ERIC N CASSADORE

809 E. Sheffield Ave., Chandler, AZ 85225 ∙ Cell (480) 463-0826 ∙ encassadore@yahoo.com

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

·               Conducted planning activities for both engineering and business development.

·               Utilized Six Sigma methodology to improve processes and communication.

·               Managed and supported multiple projects for construction and engineering.

·               Utilized VBA and SQL to automate processes and functional workbooks.

·               Vendor negotiation skills with emphasis on cost reduction and relation.

·               Created and managed department portal utilizing MS SharePoint.

·               Advance Microsoft Excel skills creating functional workbooks.

·               Managed high-volume POs, SOs, RFQs, RFPs and invoices.

·               Created MPS, MRP, Cycle Count schedules for production.

·               Created databases connecting multiple reporting sources.

·               Used macros to identify discrepancies with built-in logic.

·               Created department scorecard using Microsoft Access.

COMPUTER SKILLS

·               MS EXCEL-ADVANCE: Pivot tables, vlookup, macros, VBA, forms, indexing, ifs, countifs

·               MS WORD-ADVANCE: Forms, macros, mail merge, hyperlinks, bookmarks, tracking changes.

·               MS ACCESS-INTERMEDIATE: SQL, VBA, relationships, queries, forms, pages, macros.

·               MS OUTLOOK-ADVANCE: Categories, rules, polls, email, scheduling.

·               ERP SYSTEMS: SAP R3, JD Edwards, Oracle People Soft, IBM AS400 (BPCS, Tuaca, Tandem).

·               OTHER: Salesforce.com, Salesdesk, Brightwork, Concerto, MS SharePoint, MS Project, MS Visio, MS Power Point, MS Info Path, MS Publisher

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

First Solar, Inc., Project Development Engineering, Phoenix, AZ10/27/14 – Present

Master Planner/Business Analyst – Engineering & Business Development

·               Support solar plant engineers identifying COD and EOD milestones for WIP/WIQ schedules.

·               Liaison between multiple senior management teams to provide process improvement updates.

·               Created department data cleanse system and procedures ensuring planning accuracy.

·               Developed functional workbooks utilizing VBA and SQL to streamline analysis reporting.

·               Supports senior business development managers and directors with Kaizen planning.

·               Develop and maintain MS Project plans to provide guidance to senior management.

·               Created Salesforce.com reports and dashboards for engineers and managers.

Wells Fargo Bank N/A, Corporate Properties Group PMO, Phoenix, AZ11/04/13 – 10/24/14

Project Management – Construction & IT

·               Reviewed and setup construction contracts based on proposals and systematic project data.

·               Created advance MS Excel tools for Project Managers to track budgets and procurement.

·               SharePoint site owner for national PMO and created sites, pages, forms, datasets.

·               Engaged architect for design requests and review and setup contracts in SAP.

·               Processed purchase requisitions and change orders for construction projects.

·               Subject matter expert in project budget process for funding projects.

·               Assisted with SAP system conversion and data cleanse process.

 

US Foods Corporate, Tempe, AZ

Business Process Improvement – Food Service Industry              06/01/2013 - 11/01/2013

Data Analyst, CASS Remedy – Food Service Industry03/11/2013 - 11/01/2013

Data Analyst, CASS Sales – Food Service Industry11/15/2012 - 03/11/2013

·               Supported local distribution centers in processing program maintenance and special billing requests.

·               Created department procedure portal to centralize procedures, business documents and reports.

·               Created and improved business processes standardizing documentation and communication.

·               Reviewed PO discrepancies involving conversion, case weight, rate per lbs, rate per case, etc.

·               Managed internal controls related to $2 billion vendor allowance tracking of purchases.

·               Handled customer and vendor billing disputes providing resolution in a timely manner.

UTI IMS Worldwide, Mesa, AZ09/20/2012 - 10/23/2012

Buyer – Semiconductor

·               Managed all purchasing aspects for assigned suppliers in semiconductor industries.

·               Worked with global planners to coordinate production schedules and delivery of product.

·               Performed manual refresh to Intel’s Bill of Materials every morning to get current inventory for planning & scheduling purposes and to perform supply chain risk analysis.

·               Prepared global supply chain reports and reviewed any supply risks and delivery concerns.

·               Virtual inventory environment, off-site, for VMI client and supported multiple locations.

Nilfisk-Advance Technologies, Tempe, AZ06/25/2012 - 09/5/2012

Buyer – Manufacturing

·               Created PRs and POs according to MPS and MRP schedules utilizing JIT methodologies.

·               Purchased sheet-metal, steel columns and aluminum based on engineering specifications.

·               Managed all purchasing aspects for special builds of two newly engineered vehicles.

·               Identified, tracked, and researched physical and systematic inventory discrepancies.

·               Coordinated powder-coating and fabrication schedules for production vehicles.

FSA Corporate, Scottsdale, AZ10/13/2011 - 02/20/2012

Data Analyst, Assistant Category Manager – Food Service Industry

·               Created new product profiles in AS400 Server for tracking corporate rebate programs.

·               Negotiated price increases and decreases for product stability in current markets.

·               Improved business processes to better analyze and track financial data.

·               Negotiated new corporate contracts and product pricing with vendors.

·               Analyzed market trends for both domestic and imported goods.

Dupont Airproducts NanoMaterials, Tempe, AZ12/15/2010 - 02/18/2011

Buyer/Planner – Chemical Compounds

·               Purchased production materials for import and export to cross functional facilities.

·               Conducted weekly cycle-counts for US and international facilities.

·               Created purchase requisitions and purchase orders daily in SAP.

·               Worked with various departments ensuring timely deliveries.

Abraxis BioScience, Phoenix, AZ05/18/2009 - 08/20/2009

Buyer/Planner/Production Scheduler – Pharmaceutical

·               Created and issued shop orders for production and packaging work stations.

·               Created PRs and POs and followed-up with pharmaceutical suppliers daily.

·               Created MRP schedules for purchasing production and storage materials.

·               Administered cycle-counts for production, RAW and WIP material.

EDUCATION

·               Mesa Community College, Mesa, AZ, Business Management – pursuing.

·               University of Phoenix, Mesa, AZ, Business Management – some course work completed.

·               ITT-Tech, Tempe, AZ, Computer and Electronics Engineering – some course work completed.