Inventory Planner

Diana G. Cremer

Aubrey, TX *****

Phone: 469-***-****

E-Mail: ********@***.***

Professional Profile:

• Years experience in Material Control working with MRP and MPS planning systems.

• Years of experience in managerial positions working for manufacturing seat trim plants.

• Worked with JIT (Just in Time) Replenishment Systems in Automotive Mfg. Trim Plants.

• Launched on EDI system for 2 Automotive Mfg. Trim plants in Mexico.

• 3 years of experience as a MMSA Auditor for Mfg. Trim Plants in Mexico.

• Proficient with MS Office and various computer programs MFG/Pro, SAP and BAAN as

well as other manufacturing software.

Developed interpersonal skills, having to deal with a diversity of professionals, clients and

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staff members.

Self motivated able to implement decisions and set effective priorities to achieve both

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immediate and long term goals.

Career ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Materials Planner @ NAVISTAR Inc. Garland, TX Aug. 10 – Dec. 2012

• Navistar uses BAAN software as their planning system for the manufacturing of

commercial trucks.

• Handled over 1000 part numbers on a daily basis.

Review the production floor schedule to ensure no shortages.

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• Worked closely with the quality engineer and with the supplier to resolve the quality

issues as quickly as possible.

• Coordinated the logistics with our traffic department and with the suppliers to ensure on

time deliveries.

Materials Specialist @ KONE Inc. McKinney, TX: Oct 05 – Sept 07

• Kone manufactured elevators.

• Worked under contract for KONE Inc. from Oct. 05 to Dec. 05

• Used the SAP software. Analyzed MRP daily, to ensure timely delivery for 800 plus part

numbers.

• Created purchase orders on a weekly basis to my vendors in the USA, Mexico and

Europe.

• Created forecasts on a monthly and quarterly basis for Mexico and European vendors.

• Expedited items required for Warranty Claims.

• Reported BOM issues to the appropriate departments for correction.

Materials Manager @ JOHNSON CONTROLS, Inc. Mexico: Mar 04 – Dec 04

• Johnson Controls Automotive Seat Trim Division,

• MANAGED ALL THE ASPECTS OF THE MATERIALS DEPARTMENT. INCLUDED

RAW MATERIALS PLANNING, PRODUCTION SCHEDULING, CUSTOMER SERVICE

AND INVENTORY CONTROL OF RAW MATERIALS AND FINISHED GOODS.

• MANAGED THE DEPARTMENT’S BUDGET.

• INCREASED INVENTORY TURNS FROM 25 TO 40 TURNS A MONTH.

• USED THE MFG/ PRO SOFTWARE A REPETITIVE PLANNING SYSTEM.

Material Superintendent @ TECHNOTRIM (Johnson Controls, Inc.) Mexico: Nov 02 – Mar 04

Reviewed daily the MRP and MPS data reports to successfully manage a platform of

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seat trim covers for an automotive plant.

Analyzed customer releases on a weekly basis to ensure on time deliveries.

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Prepared and distributed material shortage reports daily to the upper management staff.

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Managed and coordinated the engineering changes with the plant and suppliers.

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Managed the end of model year programs and processed the obsolescence claims.

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Supply Chain Engineer @ TECHNOTRIM (Johnson Controls, Inc.) Mexico Apr 00 – Nov 02

• Launched and implemented on EDI system for 2 Manufacturing Trim plants in

Mexico.

• Conducted MMSA Audits for 3 Plants.

• Formed part of a group that was selected to implement the materials department for a

new plant in Monclova, Mexico

National Distribution Center Manager @ SAGAZ INDUSTRIES, Del Rio TX: May 99–Nov 99

• Warehoused and packaged aftermarket seat covers for automotives.

• Reorganized the production and warehouse to meet the efficiency and sales goals.

• Increased the production efficiency from 65% to 95+% and the daily sales from $200k to

$500k.

• The customers included K-Mart, Wal-Mart, Target, Pep Boys, Canadian Tire, etc.

• Managed 50 employees, including 3 Supervisors.

• Assisted in the successful sales of the company to Pennzoil.

Program Manager @ IRVIN AUTOMOTIVE (TAKATA INC), Del Rio TX: Oct 97- May 99

• Irvin Automotive manufactured automotive seat trim covers.

• Managed the production scheduling and material planning for 13 different styles of

headrests and armrests that were manufactured for several JIT plants in the US and

Mexico. The OEMs were Ford, GM and Chrysler.

• Worked with a Just in Time system. Reviewed an MPS report on a daily basis.

• Managed 1 day or less of finished goods and 2.5 days or less of raw goods inventory.

• In absence of the Director of materials/Materials manager I assumed the responsibilities

as the Materials Manager.

• Managed and Coordinated all new program launches and engineering changes.

• Supervised the customer service, production schedulers, expeditors and cycle counters.

EDUCATION

Associates Degree in Applied Arts. (Fashion Merchandising)

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Miss Wades Fashion Merchandising, Dallas, TX

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Pending Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, (34 Hours)

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South West Texas Junior College, Del Rio, TX

• APICS Courses pending certification

SKILLS

Fluent in Spanish and English

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Knowledge of the Microsoft office programs

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Worked with AS400 and Oracle databases

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Proficient with the SAP, MFG/Pro, and BAAN planning programs

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