John Corbett
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience in IT and materials management, notably at Monarch Steel of Alabama. Proven track record in optimizing operations and reducing scrap rates by 75%. Skilled in vendor negotiations and ERP systems, complemented by strong relationship-building abilities. Expertise in cold rolled and galvanized products enhances procurement strategies.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
IT-Computer Equipment Sales
Get-IT-New
09.2022 - Current
- Sold Cisco, HPE, Dell, and other leading computer networking and hardware products.
Utilized Insightly CRM to track customer information and interactions efficiently.
Broker Sales and Purchasing
Vista IT Group
10.2021 - 09.2022
- Facilitated buying and selling of Cisco equipment through direct and indirect sources.
- Served as broker for Cisco gear transactions to maximize profitability.
- Established partnerships with various suppliers to enhance product availability.
- Negotiated deals to secure competitive pricing on Cisco products.
SQE Purchaser
Dennen Steel
04.2021 - 10.2021
- Executed material planning and tracked supplier scorecards to enhance document control.
- Managed vendor contracts, including pricing and negotiation strategies for suppliers.
- Evaluated supplier qualifications in alignment with organizational standards.
- Cultivated robust relationships with supply chain, engineering, manufacturing, and regulatory teams.
- Reported supplier performance and quality metrics to management for informed decision-making.
- Utilized Microsoft Dynamics AX as the primary ERP system for operational efficiency.
Purchasing - Buyer
Target Steel
09.2020 - 04.2021
- Purchased flat rolled carbon steel for automotive industry, ensuring timely supply.
- Procured materials for spot items to meet immediate production needs.
- Provided quotes for contract business and identified potential new opportunities.
- Utilized ERP operating system to enhance purchasing efficiency.
Buyer – Sheet and Plate
Alro Steel
03.2020 - 09.2020
- Coordinated purchasing of sheet and plate materials for over 60 locations.
- Cultivated relationships with vendors, processors, and internal stakeholders to ensure timely deliveries.
- Utilized AS/400, Alro Inventory Management software, and Microsoft Teams for daily operations.
Materials and Customer Service Manager
Monarch Steel of Alabama
04.2018 - 11.2019
- Spearheaded on-time customer deliveries by optimizing production schedules based on due dates and capacity.
- Directed a team of 5 in overseeing contract management while ensuring compliance with inventory requirements.
- Collaborated with plant manager, shipping personnel, and production leads to enhance operations.
- Generated comprehensive reports on scrap rates, damage complaints, inventory levels, and delivery status.
- Reduced aged inventory by 30% and scrap rate from 8% to 2% through material optimization.
- Conducted training sessions for staff on ERP system STRATIX, enhancing role-specific usage understanding.
- Streamlined new personnel training on packaging quality through customized part instructions.
- Initiated daily scheduling meetings to improve communication between sales and production teams.
Production Planning Manager
Magic Steel
02.1998 - 04.2018
- Led a team of 3 in planning outside processing, scheduling jobs, and maintaining optimal inventory across Michigan, Indiana, and Alabama.
- Reduced production costs by minimizing engineered, processed, and discarded scrap through Lean Six Sigma techniques.
- Achieved manufacturing efficiency and Just in Time inventory using the Kanban system.
- Conducted ISO 9001 audits as Certified ISO Internal Auditor to identify roadblocks and ensure compliance.
- Consistently met on-time delivery targets of 98% or greater through effective job execution and shipment management.
- Hired and trained planners while addressing team deficiencies through bi-annual performance reviews.
- Negotiated cost-effective materials with trusted vendors to enhance procurement processes.
- Streamlined material purchasing and tracked internal and external processor performance via KPI creation.
Education
High School Diploma -
Sparta Area Schools
Sparta, MI06-1989
Skills
- Product knowledge: cold rolled, hot rolled, galvanized, galvaneal, aluminum, pre-paint products, stainless steel
- Operations knowledge: 72 Braner, 60 Cincinnati, 48 Yoder
- Blanking and cut-to-length lines
Hobbies and Interests
- Golf
- Bowling
Operations Knowledge
- 72 Braner
- 60 Cincinnati
- 48 Yoder
- Blanking Lines
- Cut-To-Length Lines
Product Knowledge
- Cold Rolled
- Hot Rolled
- Galvanized
- Galvanneal
- Aluminum
- Pre-Paint Products
- Stainless Steel
Affiliations
- Special Olympics Basketball Coach
Certification
- Certified Internal Auditor
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
IT-Computer Equipment Sales
Get-IT-New
09.2022 - Current
Broker Sales and Purchasing
Vista IT Group
10.2021 - 09.2022
SQE Purchaser
Dennen Steel
04.2021 - 10.2021
Purchasing - Buyer
Target Steel
09.2020 - 04.2021
Buyer – Sheet and Plate
Alro Steel
03.2020 - 09.2020
Materials and Customer Service Manager
Monarch Steel of Alabama
04.2018 - 11.2019
Production Planning Manager
Magic Steel
02.1998 - 04.2018
High School Diploma -
Sparta Area Schools
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