Production Planning Manager
Alcatel Usa, (Formerly Dsc Communications
Left due to downsizing; manufacturing and sales of telecommunication equipment)Manufacturing Planning Director - Scope of duties consisted of managing and training a planning department, with emphasis on forecasting, inventory control, and scheduling, for multiple product lines.Organized and played a key role in the forming of a comprehensive Kanban planning process for all finished goods products. As a result, reduced inventory 50% and lead-time 20%.Selected and executed the establishing of third party minority vendors for major customers. Subsequently, minority distributors improved customer satisfaction, while simultaneously supporting ongoing customer's initiatives that resulted in Alcatel being awarded multiple contracts.Directed the implementation of manufacturing outsourcing through competitive selection of contract manufacturers, thereby, reducing raw material inventories $30 million and concurrent floor space requirements.; Responsibilities included directing the activities of 5 demand planners and 2 product managers to maintain build plans in support of customer needs.Reviewed customer's requirements with sales/marketing and loaded demand plan into Oracle MRP database to develop customized build plans to meet client expectations.Directed 2 in-house and 3 subcontractors on production schedules, quality issues, and prioritizing of manufacturing efforts.Recruited team members, assigned work, managed writing and editing of all application documents for ISO 9000 Certification to ensure certification status.