Over 10 years as a Procurement and Inventory Leader within manufacturing.

Executed daily inventory analysis; identified and resolved discrepancies and problems. Maintained and increased good relationships with all vendors, representing company in negotiating contracts and formulating policies with suppliers. Scheduled productions and worked with parts of daily operations, reducing costs and delivery times. Provided detailed root cause analysis and updated KPIs and metrics.

Oversaw stock item master, identifying incorrect descriptions and stock numbers. Maintained required quantity of supplies and materials to optimize production. Analyzed current inventories and procedures; suggested improvements to increase efficiency of supply chain and profitability for the company. Verified inventory to forecast product needed for production.

Knowledge of AS400/IBM, Sage, and IFS system to monitor, order, and maintain inventory and demand planning. Started to assist in creating an ERP system before leaving Mid-states. Use of IFS system with MRP and Demand planner.