Merit Abrasives manufactures abrasive products - flapwheels, sanding disks, etc.

Management Information Systems Manager

• Budget accountability.
• Mentored staff of 2 operators and 1 developer.
• Management reporting.
• Capital projections.
• Researched and purchased HP 3000 series 68 to replace inadequate series III.
• Designed, and in some cases wrote, programs to interface order entry system with new manufacturing system.
• Co-Project Leader for installation of manufacturing and accounts payables systems. Implemented on time.

Major Accomplishments

• Manufacturing and AP system implemented on time, enabled company to reduce inventory from $4M to $2M.
• Cost of Goods Sold reduced by 10%

Environment
HP3000, IMAGE, MPE, MM/3000, ASK/MFG/AP, MCDplus GL, FORTRAN.