Jennifer Devole Email & Phone Number

Buffalo, New York, US

As the Manager of Vendor Management, I provide guidance and support to internal customers to execute critical and strategic vendor relationships focused on those that are high impact, risk and value. I support the vendor management process; sourcing, contracting and the on-going management of vendor contracts, service level agreements; ensuring contractual.

Buffalo, NY, US

• Develop Global staff to enhance the management of activities related to strategic and tactical purchasing, material requirements planning, inventory control, change management, warehousing, and receiving through the.
• Lead enhancements to manage Global Corporate policies, procedures and ERP PLEX system to optimize inventories focused on increased inventory turns, reduction of waste, optimizing customer service and overall.
• Actively engaged and providing inventory management solutions and guidance enterprise wide
• Lead negotiator with Enterprise Supply base for working capital initiatives to support cash flow principals
• Gloablly redefining, establishing and implementing MRP best practices via PLEX, to develop raw material and purchased parts standardization and strategy based on corporate and individual facilities needs and projected.
• Encouraging problem solving via LEAN strategies/solutions to enhance the flow manufacturing concepts – JIT, MRP Planning, Kanban on a global front

Buffalo, NY, US

• Support the implantation of PLEX at the site level optimizing manufacturing and supply chain principals.
• Lead activities to optimize site inventories allowing for increased inventory turns, reduction of waste, optimization of customer service and overall site performance.
• Lead negotiator for raw material, MRO and indirect spend
• Develop raw material and purchased parts standardization and consolidation.
• Produce Value Stream mapping to outline current business practices to align PLEX ERP system to manufacturing and operations foot print.
• Responsible for daily material planning, budgeting and maintaining costs related to procurement and operational requirements for site.

Göteborg, Sweden, SE

• Developed SKI’s Government Subcontract Process to maintain and acquire new government sales opportunities
• Performed product line/business unit purchasing activities according to defined product line strategies
• Lead negotiations and implemented PL/BU supply agreements per commodity strategies
• Coordinated the implementation of the purchasing cost reduction and supplier consolidation projects associated with gaskets, castings and machining commodities
• Responsible for reviewing supply purchase requisitions and identifying sources of supply for component and MRP requirements
• Support all related Purchasing functions related to daily operations for direct and indirect activities

• Directs the activities of Production Planners to assure timely execution of all tasks associated with on-time shipment of customer contracts. Planning materials and follow-up with other key company functions, to.
• Responsible for developing systems & procedures for locating, moving and storage of WIP materials that will facilitate retrieval and visibility improving space utilization.
• Identification, communication & corrective action of issues and/or problems
• Monitor/communicate changes that impact cost/schedules, impact from changes to scope of supply, design, scrap, rework, material shortages, etc. Develops alternatives, options and recovery plans for consideration/action.
• Work with Manufacturing Engineering, Production, to promote business/shop cycle time reduction & Sales, Marketing, Engineering, Manufacturing and Procurement to develop inventory plan in SAP.
• Establishes stocking levels

US

• Accountable for the effective management of Subcontracts/Subcontractors to government projects
• Key focus on areas of cost, schedule, quality and technical performance of subcontractors that support the objectives of various programs
• Responsible for managing the subcontract cost, schedule and technical performance
• Responsible for reporting metrics to the Subcontract Program Manager and/or Program Office on a monthly bases
• Required to meet all program goals as identified and agreed to by the Program Office as negotactied with the subcontractor
• As an agent of the company I assume the authority to act within established policies and procedures as described in the Subcontractors Manual and will, in all cases, uphold the corporate values.

Buffalo, NY, US

Senior Supply Chain Specialist *Identified & qualify suppliers of materials, equipment, and/or supplies. *Successfully negotiate price, delivery, and other T&C’s with suppliers. *Utilize ERP system to order, track, and manage receipt of goods. *Bring “best practices” to the company focus include:Supplier qualificationImprovements to current procurement.

Burgess Hill, West Sussex, GB

• Led the procurement and planning function for US operations providing focus on reducing total cost; managed all procurement and distribution for Grand Island and other Western New York locations; managed external.
• Defined and executed strategies to reduce total costs of supply with a focus on renegotiation, value engineering, price and quotation analysis, supplier development, supplier rationalization, make vs. buy strategy.
• Exploited and developed strategies for low cost sourcing opportunities utilizing Global resources and appropriate country teams
• Established appropriate polices, processes and systems to share best practices throughout procurement teams for both business enterprises with a focus on global practices
• Identified risks to supply; developed and implemented plans and policies to mitigate potential risks
• Ensured that all supply management policies, tools, procedures, measures and processes were commonly applied across sites and continuously developed to meet industry requirements

• Provided leadership and direction for the Sera inventory, planning and scheduling functions
• Supervised a team and drove performance management toward Supply Chain initiatives
• Demonstrated strong knowledge in Materials & Production Planning Management along with Supply Chain processes, cost reduction activities and Supplier Management
• Understood, acknowledged and supported all material movement with respect to import/export requirements reflect of the United States and International requirements pertaining to all animal origins
• Strategically developed and managed the Global Sales Inventory and Operations Planning Process for Sera product lines
• Organized, facilitated, and provided analysis for the SI&OP meetings in relationship to working level and executive level dynamics

East Aurora, NY, US

• Instrumental in negotiating, implementing and maintaining long term agreements – Commercial and US government – Execute ITAR and FAR regulations
• Developed Supplier Strategy for aftermarket and rework market
• Participating member of Compliance Team – Executed US government regulations within internal and external operations
• Managed Staffing Coordinator – Developed and coordinated global strategy to meet temporary employment staffing needs - $50M spend – target a 50% reduction – implementation of a global on-boarding strategy
• Commodity Manager for Seals & Elastomers – Developed global strategy, led development of Asian Supply Chain, coordinated Long Term Agreements to establish firm pricing, alignment of program needs with appropriate.
• Led the development and implementation of a LTA Creation and Repository web tool – global function – multiple operating systems

• Global responsibility for Fuel Injector Strategy
• Cost Model Certificated in several commodities
• Cost Profit Planning Certificated – Injector and Rail
• Globally coordination with Program Managers, Commodity Buyers and Advanced Quality Engineers to ensure on time sourcing and flawless launch
• Actively participated in Product Line Strategy Planning, Product Team meetings, Change Review Board meetings and Product Development activities
• Effectively communicated all necessary product information to various associated Global Management Teams

• Maintained and controlled the flow of production to multiple departments through level scheduling, manpower, forecasting and preventative maintenance
• Maintained high levels of safety throughout production process and organization
• Determined and maintained a working budget to meet department and corporate goals
• Exceeded production targets on a daily, weekly and monthly basis
• Delivered the highest level of quality to each customer, whether internal or external
• Participated and monitored QS9000 activities on a daily basis

• Scheduled, updated and maintained safety-training records for entire division
• Created and aided in the distribution of new safety training programs
• Provided monthly safety goals through the OSHA 200 log
• Researched/evaluated incidents that occurred on a daily basis - incident investigations: 5 why’s, ergonomic assessments
• Assisted in analyzing and solving safety and ergonomic issues
• Participated, supported and improved programs associated with the growth and development of the Health and Safety culture

Public Health Education And Promotion

Global Health

Bachelor'S Degree, Economics And Finance

Education record

Associate'S Degree, Accounting And Business/Management

Supply Chain Management Certification