1. Chris Christian
Jasper, AL 35503 205-275-6213 chrischristian1975@gmail.com
Maintenance Planning & Purchasing
Highly motivated and dynamic professional with more than 20 years comprehensive experience in
Maintenance, Planning, Purchasing, and Operations as well as management in each of the
aforementioned areas. Recognized for work ethic and dedication to quality and achieving all goals.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills lend to an aptitude for developing collaborative
relationships among high-functioning teams. Seeking further professional growth within organization
that values hard work, integrity, and results.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Maintenance Planning Purchasing Team Management Leadership Communication
MS Office Suite Customized Software Warehouse Management Quick-Learner
Caterpillar & Komatsu Online Parts Stores Strategic Planning Organization Multi-Tasking
Oracle JD Edwards Enterprise JDE Program Trainer Problem Solving Forklift Operation
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
NORTH AMERICAN COAL, Jasper, AL 2013 – Current
Maintenance Planner
Source and schedule external maintenance services as well as vendors for estimate negotiations.
Create work orders for all tasks. Locate and request parts for purchases, and approve invoices for
payments. Schedule non-routine workload and routine maintenance. Create Bill of Materials. Plan jobs,
requisition parts, maintain work specifications, and schedule work as needed.
Plan and coordinate preventive maintenance projects for all equipment.
Facilitate analysis for all equipment oil samples to minimize component failures.
Assist in budget preparation, financial management, and analysis.
Coordinate with Accounting Department to resolve warranty claims or questions concerning
invoices and payment.
Execute long and short-term planning in regards to finances and preventative maintenance.
Oversee planning and coordination of all planned maintenance activities performed on-site.
Collaborate closely with operations, engineering, purchasing, and external contractors.
REED MINERALS (acquired by North American Coal), Jasper, AL 2006 – 2012
Lead Purchasing Agent 2012 – 2013
Verified receipt of all items and authorized payments by appropriately forwarding receiving documents.
Resolved any shipping errors. Facilitated negotiation of price, lead times, and service for all vendors.
Managed sales purchases including equipment, machines, goods, and services for company.
Located and purchased parts and materials needed for 4 separate mine sites.
Gathered requirements through verification, preparation, and forwarding purchase orders.
Ensured best possible price by sourcing, contacting, and obtaining estimates from vendors.
Scale House Operator 2006 – 2012
Weigh all incoming and outgoing shipments. Track daily coal inventory.
Coordinate accurate and timely shipments to coal facilities for 4 different mine sites.
Execute completion of all end-of-day paperwork and reporting.
JASPER LUMBER COMPANY, Jasper, AL 1996 – 2006
Scale House Operator
Weigh all incoming and outgoing shipments. Execute completion of all end-of-day reporting.
Ensure best products purchased through analysis and quality control of incoming logs.
Maintained daily inventory of all products, resolving variances as necessary.
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