MRO Buyer/Procurement Analyst - Supply Chain & Logistics - July 2023-Oct 2024 Managed all MRO spend utilizing ARIBA and SAP for CMO Manufacturing Operations. Streamline communication channels between internal departments and external suppliers, reducing lead times for critical orders significantly. Negotiated contracts with suppliers, securing favorable terms that benefited both parties and reduced overall costs. Coordinate w/cross-functional teams to drive improvements in MRO procurement process. Support risk mitigation efforts identifying potential supply chain disruptions early on, developing contingency plans accordingly. Assist in budget preparation based on historical expenditure analysis within realm of maintenance, repair and operations. Support risk mitigation efforts by identifying potential supply chain disruptions early on and developing contingency plans accordingly. Assist in budget preparation based on historical expenditure analysis within realm of maintenance, repair and operations. Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing. Oversaw purchasing process from initiated requests, finalizing contracts, expediting deliveries to receipt of goods keeping requisitioners informed as things progressed or delivered. Safety Team Member and First Responder

MRO Buyer/Associate Procurement Analyst - P1- Supply Chain & Logistics - July 2020-July 2023 Managed MRO Spend utilizing ARIBA and SAP for maintenance, production and general facilities. Cost avoidance of $763,400.00 with automation projects for 2022-2023. Coordinate w/cross-functional teams to drive improvements in MRO procurement process. Support risk mitigation efforts by identifying potential supply chain disruptions early on and developing contingency plans accordingly. Assist in budget preparation based on historical expenditure analysis within realm of maintenance, repair and operations. Assisted with implementation of a robust vendor management system, leading to improved supplier performance and accountability. Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing. Oversaw purchasing process from initiated requests, finalizing contracts, expediting deliveries to receipt of goods keeping requisitioners informed as things progressed or delivered. Safety Team Member and First Responder.

MRO Buyer/Purchasing May 2017-Jun 2020 Utilizing ARIBA and SAP to procure materials for maintenance and daily production needs in growing manufacturing operation. Safety Team Member and First Responder

Materials Lead – Production Manufacturing/CMO FacilityLiaised with procurement team to streamline process for timely delivery of raw materials, ensuring smooth production and manufacturing operations. Coordinated with production planners to synchronize material availability with manufacturing schedules. Scheduled 20+ staff to accommodate adequate coverage for the production/manufacturing teams, stock delivery and put away. Day-to-day management of material handler assignments for pack cells and production lines and forklift driver’s assignments. Track and monitor inbound production materials coming via water, air and land. Trained/certified forklift drivers on proper use of PIV equipment along with loading and unloading trucks.

Inventory Control Specialist Audited and corrected discrepancies in inventory numbers. Investigated root cause for inventory discrepancies, corrected perpetual records, listed common errors found in monthly reports to manager.Verified incoming products and checked delivery totals to keep system records current and accurate. Unloaded shipments, reviewed merchandise, and tracked paperwork. Trained new employees on inventory management best practices, contributing to a knowledgeable workforce capable of maintaining high standards of accuracy. Optimized storage layouts by analyzing space usage patterns, leading to increased capacity without additional expense or construction requirements. Streamlined warehouse organization for improved efficiency in locating items and fulfilling orders. Safety Team Member and First Responder

Inventory Control Specialist Stanley Black & Decker/CMO Facility - Temp to Perm Nov 2013-May 3014 Printed production tags for manufactured materials daily, sending finished goods to DC for shipment. Audited and corrected discrepancies in inventory numbers. Investigated root cause for inventory discrepancies, corrected perpetual records, listed common errors found in monthly reports to manager. Verified incoming products and checked delivery totals to keep system records current and accurate. Unloaded shipments, reviewed merchandise, and tracked paperwork. Trained new employees on inventory management best practices, contributing to a knowledgeable workforce capable of maintaining high standards of accuracy. Optimized storage layouts by analyzing space usage patterns, leading to increased capacity without additional expense or construction requirements. Streamlined warehouse organization for improved efficiency in locating items and fulfilling orders.

Construction Site Clean-up and waste reduction. Assisted job sites in reducing waste to landfill through sorting of construction waste and increasing amount of materials recycled.

the Greater Woman's Business Council (GWBC®) is a non-profit organization for certified woman's business enterprises (WBEs) in Georgia, North and South Carolina interested in promoting, developing and maintaining business relationships with major corporations, governmental agencies and other women business enterprises.The GWBC® increases the competitive advantage of women in business through:* Certification of bonafide WBEs* Education and development through programs and informational resources on women in business and supplier diversity* Creation of opportunities for networking between WBEs, major corporations and government agencies through eventsGWBC® is a certifying partner organization of the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) and in 2007 was named WBENC's "Partner Organization of the Year" for being the premier third-party certification agency for WBEs in the states of Georgia, North and South Carolina-and a model for the nation.Through the affiliation with WBENC, GWBC® provides certification that is nationally recognized and accepted by over 1000 major corporations. It is because of WBENC and GWBC's commitment and expertise to apply the highest possible certification standards in the industry so that our corporate members and partners have access to quality WBEs nationally and regionally. WBE certification is known and accepted throughout corporate America and is the benchmark for all other supplier diversity programs.

Construction Site Clean-up and waste reduction. Assisted job sites in reducing waste to landfill through sorting of construction waste and increasing amount of materials recycled.

Active member of the ISM-CV Charlotte Chapter since 2001/2002. Member of the Chapters Board of Directors since the 2002/2003 when joined as Secretary. Held the Secretary position from 02/03 to 06/07 when became a 1 yr Director, 07/08 I became the V.P., 08/09 I took on the role as Chapter President, 09/10 I became the Chapters Immediate Past President. and stepped off the board as is customary for a year in the 10/11 term.

2007 I was promoted to Logistics Supervisor Snack's III, where I supervised, trained and managed the receiving department at Kellogg's Charlotte, NC Snack Facility (Kellogg's Snacks), while also performing all the duties Purchasing Generalist II. In the role of Purchasing Generalist (2000 to 2009) I was responsible for ordering and maintaining all ingredients for the production of snacks at the facility and their deliveries and also assisted in procuring the packaging when the Purchasing Manager was away. In 2001 I was also given the duties of Inventory Control with the primary focus of ingredients, which I fulfilled till January 2009. In the last two years with Kellogg I was being groomed for the position of Purchasing Manager Snack's at the Charlotte facility.

Ingredient Buyer for the Kellogg's Snacking Facility in Charlotte, NC. Which was a 24/7 Bakery Operation. • Procured and managed all ingredients based upon MRP forecast, and schedule changes and back-up buyer for packaging.• Assumed Purchasing Managers duties during their absence 8 weeks a year.• Lead person and systems trainer for MRO Requisitioning and Procurement.• Supplier Development through documentation and evaluations of their goods and services.• Reconciliation of GR/IR report for all purchases related to raw and packaging inventory.• K-Values, diversity and ethics trainer for facility of 450.•Strong Team Building Skills… Safety Inspection, Product Recall, Product Development, Productivity Improvement, and S.O.X. Teams. In February 2007 I was promoted to Logistics Supervisor Snacks III, and continued to perform all my ingredient buyer and others duties held under the Purchasing Generalist II title.

April 1998 to Oct. 2000 Performed and managed procurement of products and their deliveries, requiring proficient knowledge of two separate computer systems. Managed data base for facility to insure that product descriptions for parts, equipment and tooling were correct and up to date. Updated and set min max levels, and minimum order requirements as suppliers changed. Handled customer relations and branch shipping problems. Feb. 1995 to April 1998 Supervised receiving department and trained warehouse personnel. Was responsible for tracking, troubleshooting, documentation verification, quality assurance, and returns.

Performed and managed purchasing, inventory, and receiving functions. Tracked parts and their usage to set purchasing levels. Set up new parts by creating their entries in the MLS system. Responsible for weekly and monthly reports and control of records. Performed all general office duties for the maintenance department. Worked closely with maintenance manager to procure parts both in US and Germany for machinery repair and maintenance