Tonya Glass has over 13 years of experience in supply chain management, procurement, and manufacturing. She holds an MBA in global management and a BA in political science and international relations. Her experience includes positions as a buyer/planner for several manufacturing companies, where she was responsible for procurement, inventory management, supplier relationships, and ensuring on-time delivery of materials. She has expertise in a variety of manufacturing processes and commodities.

1. TONYA C.GLASS
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonyacglass • tglass1971@gmail.com •
(C) 706-761-3948
Executive Overview
Top performing and results driven professional with over 10 years of visible accomplishments ensuring quality in
design and manufacturing. Blends education with experience to provide effective hands-on leadership to
engineering, quality, and shop floor personnel. Progressive record of Supplier Quality Management success in
supplier product launch, root cause corrective actions, supplier preparation, supplier improvement and on-going
quality assurance. Enhanced by a broad background in various commodities and manufacturing processes. Equally
effective working independently or as a member or leader of a team. Strategic minded with a background in Supply
Chain Management and Global Management within the manufacturing sector.
Summary of Qualifications
* 13 years Supply Chain experience
* 13 years Procurement experience
* Manufacturing & Commodity Includes: High Precision Machining / Fabrication / Stamping, Assembly,
Secondary Processing / Outsourcing, Pumps / Compressors / Coils / Condensers, Plastics, Glass, Electrical,
Hardware, Aluminum and Steel.
* ERP Systems: Peachtree, BPCS, Control, Oracle, MVS, ConCast, Vantage, Movex, Made 2 Manage, QAD
Educational Background
University of Phoenix
Masters of Business Administration Degree, Global Management (M.B.A.) 2012
Cleveland State University, Cleveland, Ohio
Political Science & International Relations (B.A.) 2000
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
3/2016 to PRESENT, BUYER / PLANNER, ENERGY FOCUS, INC. – Solon, OH
Responsible for the performance of all required supply chain functions in support of the military product
line
and to further achieve overall goals, objectives, mission, and vision of the organization.
* Apply best practice procurement strategies, and create and implement new strategies that enhance competitive
advantage for the company and its customers.
* Drive competitive pricing, and develop & implement cost savings and inventory management plans.
* Collaborate with Operations on production schedule related to material and component availability dates.
* Using output from ERP system, generate Purchase Orders to support product demands, target inventory levels,
Engineering requests, and others.
* Manage and maintain sharp focus on inventory levels and the implications thereof, as well as reducing excess
inventory.
* Identify new sources of supply and generate bid packages as needed.
* Work with Engineering on special projects, R&D, prototyping, and establishing criteria for new release products.
6/2015 to 3/2016, BUYER / PLANNER, HOSE MASTER – Cleveland, OH
To ensure all products required by internal and external customers are manufactured, shipped, and
delivered on-time.
* Successfully coordinates all daily activities necessary for maintaining accurate inventory levels for Expansion
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2. Joints department production scheduling while achieving department and organizational goals.
* Review all sales orders primarily for Expansion Joints Department and provide support to Planning Department
and satellite locations.
*Create/manage MTO job orders, request stock components, purchase non-standard components, create and
schedule all outside services PO’s, create/manage MPO’s, schedule expedites and order ECN’s.
* Coordinates and reports standard performance regarding inventories, cycle counts, conduct weekly physical
inventories, cycle counts, scrap counts and material adjustments. etc., as outlined in Department standards.
* Manages all plant non-stock purchasing.
* Volunteered to cover all Atlanta satellite office buyer/planner duties.
*Maintain material certs database, training records, and approval charts.
11/2014 to 5/2015, SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATOR, (contract at ALERIS), ALLIANCE SOLUTIONS
GROUP – Cleveland, OH
Effectively support the Manufacturing Planning Analyst in conducting business with outside toll
processors, manage and administer outside processing activities and support planning activities for the Rolled
Products Supply Chain.
*Manage business transactions with specific outside processing partners; ensure timely answers to inquiries
regarding outside processing capabilities and status of current sales orders and inventory at outside processors.
*Make effective use of working capital by ensuring that shipments of finished goods and scrap occur expeditiously
thus minimizing inventory.
*Administer outside processing activities by posting shipments and production activity in Oracle and Legacy
systems.
*Verify order completion and provide notification of orders that require additional metal due to a production
shortfall.
*Identify opportunities to eliminate waste and improve the value stream processes. Take initiative to make said
improvements where appropriate and seek approval where necessary.
*Maintain and communicate key performance metrics as assigned.
*Coordinate the grouping and shipment of customer orders from outside processing locations with Transportation
and Sales.
*Monitor and release scrap generated at outside processing locations.
*In Oracle system, post inventory transactions associated with offsite inventories at processors.
*Coordinate the movement of this metal to melting facilities with Metal Purchasing in Beachwood.
*Develop effective and professional relationships with Operations, Sales, Metal Purchasing and outside processing
business partners.
11/2013 to 10/2014, SOURCING SPECIALIST (contract at SWAGELOK), HUNTER INTERNATIONAL –
Cleveland, OH
Execute robust supplier management methodologies to aggressively pursue continuous improvement
opportunities to create enhanced processes, standard work, and sourcing strategies.
*Provide administrative support of ongoing Sourcing Specialist duties.
*Management of strategic due dates, global sourcing department scorecards for OVD, coordination of all financial
and risk assessments for Global Sourcing, data collection, RFQ creation, etc., in support of specific projects.
5/2010 to 11/2012, SENIOR BUYER / PLANNER, LENNOX HEATCRAFT (formerly Kysor Warren, owned
by MANITOWOC) – Columbus, GA
Carry out purchasing processes and procedures as directed by the Materials Manager; and also for
supporting supply chain projects and reporting as directed by the Director of Supply Chain.
*Appointed by plant manager as Purchasing Representative on two HIT Teams, to resolve production related issues
that were hindering ability to meet daily production goals for two manufacturing lines.
*Teamed with Purchasing Director and Manager to develop metrics system for purchasing department to assess
performance as a group and also as an individual.
*Responsible for Outsourcing Project during peak period of company growth.
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3. *Interpret and analyze MRP and/inventory reports and implement required purchasing actions.
*Initiate releases to contracts, enter purchase orders to suppliers for required components, verify pricing, and
coordinate on-time delivery of products for use on production line.
*Facilitate inspections, substitutions and standardization by arranging and participating in conferences between
suppliers and company personnel. Identify and recommend suppliers by investigating potential suppliers;
researching parts, equipment and materials availability.
*Interpret and analyze MRP and/inventory reports and implement required purchasing actions.
*Initiate releases to contracts, enter purchase orders to suppliers for required components, verify pricing, and
coordinate on-time delivery of products for use on production line.
*Maintain appropriate data (quote file, standard costs, lead time, etc.), reduce raw material inventory as well as
excess and obsolete inventory.
*Track and update supplier price changes. Support cost reporting activities for Purchase Price Variance, rebates,
surcharges, hedges, and savings projects.
*Prepare and submit formal bids, quotations, and proposals. Tracks cost comparison bid data and prepares reports
for management analysis.
8/2008 to 1/2009, BUYER / PLANNER, NOOK INDUSTRIES, INC. – Cleveland, OH
Evaluated ERP systems data to track day-to-day MRP purchase requirements to ensure that daily
production and manufacturing schedules are not delayed and customer sales orders are fulfilled.
*Responsible for procurement of raw materials, Kanban releases, replenishing in-house stock, and international
suppliers. .
*Request annual purchase report data from suppliers in order to review requirements for renewed blanket pricing
contracts for raw materials.
1/2003 to 11/2007 SENIOR BUYER / PLANNER, HAFENDORFER MACHINE, INC. – Louisville, KY
Instrumental in facilitating exceptional productivity levels for manufacturing company specializing in
components for GE and other prominent companies.
*Reduced materials costs by up to 40% by thoroughly researching potential suppliers to obtain most competitive
pricing and negotiating universal fee structure for all orders.
*Successfully negotiated procurement of materials and finalized deals for several multi-million dollar business
contracts.
*Significantly increased efficiency of procurement and production processes by implementing blanket order/
Kanban agreements with key customers.
*Drastically reduced employee production errors by establishing identification system for raw materials.
*Developed cohesive quality control and ISO conformance statements for use throughout organization
*Responsible for all supply chain functions; processing all sales orders; procurement of all raw materials including
cost negotiation; planning and scheduling, capacity optimization, scheduling material deliveries, outside processing
services, quality control, conformity statements, and logistics, and customer service.
* Prepare and submit formal quotation packages to customers.
*Work as direct liaison between customer and the company president to proactively troubleshoot customer concerns
and potential issues.
*Fostered strong supplier relationships created to negotiate best possible material pricing in order to keep overhead
costs to a minimum and promote company growth.
*Key member of “Team HMI,” we represented the company on sales visits to new customers.
*Trained and mentored new employees, directing efforts of manufacturing and production staff in the absence of
head engineer or CEO.
*Developed marketing materials and performed Web site maintenance.
1/2003 to 11/2007, SENIOR BUYER / PLANNER, (1/2003 to 6/2005), Parts Manager / Marketing Assistant /
HR Assistant, JUNGLE JIM’S ACCESSORY PRODUCTS, (sister co., to HAFENDORFER) – Louisville, KY
Served in critical leadership role efficiently directing parts management in order to meet customer needs
and ensure continued organizational profitability.
*Revamped warranty claims manual to enhance efficiency of processing claims for dealers and distributors.
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4. *Continually monitored supply levels to ensure adequate availability of frequently requested parts.
*Active in promoting product line and acquiring new accounts at expositions and trade shows and other events.
*Accountable for processing and invoicing parts orders received from company dealers, distributors, and end users.
Verified order details and costs prior to parts distribution.
*Maintained supply base to ensure adequate inventory of all parts and subcomponents through strategic forecasting.
*Entered warranty registrations, processed warranty claims, issued credits, replaced damaged product and
maintained warranty claim guidelines for dealers and distributors.
*Assisted sales manager at expositions and trade shows to generate sales and promote product line.
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