MANAGER ~ PLANNING � PURCHASING � LOGISTICS

Seasoned manager with expertise in reengineering costly processes and improving productivity. An excellent leader and fair manager.

Professional strengths include:

� Budget Preparation

� Project Management

� Production Planning

� Performance Improvement

� Scheduling

� Materials Management

� Vendor Negotiations

� Cost Improvement

� Transportation

� Quality Control Management

� Human Resources

� Inventory Planning

� MRP II, ISO 9001

� Material Tracking Systems

� Contract Negotiation

Technology snapshot: Word, Excel, SAP, Internet, email

EMPLOYMENT CHRONICLE

Indiana Transport Solutions, Ladoga, IN

2003�2004

Overseas Parts Material Planner

� Sped delivery and improved error ratios and customer service.

� Transformed a poorly-performing group to become a proactive team.

Ladoga Transport, Ladoga, IN

2001�2003

Planning & Logistics Manager

� Led a twelve-month production plan to align forecasts with production output.

� Improved 15% out of stock ranges to less than 3% in four months.

� Cultivated beneficial relationships with freight forwarders.

Ladoga Foods, Ladoga, IN

1996�2001

Master Production Scheduler

1999�2001

� Improved production performance by 57%. Reduced redundancies.

� Standardized document control.

� Consistently delivered operations within budget.

Purchasing Manager

1998�1999

� Built strong relationships between company and suppliers.

� Led initiative to recycle waste material which company was reimbursed for.

EDUCATION

B.S. Chemistry

University of Indiana