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Hefner58@yahoo.com
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________________________________Summary_______________________________
A seasoned, skilled supply chain professional with extensive experience in manufacturing, construction
and distribution. Ten years in materials management with direct supervisory experience including:
purchasing, planning, inventory control, shipping and receiving. Twenty years within global
organizations in plant and corporate roles. Proven leadership abilities, excellent communication skills,
strong contract negotiations and problem solving abilities, a history of cost savings, and advanced
analytical and problem solving skills.
________________________________Highlights_______________________________
___________________________Professional Experience_________________________
Procurement Manager -- Columbia Showcase & Cabinet Co - Houston, TX
2014 to present
Drive improvements by utilizing process-based management. Lead a two person team that supports
planning and procurement in manufacturing operations for a supplier of showcases and fixtures for the
retail industry.
Reduced past due Purchase Orders to less than ten.
Developed and implemented processes for vendor qualification.
Leading the procurement team for Visual implementation and roll out.
Senior Buyer/Planner -- Pentair Thermal Management Houston, TX
2011 to 2014
Planned and executed purchases for electrical and electronic products, fabricated and machined
products, enclosures, subcontract services, hardware and packaging supplies to support manufacturing
operations for a supplier of Heat Tracing equipment.
Improved cost accuracy by establishing Bills of Material for sub component assemblies.
Enhanced planning across departments by creating weekly order backlog status updates.
Expedited resolutions to any scheduling/shipping issues.
Simplified and reduced cycle time for processes as a member of Lean transformation team.
Purchasing Agent -- Granite Services, Inc. Houston, TX
2010 to 2011
Sourced and qualified suppliers of PPE, cranes, forklifts, welding machines, valves and fittings, electrical
products, office trailers and equipment, subcontract service providers (scaffolding, NDT, inspections,
blasting and painting, etc.) to support worldwide field operations for a mechanical contractor.
Negotiated cost savings of over $75,000 annually.
Developed and implemented processes for vendor qualification.
Lead procurement team for Oracle implementation and roll out.
2005 to 2007
2000 to 2005
1996 to 2000
____________________________Technical Skills______________________________
PC literate, Microsoft Office Suite, Internet, Syteline, BPCS, AS/400, Wescom II, BAAN, SAP, Macola,
Oracle, ISNetworld, American Contractor, Visual
_________________________Professional Affiliations__________________________
The Institute for Supply Management (ISM), The Association for Operations Management (APICS),
Texas Association of Sports Officials (TASO), Region XIV Athletic Conference, South Coast Umpire
Association (SCUA)