Ken Ames, CPIM

Newbury, NH 03255 skithoughts@tds.net Objective (603) 938-2589 (603) 748-6511 Obtain a position that will utilize my warehouse management, logistic, planning and analytical skills to increase efficiency and profits through forecast and make/buy techniques. Incorporate market perceptiveness to achieve superior customer satisfaction. 2008 2012

Experience

Osram Sylvania

Manchester, NH

Distribution, Warehouse and Purchasing Manager Manage warehouse and shipping personnel supporting three-shift operation. Identify, evaluate and establish vendors as needed Train, install and manage WMS utilizing SAP software Plan and purchase materials to achieve production schedule on time. Support Six Sigma programs in production, purchasing and warehousing Develop program and training to ship hazardous materials in accordance with DOT and IATA regulations and requirements.

1994 2008 Senior Planner/Buyer Plan and purchase materials to support Specialty Products forecasted production/sales. User of Manugistics, Impromptu and MS software. Super User trainer for planning and purchasing SAP implementation in 1999. Establish vendor partnerships incorporating JIT, SPC and Continuous Improvement principles. Establish purchasing program with Osram Munich and Radium. 19841994 Buyer/Planner Purchased, planned and negotiated to support growing business. Managed purchase and delivery logistics for $22 million of raw materials. Reduced inventories by 17% using forecast, JIT and partnership techniques. Established first multi-year contract to insure cost control.

19821984 Self Employed Newbury, NH Construction trade Home improvement and project completion Auto mechanic 19761982 Nashua Corporation 1980-1982 Nashua, NH

Manufacturing Manager

Managed manufacturing, P&IC staff for $12 million business. Established Quality circles and implemented Deming SPC techniques. Reduced waste by $120,000 annually.

Production and Inventory Manager Customer Service Correspondent

1978-1980 1976-1978

Improved inventory turns by three; reduced ship cycle time by 36 hours. Turned around sales region with credit claims from 1.8 million to ~$5K 1972 1976 New England College Henniker, NH

Admission Counselor. Education New England College Henniker, NH Bachelor of Arts, Degree in Philosophy. APICS certified 1986, served as APICS chapter president and treasurer. Attended International and Regional conferences Newbury Conservation Commission, SRK Greenway, Lacrosse, Coaching, Skiing, Hiking AT, Painting.

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