Joseph Granger
Grand Rapids,MI
Summary
Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Procurement Analyst
Whirlpool
Benton Harbor, MI
09.2022 - Current
- Responsible for managing $100M of spend within the Metal Stampings commodity.
- Daily project management activities within new product launches (Cooking), product modifications, and supplier transitions.
- Drive key analytical reports to support commodity strategies.
- Analyze cost modeling and mapping tools to ensure cost targets are met with supplier negotiation.
- Manage supplier performance with KPIs related to cost, quality, and on-time delivery.
Sr. Buyer/Buyer
Oliver Healthcare Packaging
Grand Rapids, MI
03.2019 - 09.2022
- Managed capital expense project activity including RFQ, vendor selection, cost/contract negotiation, vendor onboarding, etc.
- Created, issued, and monitored purchase orders to ensure on-time delivery of material and service.
- Worked with internal customers to resolve purchase-related issues, including quality, returns, and invoicing.
- Effectively utilized inventory management techniques to balance inventory optimization and replenishment needs.
- Led continuous improvement projects related to cost, quality, and supply.
- Acted as a department lead during ERP system implementation.
Production Scheduler
Oliver Healthcare Packaging
Grand Rapids, MI
07.2018 - 03.2019
- Created and maintained production schedules to ensure proper timing of materials, resources, and labor requirements.
- Analyzed forecasts and existing customer orders to maximize equipment productivity.
- Worked with Production Leaders to optimize labor hours.
Logistics Supervisor
Faurecia Interior Systems
Saline, MI
05.2017 - 07.2018
- Coordinated on-time customer deliveries by optimizing resource utilization.
- Managed 20-30 hourly direct reports on a day-to-day basis within shipping, receiving, and internal logistics.
- Implemented a Kanban process to ensure adequate inventory levels at production lines.
- Organized the implementation of logistics basics: booking operations, traceability, labeling, container management, etc.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Supply Chain Management/Marketing
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI05-2017
Skills
- ERP systems knowledge
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Strategic Sourcing
- Continuous Improvement
- Team Collaboration
- Adaptability and Flexibility
Timeline
Sr. Procurement Analyst
Whirlpool
09.2022 - Current
Sr. Buyer/Buyer
Oliver Healthcare Packaging
03.2019 - 09.2022
Production Scheduler
Oliver Healthcare Packaging
07.2018 - 03.2019
Logistics Supervisor
Faurecia Interior Systems
05.2017 - 07.2018
Bachelor of Science - Supply Chain Management/Marketing
Central Michigan University