip
07.2022 - Current
Production/Supply Planner
Innovex International/ Dril-Quip
05.2017 - 07.2022
Warehouse/Receiving/Inventory Control Supervisor
Innovex International/ Dril-Quip
07.2014 - 05.2017
Expeditor
Visual Comfort & Co.
05.2012 - 07.2014
Outsource Facility Inventory Control Clerk
Hewlett-Packard/Compaq Computer Corp.
06.2009 - 05.2012
Sales Order Administrator
Hewlett-Packard/Compaq Computer Corp.
06.2004 - 06.2009
Logistics Coordinator
Hewlett-Packard/Compaq Computer Corp.
05.2000 - 06.2004
Dock Coordinator
Hewlett-Packard/Compaq Computer Corp.
05.1996 - 05.2000
Material Associate
Hewlett-Packard/Compaq Computer Corp.
08.1994 - 05.1996
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Doolin Technical College
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Spring High School
Small Business Management: An Entrepreneurial Emphasis
Tomball Community College
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