Meghan Bierhals Email & Phone Number

Green Bay, Wisconsin, United States

Partner Strategy & Compliance TeamResponsible for vendor contracts, negotiations, vendor relationships, license and application management.Responsible for compliance trainings, audits, certifications and disaster recovery.

De Pere, Wisconsin, United States

Green Bay, Wisconsin Area

Showcased strong leadership abilities as a Supply Chain Supervisor, resulting in being quickly promoted to Supply Chain Manager. Acted as the driving force behind the Supply Chain team, providing the leadership, training, resources, and support to meet/exceed company goals. Fully owned all supply chain operations for domestic and imported supplies and finished goods from the network of key suppliers.• Planned daily workflow and utilized team members based on demonstrated strengths to… Show more Showcased strong leadership abilities as a Supply Chain Supervisor, resulting in being quickly promoted to Supply Chain Manager. Acted as the driving force behind the Supply Chain team, providing the leadership, training, resources, and support to meet/exceed company goals. Fully owned all supply chain operations for domestic and imported supplies and finished goods from the network of key suppliers.• Planned daily workflow and utilized team members based on demonstrated strengths to maximize team performance.• Ensured compliance with REACH, RoHS, Conflict Materials, DFARS, ITAR, and NAFTA requirements/standards.• Directed purchases of materials, outside services, tooling, and shipping supplies.• Focused on driving continuous improvement including implementing effective cost savings programs that net an average of 10-25% savings annually.• Enhanced supply relationships with EAU based costing/stocking methodology to reduce cost and improve material availability.• Developed and carefully managed supply inventory plans as well as the entire customer finished goods program.• Conducted internal audits to ensure operations meet ISO 9001 standards.• Assisted in conducting supplier audits and qualifying potential suppliers.• Assisted engineering changes and new product development programs.• Continually secured competitive quotes from suppliers to support the Sales team in delivering winning bids to customers.• Analyzed profit margins by reviewing job costing on orders. Assisted in developing CI processes with the affected departments to help increase margins.• Provided assistance to inquiring customers to assure customer satisfaction and maintain customer loyalty.• Trained new employees, on order entry, customer service and advocacy, confirmations, and problem solving of customer issues.• Processed customer returns and worked with accounting/quality department to ensure the customer needs were met. Show less

Green Bay, Wisconsin

Showcased strong leadership abilities as a Supply Chain Supervisor, resulting in being quickly promoted to Supply Chain Manager. Acted as the driving force behind the Supply Chain team, providing the leadership, training, resources, and support to meet/exceed company goals. Fully owned all supply chain operations for domestic and imported supplies and finished goods from the network of key suppliers.

Green Bay, Wi

Restructured the Purchasing Department and rolled out new processes that improved overall departmental performance. Additionally, fostered relationships with customers as the first point of contact.• Created and executed all inventory purchasing plans (materials, tooling, etc.), ensuring inventory levels met all manufacturing needs.• Succeeded in reducing inventory levels by 18% in the first year and continued to drive down inventory levels to 43% less than carried; after… Show more Restructured the Purchasing Department and rolled out new processes that improved overall departmental performance. Additionally, fostered relationships with customers as the first point of contact.• Created and executed all inventory purchasing plans (materials, tooling, etc.), ensuring inventory levels met all manufacturing needs.• Succeeded in reducing inventory levels by 18% in the first year and continued to drive down inventory levels to 43% less than carried; after implementing old inventory review and a new "just in time" purchasing process.• Saved the company over 18% on freight carriers by sourcing carriers that offer the most competitive rates while still providing best-in-class services.• Handled all supply chain management functions including managing supplies & freight carriers, conducting audits, and developing/implementing cost savings programs, leading to promotion.• Responsible for developing and managing strategic supplier relationships and delivering a business competitive advantage.• Partnered with quality and accounting team to effectively resolve supplier issues.• Managed inventory levels and performed reconciliation.• Assisted in developing statistical demand forecasting models in Excel and JobBoss using time series analysis to predict future demand and increased forecast/inventory planning accuracy.• Approved and analyzed supplier strategies incorporating quality, cost, delivery, and development performance.• Supported Sales team by securing competitive quotes from suppliers to assist in winning bids.• Continually fostered relationships with customers as the inside contact.• Processed customer returns and worked with accounting/quality department to ensure the customer needs were met.• Anticipated, identified, managed, and proactively worked to seek solutions for customer issues. Show less

Green Bay, Wisconsin Area

Brought onboard as the Office Coordinator, serving as the first point of contact for customers and vendors by promptly addressing concerns, answering questions, and providing guidance. Carried out a full range of administrative functions for multiple departments, including President and Vice President. Additionally, handled all purchasing functions for our sister company at the time, Dynamic Metal Technologies, Inc.• Assisted in managing company marketing, including website updates… Show more Brought onboard as the Office Coordinator, serving as the first point of contact for customers and vendors by promptly addressing concerns, answering questions, and providing guidance. Carried out a full range of administrative functions for multiple departments, including President and Vice President. Additionally, handled all purchasing functions for our sister company at the time, Dynamic Metal Technologies, Inc.• Assisted in managing company marketing, including website updates, monthly newsletter, social media postings, employee announcements, and promotional/marketing materials.• Organized and prepared travel plans for President and Sales team.• Reviewed and prepared invoices for accounting to record in the database.• Analyzed and updated monthly company metrics.• Ensured all customer orders were entered accurately and material picks were updated in the JobBoss system.• Developed and maintained strong customer relationships by building and communicating via telephone, email and in person meetings as an inside contact.• Identified trends in customer data and reported them to the outside sales rep to correct emerging product issues or to take advantage of sales opportunities.• Anticipated, identified, managed, and proactively worked to seek solutions for customer issues.• Created and executed all the purchasing plans (materials, sub outs, etc.) for Dynamic Metal Tech. Show less

Green Bay, Wisconsin Area

• Serviced customers• Cashiered

Green Bay, Wisconsin Area

Carried out a full range of administrative functions for parenting educators and social workers. Established strong relationships to gain support and effectively achieve results for visiting parents and outside agencies.• First point of contact for parents, social workers, and attorneys via telephone calls and emails. Provided timely, courteous and knowledgeable response to information requests from outside agencies.• Managed entire schedule for parent/child visits, parenting lessons… Show more Carried out a full range of administrative functions for parenting educators and social workers. Established strong relationships to gain support and effectively achieve results for visiting parents and outside agencies.• First point of contact for parents, social workers, and attorneys via telephone calls and emails. Provided timely, courteous and knowledgeable response to information requests from outside agencies.• Managed entire schedule for parent/child visits, parenting lessons, and social worker/parent meetings.• Provided timely, courteous and knowledgeable response to information requests from outside agencies.• Prepared official record documents, as well as typed meeting minutes. Show less

Technical Diploma, Office Professional

Certification, Internal Auditing For Iso 9001:2015