Proactive Material Planner equipped with analytical abilities and inventory expertise to effectively support short- and long-term materials needs. Tech-savvy and responsive to changing demands. Seeks every opportunity to boost production capacity and sustainability.
Coordinated Purchaser/Planning consistently praised by management for strong organizational, project management and deadline tracking skills. Motivated and capable professional 14 years of comprehensive experience in urban planning, non-profit, fundraising and business development. Successful at interfacing well with general public, stakeholders, applicants and public officials. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking a new opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.
Purchasing, Global sourcing at Alfa Laval from 2008 -2021
Good knowledge in: Microsoft applications Movex, (internal system) ERP
A-CAD
Microsoft Teams
Q-Pulse (Quality system for internal and external supplier’s)
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Plate Heat Exchange and Pumps & Valves Buyers/ Planner
Alfa Laval - Richmond, VA December 2007 to 2021
Lead and participate in negotiations with suppliers and vendors
• Consistently determines quantity and date materials are needed to comply with the master production schedule and obtaining the materials from suppliers at the lowest cost possible without compromising quality, reliability of source and urgency of need.
• Communicated and ensured that information and processes were followed for procurement and asset management.
• Analyzes quotations received, selects or recommends suppliers and schedules deliveries.
• Plans for and purchases materials, according to the master production schedule
• Ensures material availability through accurate inventory monitoring, purchasing and follow up
• Supports the development and implementation of strategic production planning methodologies.
• Analyze inventory values and system set up in reducing excess and obsolete inventory
• Forecast to Global suppliers in Europe (Sweden, Denmark, Finland) India, China, and North American suppliers.
Purchaser & inventory management.
Alfa Laval - Richmond, VA November 2006 to September 2021
Looking for a new challenges !!! Education
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
Automotive college
September 1995 to March 1999
Skills
• ERP Systems
• Production Planning
• Procurement
• Sourcing
• Purchasing
• Strategic Planning
• Manufacturing
• Lean Manufacturing
• Supply Chain
• Negotiation
• CAD
• Process Improvement
• Six Sigma
• Lean
• Production Management • Forecasting
• 5S
• Operations management
Awards
Risk management diploma
February 2019
Member of Risk Management Global team. (supplier's audit's) Mainly for external supplier's.
Certifications and Licenses
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
May 2017 to Present
Six Sigma method's had helped to implement new process's in our production with improvements in efficiency of material flow, eliminating waist and cost savings for organization. Continues improvement.