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Robert L. Boyle

Rockland,MA

Summary

Resourceful and innovative Materials Manager / Buyer committed to implementing replenishment systems that drive material availability, achieve production plans and meet inventory reduction targets. Leads supply chain activities and oversees movement of raw and finished goods. Understands and implements material requirements planning and enterprise resource planning systems.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Supply Chain /Purchasing Coordinator

Wollaston Alloys Inc. DBA CPP-Boston
Braintree, MA
08.2024 - Current
  • Implemented strategies for streamlining procurement processes, improving efficiency, and achieving cost savings.
  • Coordinated activities between the sales, engineering, finance, and logistics departments.
  • Negotiated pricing and delivery terms with suppliers.
  • Participated in industry trade shows and conferences to stay abreast of current trends in product development.

Materials Manager

Hyer Industries Inc. DBA Thayer Scale
Pembroke, MA
01.2018 - 01.2023
  • Maintained information database related to products and service availability, supplier capabilities and lead times.
  • Identified systematic problems and root causes to resolve issues and improve service delivery.
  • Analyzed market and delivery systems to determine present and future material availability.
  • Improved inventory turns and cycle count accuracy with aggressive and tactical buying methods.
  • Performed write-offs for damaged and obsolete inventory items.
  • Managed inventory levels and related documentation with Enterprise Resource Program (ERP) software and produced regular reports of activities.
  • Supported efficient manufacturing by keeping inventory within optimum levels.
  • Monitored planning to proactively adjust stock purchasing and management strategies.

Purchasing Agent

Hyer Industries Inc. DBA Thayer Scale
Pembroke, MA
01.2001 - 01.2018
  • Prepared purchase orders and sent to distributors and suppliers.
  • Contacted vendors to determine order status and communicate discrepancies with shipments.
  • Researched materials offerings from new suppliers to obtain most competitive pricing.
  • Sourced new vendors for purchasing needs.
  • Verified warehouse received accurate and timely inventory by regularly consulting database.
  • Analyzed competitive prices, products and market-related information.
  • Prepared, coordinated and communicated price quotes, terms of sale, delivery dates and service obligations to customers and contractors.
  • Negotiated prices for materials with distributors, agreeing on mutually beneficial deals.

Parts Salesperson

Hyer Industries Inc. DBA Thayer Scale
Pembroke, MA
08.1998 - 01.2001
  • Operated point of sales and parts lookup computer systems.
  • Assist Purchasing Agent with buying & expediting orders.
  • Reorganized Parts Department methods, streamlined customer ordering procedures on non-stock items from a manual operation to a computer database system.

Education

Business Administration

Massasoit Community College
Brockton, MA

Skills

  • MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Powerpoint)
  • Problem-Solving
  • Lean Manufacturing Principles
  • Process Improvement
  • Customer Service
  • Vendor Sourcing
  • Trends Analysis
  • Analytical Thinking

Timeline

Supply Chain /Purchasing Coordinator

Wollaston Alloys Inc. DBA CPP-Boston
08.2024 - Current

Materials Manager

Hyer Industries Inc. DBA Thayer Scale
01.2018 - 01.2023

Purchasing Agent

Hyer Industries Inc. DBA Thayer Scale
01.2001 - 01.2018

Parts Salesperson

Hyer Industries Inc. DBA Thayer Scale
08.1998 - 01.2001

Business Administration

Massasoit Community College

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