Peter D.

Davis
2831 Tumbleweed Trail • Grapevine, TX 76051
H: (817) 488-8869 • C: (214) 384-6010
Email: ddavis2509@aol.com

MATERIAL PLANNER

• Results-driven Material Planner with extensive experience in the Aviation Industry, including
more than 14 years in Supervision / Management, working with Just in Time, Lean
Manufacturing, and KANBAN Systems.
• Possess a comprehensive knowledge of material, purchasing, and manufacturing principles.
• Strong communication skills: effectively relate to and communicate with all management levels
and individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• In-depth analytical skills: able to assess customer needs, evaluate production processes, identify
areas of concern, and develop strategic procedures to resolve critical issues.
• Proven leadership skills: able to train, coach, and mentor teams dedicated to quality production.

AREAS OF SKILL

• Supporting Production, Completion, & • Analyzing Material Requirements

Service Procurement Requirements
• Quality Assurance
• Auditing Processes
• Implementing Engineering Changes
• Preparing Supplier Schedules
• Purchase Requisitions
• Material Acquisition Costs Analysis
• Planning & Inventory Management
• Personnel Training & Supervision
• Performance Evaluations

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Strom Aviation/ ATK September 2009 to February 2010

Material Planner
Prepares lists of materials, accessories and parts used in production following engineering and design
blueprints. Examines blueprints, identifies parts codes, computes daily quantity needed and lists total
material requirements including contract numbers, routing and special handling instructions. Submits list
to purchasing department for use in preparing purchase orders.
Material Support Expeditor
Performs support of the production control function maintaining schedules and material requirements and
availability for the manufacture of industrial and commercial products. Compiles records concerning
quantity, cost and type of material received, shipped in stock or inventory and/or in production. Expedites
flow of materials, parts and assemblies within or between departments in accordance with production and
shipping schedules. Assist in determining possible and actual shortages may initiate action to correct
these deficiencies. Uses knowledge of production, procurement and engineering departments to alert
proper authorities regarding potential problems and appropriate remedial action. Estimates and logs
production rate and time expenditures and may be required to establish sequence and lead time of each
operation to meet shipping dates.Uses personal computer and material production software.
Material Control Clerk
Complies records concerned with quantity, cost and type of material received, in stock, or issued.
Requisitions needed supplies; verifies material received to determine irregularities in order; inspects
articles and rejects defective ones. Prepares inventory records and reports and investigates
discrepancies in stock counts. Prepares data for computer input and works with computer printouts. Uses
personal computer and material production tracking software,
GULFSTREAM AEROSPACE (formerly KC Aviation) Oct 1983 to Apr 2009
Senior Material Planner (2007 to 2009)
Planned and coordinated the procurement of materials, balancing production requirements, inventory
objectives, and material acquisition costs, while ensuring achievement of critical production schedules,
FAA guidelines, and customer specifications. Analyzed material requirements, solicited / submitted
vendor bids, and prepared purchase requisitions. Audited procurement and production procedures and
worked closely with engineers, production managers, and suppliers to develop and integrate processes
for reducing costs, enhancing quality, and improving production. Trained, coached, and mentored
procurement personnel.
• Received the Gold Pride Award for developing processes that saved 30 man-hours per plane.

Trim / Completion Center Shop Lead (1995 to 2007)

Coordinated shop activities ensuring compliance with design, engineering, and FAA directives, as well as
quality standards, budgeted hours, deadlines, corporate safety programs, and housekeeping policies.
Trained, supervised, and monitored crew performance. Communicated with engineering to ensure
documentation and print accuracy. Prepared requisitions for materials, part, and supplies. Generated
and presented production reports and logs. Led continuous improvement processes to enhance safety
and quality while reducing man-hours, cost, and cycle time.
• Interim Completion Center Supervisor managing up to 20 personnel.

EDUCATION / TRAINING

Graduate of Columbus High School - Columbus, IN

Extensive company-sponsored training including:

• Lean Manufacturing • KANBAN Training
• Annual Computer-based Training • Evaluating Employee Job Performance