1. MARY GLYNN RYAN
Castlelambert
Athenry
Galway
Mbl: 087 8177373
Email: mary.g.ryan@hotmail.com
An effective Planner/Buyer with many years experience in the Medical device and
Electronics industries. Excellent communication, motivational and time management
skills. Particularly adept in simultaneously managing multiple projects, thrives on
new challenges and works well as a team player.
CAREER HISTORY
Beckman Coulter Ireland Inc ,
Medical Devices Manufacture, Galway.
2006-2016
Planner/Buyer
(Snr Inventory Analyst)
o Worked with a team for the successful production transfer of 22 Immunoassay Diagnostic
Reagent products from the USA to Galway.
o Established positive supplier relationships, negotiated costs and positioned quality materials
on time for trials and volume production.
o Reviewed and analysed Finished Goods sales and forecast at DC for input into MPS and
generated monthly/weekly and daily production plans.
o Reviewed Spikes in demand and investigated and reacted accordingly.
o Reviewed daily MRP plan and worked closely with vendors to position materials in
accordance with predetermined inventory levels and delivery schedules.
o Monitored and reported daily/weekly/monthly on Finished Goods and Raw Material
inventory levels to ensure on track to targets.
o Supported the inventory control analyst on weekly cycle counts and adjustments of stock.
o Achieved 3 weeks finished goods inventory reduction through implementation of a fixed
cycle plan using the Heijunka Planning Tool.
o Achieved 15% decrease in raw material inventory levels through implementation of Kanban
system and the Heijunka Planning tool.
o Worked with a team for the successfulintroduction of a new inventory management system
(Movex)
o Selected to represent materials on Kaizens within the company.
o Selected as a subject matter expert when audited by FDA/NSAI.
o Successfully planned and managed the build up of stock to enable the transfer of production
from Galway to Clare, and supported the start up and training of Planner/Buyer.
Intel Ireland Ltd,
Semiconductor Manufacture, Kildare. 2005-2006
Supply Chain Commodity Specialist
o Successfully managed the procurement of all indirect material for inventory and non
inventory spares to achieve targeted stock levels.
o Introduced pousm and breadman supplies to factory floor.
o Managed the monthly TSM (total supplier materials) reconciliation and analysis.

2. Connaught Electronics
Motor Electronics Manufacture, Galway.
2000-2005
Senior Buyer/Planner
o Selected to work on a team for all New Product Introduction ie (Rear View Camera) and
successfully established positive supplier relationship, negotiated costs and positioned
materials on time for trials and volume production.
o Successfully actioned weekly MRP report to generate PO, Call offs, reschedules, and
positioned quality materials in a timely manner and in accordance with targeted inventory
plans.
o Maintain adequate stock levels to achieve targeted stock days, with the use of JIT and
Kanban systems.
o Represented Materials at daily production meeting to advise on material issues and review
production plan.
o Represent Materials at weekly ECO Meeting to review and advise on material changes and
relevant costs.
Pulse Electronics 1999-2000
Electronics Manufacture, Galway
Buyer/Planner
o Successfully purchased raw material tooling and miscellaneous goods for engineering
department
o Managed consigned inventory programme for Pulse’s largest customer
Swiftcall Centre 1995-1999
Call Centre, Dublin/London
Administration Manager
o Managed the processing of € 300K credit card sales per week, cheques, applications, bonus
schemes and billing enquiries, for low cost international telephone company. 9 staff
o reporting directly.
Leadmore Ice cream 1992-1995
Ice Cream Manufacture, Co Clare.
Administrator
o Worked in a busy administration office processing invoices and managing stock control

3. EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Course College/Institution Year
IIPMM Diploma (Equivalent Fetac Level 7) GMIT Galway 2001
Business Studies Certificate GMIT Galway 1990
Comprehensive Secretarial Comp Course Skerry’s College, Cork 1991
Leaving Certificate Scoil san Sabhier, Kilrush, Co Clare 1988
Computer Packages
Movex Inventory Systems
MM3000
Oracle
SAP
EDI
Intermediate Excel
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Power Point
Access Database
Training
Danaher Business Systems including Kaizen, Heijunka, PSP, Lean Six Sigma, 5s
Program in Managing Your Time, Coaching and Counselling Customer Care
Foundation Electronic Engineering Course
PERSONAL DETAILS
Leisure Interests: Running, Swimming, Basketball
Other: Trained Cardiac First Responder
Full clean driving licence
Former children’s basketball coach
Formerly raised funds for Alzheimer’s by completing Women’s Mini Marathon