carolyn rogers

Joined the organization in a senior purchasing role leading efforts to ensure on time delivery, on time shipments, cost and inventory reduction goals, cost savings and avoidance's. My commodities were source controlled filters, switches, bellows, solenoids, speed sensors, bearings, graphite and carbon seals; manage MRP requirements, defers and expedites, engineering change proposals, supply quality issues and RTV's, etc.

Fantastic opportunity to learn how kids think. One could say they rival the heart of an Engineer! this was an amazing way for me to manage my family and the families in my daycare. Utilized ALL of my 'corporate' skills gleaned in manufacturing to run a very successful and profitable small business enterprise. Management of daily operations including daily lesson planning, customer scheduling, procurement of supplies, facilities maintenance, and staffing!

Lead a team of 14 individuals; responsible for Purchasing, Planning, Logistics and active Inventory of $28M.

Service new and existing customer Request for Quotes (RFQs) which include; direct sales, financial analysis and strategies to entice "one stop" order placement, contract review and execution, follow up terms and conditions Produce sales forecasts and weekly data analytics for division management for development of marketing strategies Analyze manufacturing blue prints to understand customer business and match needs to services and capabilities provided by PTI Assess business risk of relationship by ensuring accurate quotes, price competitiveness, on time delivery, terms met

* Managed and coordinated all small business activities at Kaman Corporate under the direction of the Aerospace Purchasing Management Attending trade fairs * SF forms * buyer support to exceed company goal for minority purchases of 5%

* Manage and direct daily activities of purchasing, planning, inventory control, production control, and logistics personnel * Liaise with CI to implement and maintain a lean process * Minimize cycle time/lead time and reduce scrap * Monitor and tweak inventory control functions within established guidelines and standards to produce the highest quality, lowest cost product in a safe and clean environment * Provide support to production scheduling on all material flow issues to meet production schedules and customer delivery requirements * Interface with staff on the planning and forecasting of customer orders to meet shipments.