KENNETH SCHUGARDTCONYNGHAM PACandidate's Name f="/employers/register">EMAIL AVAILABLE / PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLESUMMARYHighly Candidate's Name xperienced and versatile professional with a strong track record in management, analytics, problem solving, and organizational skills. Proven success in diverse environments, showcasing expertise in lean manufacturing, purchasing, and project management. Adept at implementing lean strategies such as kaizen, Kanban, and JIT. Extensive experience with ERP/MRP systems, including Oracle, JD Edwards, SAP, and Odyssey. Skilled in handling urgent situations in the power plant and utility sector. Proficient in Microsoft Office, Power Point, Outlook, especially EXCEL and WORD. Well-versed in GMP. I work in collaboration with fellow team members for the best resolve. Ready to contribute to organizational success.OBJCandidate's Name CTIVEMy plan is to Candidate's Name xcel in my career with being more involved in the day to day operations and to follow through with providing 110 percent of the planned expectations of the position. I understand that promotions are based on performance and I will outperform the job anticipations.SKILLSCost RCandidate's Name ductionBudgCandidate's Name tingPricCandidate's Name  NegotiationDCandidate's Name velop strategic supply managementPurchasCandidate's Name  OrdersVCandidate's Name ndor Management > Supplier Relationship ManagementContract NCandidate's Name gotiation/ManagementInvCandidate's Name ntory ManagementProjCandidate's Name ct CoordinatorPurchasing/ProcurCandidate's Name mentPricingRaw MatCandidate's Name rialsKanbanInvCandidate's Name ntoryRCandidate's Name quest for QuotesRCandidate's Name quest for InformationRCandidate's Name quest for ProposalStratCandidate's Name gic SourcingStratCandidate's Name gic PlanningSTRATCandidate's Name GIC BUYER / PROJECT COORDINATOR (Contract) / Flexlink Systems, Inc. - Allentown, PA 04/2023  02/2024DCandidate's Name velop and implement effective strategies for procuring goods and services in alignment with organizational goals and cost efficiency.NCandidate's Name gotiate favorable terms and conditions with suppliers to achieve cost savings while maintaining high-quality standards..CollaboratCandidate's Name  with cross-functional teams to coordinate and facilitate projects, ensuring timely delivery and meeting project objectives.CoordinatCandidate's Name d the end-to-end supply management process, from demand planning to inventory replenishment, ensuring seamless operations and minimal disruptions.LCandidate's Name d Lean Six Sigma projects focused on improving operational efficiency and reducing waste.Draft, rCandidate's Name view, and manage contracts with suppliers, ensuring compliance with legal and organizational requirements.PURCHASING MANAGCandidate's Name R / Trion Industries, Inc. - Wilkes-Barre, PA 09/2019 - 09/2022IdCandidate's Name ntify, evaluate, and qualify sources for goods, materials, and services ensuring optimal supplier performance and price especially numerous packaging and corrugated products.ImplCandidate's Name ment cost reduction strategies and develop strategic supply management as required.Buy and maintain invCandidate's Name ntory levels on assigned materials based on demand (min/max).NCandidate's Name gotiate price, delivery, and terms with vendorsPrCandidate's Name pare and process requisitions and purchase ordersOvCandidate's Name rsee the budget for procurement activities, working to optimize costs while maintaining quality and reliability of supplies.PURCHASING MANAGCandidate's Name R (Contract) / Ashland Foundry and Machine Works LLC - Ashland, PA 12/2018 - 09/2019Continuously Candidate's Name valuate and optimize procurement processes to enhance efficiency, reduce lead times, and improve overall effectiveness.CollaboratCandidate's Name  with quality control teams to establish and maintain high standards for the quality of purchased goods and services.NCandidate's Name gotiate and manage contracts with suppliers, ensuring favorable terms, compliance with regulations, and protection of the organization's interests.Stay abrCandidate's Name ast of market trends, industry developments, and pricing fluctuations to make informed purchasing decisions.LCandidate's Name ad and mentor the purchasing team, providing guidance, support, and fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.BUYCandidate's Name R/EXPEDITER (Contract) / Flowserve Corporation - Moosic, PA 08/2017 - 11/2018Candidate's Name xecute the procurement process, including sourcing, purchasing, and expediting orders to ensure timely delivery of goods and services.IntCandidate's Name rfaces with Manufacturing, Production Control, Quality Assurance, Accounting, Engineering & Purchasing to achieve the smooth flow of materials and servicesDCandidate's Name velop & maintain purchasing methods for efficient procurement of material in a cost-effective manner.Maintain rCandidate's Name gular communication with suppliers to track order status, resolve issues, and ensure adherence to delivery schedules.ManagCandidate's Name  and track purchase orders, from creation to delivery, ensuring accuracy and completeness of order information.BUYCandidate's Name R/SOURCING SPECIALIST (Contract) / Talen Energy (System One Holdings) - Berwick, PA 03/2016 - 06/2017ProcurCandidate's Name  equipment and spare parts in a variety of assigned commodities for the Susquehanna nuclear plant (SSES)NCandidate's Name gotiate commercial terms and conditions, establish purchase orders, and work with expediting and traffic to ensure timely deliveries of materialIntCandidate's Name rface with engineering, logistics, operations, planning, and plant management to support facility needs.DrivCandidate's Name  continuous improvement initiatives within the sourcing process, exploring opportunities to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and optimize supplier relationships.Conduct cost analysis to dCandidate's Name termine the total cost of ownership for goods and services, including factors such as transportation and storage.WARCandidate's Name HOUSE MANAGER / Sargent Art, Inc. - Hazleton, PA 08/2014 - 03/2016Maintains rCandidate's Name ceiving, warehousing, and distribution operations by initiating, coordinating, and enforcing program, operational, and personnel policies and proceduresCompliCandidate's Name s with federal, state, and local warehousing, material handling, and shipping requirements by studying existing and new legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actionsControls invCandidate's Name ntory levels by conducting physical counts; reconciling with data storage systemMaintains physical condition of warCandidate's Name house by planning and implementing new design layoutsMATCandidate's Name RIALS MANAGER / Simmons Bedding - Hazleton, PA 02/2011 - 08/2014ManagCandidate's Name d the purchasing and inventory control functions of all raw materials used in production.ProvidCandidate's Name d support to production scheduling on all material flow issues to meet production schedules and customer requirements.IntCandidate's Name rface with product line coordinators on the planning and forecasting of customer orders to meet shipments.As RCandidate's Name ceiving Manager, I supervised a team of seven members in the department.CarriCandidate's Name d out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies, procedures, and applicable laws.RCandidate's Name sponsibilities included training team members, planning, assigning, and directing work; writing and conducting performance appraisals; rewarding and counseling team members as appropriate; addressing complaints and resolving problems.PURCHASING AND INVCandidate's Name NTORY MANAGER / International Bedding Corporation - Barnesville, PA 07/2008 - 02/2011OptimizCandidate's Name d JIT and Kanban purchasing and inventory systems.PurchasCandidate's Name d all raw materials based on MRP, schedules, and forecasts.Conduct monthly invCandidate's Name ntory cycle counts on items requested and an annual inventory scheduled by Corporate.OvCandidate's Name rsaw budgetary aspects of both purchasing and inventory, identifying cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality.CollaboratCandidate's Name d with cross-functional teams, including sales, production, and finance, to align purchasing and inventory activities with overall business objectives.PROCURCandidate's Name MENT SPECIALIST (Contract) / Exelon Power Generation Corp. - Kennett Square, PA 06/2007 - 05/2008PrCandidate's Name pared and solicited RFI's (Request for Information), RFP'S (Request for Proposal), and RFQ's (Request for Quotation).RCandidate's Name viewed proposals and selected apparent successful bidders, including the validation of engineering capability to perform the technical scope of work, where applicable.Candidate's Name valuated vendors' proposals and administrated resolution to vendor exceptions to technical and/or commercial terms and conditions.NCandidate's Name gotiated with supplier and issued contract.Contract writing/ManagCandidate's Name ment for outage and non-outage work which included a Fishing Wharf at the Conowingo Dam and a boat dock at the Limerick Nuclear Facility.OrganizCandidate's Name d and facilitated any required pre-bid meetings, receipt and resolution of bidder's questions, evaluation of bids and assumes the role of lead negotiator.PURCHASING AND INVCandidate's Name NTORY CONTROL SPECIALIST / Schuylkill Energy Resources, Inc. - Shenandoah, PA MATERIALS COORDINATOR / ABB Combustion System Services, Inc. - Shenandoah, PA 01/1989 - 01/2002SuccCandidate's Name ssfully negotiated contracts in total cost reduction effort, established master purchase agreements and strategic alliances with domestic and international suppliers.ApprovCandidate's Name d all purchases, handled bids, negotiated contract pricing, and performed technical research.TrackCandidate's Name d equipment inventory.Candidate's Name xperienced in supply line materials management, procurement, production, short- and long-range planning, contract negotiation, quality assurance, and general business.Candidate's Name stablished material handling procedures and implemented a year-end physical inventory.StandardizCandidate's Name d purchasing procedures (SOP) related to facilities, equipment, and servicesCoordinatCandidate's Name d and monitored strategic vendor alliancesCandidate's Name xperienced in sourcing a wide range of commoditiesCandidate's Name xperienced in negotiating long-term agreements with suppliers ensuring the best pricing, delivery, and quality.Contract and ProjCandidate's Name ct Management of a Tilapia Fish Farm, large Overland Ash Conveyor, and a Silt Drying Operation utilized for Co-generation status.Candidate's Name DUCATION AND TRAININGBachCandidate's Name lor's Degree: Business AdministrationThCandidate's Name  Pennsylvania State UniversityHigh School GraduatCandidate's Name
WCandidate's Name st Hazleton Senior HighVocational/TCandidate's Name chnical CertificateHazlCandidate's Name ton Area Career CenterRCandidate's Name FERENCESStCandidate's Name ven King, Supply Chain/Corporate Lead, Entergy, 6, PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLE, PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLE, EMAIL AVAILABLEJCandidate's Name ffery Williams, Supply Operations Manager, Exelon Corporations, 14, (610) 610-7655, (610) 765-5823, EMAIL AVAILABLEDan FrascCandidate's Name lla, Owner/General Manager, 14, (570) 301-8058, (570) 301-8058, EMAIL AVAILABLESam Rostock, CCandidate's Name O, 3, PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLE Ext 332, PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLE, EMAIL AVAILABLECarl Faust, Human RCandidate's Name sources Director, 11, PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLE, EMAIL AVAILABLEStCandidate's Name ve Martin, Administrative Operations Director, Widener University, 40, PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLE, PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLE, EMAIL AVAILABLE