Washington DC-Baltimore Area
• Planning and scheduling all daily production across woodshop and corrugated lines to meet customer specs and delivery dates • Coordinating cross-functional teams including engineering, purchasing, manufacturing, and logistics to deliver complex custom packaging projects • Interfacing directly with sales and customers to gather technical requirements, confirm timelines, and provide status updates • Translating project requirements into bills of materials (BOMs), production orders, and job jackets • Monitoring material availability, production lead times, and labor capacity to proactively address potential delays • Collaborating with the purchasing team to source specialty materials or hardware for custom builds • Maintaining accuracy of ERP data including routings, lead times, and inventory levels • Leading project planning meetings and tracking open items through completion, ensuring customer satisfaction and internal alignment • Proficiency in Epicor Prophet 21 for Manufacturing and Distribution industries
•Led purchasing operations across packaging materials, industrial supplies, and lumber/wood products for custom crate and pallet production •Developed and executed sourcing strategies that reduce cost, improve quality, and ensure on-time delivery •Negotiated supplier contracts, pricing agreements, and service-level terms to support business objectives •Collaborated cross-functionally with sales, production, and warehouse teams to align procurement with customer demand and project timelines •Monitored market trends and supply chain risks in packaging and lumber industries; implement mitigation strategies •Managed a team of one procurement specialist, driving KPIs and continuous improvement •Oversaw ERP/Purchasing system accuracy, including item set-up, lead times, reorder points, and vendor data
• Collaborated with engineering on new product development efforts specifically in metals, pumps, belts, and crating • Pioneered a cross-docking trucking project between two manufacturing plants and suppliers in between, estimated to save 35% yearly on transportation costs in today’s market • Handled trade compliance requirements, including USMCA (fka NAFTA), Country of Origin, and the Buy American Act • Managed and maintained all item set-up, pricing, and vendor contracts in ERP system (Infor Cloudsuite) • Executed monthly reports on supplier performance and PPV • Worked on cost avoidance projects in the current inflationary COVID-19 market
• Directly managed packaging, hardware, rubber, and mechanical commodities worth over $4M in annual spend • Analyzed purchase requests for the best available procurement method, pricing, terms and conditions, quantity discounts, quality, and service • Developed and maintained positive relationships with key suppliers to ensure quality of goods, on-time deliveries, and compliance to terms of contract • Effectively managed issuing and expediting of purchase orders using just-in-time practices • Supported end-to-end RFI, RFQ, and RFP execution and analysis • Coordinated with accounting and warehousing departments to resolve receiving and invoicing discrepancies • Worked closely with engineering and vendors to resolve quality issues and arrange material returns and replacement products to prevent shortages • Prepared reports on expenditures, cost savings, and other purchasing activities
• Developed a strong understanding of customers' needs by responding to various requests in a fast-paced work environment • Drove sales through up-selling and cross-selling based on customers’ needs • Resolved customer complaints and negotiated solutions when guaranteed lead times were not met
• Spearheaded and monitored the implementation of SAP Business ByDesign to replace a legacy enterprise resource planning system the company has been using for 20+ years • Managed vendor systems to generate weekly inventory reports, financial reports, demand forecasts, and shipment schedules using intermodal transportation from Southeast Asia to the U.S. Market • Worked closely with retail buyers to go through the new item development process including identifying overseas suppliers, collecting certifications, and determining weeks of supply available • Led a project focused on supply chain efficiency throughout the company by streamlining tedious daily tasks and concentrating on activities that boost key performance indicators • Launched a quality assurance program by establishing a database of supplier certifications based on the Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) standards • Develop packaging design for new products being sold in retail stores nationwide