MARDO (ROB) HAMILTON

Stockton, New Jersey 08559

908-392-4033
robhamilton777@hotmail.com

Summary of Qualifications
Dependable and versatile professional with excellent interpersonal, problem solving and
communication skills. Experience includes purchasing, purchasing management, supplier
relationship and risk management, ISO-9001 purchasing policy implementation, contract
evaluation and negotiation, materials and inventory control, coordination of purchasing
production planning, invoice review and processing, freight coordination.
PURCHASING AND PURCHASING MANAGEMENT

Prepare and execute requisitions and purchase orders

High emphasis on supplier relationship and risk management
Research product availability and price trends to optimize sourcing opportunities
Develop and implement management cost reduction strategies and objectives
Resolve complex grievances and claims against suppliers
Intuitive negotiation of critical proposals and contracts
Establish broad based, reliable procurement network
Create transparency between purchasing and all other relevant departments

SUPPLIER MANAGEMENT

Manage suppliers as strategic, internal partners through considerate communication

Improve supplier effectiveness with defined expectations and ongoing performance evaluation
Eliminate supplier dependencies by expanding purchasing base and procurement options
Analyze and assess new value and reduce risks with key suppliers
Closely collaborate with all suppliers to increase profitability and improve quality
Establish and implement improvement goals and strategies to maximize supplier capacity
Identify and assist is elimination of supplier vulnerabilities

MATERIALS MANAGEMENT / INVENTORY CONTROL

Ensure accurate documentation of internal inventory control procedures

Oversee strategic and tactical projects aimed at operations cost reduction
Manage and participate in cycle count programs to maintain inventory accuracy
Research transaction history to resolve inventory discrepancies
Coordinate and maintain integrity of storeroom perpetual inventory
Implement and optimize chain of custody materials procedures

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Hitran Corporation: Flemington, NJ (2007 2015)

Purchasing/ Supplier Management for custom transformer manufacturer. Fast paced,
two shift purchasing environment. Responsibilities include: Supplier Relationship / Risk
Management. Evaluation of weekly component planning reports. Procurement of time
sensitive production materials. Resolution of vendor and incoming material issues. Invoice
review and processing. Negotiate and monitor material contracts. Detail oriented
environment, emphasizing strict adherence to ISO 9001 procedures and policies on every
manufacturing level. Implementation of Lean Manufacturing practices.
International Technidyne Corporation: Edison, NJ (2006 2007)
Production Supervisor for medical industry component manufacturer. Intensive, three
shift, GMP/ISO-9000, FDA regulated environment. Responsibilities include: execution of
weekly production schedule. Verification and monitoring of material usage. Resolution of
technical, quality and employee issues. Employee training. Highest importance placed on
employee safety and product quality. Ongoing analysis of processes and implementation of
Lean Manufacturing practices.
Caswell-Massey Corporation: Edison, NJ (2004 2006)
Purchasing Manager / Supplier Management for personal care products manufacturer.
Responsible for monitoring and maintaining Lean Inventory Levels of over 1,000 SKUs.
Supplier Relationship / Risk Management. Analyze monthly sales trends. Forecast future
product requirements. Schedule and manage internal/off-site production. Negotiate vendor
contracts. Approve all purchasing requests. Resolve invoice/receiving issues with vendors.
Provide quarterly production/inventory analysis reports. Visit vendor sites to maintain high
visibility quality control presence. Materials management.
Sissco-Permadur Industries: Somerville, NJ (1996 2004)
Purchasing / Production Supervisor for materials handling, custom overhead crane
manufacturer. Broad scope of responsibility. Purchased all components for manufacturing
processes. Supplier Relationship / Risk Management. Negotiate vendor contracts. Manage
and participate in yearly cycle counting initiatives. Inventory control and materials
discrepancy resolution. Concurrent coordination of up to 25 customer jobs. Direct the
activities of production, engineering and subcontracting personnel. Coordinate domestic and
international shipment of machinery.
EDUCATION : BACHELOR OF ARTS
TRENTON STATE COLLEGE
SPECIALIZED EDUCATION :

Lean Manufacturing Certification

Contract Negotiation and Mediation