832 Kinwest #253

Irving, TX  75063

972.402.0114

r_j_eudy@yahoo.com

 

SUMMARY

 

Experienced Planner/Buyer with extensive knowledge in manufacturing facilities. Knowledgeable in using MAPICS, BPCS, SAP, integrated MRP/ERP software AS400 programs as well as Excel and Word. Demonstrated expertise in cost-down analysis and decision making.  Detail oriented with the ability to prioritize and multitask various projects.

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

 

Day Star Co.                                                                                         April 2002 - July 2002

Buyer

Purchased home décor items for import from various foreign countries.  Placed and tracked orders. 

 

 

Stanley Mechanics Tools                                                                                    1984 - 2002

Sr. Buyer/Planner                                                                                                 1997 - 2002

Purchased domestic and imported products. Planned and scheduled deliveries as needed by in-house personnel/customers.

 

1.      Reviewed MRP reports and requisitions to release purchase orders to meet production and customer schedules.

 

2.      Met with vendors to obtain product information, pricing and availability.

 

3.      Negotiated prices, terms and  delivery for goods and services as required by various departments.

 

4.      Analyzed inventory levels to identify excess and obsolete products.  When  possible, arranged with suppliers to return excess.

 

5.      Reviewed open orders for partial receipts and determined what action to take.

 

6.      Interfaced with scheduling, production, inventory and receiving departments to resolve problems and shortages.

 

7.   Expedited and tracked shipments coming by  land, air or ocean.

 

8.      Handled problem invoices and resolved any discrepancies.

 

9.   Managed corporate contracts for my location

 

 

 

 

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Buyer/Planner

                                                                                                                                1990 - 1997

1.      Ordered and scheduled component parts as well as finished goods and packaging materials utilizing MRP system.

 

2.      Working with the corporate cost-down teams, collected detailed material specifications, recommended suppliers, negotiated prices, reviewed proposals, awarded contracts, placed purchase orders and followed up on orders and deliveries.

 

 

3.      Set standard costs for finance department to utilize in costing and comparison.

 

4.      Created tracking system resulting in ability to expedite priority deliveries as production and planning schedules changed.

 

 

Sr. Buyer

                                                                                                                                1987 - 1990

1.      Assumed full responsibilities for working with marketing on design concepts for packaging of tools and special promotions.

 

2.      Worked with vendors in turning these packaging concepts into finished products and interfaced with marketing and supplier personnel.

 

Buyer                                                                                                                     1984 - 1987

Purchased MRO materials and supplies.

 

1.      Created and organized record keeping system reducing man-hours by over 30%.

 

2.      Learned packaging concepts and designs resulting in promotion to Sr. Buyer.

 

 

EDUCATION

 

B.A., Southeastern State University - Durant, OK