Michael Younger has over 30 years of experience in purchasing, inventory management, and manufacturing supervision. As Parts Room Supervisor at Leggett & Platt, he reduced inventory costs by $1.58 million by implementing inventory standards and increasing cycle count accuracy. He also negotiated favorable vendor pricing to reduce company costs. Previously, as a Line Supervisor at Able Manufacturing, he improved productivity and profit margins by building a cohesive team through strong communication.
1. MICHAEL A. YOUNGER
14000 South 615 Road, Fairland Oklahoma Phone (918) 542-5004 Cell (417) 439-6794
PERSONAL PROFILE
Results and efficiency focused professional with experience in purchasing and vendor relations, inventory/warehousing and
management supervision. Proven ability in relationship management with demonstration and consistent inventory expertise including
stream ling operations with improved favorable inventory ratio. Maintenance of detailed records of purchases. Insure timely delivery
of product and maintained past due records. Running of reports to maintain needed inventory levels. Implement cost saving for better
profitability.
Summary of Qualifications
6 years of customer service in purchasing
Excellent writing and verbal communication skills
Extremely detail oriented
Highly productive in Excel, Word, LPCS, Outlook
Excellent under high stress, high volume environments
Self starter
Work independently or in a flexible team situation
Work History
Leggett & Platt, Carthage ,Mo
August 2004 – Present
Parts room Supervisor
• Set and maintain stocking levels of raw materials and finished goods through system.
• Reduced cost by implementing standards for on hand inventory. Inventory valuation went from from 3.25m to 1.7m
• Increased cycle count accuracy.
• Built solid vendor relations by communication and improved vendor relations
• Negotiated favorable pricing with vendors to maintain stocking levels at their facility to reduce company cost.
• Run Daily reports
• Prepare purchase orders for processing
Line Supervisor
• Increased through put of product by 2 % and became the most productive team in this department.
• Improved profit margins as a result of bringing cohesiveness and building a strong team through communication.
Able Manufacturing and Assembly LLC
May 1985 – August 2004
Programmer- 2 D, 3D, Pro-E, Solid Works,8axis machines
Supervisor/ Lead man over CNC department.
assembly, welding, CNC punch presses, turrets, shears operator, brake press.
All aspects of assembly line work
Helped implement Kanban system
Increased revenue by minimizing raw material usage, utilizing scrap for a $60,000 annual savings.
Education
Parkwood High School 4 yrs
Oklahoma School of Ministry 4 yrs Ordained
MSSC EMT/Paramedic 2 yrs Graduated