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Itasca, IL, US

Pontiac, Illinois, United States

• Perform thorough data evaluations, using derived knowledge to identify avenues for cost reductions. Prioritize areas such as merging duplicate components, transitioning to OEM parts, and discovering savings by.
• Lead a key project to consolidate and reorganize a kitted item area within the inventory crib, focusing on materials and parts valued at around $250K. Successfully integrate these previously unmanaged resources into.
• Process an average of 200 purchase requisitions/orders monthly, equivalent to $2-3 million in transactional value, while upholding a 99.5% accuracy rate from submission to receipt, invoicing, and closure, contributing.
• Efficiently manage and resolve invoice grief involving pricing and quantity, achieving a 30% reduction in delayed payments and thereby maintaining robust supplier relationships. Collaborate effectively with the crib.
• Create process documentation/standard work for all crib and purchasing functions. Perform standard work audits of crib functions.

Pontiac, Illinois, United States

• Ensured assemblies passed build requirements and met specific tolerances by operating test machines. Designated to train employees on the use of various machines and work areas to improve training while boosting.
• Modernized capabilities for assembling and testing small aftertreatment products, various fuel injectors, and other related components.
• Laid groundwork for the reduction of wasteful practices, as well as the improvement of overall efficiency by employing and utilizing LEAN manufacturing processes.
• Collaborated with engineering teams to suggest ideas on how to better improve standard work processes as part of the goal to constantly drive continuous improvement.
• Worked with an assembly team achieving a defect rate of 148PPM VS a goal of 325PPM YTD as well as best in facility PPM.

Pontiac, Illinois, United States

• Assessed data accuracy by validating results and conducting quality assurance. Collaborated closely with Caterpillar Management, successfully rectifying over 500 inventory discrepancies annually and ensuring data.
• Turned around culture, creating an employee-friendly and high-performing group by training 30+ staff members in various departments while assisting in company to boost overall efficiency.
• Ignited company growth and catalyzed immediate positive change by conducting daily physical counts of specific inventories, ensuring 99% accuracy while identifying and resolving discrepancies in records.
• Recognized for outstanding performance, earning 3 promotions in 2 years, showcasing adaptability by cross-training in diverse departments throughout the plant. Departments included Shipping & Receiving, Finished Goods.
• Key player in a team that achieved a 10% reduction in inventory discrepancies year-over-year, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records for business decision-making.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management

Associate'S Degree, General Studies

High School Diploma