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Michael Moran

Grand Rapids,MI

Summary

Recent graduate from Grand Valley State University with a BBA in Supply Chain Management and hands-on experience as a contract buyer. Proven ability to manage procurement processes, negotiate with vendors, and support supply chain optimization efforts. Eager to leverage analytical skills and knowledge of supply chain strategies to drive efficiency and contribute to a dynamic team. Seeking opportunities to apply my expertise and grow within a forward-thinking organization.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Buyer

RENK America
Muskegon, Michigan
04.2024 - Current
  • Manage part shortages and develop countermeasures to avoid production interruptions
  • Work with suppliers to ensure on time delivery
  • Track open orders and maintain updated notes in ERP
  • Conduct daily negotiations and place purchase orders that support savings goals
  • Re-allocate inventory within ERP to necessary programs
  • Support production through on time PO placement
  • Hold daily and weekly meetings with problem suppliers

Purchasing and Supply Chain

Highlight Industries Inc.
Grand Rapids, MI
08.2022 - 04.2024
  • Address problem parts and formulate a resolution plan
  • Source parts from alternative vendors to help drive down cost
  • Process purchase orders and acknowledgments
  • Work with foreign suppliers to coordinate air and sea freight
  • Analyze purchase orders to determine the best mode of freight based on lead time and cost
  • Assist freight forwarders with customs compliance and HTS determinations
  • Maintain and update freight cost per unit query for overseas parts
  • Resolve inventory issues for parts that have fallen below safety stock
  • Moderate and prepare agenda for weekly purchasing team meetings
  • Team lead for outbound shipping claims

Fulfillment Team Member

MacKeller Associates, Inc.
Rochester Hills, MI
05.2021 - 08.2021
  • Assembled customer orders from stock and staged completed orders on pallets
  • Performing quality checks on outgoing packages before sealing them for shipment
  • Worked with customer invoices and purchase orders

Education

BBA - Supply Chain Management

Grand Valley State University
Grand Rapids, MI
04-2024

Skills

  • Purchasing
  • Cost Analysis
  • Supply Chain Optimization
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Negotiation
  • Supplier Management
  • Cost Reduction
  • Infor Visual

Volunteer Experience

  • Stuff the Bus (Allendale, MI) - Loaded a full box truck with the donated items and delivered them downtown Grand Rapids
  • Kids Food Basket (Muskegon, MI) - Packing lunches and stocking food pantry/cleaning

Timeline

Buyer

RENK America
04.2024 - Current

Purchasing and Supply Chain

Highlight Industries Inc.
08.2022 - 04.2024

Fulfillment Team Member

MacKeller Associates, Inc.
05.2021 - 08.2021

BBA - Supply Chain Management

Grand Valley State University

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