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Chicago, Il, Us

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Irving, Texas, Us

Managed customer-focused projects aimed at enhancing critical business processes through quality improvement and reduced inventory cycle times. I have successfully managed multiple full life-cycle implementations and five system upgrades of JDA Collaborative Software Execution (CSE) software for manufacturing customers, including testing, defect resolution, training/development, and on-site deployment support.Selected Accomplishments:• Collaborated with 12 manufacturing customers to optimize supply chain value through integrated schedule line management• Led the deployment and training of JDA CSE software that supports 100 facilities and 5000 suppliers• Served as primary ASN compliance lead for suppliers, including corrective procedures and root cause failure analysis

Irving, Texas, Us

3rd rotation of 3 year Logistics Professional Development ProgramSpearheaded an initiative to standardize project management tasks, establish benchmarking metrics, and streamline logistics processes across the global solutions teams. Delivered $25,000 cost savings through standardizing new process improvement program for Integrated Logistics ServicesPerformed benchmarking analysis of 40 metrics for manufacturing customers across 17 facilities and managed monthly global New Business Report to track the progress of a $500 million project portfolio.

Irving, Texas, Us

Completed a three-year rotational leadership development program comprised of Professional Summits, Employee Resource Groups, and challenging rotations in innovative and collaborative teams.Rotations Included: Integrated Logistics Solutions AnalystLean CoordinatorRAM Inventory Supervisor

Irving, Texas, Us

2nd rotation of 3 year Logistics Professional Development ProgramMaintained ownership of the Global Reporting Tool, Continuous Improvement Tracking Tool, and CPS Assessment Tool. Prepared monthly Lean Executive Scorecard utilized by the VP of Logistics for management of key metrics across 220+ Caterpillar facilities.Tested upgrades for company's global metrics reporting tool and served as lead trainer for technology and processes to enhance value streams and drive operational metrics.

Irving, Texas, Us

1st rotation of 3 year Logistics Professional Development ProgramOversaw all inventory operations and supervised the performance of nine Record Accuracy Management (RAM) team members during the start-up of Caterpillar’s 1.5 million-square-foot global distribution center in Clayton, OH – the second largest DC worldwide. Developed processes, workflows, daily kick off meetings, and monthly reviews, achieving the highest employee engagement and safety scores in the facility (97% and 94% respectively).Achieved Statistical Test Count (STC) accuracy scores of 100% in Q1 and 99.9% in Q2 against a target of 95%, and realized $100,000 in cost savings by developing and implementing an inventory storage utilization projectLeveraged strong technical skills and utilized SAP EWM for RAM functions - including audit reporting, adhoc material rearrangement, and investigating quality claims

Irving, Texas, Us

Conducted research and developed training presentations for a lead time reduction project involving 100+ suppliers