Engineer Development

Jennifer West

**** **** *. ****, ***. ***, Troy, MI 48083

Phone: 586-***-**** Email: **********@*****.***

Professional Summary:

Effective Logistics Engineer, experienced in LEAN manufacturing, transportation, strategic planning, and

high-level cost savings. Excellent analytical skills. Exceptional leader, demonstrates strong communication and

presentation skills, comfortable communicating to all levels of leadership. Proven ability to work in unison

with staff and in cross-functional settings, utilizing strategy development to fulfill business objectives.

Organized and effective problem solver able to direct complex projects from concept to fully operational

status.

Professional Experience:

CEVA Logistics

Logistics Solution Engineer Sept 2006-Dec 2012

Responsibilities

Developed various sequencing, sub-assembly, transportation, warehousing, and cross-docking solutions

for customers in multiple industries, including aerospace, automotive, consumer and retail, and

healthcare

Designed and implemented warehouse layouts and workflow concepts

Created process flow maps

Calculated manpower requirements for various projects utilizing MOST certification to analyze and

calculate processes and labor requirements to efficiently run operations

Completed and submitted proposal, cost models, and pricing for developed solutions for new business

development totaling an average of over $50 million per year

Accomplishments

Optimized warehouse storage at the Eaton Logistics Center, increasing storage locations by 15 percent

Designed and implemented the Rolls-Royce Crosspointe warehouse worth $250,000 annually

Led 5S initiative for CEVA Southfield office

Participated as member of the Diversity and Inclusion team for CEVA’s Metro Detroit locations

Developed and maintained a standardized MOST template for the engineering team in Southfield, MI

Trained new engineers on MOST and MOST template

Led the Career Development team for the Logistics Solutions team

Designed and implemented the GM Laredo crossdock worth over $5.0 million annually

Implemented the GM Oshawa Rear Strut Sub-assembly worth $2.3 million annually

Vector SCM

North America Inbound Logistics Engineer March 2006-Sept 2006

Responsibilities

Audited and approved cost impact forms from Lead Logistics Providers (LLPs)

Confirmed advanced shipment notification data and adjusted routes accordingly to ensure cube / weight

utilization

Completed and submitted cost saving studies to GM Plant/ LLPs

Completed and submitted transportation equipment studies

Coordinated and led LLP weekly meetings

Member of Vector Visionaries, responsible for planning company-wide charity and employee events

Accomplishments

Participated in GM SWAT Team for GM Arlington, resulting in a savings of $32.1 million annually

Procurement Rate Analyst July 2005-March 2006

Responsibilities

Updated and maintained Tier II truck, rail, and ocean inbound rate files for GM North America

Confirmed new rates with Data 2 Logistics (GM’s billing system) and ensured they were processed in

a timely matter

Completed and submitted proposals for new business development

Coordinated and led client meetings

Assisted in the development of a rate repository

Menlo Worldwide July 2003- July 2005

Transportation Supervisor

Responsibilities

Located on-site with client and managed various logistics functions

Managed all milk runs, truckloads, rail, and small package shipments for site

Sourced and booked expedites worldwide (including ground, air, and charter)

Coordinated and led client meetings

Managed client’s Premium Management Network and distributed reports

Updated and maintained freight payment database in Microsoft Access for the site

Audited freight invoices, equipment detention, and trailer utilization

Completed and submitted freight damage\loss claims

Accomplishments

Saved $2.9 million in premium shipments at Delphi Chassis Saginaw

Transportation Specialist July 2002- July 2003

Responsibilities

Managed Delphi Energy &Chassis’s entire domestic Less then Truckload (LTL) network consisting of

12,000 shipments per week

Managed carriers by issuing corrective action requests and enforcing their contracts

Sourced and booked expedites nationwide (including ground, air, and charter)

Managed all domestic LTL shipments into Delphi Saltillo, Mexico and audited ASNs for correct

shipping quantities and release times

Advised Delphi plants, suppliers, and carriers requiring assistance on various logistics issues

Technical Summary:

Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Outlook, Lotus Notes, GM94 Rater, PC Miler, Maxload,

MapPoint, MOST (time study application) certified, AutoCAD Lite

Education:

Wayne State University May 2010

Master of Business Administration

Central Michigan University

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration December 2001

Majors: Marketing and Logistics

Activities, Training, Honors:

Beta Gamma Sigma, Wayne State University, 2010

Chapter Advisor for Alpha Gamma Delta, Kettering University, 2003 to Present

Advisor of the Year for the 2003 school year, B Section, Kettering University

2005-2006 Supplier of the Year for Delphi Chassis Saginaw

Saginaw Transportation Club – 2005

LinkedIn Profile: www.linkedin.com/pub/jennifer-west/5/a80/512

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