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Hudson, Wi, Us

Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, United States

Overseeing the scheduling, loading, and dispatching of vessels to ensure efficient and timely operations for grain distribution in the Gulf Corridor. Coordinating with key stakeholders, such as grain elevators, terminal operators, vessel agents, and inspectors, to align logistics and resolve challenges. Ensure execution of contracts, compliance with regulatory and environmental standards while optimizing processes to support the seamless flow of grain exports to global markets.

Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, United States

Partner with cross functional teams to oversee supply chain operations and execution for a canola seed processing plant. Analyze production and inventory of canola seed, meal, and crude to ensure product availability to maximize production while considering storage and logistical capacities. Ensure inventory reconciliation and execute LDC load/unload events in SAP S/4Hana for a transload location. Mitigate supply chain risks through 2 way communication and reporting of various scenarios and impacts.

Hudson, Wisconsin, United States

Poultry Farmer and Beekeeper- Development and implementation of sustainable farming practices to promote ecosystem health and food security for our home and community.

Cumberland, Wisconsin, United States

Led outsourcing manufacturing activities at 3 sites engaged in SAP ERP deployment and reported tasks to be on track for ERP go-live. Collaborated cross-functionally with Subject Matter Experts to influence teams to implement changes to leverage automation and reduce process interruptions. Assumed lead role for cleansing of plant data for conversion to SAP ERP System• Deployed 1 manufacturing site on SAP ERP system by completing key deliverables and coaching plant team through stabilization.

St Paul, Minnesota, United States

Led division level supply chain and master data for 4 plants and 3 subcontractors through SAP Deployment. Managed critical raw materials and resolved shortages. Collaborated with planners and sourcing to develop strategic purchasing contracts for key raw materials. Set inventory targets and reported on progress to division leadership. Planned purchased manufacturing services and supported suppliers with executing transactions and maintaining good relations.• Developed cost optimization spreadsheet for critical commodity input, using current inventory, projected usages, and current contracts to improve financial planning and decision-making process • Led inventory accuracy project in preparation for near real-time planning, reducing root causes of inventory adjustments 25%.

Menomonie, Wisconsin, United States

Supported production by utilizing i2 Factory Planner to create schedule, maintain resource calendar, suggest procurements, reduce constraints, resolve order issues, and present load graphs for capacity planning. Reported metrics and escalated production and customer issues through daily cross-functional meetings. • Expanded throughput 20% by collaborating with Production team and Division Supply Chain to optimize lot sizes.• Analyzed non-working inventory and reported root cause and disposition plans, ensuring compliance with global financial standards.

Ames, Iowa, United States

Planned, scheduled, and reported production for coating and various converting processes of industrial and private label products. Led daily service recovery analysis and escalated constraints as necessary, depending on customer impact. Managed inventory details for product flows across multiple 3M plants, outsourced manufacturers, and raw materials suppliers to support product transitions.• Utilized spreadsheets and queried actual data to calculate appropriate stocking levels for pull-based replenishment system, keeping production supply on pace with customer demand.• Participated in daily Tier 2 meetings to ensure frequent alignment of service issues and material constraints across multiple functions.

St Paul, Minnesota, United States

Rotational Development Program with temporary assignments in Decatur, AL and New Ulm, MN. Received training and Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification through project completions.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Work Study Program for students to gain supply chain experience by working 20 hrs/wk during the school year and full time during the summer. Assigned for 1 year at 3M Headquarters and 1 year at 3M Cottage Grove, MN.

Hutchinson, Mn

Temporarily assigned shifts in production operations during summers