Brandy M. Norris

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Globally competent Supply Chain professional equipped with over 15 years of combined experience in procurement, project management, finance, and cost analysis. Possesses comprehensive knowledge of continuous improvement, Lean Manufacturing, and Value Engineering, Kanban methodologies, Inventory Management and Financial Management concepts; applies a disciplined, systematic approach to all endeavors. Offers a demonstrated ability to reduce costs, design and implement procedures, work with regulatory agencies, and maintain inventory control. Background includes experience developing a supply chain from the ground up and managing supplier cost, delivery and quality. Additional areas of expertise include:

Strategic Planning Proposal Preparation Contract Administration Production Accountability Engineering Change Management Quality Control Product Testing KPI Sourcing Process Control Vendor Managed Inventory ERP Software MRO Vendor Management Cost Negotiations ECN Board Member

Key Contributions

Initiated and established the supply chain and purchasing guidelines for startup company, Smith Electric Vehicles

Successfully sourced parts and tooling for three vehicle platforms while maintaining an ever-changing production schedule

Worked alongside Engineering to launch four new vehicle platforms (Delivery Truck, Step Van, School Bus and Transit Bus)

Wrote and implemented the purchasing procedure for the US and UK facilities

Created and implemented necessary procedures, such as Purchase Requisition Forms and Line Change Request Forms

Successfully sourced all parts and required tools for 32 assigned projects within a 1 year time period

Performed supplier evaluations in an effort to strengthen the cost, quality and delivery within the supply chain

Authored contracts and agreements with long-term suppliers

Experience with ISO auditors in compliance with the maintenance of ISO 9001 certification

ECN Board Member; accountable for all first article parts, including form, fit and function

Interviewed sales representatives regularly to develop new and/or additional sources to strengthen the supply chain

Conducted supplier field audits as needed and maintain supplier evaluations

Identified and executed cost reduction opportunities across US and UK supply chain(s)

Worked with the Plant Controller and VP of Operations in forecasting cash needs based upon plan.

Reviewed accounts payable balances and make recommendations to finance regarding supplier priorities

Assisted accounting staff in resolving any issues regarding account balances, credits due, and receipt discrepancies.

Career Track

Smith Electric Vehicles, US Corp.

Program Manager – Global Development 2012-Present

Answerable for all Engineering projects worldwide, including: sourcing parts and components, cost negotiation, tool builds, project budgets, vendor management, purchasing and moving all projects to production within an allotted time frame.

Manage all Engineering procurement projects from initial design to production

Develop reports detailing material and freight costs to support company sales initiatives

Responsible for vehicle and component testing for continuous improvement, including crash testing and cold chamber testing.

Source all parts and tooling needed for Engineering projects held at both the US and UK facilities

Cultivate new relationships in the US; UK and Asia to enhance the global supply base

Accountable for total vehicle cost down

All 32 assigned projects moved to production on schedule

Contributed to bringing the newest drive train to production

Sourced all (new) parts and tooling for the Step-Van, Transit and School Bus, Gen 1.75 and Repower models

Identify new suppliers based on department metrics and total supply chain reset, based on cost down initiative

Negotiate pricing on validated parts for use in production

Establish external contract manufacturing processes as appropriate

Manage relationships with top tier suppliers while utilizing KPI methodology

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Smith Electric Vehicles, US Corp.

Principal Materials Planner 2011-2012

Created materials forecast based on planned production requirements. Maintained master production schedule utilizing input from sales, finance, engineering and assembly department heads.

Procured all production parts across three vehicle platforms at over 300 parts per platform

Lead inventory reduction and just in time procurement efforts, establishing levels based on production volume

Met or exceeded the production schedule of over 200 vehicles

Supported corporate quality objectives and maintenance of ISO 9001 certification.

Responsible for all MRO and Engineering materials

Continuously improved material costs by utilizing cost analysis methods

Anticipated and resolved supply chain issues with corrective actions

Championed necessary procedures, including purchase requisition and line change forms

Performed supplier evaluations required to strengthen the US supply chain and reduce costs

Smith Electric Vehicles, US Corp.

Materials Planner 2010-2011

Responsible for controlling the flow of materials required to meet the production schedule by planning, procuring and monitoring material requirements for each vehicle platform and/or customer specifications.

Sourced 35% of the first vehicle platform manufactured in the US facility

Strategically set up and maintained supplier relationships

Accountable for 60% of the entire supply chain

Performed cost analysis in several key areas resulting in an annual savings of over $775,000

Implemented successful Kanban systems throughout the production floor

Oversaw part quality, marking and packaging of respective parts

Set up Vendor Managed Inventory where applicable based on 5S

Examined department expenditures and JIT inventory in a continual effort to maintain lean manufacturing.

Independent Contractor 2008-2010

Knowledge of accounting practices and principles were applied as an independent contractor for five area businesses.

Conducted monthly reconciliations of all bank accounts, as well as periodic reconciliations, to ensure accuracy

Complied with local, state and federal government reporting requirements

Shepard & Associates, Inc.

Asset Management Administrator 2001-2008

Shepard & Associates, Inc. is an Asset Management Firm, specializing in assets in excess of $100,000.

Provided support in areas of client service, financial modeling, retirement planning illustrations and estate planning.

Opened and maintained confidential client accounts

Utilized training and specialized graphs needed to update and compile confidential reports

Responsible for cash flow reporting, as well as payroll and taxes

Provided customized reporting and analysis to clients and advisors

Worked with the SEC and Internal Auditors

Performed monthly bank reconciliations for the firm

Education and certifications

Park University BS, Business Administration

MCC Lean Manufacturing, CLA and OSHA

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