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.

Outbound Call Center

•	Provided customer service to clients, took orders and handled cashier.

Crew Worker

Matthew Powers is a Buyer at Teradek LLC in Costa Mesa, CA. View their experience, skills and work history on Malakye — the professional network for creative,…

Matthew Powers — Buyer at Teradek LLC — Costa Mesa, CA

Matthew Powers

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Naperville Central High School

Northern Illinois University