Maxwell Furstenau
Niagara,Wisconsin
Summary
Versatile Sales & Purchasing Engineer skillful in researching markets for vendor services, sourcing products and equipment and developing and approving purchase procedures. Committed to consistently driving continuous improvement and meeting cost-saving targets. Proficient in MRP/ERP software paired with first-rate technical knowledge in automation and fabrication processes.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Supervisor
Deane Systems
06.2018 - Current
- Implemented sales software to standardize company-wide business procedures linking accounting, inventory, and production processes.
- Develop automated screw feeding & precision fastening systems based on customer provided requirements.
- Generate Bills of Materials including both "In-House" machining and catalogue components.
- Provide project management support to keep customers up to date on progress of their machine builds.
- Conduct & lead weekly production meetings with machinists & assembly technicians to prioritize production scheduling.
Sales Estimator/Buyer
Max Weiss
08.2016 - 03.2018
- Create takeoffs from architectural, industrial, and maritime blueprints to estimate roll & cold formed curved metal components.
- Generate bills of materials in E2 Shoptech software to route orders through inside and outside processes of production.
- Negotiate purchases of warehouse & mill-direct truckloads of structural carbon steel, stainless, and aluminum extrusions.
- Developed custom tooling and methods of roll forming standard and custom profiles of aluminum extrusions.
Inside Sales Estimator
Sanborn Tube Sales
08.2015 - 05.2016
- Familiarization with a multitude of outside services to create value-added service that allows customers to issue one purchase order to complete a multi-operation finished good.
- Interpret engineered drawings for processing a variety of alloys and grades of tubular metal stock on BLM and Mazak tube laser machines.
- Build relationships with domestic and international structural/mechanical tubing mills and aluminum extruders to ensure a steady flow of inbound raw materials.
- Join outside reps on customer sales calls and mill & fabrication shop tours to enhance customer/vendor relationships.
88U Railroad Operations Crewman
United States Army Reserve
06.2009 - 09.2017
- Interpret train orders, signals, or railroad rules and regulations that govern the operation of locomotives
- Execute instructions received from signal towers, switches and other trains
- Receive starting signals from conductors and use controls such as throttles or air brakes to drive electric, diesel-electric, steam, or gas turbine-electric locomotives
- Operate locomotives to transport freight or passengers between stations or to assemble or disassemble trains within rail yards
- Developed and implemented excel spreadsheet to accurately track freight movement
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Supply Chain Management
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Milwaukee, WI04.2015
Certification - Weapons Maintenance And Repair
US Army Armorer School
Fort McCoy, WI2014
Warrior Leadership Course
Todd R. Cornell N.C.O. Academy
Fort McCoy, WI2014
Skills
- Effective Relationship Building
- Management Support
- Microsoft Office Suite*
- Inventory Control
- MRP/ERP Software*
- Interpersonal Communication
- Practical Problem Solving
- Project Management
- Fair Negotiating Techniques
- Operations Management
- Product and Service Sales
Timeline
Sales Supervisor
Deane Systems
06.2018 - Current
Sales Estimator/Buyer
Max Weiss
08.2016 - 03.2018
Inside Sales Estimator
Sanborn Tube Sales
08.2015 - 05.2016
88U Railroad Operations Crewman
United States Army Reserve
06.2009 - 09.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Supply Chain Management
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Certification - Weapons Maintenance And Repair
US Army Armorer School
Warrior Leadership Course
Todd R. Cornell N.C.O. Academy
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