Becky Anderson Email & Phone Number

Anoka, Mn, Us

Marlborough, Ma, Us

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

Provides oversight for the development and maintenance of quality programs, systems, processes and procedures that ensure compliance with policies and that the performance and quality of services conform to established internal and external standards and guidelines.Works directly with operating entities to provide process analyses oversight on a continuing basis to enforce requirements and meet regulations.Supports audit and inspection preparation, resolution of audit and inspection findings and liaises with auditing groups.Prepares reports and/or necessary documentation (ex Corrective and Preventative Actions) and provides to applicable stakeholders, both internal and external.Recognized expert, managing large projects or processes.Exercises considerable latitude in determining deliverables of assignments, with limited oversight from manager. Contributes to defining the direction for new products, processes, standards, or operational plans based on business strategy with a significant impact on work group results .May manage large projects or processes that span outside of immediate job area.Problems and issues faced are difficult, moderately complex and undefined, and require detailed information gathering, analysis and investigation. Develops solutions to moderately complex problems, and/or makes moderate to significant improvements of processes, systems or products independently to enhance performance of job area. Implements solutions to problems.Represents organization as a primary contact for specific projects and initiatives; communicates with internal and external customers and vendors at various levels .May negotiate with others to reach understanding or agreement, and influence decision-making.Typically provides guidance, coaching and training to other employees within job area.Typically manages major / moderately complex projects, involving delegation of work and review of work products, at times acting as a team leader.

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

 Executed continuous improvement for a more efficient purchasing department. Reduced raw material continuity issues by 90% and inventory levels from $13.7M to $6.7M in three years. Onboarded $3.9M+ of raw material components to a homegrown developed vendor managed inventory program. Saved over $900K in PPV by reducing lead-time six years running. Prevented $1.5M in backorders by ensuring the highest levels of product availability for all customers. Played a key role in implementing SAP software on-time by leading all Purchasing conversions.

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

 Reduced site inventory levels from $13.7M to $8.7M and indirect supply issues by over 70%. Oversaw all aspects of direct and indirect purchasing for MDT and ATS Medical as single site buyer. Managed building and manufacturing site move to new facility with zero line impact due to detailed inventory review. Managed all tactical day-to-day activities, strategic forecasting, Annual Operating Plan forecast, budget and standard costing for all direct raw materials. Generated $250K in favorable purchase price variance (PPV). Created digital forms to replace paper forms, which yielded 100% audit compliance.

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

 Managed a team of five buyer/planners and 18K+ SKUs for a Perfusion Manufacturing site.  Attained annual operating plan and key metrics two years running. Achieved 98% service level across Perfusion product lines and saved over $350K.

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

 Tracked inventory and PPV and established accurate inventory targets to support manufacturing build plan. Generated over $500K+ in favorable PPV and cost savings over three years.