Naomi Price
Grand Rapids,MI
Summary
Accomplished professional with over 20 years of experience in Program Management and Purchasing, exhibiting a proven track record in account management, problem-solving, and implementing proactive procedures for continuous improvement. Known for a focused and efficient work approach, resourcefulness, and creativity. A self-motivated, bilingual communicator with strong computer skills, capable of swiftly adapting to new operations with minimal guidance. Demonstrates exceptional organizational skills, a capacity to manage multiple projects simultaneously, and a commitment to excellence.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Manager/ Account Manager
Firstronic LLC/Lacroix North America
11.2014 - Current
- Develop and maintain relationships with existing clients
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities
- Negotiate contracts and pricing with clients
- Monitor client accounts and ensure customer satisfaction
- Accountable for operational metrics for several customers: sales, on time delivery, customer satisfaction, PPM’s and E&O material
- Leader of customer-focused cells as well as customer communication
- Responsible for new product introduction to the factory, their release to regular production, end of life, product transfers and engineering changes
- Commercial aspects such as recovery of PPV, E&O material, rework quotes, etc.
Senior Buyer- Sourcing
CTS Corporation
09.2013 - 11.2014
- Responsible for purchasing of raw material for Automotive customers
- Responsible for promptly disposition of non-conformal material & maintaining the MRP System
- Responsible for CIP activities for cost reduction purposes
- Highly focused on inventory reduction and increased inventory turns
- Strongly focused on freight cost reduction.
Program Manager
EPIC Technologies
03.2010 - 09.2013
- Responsible for operational metrics for several customers; sales, on time delivery, customer satisfaction, PPM’s and E&O material
- Strongly focused on lean activities to increase productivity while reducing waste
- Leader of customer-focused cells as well as customer calls
- Responsible for new products introduction to the factory and their release to production; supervisory function of Jr Program Managers.
Commodity Buyer
EPIC Technologies
12.2006 - 03.2010
- Responsible for purchasing of raw material for Medical, Industrial and Automotive customers
- Focused on customer satisfaction
- Ensuring no line downs and/or minimizing impact of shortages to both sales and customer requests; responsible for promptly disposition of non-conformal material
- Responsible for keeping freight costs at minimum levels for programs under my supervision; responsible for recovering unfavorable PPV from supplier and/or customers
- Supervising of one or more material planners.
Program Manager
Mack Technologies
03.2004 - 12.2006
- Managing the multitask operation of the team to insure on time customer’s shipments
- Supervised and managed 7-person working cell staff
- Ensuring quality, availability and cost goals were met
- Ensuring Customer Satisfaction and profits were met
- Contributing to the development of cell members in each of their areas
- Responsible for the NPI process
- Ensuring adequate production lines transfers.
Senior Buyer
Mack Technologies
07.2002 - 03.2004
- Keeping a Suppliers Base that meets the quality, price and service requirements according to the Company’s policy
- Maintaining the MRP System: quoting, creating, expediting, updating and closing Purchase Orders; maintaining the MRB & RTV areas along with the Quality Control Department; weekly audits to the stockroom to monitor the accuracy level of the inventory numbers.
Education
Computer Science Degree -
Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PAEngineering Degree in Digital Systems and Communication -
Universidad Autónoma De Ciudad Juárez - Engineering & Technological Institute
Juarez, MEXICO06.2004
Skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
APQP management experience
Fully Bilingual (English-Spanish)
Accomplishments
- Secured an annual cost reduction of $100K as a Commodity Buyer in the electronics segment.
- Successfully concluded an End-of-Life (EOL) Program, averting several million dollars in potential liability.
- Achieved high customer satisfaction and expanded business through effective management of Medical, Industrial, and Automotive accounts.
Certification
Certified Electronics Program Manager
Timeline
Program Manager/ Account Manager
Firstronic LLC/Lacroix North America
11.2014 - Current
Senior Buyer- Sourcing
CTS Corporation
09.2013 - 11.2014
Program Manager
EPIC Technologies
03.2010 - 09.2013
Commodity Buyer
EPIC Technologies
12.2006 - 03.2010
Program Manager
Mack Technologies
03.2004 - 12.2006
Senior Buyer
Mack Technologies
07.2002 - 03.2004
Computer Science Degree -
Bucknell University
Engineering Degree in Digital Systems and Communication -
Universidad Autónoma De Ciudad Juárez - Engineering & Technological Institute
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