Bike

Golf

Dive

Creative Agencies

Fashion

Fishing

Lifestyle

Moto & Powersports

Music

Outdoor

Skate

Snow

Streetwear

Surf

Tech

Wake

Yoga

Health & Fitness

Skateboarding

Surfing

And hiking.

Seeking a position with a stable company in the action sports or lifestyle industry that offers long-term growth and advancement.

•	Consolidate multiple manufacturing processes nationally and internationally with new suppliers cutting lead time and pricing by more than half 
•	Manage several complex projects simultaneously and continually re-prioritize projects as needed
•	Work with a worldwide team to coordinate purchases for prototype and production orders 
•	Update and monitor shared reporting documents for all teams using Google Doc’s and Google Drive
•	Maintain Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) to track vendor quality and performance
•	Request and process RMA, Duty fees, and Tariff charges in coordination with accounting department 
•	Update PCBA and metal Contact Manufactures (CM’s) with ECO’s, specifications, and revised drawings 
•	Work closely with engineering to answer any Engineering Questions (EQ’s) that the CM’s may have 
•	Manage CM’s inventory by updating ERP system with lost, scraped or duplicate parts
•	Accurately purchase material based on MRP, lead time, location, vendor quotes, and historical pricing
•	Maintain parts database by adding, removing, and editing parts from ERP system
•	Solve shipping discrepancies with supplier i.e.: stuck in customs, wrong packing slip, lost shipment etc.
•	Quote new, existing and future parts for best price, lead time, and location for transit time
•	Coordinate Kanban and MRO purchases for production and shipping teams
•	Expedite and/or push out orders based on MRP or project deadline
•	Resolve any mistakes during the receiving process, such as, wrong PO and/or line received etc.


Buyer

•	Follow all ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations), ISO, and AS9100 procedures
•	Organize and maintain intimate knowledge of Aerospace and Government engineering drawings 
•	Quote and purchase using lean and six sigma manufacturing techniques 
•	Analyze monthly reports and answer any purchasing questions during bi-weekly production meetings
•	Adhere to manufacture restrictions based on customers drawing 
•	Review past dues purchase orders and contact suppliers for status


•	Cycle counted the stores inventory for creating/revising purchase orders. 
•	Created and maintained over 18,000 parts using an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system and managed over 150 vendors files/product knowledge.
•	Checked on Shipping/Returns/discrepancies and dispatching drivers for will call pick-ups.
•	Meet with vendors to analyze product lines and market trends to choose the best products for our customers/clients.

Attended a week long trade show called World of Concrete.

Purchasing Assistant

•	Traveled to various hospitals within Los Angeles County to train medical professionals and hospital staff on how to properly wear surgical masks. 
•	Responsible for medical documents, medical training, and filing of paperwork.
•	Visited hospitals and new cliental on a daily basis.

Respiratory Trainer

•	Made an average of 80-100 outbound calls per day selling equipment leasing and financing for businesses nationwide.

Matthew Powers: in Costa Mesa, CA

Matthew Powers

Teradek LLC

Mustard Seed Technologies DBA PKC, Inc.

Roseburrough Tool Company

Breathe Safe Environmental

Outbound Sales associate

Dunkin Donuts

Naperville Central High School

Northern Illinois University