Janet Straley Email & Phone Number

Alma, Michigan, United States

Midland, Michigan, United States

In my recent role of Senior Operations Manager | ISO Management Coordinator with The Savant Group, I am responsible for overseeing execution of day-to-day supply chain operational processes, including inventory, procurement, warehousing, and distribution initiatives, while overseeing yearly operational and capital expenses for department. I am tasked with leading and training team of nine members, including purchasing, administrative, technical service, and packaging personnel for completing assigned tasks within strict time constraints, while setting performance goals for team members and conducting performance appraisals. One of my other assignments in this job role include, preparing and delivering PowerPoint presentations in monthly, quarterly, and annual meetings for communicating Key Performance Indicator (KPI) metrics to executive management team.Below are my Key Achievements in this role: Reduced expenses by $233K in 5-year tenure through continuous processes improvements. Established and achieved 85% goal for customer satisfaction, product quality, and continuous improvement. Coordinated and led 100 training sessions on new ERP System in areas of procurement, accounting, work/sales orders, customer service, year-end processes, and systems support. Optimized purchasing initiatives for company by introducing blanket orders and automated purchasing process through modification to ERP System. Minimized leakage of liquids in shipments and improved packing efforts by partnering with internal team to source foam machine, better crates for international shipments, and sealing products. Successfully completed 5 external re-certification audits to meet ISO 9001:2015/2008 standard by leading internal audit team, organizing documentation and verifying conformance of processes.

Midland, Mi

In my previous roles of Business & Production Operations Manager | Administrative & Technical Service Supervisor with The Savant Group, I was tasked with developing and executing new Standard Operating Processes (SOPs), including physical inventory, receiving, vendor returns, and billing of material changes to streamline workflows. I was responsible for hiring, training, and leading team of three supervisors for managing 25 employees and ensuring timely fulfillment of shipment goals. I played a key role in interviewing, recruiting, and onboarding team/staff members, while assisting human resource department with recruitment and professional development initiatives. My other assignments in these roles included, collaborating with sales manager to define pricing strategies and increase profitability for organization, as well as founding new department for repairs with keen focus on resolving complaints in timely manner.Below were my Key Achievements in this role: Managed products inventory of $3M for company, as well as assisted with 2 external Quality Management System (QMS) audits. Generated additional revenue for company by updating pricing techniques for products to include process expenses in final costs of items before determining final sale price. Developed processes to track, update, and implement changes for inventory and bill of materials, as well as led technical service team to meet goal of publishing a quarterly technical bulletin and updating FAQ documents.

Midland, Michigan, United States

In my roles of Purchasing Agent & Administrative Assistant with The Savant Group, I was hired to source products for company by placing purchase orders and negotiating prices, as well as cultivate and maintain positive relationships with suppliers to secure cost-effective terms and conditions. I was responsible for overseeing day-to-day activities of team members and assisting them with physical inventory counts. I was also responsible for collaborating cross-functionally with accounting team to gain advantage of payment discounts. I was tasked with leading and mentoring team/staff members for transitioning from physical inventory counts to cycle counts.Below were my Key Achievements in this role: Led and mentored team for accomplishing goal of replying to customers within 24-hour period, while updating and maintaining technical documentation on quarterly basis. Reconciled, analyzed, and approved supplier invoices by resolving discrepancies, including internal inventory and pricing from suppliers for product or associated shipping, handling, packaging, or tax charges.In my early career, I have served in below listed roles:Purchasing & Customer Service Agent • Mid-Michigan Equipment – Saginaw, MIPurchasing Agent • Scientific Brake & Equipment Co. – Saginaw, MIPurchasing Agent - Thompson Boat Co. - St. Charles, MI