RandyBrown1a
Randy Brown ------------ ------------
Highlights 15+ years of management, purchasing, contract and negotiation
experience.
Highly skilled and proficient in areas of vendor management, increasing
efficiency, understanding and managing cost-benefit relationships, and
improving service delivery.
Understand and effectively utilize business management principles,
time and resource management, and high performance team coordination.
Capable problem solver.
Professional Wepackit Inc, Atlanta, GA 04/14-Present
Experience VP of Purchasing and Compliance
Ownership Share
Managed all purchasing functions for 4 manufacturing facilities in the
Atlanta area. Worked with sales to identify materials needed for customer projects and set up qualified new vendors when appropriate.
Placed orders with vendors to support customer timelines and manufacturing production schedules. Updated system pricing on cost of goods and notified sales when price adjustments were needed. Led the customer service group to monitor that customer and company standards were upheld. Was the company compliance officer and was the liaison between auditors and the company for internal and customer audits in addition to making sure the company was following policy and procedures to maintain certifications.
Hood Packaging Corporation, Decatur, GA 10/10 – 2/14
Purchasing Manager
Primary decision maker for strategic management of all raw material and service providers. Negotiate pricing and terms. Proactively manage stocking levels and supply agreements to reduce raw material inventory and associated costs without compromising delivery or service. Develop and maintain strong strategic sourcing relationships with suppliers to generate procurement savings. Direct activities of shipping/receiving department and 3 associates. Responsible for maintaining warehouse inventory accuracy. Facilitate daily process where the team reviews all new orders to ensure customer expectations are met. Maintain tight controls on Decatur office discretionary spending.
Realized $200K in savings within the first year by renegotiating contracts and managing purchasing process
Reduced working capital by $250K through development and implementation of VMI programs (Vendor Managed Inventory)
Reduced the overall costs associated with aged/obsolete inventories by $500K
Reduced raw material inventory levels by $350K
Implemented forecasting for long lead time raw materials based on sales projections
Implemented a Supplier Feedback and Scorecard system to drive improvements in supplier performance
Strong understanding of the relationship between customer service, production scheduling, and procurement
Automated Packaging, Winder, GA 1/09 – 9/09
Purchasing Manager
Primary decision maker for optimization of the supplier base into a group of select high quality suppliers. Interfaced with all levels of management to conduct needs analysis, develop strategies and provide procurement sources in support of needs. Oversaw entire supplier and purchasing lifecycle.
Produced $400K in chemical savings via negotiating cost reductions on key raw materials.
Solid project management skills
Advanced negotiating and communication skills
Proficient inventory management experience
Well versed in sourcing, purchasing and cost-estimating
Technicote, Inc., Miamisburg, OH 1/00 – 12/08
Product Planning Manager
Proven production planning subject matter expert with a proactive approach in all aspects of production systems, scheduling and supply planning for 8 manufacturing facilities. Managed production output and quality on all products.
Designed and implemented MRP system resulting in minimization of inventory holdings, increased job efficiency by 45%, increased order efficiency by 85%, increased customer satisfaction by 80% and significantly reduced waste.
Maximized production runs and team efficiencies; managed 2 direct reports
Established new control systems minimizing production losses and reducing down time
Generated production plans and calculated job timing
Maintained output and quality on all products
Managed master production schedule
Education Emory University, Atlanta, GA
Paralegal Certificate Program.
Wright State University, Dayton, OH
Bachelor of Arts: Political Science.
Skills ·MS Office ·Project Management ·Purchasing ·Planning ·Scheduling ·Customer Service ·Leadership ·West Law ·Bankruptcy Law
Randy Brown ------------ ------------
Highlights 15+ years of management, purchasing, contract and negotiation
experience.
Highly skilled and proficient in areas of vendor management, increasing
efficiency, understanding and managing cost-benefit relationships, and
improving service delivery.
Understand and effectively utilize business management principles,
time and resource management, and high performance team coordination.
Capable problem solver.
Professional Wepackit Inc, Atlanta, GA 04/14-Present
Experience VP of Purchasing and Compliance
Ownership Share
Managed all purchasing functions for 4 manufacturing facilities in the
Atlanta area. Worked with sales to identify materials needed for customer projects and set up qualified new vendors when appropriate.
Placed orders with vendors to support customer timelines and manufacturing production schedules. Updated system pricing on cost of goods and notified sales when price adjustments were needed. Led the customer service group to monitor that customer and company standards were upheld. Was the company compliance officer and was the liaison between auditors and the company for internal and customer audits in addition to making sure the company was following policy and procedures to maintain certifications.
Hood Packaging Corporation, Decatur, GA 10/10 – 2/14
Purchasing Manager
Primary decision maker for strategic management of all raw material and service providers. Negotiate pricing and terms. Proactively manage stocking levels and supply agreements to reduce raw material inventory and associated costs without compromising delivery or service. Develop and maintain strong strategic sourcing relationships with suppliers to generate procurement savings. Direct activities of shipping/receiving department and 3 associates. Responsible for maintaining warehouse inventory accuracy. Facilitate daily process where the team reviews all new orders to ensure customer expectations are met. Maintain tight controls on Decatur office discretionary spending.
Realized $200K in savings within the first year by renegotiating contracts and managing purchasing process
Reduced working capital by $250K through development and implementation of VMI programs (Vendor Managed Inventory)
Reduced the overall costs associated with aged/obsolete inventories by $500K
Reduced raw material inventory levels by $350K
Implemented forecasting for long lead time raw materials based on sales projections
Implemented a Supplier Feedback and Scorecard system to drive improvements in supplier performance
Strong understanding of the relationship between customer service, production scheduling, and procurement
Automated Packaging, Winder, GA 1/09 – 9/09
Purchasing Manager
Primary decision maker for optimization of the supplier base into a group of select high quality suppliers. Interfaced with all levels of management to conduct needs analysis, develop strategies and provide procurement sources in support of needs. Oversaw entire supplier and purchasing lifecycle.
Produced $400K in chemical savings via negotiating cost reductions on key raw materials.
Solid project management skills
Advanced negotiating and communication skills
Proficient inventory management experience
Well versed in sourcing, purchasing and cost-estimating
Technicote, Inc., Miamisburg, OH 1/00 – 12/08
Product Planning Manager
Proven production planning subject matter expert with a proactive approach in all aspects of production systems, scheduling and supply planning for 8 manufacturing facilities. Managed production output and quality on all products.
Designed and implemented MRP system resulting in minimization of inventory holdings, increased job efficiency by 45%, increased order efficiency by 85%, increased customer satisfaction by 80% and significantly reduced waste.
Maximized production runs and team efficiencies; managed 2 direct reports
Established new control systems minimizing production losses and reducing down time
Generated production plans and calculated job timing
Maintained output and quality on all products
Managed master production schedule
Education Emory University, Atlanta, GA
Paralegal Certificate Program.
Wright State University, Dayton, OH
Bachelor of Arts: Political Science.
Skills ·MS Office ·Project Management ·Purchasing ·Planning ·Scheduling ·Customer Service ·Leadership ·West Law ·Bankruptcy Law