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Welcome to my web page.  I am currently seeking employment where I can utilize my skills gained from Purchasing, Logistics, Inventory and Production Control.   I am active in NAPM-Akron, an affiliate of the Institute for Supply Management.

 

I have Purchasing and Production/Inventory Control experience.  I have purchased raw materials such as Copper, Aluminum, Ferrous and Non Ferrous Bar Stock, Plastic Extrusions, Injection Molded and Thermoformed Plastics, Investment, Sand and Die Castings, Stampings Machined Items and Metal fabrications.  I have also bought MRO items, and subcontract services in a Job Shop environment.  I have trained and supervised assistant buyers.  I have sourced items in Europe, Asia, and Mexico.  I am experienced managing suppliers in an environment of tight deliveries and competitive pricing.  I have worked in ISO, QS, and AS quality systems.

 

I also have experience with MRP/ERP programs (M2M, Syteline, JD Edwards).  I have experience with Microsoft Office 95, 97 and 2000 and have experience with Excel, Word, Access and Outlook.  I also have experience with Lotus Notes. 

 

I am a Certified Purchasing Manager and have been re-certified in 1999.  I believe in continuous improvement and keeping up with the latest methods of Supply Chain and Business Management.

 

Although I would prefer to stay in Northeastern Ohio, I am willing to consider re-location.

 

RESUME

EXPERIENCE:                     

SPIROL INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION – Stow, OH 44224                        (2002-2004)

      Procurement Manager                                                                                         (2002-2004)

Ø      Reduced inventory by 30%.

Ø      Negotiated with a major supplier to add price break that saved 7%.

Ø      Located new supplier for brass, which saved 24% through lower prices, lower order quantity and lower freight.

Ø      Negotiated with a supplier to hold off price increase for 45 days then hold new negotiated price for 120 days in tight steel market.

Ø      Found alternative freight company that saved 10%.

Ø      Developed a new supplier for critical item that saved 32%.

Ø      Supervised Purchasing Assistant

 

ALPHABET CORPORATION - Warren, OH. 44484                                              (2000-2002)

Senior Corporate Buyer                                                                                       (2000-2002)

Ø      Negotiated with supplier to shorten lead-time, provide smaller standard packs and split delivery on standard packs.

Ø      Negotiated with major suppliers to take back excess inventory. 

Ø      Conducted Continuous Improvement Program with key suppliers in compliance with QS9000 guidelines. 

Ø      Used the Internet to source new suppliers and submit RFQs.

Ø      Achieved cost savings through vendor consolidation.

Ø      Purchased copper on COMEX for making wire and cable.

Ø      Sourced raw materials from Asian, European, and domestic suppliers.

 

ADJUSTA-POST LIGHTING CO. - Norton, OH. 44203                                         (1998 – 2000)

Director of Purchasing                                                                                         (1998 – 2000)      

Ø      Negotiated with Aluminum Extruders, Corrugate Suppliers and Injection Molders to reduce costs, and improve quality   and delivery.

Ø      Set up a consignment program for fasteners, which reduced inventory and ensured a constant supply. 

Ø      Worked closely with the Production Control Manager to fine tune MRP system by adjusting lead times, order quantities and safety   stock.

Ø      Trained and supervised two Assistant Buyers.

Ø      Used the Internet for sourcing new Suppliers and reduced cost by 7.25%        

Ø      Instituted on-line purchase of office supplies and saved 3 – 4%

KARG CORPORATION, INC. -       Tallmadge, OH. 44278                                   (1988 - 1998)

Senior Buyer                                                                                                         (1992 - 1998)

Buyer                                                                                                                    (1988 - 1992)

Ø      Managed the procurement function including the supervision of two Buyers.

Ø      Negotiated price and coordinated production schedules with key suppliers.

Ø      Assisted Engineering Department with qualification of suppliers for Electronic Control Panels, Injection Molded parts, Gear Cutting Services, Castings, and other critical items.

Ø      Worked with Quality Assurance to resolve quality issues and establish inspection procedures with suppliers reducing rejections.

Ø      Reduced Supplier base by 31% and increased leverage with remaining suppliers.

Ø      Negotiated with suppliers to have them carry inventory on critical items.

Ø      Instituted blanket orders on low dollar repeat items saving order processing expense reducing inventory.

Ø      Consolidated orders to minimize processing and freight expenses.

Ø      Purchased auxiliary equipment from European supplier.

 

AUTOMATED PACKAGING SYSTEMS, INC. - Streetsboro, OH 44241             (1972 - 1988)

Production Control Scheduler, Shipping Supervisor                                           (1972 - 1988)

Ø      Planned material requirements and scheduled jobs for Polyethylene Printing department.

Ø      Compiled production data and prepared reporting mechanisms to measure efficiency and identified production problems.

Ø      Established weekly production meeting to improve workflow and reduce late orders.

Ø      Supervised employees in Shipping /Receiving department and janitorial staff.

Ø      Promoted to trainer, lead person, then scheduler.

 

EDUCATION:                       

University of Akron, Ohio     

                        Associate Degree in Applied Science - Graduated 1976

 

            Certification

                        Certified Purchasing Manager, from NAPM 1994.  Re-certified in 1999

                        APICS Certification courses in MRP, MRPII, & Capacity Planning

 

OTHER TRAINING:

Problem Solving – Identification, Correction & Implementation, PC Trouble Shooting, Benchmarking the Purchasing Department, Value Analysis, Supplier Relationships: Selection and Development, Internet & Electronic Purchasing.

 

ORGANIZATIONS:  

National Association of Purchasing Management, Akron Affiliate

            Positions: Program Director – 2000/2001

Director of National Affairs – 1999/2000

President – 1998/1999,

                        First Vice President - 1997/1998,

                        Second Vice President - 1997/1996,

Special Events Chair – 1995/1996,

 

 

James T. Burand, C.P.M.

E-mail:jburand-akron@worldnet.att.net

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