Steve F.

Sourcing Manager for Bar Stock, Seals O-Rings, Aluminum Extrusions, Gaskets, Metal Stamping, Fabrication, Machining, Springs & Outside Processing commodities.

I train, counsel, and supervise 30 soldiers and during my tenure mentored leaders with 90% pass rating. I also facilitate warehouse operations including inventory management for inventory worth over $13M and procurement. I have successfully managed food and water distribution point for more than 3K soldiers during deployment to Iraq. I have received formal recognition for successful completion of mission-critical task.

Metals commodity specialist with an emphasis in steel fabrication, hardware, stamping and more.

As a supply chain buyer, I interface with buyers to purchase variety of complex and specialized materials, equipment, supplies and services in accordance with prescribed purchasing regulations and procedures. I also scrutinize the purchase requisitions, develop bid specifications, issue bid requests and review quotations. I am considered as an expert in assigned material categories of Electrical and Instrument components and also contribute as a member of Quality improvement team. My significant achievements include: ● 30% increase in efficiency using Kanban system for paint department. ● Innovative vendor management system with welding supplies. ● Asset management tool crib to save large amounts in lost inventory and warranty repairs.

I was responsible for strategic planning and implementation for commodities and suppliers and conducted spend analysis, supplier assessment, and market analysis. I managed supply chain and procurement function for precision machined components and industrial hardware distribution including identifying new and maintain existing qualified suppliers. I was also in charge of database and information (AOP, customer score cards, PPAP, MDR) as well as SOPs for streamlining procurement workflow. I collaborated with Engineering, Quality, Accounts Payable, Supply Chain, Transportation, Receiving, Production, and Customer Service to meet process improvement and lean initiatives. My notable achievements include: ● Efficient planning and sequencing of raw materials from supplier to factory. ● Automation of process to secure regulatory compliance for NAFTA agreements and Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) mandates.

I coordinated logistic operations with international customer service department and allied team members. I managed shipments including scheduling, expediting, consolidating, and tracing shipments and special deliveries including outgoing pump shipments and parts shipments. I handled Shipper’s Letter of Instructions, NAFTA, Certificates of Origin, and other certificates. I established extensive and complex logistic channels to ensure synchronous timing between forwarders, carriers and customers. I also maintained complete adherence with export regulations and terms of sale.

I controlled daily warehouse and facility operations with focus on efficiency, safety, cost savings, quality, and customer service. I held accountability for shipments, procurement, inventory, employee training, accounts payable and receivables. My notable accomplishments include: ● $22K in savings by capitalizing on cost-saving opportunities ● technology integration and process improvements in employee procedures and delivery processes ● Crucial role in development and implementation of systems aimed at meeting ISO 9001:2008.

I supervised complete shipping and receiving process. I also used forklift to assemble and wrap pallets for personal delivery and freight shipment. I managed shipping labels, employee training, and hardware and software maintenance.