Supply Chain Sales

Nora Easterday

*N*** Willow Rd., Elmhurst, IL, 60126

Cell (630) ***-****.**********@***.***

SUPPLY CHAIN PROFESSIONAL

Specializing in Manufacturing, Inventory and Vendor Management -

A problem-solver with the tenacity to successfully complete assignments, the flexibility to adapt to changing situations,

who works well under pressure and is a strong common sense decision maker. Experience working with a complex supply

chain model involving a large number of SKU’s, sensitive price risk mitigation, analysis, forecast, and act on movement of

a commodity driven inventory to increase replenishment in a lean environment. A self-motivated professional, who enjoys

new challenges, is a team player, has the ability to multi task and is dedicated to the profession. With demonstrated

excellence in identifying and evaluating suppliers, negotiating pricing, formalize contracts, assuring product quality and

timely delivery.

Core Attributes

Familiar with six sigma principles lean manufacturing kanban ISO 9001 make vs buy analysis material requirement

planning supplier relationship development negotiation understanding of both ferrous and non-ferrous metals in all

forms cost reduction inventory reduction strategic sourcing strong written and verbal communication process

understanding production improvement

Experience

Senior Material Analyst 2003 – 2012

The Fitzpatrick Co, 832 N. Industrial Dr, Elmhurst, IL 60126

Reviewed processes and created written procedures for evaluating material in regard to obsolete inventory,

reducing 1.2 million of obsolete inventory down to a manageable $320, 000 quarterly targets. Accomplished

by forming and working with a cross functional team including engineering, purchasing, production and

aftermarket sales to help consume, sell or scrap existing inventory with a focus of a more timely usage for

future product development. Created and implemented ABC coding, min/max levels, and structured review

procedures for all 19,000 inventory items helping reduce 2.2 million in on hand inventory to consistent levels

between 800 and 1.2 million depending on the production schedule and scale of machinery being built.

While reducing the number of active items by 2/3rds changing the focus of on hand inventory and reducing

lead-time to move toward a just in time environment while increasing customer fulfillment. Indentified

$500,000 of savings on parts and developed strategic global and local sourcing partnerships. Working with

engineering and development to help both foreign and domestic partners meet the quality requirements for

critical parts. Created procedures and processes to streamline inter team communications and understanding.

Strategic sourcing with long term high level planning, global sourcing, supplier management, inventory

management, materials management and analysis of inventory at the production level. Senior Buyer: Review

of inventory and finding cost effective solutions. Commodities stainless steel sheet, rod, tube, and machine

parts, brass screw machined parts, stainless steel fabrications. Both part inventory and raw material stock

levels to support a just in time production. Conversion of parts made in house to fully outsourced parts. I

have the ability to read blue prints and a more than basic understanding of the fabrication and machining of

stainless and standard steel.

Buyer 2000 2002

MacClean Power System, 11411 Addison St, Franklin Park, IL 60131-1130

Review of assigned commodities for production, Aluminum seamless tubing, Aluminum sheet and wire,

copper tubing, brass tubing, stainless steel strip, HRPO, cold rolled steel sheet and rod, injection molded

plastic parts, machined brass, finished goods inventory, and scheduling of foreign parts. Proficient in MRP,

MS word, excel, access, comfortable working in an ISO9001 environment. Developed new suppliers both

domestic and international, as well as enhancing relationships with current supplies to create partnerships

that were beneficial to both parties. Helping to reduce costs of parts while increasing quality and on time

delivery performances, negotiated and executed contracts to take full advantage of pricing arrangements as

well as stocking levels to meet delivery requirements. I created a system that tracked and rated suppliers

based on quality, delivery, and cost cutting suggestions, partnering with engineering on product development

at key suppliers. Developed a team with marketing and engineering to facilitate a smooth transition of new

product introduction with a timely use of obsolete inventory to minimize impact of inventory and tooling

modifications. Investigated and quoted material with new or current suppliers for new product development.

Worked in conjunction with

Nora Easterday

3N469 Willow Rd., Elmhurst, IL, 60126

Cell (630) ***-****.**********@***.***

quality managers and suppliers to process and resolve product quality issues. Issuing any corrective actions

as needed to eliminate any further problems. Assisted in obtaining certification, layouts from suppliers, and

analyzed forecast data from marketing in combination with inventory level, sales history, and lead-times on

current orders with suppliers to determine purchasing and manufacturing plans in an ISO environment.

Managed finished goods inventory to insure targeted inventory levels and prevent out of stock situations.

Buyer 1998 2000

Marvel, 3843 W. 43rd Street, Chicago, IL 60632

Monitor inventory usage and requirements for metal, plastic, corrugated and fabric commodities in a MRP

production environment. Calculate, forecast, purchase based on the demands for production of customer

orders with an emphasis on just in time inventory. Maintained $3,500,000 of inventory at two locations set

up Kanban of inventory, MRO supplies and services. Research improvements, cost savings, communicate

with suppliers to negotiate pricing and quality to meeting the companies exacting standards. Worked with

engineering on product development, research, develop, and quote sources for new materials needed on

prototypes. Maintain consignment inventories for two separate locations. Manage productivity of

subcontractors to meet deadlines. Facilitate the import of purchased inventory from Canada and Mexico.

Purchasing Trainer: Trained new buyer in all aspects of corrugated, board, label, injection molded parts, as

well as back up for MRO.

Purchasing 1994 1998

A.W. Mendenhall Co.Inc, 2301 Lunt Ave, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007

Maintained inventory with 32 suppliers each with an average of 250 SKU’s on an AS400 System,

representing 40% of the distribution inventory. Coordinated buy in to achieve the most cost effective

solutions, coordinating truckload arrivals with the receiving department. Processed any direct or drop

shipments made from the mills on the company’s behalf. Purchasing Trainer: Trained the last two additions

to the purchasing department.

Purchasing 1990 1994

Laird Plastics, 2450 Lunt Ave, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007

Reviewed, order materials, process improvements to consolidate shipments.

Billing: Costing of materials used, accounts payable and receivable, collections, established credit checks for

new accounts and suppliers.

Supervisor of Independent Sales Organization Secretaries 1988 1990

Peachtree Bancard Corp, 2001 Butterfield Rd. Flr 13, Downers Grove, IL 60515

Promoted to supervisor after 1 year. Directing special projects, supervised two secretaries.

Shipping and Receiving Manager 1984 1987

K-Mart, 345 W. Roosevelt Rd, Lombard, IL 60148

Accounts receivable, inventory, and damage reports

Education

Elmhurst College - Bachelor of Science Logistics and Supply Chain Management 2012

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