Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Home Phone
Accomplishments
Additional Skills And Training
Eagle Scout
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Paul Holmlund

Bangor,PA

Summary

Resourceful Purchasing Agent responsibly and proficiently procures materials necessary for operations. Performs detailed cost analyses and negotiates with suppliers using skilled problem-solving abilities. Experienced evaluator of supplier performance and maintains constant awareness of inventory levels.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Store Room Coordinator/Purchasing Agent

RathGibson, Inc.
01.2005 - Current
  • Maintain a store room/tool crib; Trained with Visual Manufacturing ERP; Creating requisitions and purchase orders for ordering supplies, tools and equipment for manufacturing, shipping, office and contractors; Receiving and distribution
  • Maintained consistent email communication with stores and suppliers to confirm and track orders and verify price revisions on purchase orders.
  • Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
  • Performed monthly reconciliation of open purchasing orders.
  • Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.

Maintenance Mechanic

RathGibson, Inc.
05.1998 - Current
  • Repairing and maintaining manufacturing equipment, including roll forming tubing mills; Building and rebuilding of induction coils for mills; General maintenance including Plumbing; Brazing and Welding; Basic Electrical; General Machining; Forklift and Crane Operation
  • Performed preventive maintenance and repairs on various types of equipment.

Carpenter/General Contractor

Modern Home Construction Co.
09.1997 - 05.1998
  • Framing; Roofing; Electrical; Plumbing; Drywall; Painting in residential homes

Electrician Assistant

Norseman Co. Mech & Elec Contractors
06.1997 - 09.1997
  • Wiring installation in residential, commercial and industrial settings.
  • Organized materials and tools in to maintain clean and neat work areas.
  • Assisting in welding; Plumbing; Pipe Fitting; Oxy-Acetylene torch operation

Production Supervisor

Holbar Manufacturing Corp.
05.1992 - 09.1997
  • Management of 7-person crew; Job scheduling; Fabrication and installation of custom acoustical panels.
  • Negotiated contracts with suppliers to secure best pricing and quality of components.
  • Trained staff of direct labor employees to perform assembly and manufacture of specified products.
  • Achieved on-time shipments goal by empowering employees to continued success.
  • Machinery Maintenance

Education

Business, Accounting -

Raritan Valley Community College
01.1991

College Prep, High School Diploma -

Hillsborough High School
01.1990

Skills

  • Purchasing Strategies Development
  • Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
  • Supplier Contracts Management
  • Office Supplies and Inventory
  • Purchase Orders Organization
  • Inventory Management
  • Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
  • Maintenance Requirements
  • Negotiation
  • Control Costs
  • 6S

Home Phone

484-404-9245

Accomplishments

  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking and cost monitoring spreadsheets.
  • Collaborated with team of 3 in the development and implementation of Kanban system.
  • Lead several 6S events (5S with emphasis on Safety)

Additional Skills And Training

  • Raritan Valley Continuing Education
  • Microsoft Office: Advanced Excel, Word, Outlook, Powerpoint
  • Boy Scouts of America - Eagle Scout
  • Visual Manufacturing ERP
  • DuPont STOP Program
  • Lean Manufacturing / 5S / Kaizen

Eagle Scout

I learned at an early age the need for focus, dedication and commitment, achieving the highest rank in the Boy Scout of America.

References

References available upon request

Timeline

Store Room Coordinator/Purchasing Agent

RathGibson, Inc.
01.2005 - Current

Maintenance Mechanic

RathGibson, Inc.
05.1998 - Current

Carpenter/General Contractor

Modern Home Construction Co.
09.1997 - 05.1998

Electrician Assistant

Norseman Co. Mech & Elec Contractors
06.1997 - 09.1997

Production Supervisor

Holbar Manufacturing Corp.
05.1992 - 09.1997

Business, Accounting -

Raritan Valley Community College

College Prep, High School Diploma -

Hillsborough High School

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