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Ann Arbor

• Communicate coverage of imported material to domestic plants through a summarized dashboard for container ETAs, supplier delivery performance, and target inventory levels• Ensure customer order fulfillment to The Home Depot, Lowe’s, Menards, and Builders Groups through analysis of supplier forecasts and historical data on supplier performance• Facilitate occassional training, prepare instructional guides, and cross-train between plants for cycle counts • Manage 300 primed birch doors, drawer runners, kidney shelves, and 120 decorative hardware items• Launch programs with purchasing, program management, engineering, information management team, and business analysts for program launches• Maintain accurate financial inventory records of $70.5 million of inventory across 8 different organizations of plants by ensuring cycle count targets are met• Lead meetings with corporate materials team to review frequent domestic shortages and analyze safety stock updates needed, resulting in a 36 percent decrease of items causing shortages • Alter code for SQL queries to pull information related to inventory, usage, and sourcing set-ups in database

Three Rivers, Mi

• Analyzed trends in Kanban pull loop sizes, safety stock, and demand schedules to support requirements• Coordinated logistics to optimize truck weight capacity, delivery, and coverage in a JIT delivery schedule• Maintained strategic working relationships with suppliers and customers, both local and international • Developed production forecasts to plan level production schedules for customer requirements• Evaluated Oracle ERP data and BI reports for demand, material orders, forecasting, and shipment tracking • Enforced production control and effective inventory management through target inventory flow• Collaborated with production, logistics, and materials team to achieve departmental company goals

Detroit, Mi

• Proactively prepared Oracle ERP system for global launch through data integrity enforcement and preparation of business process guides for user reference• Utilized data analytics and advanced Excel techniques to deliver an intuitive user interface to the Global Sales team with a streamlined information flow• Met Global Sales department Oracle launch goals by collaborating with numerous manufacturing facilities, engineering departments, and IT teams to implement updates from AAM contracts • Performed root cause analysis of contract pricing variances in the Sales Price Tracker, such as changes in the metal market, updated part number, and directed buy elements

Auburn Hills, Mi

• Analyzed production schedules and supplier capabilities with materials department to ensure adequate inventory levels are maintained through ERP scheduling and receiving• Planned and executed innovative inventory control method for the assembly of Dodge Ram 1500 prototype kits and pre-production builds • Coordinated between different departments and prioritized actions to achieve customer deadlines

Sterling Heights Assembly Plant

• Led Materials Logistics Management team in analysis and establishment of Occurrence and Release (O&R) error-proofing for each Dodge Ram 1500 Sequenced Parts Delivery (SPD) cell used in Sterling Heights Assembly Plant’s (SHAP) launch • Presented O&R project findings to FCA manufacturing executives while answering insightful questions • Implemented countermeasures to non-compliant SPD cells from Lean Kaizen World Class Manufacturing principles that resulted in optimized operational processes for the launch• Facilitated continuous improvement of kit-picking and SPD processes at SHAP after gathering feedback of salary and hourly team from both SHAP and Warren Truck Assembly Plant

Auburn Hills, Mi

• Ensured adequate inventory levels were maintained by analyzing production schedules and supplier capabilities through ERP scheduling and material receiving • Planned and executed innovative inventory control method for the assembly of Dodge Ram 1500 prototype kits and pre-production builds • Coordinated between multiple departments and prioritized actions to achieve customer deadlines

Rochester, Mi

• Reinforced economic, accounting, and management information systems concepts for students• Actively listened and communicated with students while utilizing a variety of different teaching approaches for each unique learning style

Rochester, Mi

• Interacted with prospective students and families over the phone and in person during campus tours while representing Oakland University• Ensured the safety and accuracy of students’ confidential information during data entry• Collaborated with fellow ambassadors to prepare, plan, and execute academic events

Oakland County, Mi

• Encouraged childhood development through engaging activities• Followed the parents' instructions to ensure a safe environment• Prepared snacks or meals while being aware of allergies

Lake Orion, Mi

• Engaged with and assisted customers while fulfilling orders• Followed packing instructions from customers while helping group merchandise in a way to be protected in transport• Put away and retrieved groceries• Located items in the store for the customer• Helped in the general clean-up of spills to ensure safety throughout the store

Bachelor'S Degree, Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management

Activities and Societies: Peer Tutor, Admissions Ambassador, Intramural Racquetball Team Member, Alpha Lambda Delta Honors Society, Beta.

Diploma, General Education, 12

Activities and Societies: DECA, National Honor Society, Math and Freshmen Tutoring, Youth Group and Bible Quizzing, Tennis Team.

Education record

Dual-enrolled student during senior year of high school, and summer class student during Summer 2015.