Working within a cross-collaborating organization to drive strategic growth through standardization of processes and procedures
Working with DMAIC and IPEC models to drive Continuous Improvement across the company using Value Stream Mapping, Root Cause Analysis, Cause and Effect Diagrams, and other Lean Principles
BUYER, CORPORATE PROCUREMENT
BWX TECHNOLOGIES
04.2022 - 06.2023
Reviewed purchase requisitions for accuracy regarding the correct cost center, project number, supplier information and pricing
Created and managed purchase orders to support purchase requisitions as assigned
Supported facilities for multiple locations by creating blanket purchase orders and scheduled suppliers for lawn care, general maintenance, material storage, and other duties as assigned
Met with Project Managers to review delivery timelines to confirm projects remain on schedule
Worked with the Corporate Communications team to make sure special events were fully supported by down-selected suppliers
Managed P-Card purchases for small value purchases
OPERATIONAL/QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER
MOORE & GILES
03.2021 - 04.2022
Managed Continuous Improvement initiatives resulting in improved inventory management, reduced costs, increased productivity, and improved cycle times
Updated and created standard operating procedures based on findings during Continuous Improvement initiatives
Tested and audited current processes to identify gaps or training needs across the company
Initiated and monitored corrective actions with management as required by the Quality Manual
Assisted with inventory reallocations between customer orders, ensuring that doing so does not have a negative effect on customer commitments
PURCHASING AGENT
MOORE & GILES
11.2019 - 03.2021
Managed an Open Order Report while collaborating with Customer Care, Inventory Management, and Sales to drive on-time deliveries of incoming products to support customer orders
Placed purchase orders for non-stock items to support purchase requisitions submitted by Customer Care
Set up new items in the ERP system, ensuring the bill of materials reflects the correct price, product line, and vendor references
GLOBAL BUYER/MATERIALS PLANNER
COMMSCOPE
02.2017 - 10.2019
Created and managed purchase orders to support the daily operations of a multimillion-dollar company
Oversaw the weekly distribution of the MRP Exception Report to all buyers maximizing inventory turns while minimizing material shortages
Oversaw the bi-weekly distribution of the Open Order Report to ensure the Supply Chain is aligned with the ever-changing demands of the business
Worked closely with production to develop and manage an on-time delivery rate of 95% or better
Developed, implemented, and managed a successful delivery schedule with an international contract manufacturer
Prior to the implementation of the schedule, the contract manufacturer was providing an on-time delivery schedule that had a negative effect on CommScope's customer commitments
GLOBAL BUYER/ PLANNER
BELVAC PRODUCTION MACHINERY
06.2013 - 02.2017
Created and managed purchase orders according to MRP
Purchase orders were based on the economic order quantity supporting the daily operations of a multimillion-dollar company
Verified all manufactured parts were ordered to the correct engineering revision according to the design callout
Managed an Open Order Report to pull in, push out, or cancel purchase orders according to MRP messages
Ordered MRO items as needed to support the daily operations of the business
Certified all miscellaneous expenditures were approved according to the Miscellaneous Purchasing Matrix