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• Generate weekly/monthly production and capacity plans using systems and processes that support the organization’s goals. • Maintain data integrity in systems to facilitate efficient inventory and capacity management, customer service, and operational metrics.• Monitor IBP Inventory Optimization recommended safety stock levels and inventory targets, adjusting as needed. Reduced on hand finished goods and components inventory levels.• Managed film transitions to meet government labeling regulation requirements (NLEA and BioEngineering). Over 400 films and labels between 3 plants successfully transitioned from non-compliant to compliant films over a 1.5 year time-frame. Insured remaining non-compliant films were discarded/written off to avoid being used for production beyond the legal date.• Remotely managed a 5.6 million pound volume plant during the pandemic. Monitored inventory levels to accommodate unpredictable variations in demand. Created contingency plans to insure stock availability with minimal interference due to illness, transportation shortages, staff changes, and production capacity. Ended the year with a 98.5% service level and a total inventory value of just $800,000.• Collaborate with employees from various functions across the Midwest and Eastern states remotely via Skype and Microsoft Teams. Insure communication, follow up, and tasks are addressed through the project’s completion. • Utilize systems to proactively identify and communicate key drivers and proposed solutions to service and inventory issues. Conduct data analyses to aid in strategic business decisions. • Estimate stock depletion dates for transitioning items to minimize waste for films and packaging components. • Provide backup and support for other Supply Chain functions within my team. Coach peers on business processes and system best practices.• Review production performance and update planning rates to accurately reflect plant capabilities and available capacity.

• Insure on-time deliveries of purchased components from Third Party Suppliers in support of the Manufacturing/Sales plan. Expedite and reschedule orders as needed.• Maintain the data integrity of the MRP system. Plan inventory levels using Bill of Material requirements.• Communicate component delivery issues to the Material Planners and provide resolution in a timely manner. • Monitor requisitions, place purchase orders, resolve receiving discrepancies, and perform invoice reconciliation. Determine order quantities and due dates based upon on-hand inventory, dependent demand, lead time and costs. • Utilize CADIM and Windchill to view and analyze engineering drawings. Clarify requirements to suppliers as needed.• Prevent overages/shortages of components during project phase-in and phase-out.• Interact with Supplier Quality to coordinate disposition of defective materials. Process Returns To Vendors.• Purchasing Department SAP Key User- serve as primary contact for SAP data issues and resolution. Enter new vendors into the system. Perform systematic background work in SAP for scheduling agreements. • Train new employees. Provide detailed instructions related to the role and responsibilities of an MRP Controller. Introduce SAP Materials Management transactions required to perform daily tasks. • Interview and select potential candidates for open positions within the Purchasing Department. • Assist with the backlog of Receiving’s problem purchase orders. Research and resolve discrepancies to clear much needed warehouse space and receive critical components into inventory. Minimize false out of stocks. Participate on a team to define and implement an improved problem purchase order management system including barcoding.

• Proofread and revised weekly bulletins and monthly newsletters prior to distribution.• Developed a website for the church using Wordpress and BoldGrid. Collected input from church leaders to insure accuracy and timeliness of information. Update and maintain regularly.• Responsible for updating and maintaining the church app.• Distributed information in a timely manner to the community, the congregation, and committee chairpersons utilizing various modes of communication including email, social media, fliers, newspapers, and the church app.• Presented new communication tools and upcoming events using PowerPoint presentations and social media.

• Tendered truckloads to carriers based upon cost, reliability, and availability utilizing Red Prairie Transportation Management Software.• Maintained communication with carriers transporting product. Reported potential customer service interruptions to supervisors and customers.• Investigated delivery failures and determined root causes to minimize future occurrences.• Worked closely with supply planners to deploy replenishment stock according to regional forecasts and demand.• Expedited movement of product in short supply; processed returns as needed via parcel shipments or carrier pickup.• Selected optimal carriers and modes of transportation (Over the Road versus intermodal, Reefer versus dry van).• Compiled inbound shipments reports for each RDC to help with staffing and capacity requirements.• Track and Trace: Contacted carriers to determine estimated arrival time for deliveries and investigate issues as needed.• Performed daily operational tasks in a timely, effective manner to help the customer meet their goals.• Supported strategic initiatives and provided recommendations for account improvements.

• Managed all office correspondence via email, phone, mail, and office visits. Accurately recorded and distributed messages to appropriate personnel. Provided functional support to all committees and the pastor.• Greeted visitors in a professional manner. Provided a positive, welcoming impression of the church and members.• Recorded all church activities and confidential personal records; insured accuracy of information.• Purchased office supplies and equipment utilizing low-cost, quality suppliers; kept expenses within annual budget.• Requested bids from several suppliers for a new copier comparing features, quality, maintenance, and overall cost.• Remained focused on managing multiple tasks with repeated interruptions.• Created documents, spreadsheets, sign-up sheets, bulletin announcements, calendar updates, and letters regularly.

• Revised master courses in Operations Management; added work experiences and met curriculum requirements.• Interacted with students to help deliver high quality education and encourage constructive participation.• Assigned grades and provided feedback on student's assignments. Responded to questions in a timely manner.• Taught strategies such as goal setting and time management to help first term students to be more successful in college and in their future careers.• Assisted students in the creation of job-search documents and interviewing skills to aid with their career planning.

• Taught strategies such as goal setting and time management to help first term students to be more successful in college and in their future careers. • Assisted students in the creation of job-search documents to aid with their career planning and development, and job interview preparation. • Conducted synchronous seminars via the internet, allowing students to attend a review of the week’s lessons as well as provide input to the discussions or ask questions. • Assigned grades and provided feedback on student’s assignments. • Responded to student’s questions in a timely manner.

• Developed comprehensive analyses of various promotional programs for the Twizzlers and Jolly Rancher products.• Assisted the marketing manager with future promotional decisions.• Performed historical sales and market analyses to assist in the evaluation and development of pricing and promotion strategies; included market share, merchandising, and competitive analyses.• Developed reports to track monthly and year to date sales versus plan, outlook, and forecast.• Forecasted demand based upon historical sales, input from the sales force, and marketing promotional activity.

• Served as the primary Logistics contact for assigned national accounts. • Accepted orders via phone, fax, and electronic data interchange; reviewed orders for accuracy.• Responsible for order processing, analyzing promotional/pricing requirements, evaluating inventory needs, and resolving overages, returns, deductions, and pricing discrepancies. • Supported customer sales volume of approximately $160 million. • Presented the Customer Satisfaction Program at 10 different customer sites.• Served as the Customer Service Representative for various task teams; responsibilities included monitoring National Account demand activity, and allocating product to specific customers.

• Communicated production plans and contingency plans for successful execution with all internal customers, including packaging, manufacturing, marketing, sales, distribution, and engineering. • Supported special customer order requests and/or requirements through coordination with marketing, sales, customer service, and packaging.