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Mosinee, Wisconsin, United States

Wausau, Wisconsin

Responsible for identifying operational deficiencies and areas for improvement; gathering and analyzing data of current processes; and leading, developing, and implementing process changes within logistics operations to align with the company’s strategic objectives related to logistics operations. ● Provided technical and analytical support of process improvement initiatives by creating test case scenarios in ERP system and conducting testing of new/updated functions. ● Developed… Show more Responsible for identifying operational deficiencies and areas for improvement; gathering and analyzing data of current processes; and leading, developing, and implementing process changes within logistics operations to align with the company’s strategic objectives related to logistics operations. ● Provided technical and analytical support of process improvement initiatives by creating test case scenarios in ERP system and conducting testing of new/updated functions. ● Developed process analysis that improved efficiency, lowered costs and improved product quality.● Facilitated the design and implementation of new process model needed for regulatory compliance of shipping hazardous material, resulting a waved penalty of more than $78,000.● Trained and guided resources in process improvement techniques which improved both productivity and compliance with federal regulations.● Assisted in development of new process capabilities in packaging of parts which reduced variations and saved both time and money through standardization.● Coordinated with cross functional teams to analyze project results / performances to ensure project goals and objective were met as well as explored causes when not met to find alternate solution.● Ensured the teams worked in accordance with the approved company operating policies, procedures, practices and methods. Show less

Remote (Houston, Tx Based Operations)

Responsible for managing the development / execution of the overall strategy related to logistics operations, sourcing, and development / deployment of digital tools to support logistics to maintain and enhance the operational rigor and rhythm worldwide. ● Served as project manager for the successful roll-out of Transportation Management Systems (Oracle Transportation Management System (OTM) and Allyn Logistics Application (ALA)) for multiple regions (North America. South America, and Asia… Show more Responsible for managing the development / execution of the overall strategy related to logistics operations, sourcing, and development / deployment of digital tools to support logistics to maintain and enhance the operational rigor and rhythm worldwide. ● Served as project manager for the successful roll-out of Transportation Management Systems (Oracle Transportation Management System (OTM) and Allyn Logistics Application (ALA)) for multiple regions (North America. South America, and Asia Pacific Region) to support the Oil & Gas Surface Product Company logistics process.● Partnered with Head Quarters and site finance team on implementing Freight Payment Center Processes (IPS and Nulogx) across the business.● Worked closely with the Oil & Gas Surface Division logistics leaders leveraging best practices and driving cross-business standardization.● Managed, tracked, and met logistics financial targets (deflation, cost out, savings, etc.) by delivering $2.5 million in logistics deflation through mode changes, competitive quoting process, negating reduced “milk run” rates on key lanes, invoice amendments, and OTM system tool implementations.● Partnered with GE business fulfillment teams on Export Compliance while driving a global standard process.● Led implementation and ongoing process improvements of the end-to-end logistics process which generated over $294,000 annually in ledger-based saving including inbound, outbound, and crating operation executions.● Prioritized and executed operational tasks, managing logistics processes to consistently meet required (internal and external) needs and deadlines, as well as executing with cost-effective solutions. Show less

Responsible for managing the strategic and operational planning and coordination of all outbound freight, both domestic and international, including export documentation preparation, temporary import bonds, duty drawback, and freight bill resolution. ● Accepted additional responsibility for overseeing warehouse personnel and prioritizing work assignments thereby eliminating a full-time employee.● Created, directed, and implemented the planning process which ensured customer requirements… Show more Responsible for managing the strategic and operational planning and coordination of all outbound freight, both domestic and international, including export documentation preparation, temporary import bonds, duty drawback, and freight bill resolution. ● Accepted additional responsibility for overseeing warehouse personnel and prioritizing work assignments thereby eliminating a full-time employee.● Created, directed, and implemented the planning process which ensured customer requirements were met within negotiated pricing and cost projections.● Coordinated with project managers and / or freight forwarders any special logistics requirements which improved the customer’s end-to-end experience, increased customer retentions and improved sales growth.● Managed employee scheduling which ensured adequate headcount coverage that both maximized productivity and reduced unnecessary overtime. ● Worked with team lead to implement best practices for picking parts, receiving, shipping, and inventory management. ● Received two GE Oil and Gas Global Awards: The Foundations Award for “Expertise and courage to deliver alongside the complexities of the transition” in 2013 and the Leadership Award for “Effective completion of physical inventory and stock relocation to offsite warehouse” in 2011. ● Earned two separate “Protect This House” awards for Six Sigma projects that saved over $100,000 in 2010 and 2011 Show less

Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States

Responsible for preparing master schedules and production plans and communicating with the functional areas responsible for execution of scheduled activity.● Assigned to a special project team, charged with the research, selection, testing, implementation and training of a new ERP system company-wide between 2006 to 2008; system was successfully installed on-time and within budget.● Performed analysis of computer exception reports to determine scheduling conflicts or violations of… Show more Responsible for preparing master schedules and production plans and communicating with the functional areas responsible for execution of scheduled activity.● Assigned to a special project team, charged with the research, selection, testing, implementation and training of a new ERP system company-wide between 2006 to 2008; system was successfully installed on-time and within budget.● Performed analysis of computer exception reports to determine scheduling conflicts or violations of required performance to plans and resolved issues by adjustment of processing / procurement plans.● Reviewed actions recommended by computer data and issued modifications to purchase orders and / or manufacturing work orders, based upon rescheduling needs.● Released purchase orders or manufacturing work orders based upon current queue times and organization needs. ● Monitored stock accounts and issued replenishment purchase orders and/or manufacturing work orders based within the current guidelines of MRP.● Received input from team regarding master schedule conflicts that could not be resolved by reallocation of resources or rescheduling per Project Manager requests. Show less

Appleton, Wisconsin, United States

Provided support to both manufacturing and procurement departments including generating quotations and reports, inventory management, work orders, and processing confidential material.

Appleton, Wisconsin, United States

Maintain inventory master, creation of bills of materials and instruction manuals. reviewed routings for manufacturing engineers and request for quotes for sourcing for accuracy

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Integrated Supply Chain, Operations And Management (Iscom)

Activities and Societies: Delta Mu Delta, Lambda Sigma Chapter

Apics Certified In Production And Inventory Management (Cpim), Production And Inventory Management

Apics Certified In Logistics, Transportation And Distribusion (Cltd), Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management