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Chicago, Il, Us

Tallaght, Dublin, Ie

Supporting multi site manufacturing with demand management, development of master production schedules for site planning execution and sustainment of S&OP processes to tie together key business planning processes, including implementation of new planning tools to facilitate an agile supply chain organization.

Tallaght, Dublin, Ie

Responsible for all North American Master Scheduling as well as Europe while managing site production schedulers in the animal health pharmaceutical industry. Lead S&OP process for 4 manufacturing sites in N America and Europe in addition to managing contract manufacturing relationships in the US & Canada. Champion continuous improvement through implementation of modern supply chain system solutions. Bridging the gap between sales, finance, marketing, and operations.

Irving, Texas, Us

Provide operations with an executable build plan based on customer demand to meet weekly/monthly KPIs while supporting the master schedule. Actively resolve demand and capacity constraints for multiple assembly and machining product lines to ensure successful monthly work order conformance. Single point of contact for product production/demand and inventory control partnering with operations in burden and manpower planning activities. Manage component demand for assembly facilities on global scale and all daily activities required to maintain high customer service levels with regular demand fluctuations. Managed relationships with third party contract manufacturers for low volume service parts business.Supported six sigma based improvement projects for machining efficiency improvements resulting in lead time reductions. Supported inventory buffer improvements by creating VBA based macros for automated implementation of mass changes using terminal emulation software to right size inventory while improving customer service. Proactively created excel based tools to improve efficiency and results while being adopted by the entire scheduling team as standard work.Excel experience to provide valuable insight based on large data set analysis. Experience with both macro based workbook use and maintenance in addition to macro based terminal emulation software solutions to automate mass changes to MRP/ERP parameters.Currently working towards APICS CPIM Certification

Irving, Texas, Us

Six Sigma Green Belt-Supply Chain PlanningProcess improvement through leading cross functional teams. Led root cause analysis based program for assembly product line to drive cross functional team to implement permanent corrective actions. Implemented material readiness process, coordinating logistics, contract material replenishment, and material requirements teams that led to decrease in material shortages and 25% improvement in daily build rate. Managed inventory record accuracy count process for multiple product lines including audit and record adjustments as well as support of new product introductions and pilot programs. Managed 3 contract employees as part of record accuracy function managing count validation and root cause analysis while driving process improvements in maintaining record accuracy. Created standard work and training aids for team improving velocity and quality of analysis performed. Six Sigma green belt certified through several successful black belt led projects including velocity improvements to support 30% increased build rate and data cleansing initiatives in preparation for facility SAP deployment.

Arlington, Virginia, Us

Performed logistics management over 5 year period including 2 year deployment to S Korea, Fort Riley, KS, and 15 months deployed to Iraq. Focused on managing military equipment assets of over $5 million. Managed inventory control, purchasing, regulatory reporting, and records management. Supervised staff of 4 employees: Planned, trained, developed standard work, and conducted monthly performance evaluations. Developed and maintained relationships with third party contract organizations in both S Korea and Iraq theatre of operations for logistics support. Experienced supervisor in warehouse returns and company logistics organizations.

Masters, Business Administration

Bachelors, Criminal Justice, Business Minor