Marilyn E. Ross
East Aurora, New York 14052
716-***-**** Cell 716-***-****
**************@*****.***
EXPERIENCE:
GMCH, New York Oct 2002-March 2013
(Formerly Delphi Automotive)
SAP Analyst-
. Collectively work with Engineering, Finance, Purchasing, reviewing
master data in MM, and SD,CO, PP modules to ensure proper set ups in
all fields are correct to guarantee full functionality of SAP
integration.
. Vendor EDI Coordinator, monitor EDI flow using WE05, WE02 and
troubleshoot EDI errors, pay on consumption issues, train vendors in
reading EDI, DELJIT/DELFOR 860/832 messages. Work closely with vendors
and Finance to resolve any payment issues.
. Site project lead ensuring smooth transition of PTP / OTC/ MM
functions relating to SAP Delphi client to GM client segregation
project, performed all UAT testing prior to go live and developed
"quiet time" process to continue
Business as usual while transitioning to new server.
. Site trainer for SAP, assist in training other Delphi/GM locations in
Sap functionality. Key presenter in monthly SAP Lunch and Learn
training sessions,
Document process flows and create presentations and assist all end
users.
. Site SAP security lead, investigate functional roles for conflict of
interest and assign securities as needed.
. Monitor SAP effectiveness, run monthly Metrics report, process error
reports daily, review batch files, identify system errors and provide
functional/technical resolution.
. Maintain integrity of inventory ledger by analyzing and processing
cycle counts where appropriate, retain monthly report documenting
reason for activity, in compliance with Sarbanes. Investigate, define
and correct all SAP issues causing any Inventory variance.
. API/SAP project lead, pre API clean up of SAP, set up and define
business process, post final physical count, provide follow up
analysis of variances and corrective actions to the Finance Group.
. Site owner of GMCC tool, (GM vendor Capacity tool) extract SAP data,
And update GMCC. Monthly report out of any foreseeable vendor capacity
issues.
Scheduler/ Material Analyst
. Master scheduler for primary parts groups within PTC Lockport
division: daily scheduling by model, posting production counts into
SAP, reconciling inventory.
. Coordinate and expedite flow of sub assemblies and purchased parts
between departments, resolve schedule conflicts.
. Responsible for purchasing components for primary parts groups and
finished goods group
. Submit weekly/monthly production forecast to finance for all primary
departments in PTC, assist in overtime planning and manpower moves.
. Monthly reporting vendor delivery performance.
. Manage daily production scheduling and shipments of products to Mexico
facility.
. Responsible for entire site daily raw material requirements, 12 week
forecasts to raw vendors, monthly inventory valuation forecasts,
monitoring EDI to vendors and processing ASNs
. Submit monthly inventory forecast per MRP controller, track inventory
dollars, report out weekly.
Buffalo Wire Works, New York
October 2000-May 2002
Material Control Manager / Purchasing
Managed Scheduling, Shipping, Inventory, staff of 3 administrative, 5 union
employees in addition to performing all purchasing functions.
2. Responsible for material requirements planning, forecasted shipments,
inventory logs, production planning, resource management planning,
scheduling of all raw goods in coordination with manufacturing,
forecasted efficient purchasing and stocking levels of all products.
Negotiating vendor contracts, purchased, received, approved vendor invoices
for all material requirements, including materials for production as well
as MRO, service contracts, office supplies.
Successfully implemented vendor stocking programs across the U.S. and
Internationally, thus improving cash flow and reducing on site inventory
levels.
Assisted CIS in maintaining and training all employees on MRP system,
including exclusively developing a manufacturing process flow plan to
ensure real time consumption of inventory.
Analyzed and consolidated customer POs data, order trends to successfully
schedule resources and materials to maintain on time delivery performance.
Worked with sales to update demand forecast projections.
Renegotiated tariffs, optimized transportations lanes, freight costs, and
warehouse layout.
Certified ISO auditor (12/01), member of ISO team.
Durameter Pump, Angola New York December 1999-
August 2000
Material Control / Purchasing
9. Responsible for all aspects of procurement including quotation
process, placement, expediting, receiving, approving invoices.
Decreased vendor base, to achieve savings on cost of goods sold.
Decreased inventory level from 1.2 mil to 860,000 in a six month period
while increasing turns and maintaining prudent safety stock levels.
12. Trained personnel in use of new MRP system, from order entry to cash,
responsible for maintaining database and system integrity.
13. Responsible for weekly/monthly reporting including material
requirements planning, forecasted shipments, inventory logs,
production planning, chaired weekly production meeting, updated
customer service reps., thereby improving customer satisfaction and
delivery performance.
APV Americas, Tonawanda New York February 1993-
Sept 1999
SAP Business Software Development Team
14. Site Materials Management representative working collectively with APV
sites across the Americas on integration of all legacy business
systems.
15. Tested and documented business process flow scenarios, in conjunction
with materials management, materials requirement planning, finance,
costing, project systems. Perform GAP analysis.
16. Assisted Core Team in writing scripts for each business transaction
within materials management.
Purchasing Agent/Project Buyer
Responsible for procurement of all components within the scope of a project
including but not limited to pressure vessels, automation equipment,
electrical panels, pumps, valves, piping, filters, gauges, heat exchangers,
skids etc...
Responsible for the procurement of office equipment, including capitol
expenditures.
17. Sourced vendors stateside and international, solicited quotation,
negotiated pricing and administered contracts with suppliers.
18. Analyzed prices, financial reports, and budgeted sales quotes to
maintain profit margins.
19. Evaluated vendor performance, set delivery schedules, expedited,
updated engineering staff.
20. Maintained inventory levels through weekly reporting.
21. Responsible for invoice verification, assisting A/P department.
22. Assisted in ISO procurement procedures, vendor evaluation procedure.
23. Member of Kaizen team, assisted Six Sigma team in implementing
procedures to sustain total quality control in manufacturing.
Draft/Designer/Project Lead
24. In conjunction with engineering, responsible for all aspects of
draft/design
including process flow, general equipment lay out, piping and
instrumentation diagrams to meet customer specifications while
maintaining profitability.
25. Routinely inspected progress of welding/assembly to ensure compliance
of design specs.
26. Responsible for electrical schematics, control panel assemblies design
for all technologies.
Draft/Design, Independent Contractor January
1992-February 1993
27. Electrical, mechanical draft design including but not limited to
puzzle piece CAD/CAM design, electrical diagram of NYS prison
systems, mechanical piping design.
Department of Commerce, Census Bureau September 1988-November
1991
28. Progressed from Census enumerator to Field Operations Supervisor,
responsible
for hiring, training, monitoring productivity and payroll for
enumerators and crew leaders.
29. Interviewed and compiled data for monthly CPI figures.
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
30. AutoCAD Release 12,13; Microstation/Intergraph design
31. Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Powerpoint
32. REALTime, Quantel, SAP ECC 6.0, Navision, GMS, EDI
33. Hazmat Certified
34. Certified ISO Auditor
35. Beginner ABAP Programming
EDUCATION:
36. Attended Medaille College, Buffalo
1998
B.S. Liberal Studies - Accounting
37. University of Buffalo, Division of MicroComputer Education 1996
Certification in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access
(Advanced)
38. Niagara Community College
1994
Certification Intergraph/Microstation 3D design
39. ECCB Technology /Women in Technology
1992
Certification Mechanical Draft/Design