Data Manager

Cheryl A. Leech

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New Milford, CT 06776

Home: 860-***-**** ******.*****@*******.*** Cell: 203-***-****

SUMMARY

Reliable goal-oriented Inventory Coordinator with proven success in

coordinating, analyzing and reconciling all raw materials, resulting in

more accurate inventories and less monies and materials being written-off.

Skilled at troubleshooting by gathering and assessing relevant data.

Ability to show awareness of a range of possible risks that may arise when

responding to problems. Chooses to tackle difficult or tough issues

directly to make sure they are addressed in a timely manner. Makes

recommendations based on good data rather than personal opinions.

Expertise includes:

Inventory Control and Reconciling Process Improvement

Data Analysis Internal Control Audits

Records Retention & Management Forecast to Stock Process Lead

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

KIMBERLY CLARK CORP, New Milford, CT 2002 - 2009

Inventory Coordinator

Coordinated, scheduled and reconciled all cycle counts for all raw

materials used in the making of Finished Product for the Family Care Sector

at New Milford Plant. Estimated dollar amount of raw materials on site was

$500,000.

. Reconciled, analyzed and troubleshot all data that would affect inventory

accuracies.

. Reduced errors and sustained accuracy levels at 98% for past 12 months.

. Decreased number of cycle counts performed each month by 15%, due to the

improvement of inventory accuracies.

. Key member of the Internal Controls Committee and assisted new members to

come up to speed in their

Control reviews.

. Led and facilitated monthly Forecast to Stock meetings which tackled any

new issues or new processes.

. Facilitated Simple Problem Solving method with appropriate staff to

decrease the large pulp inventory adjustments, which eliminated majority

of time, spent investigating the root cause for the discrepancies.

. Increased raw material to 97% accuracy in a matter of 2 weeks.

. Facilitated and led new process for handling "Reject and Hold" materials,

which resulted in less confusion for operators across the facility.

. Communicated and shared all relevant information to appropriate staff

across the facility.

. Trained 6 to 7 cycle counters, and led meetings on the proper procedure

of entering counts on count sheets which included the specifics and

categories for inventory control.

Financial Assistant 1995 - 2002

Accumulated and processed data through assigned cost and accounting systems

in a timely and accurate manner.

Ensured that system outputs accurately stated mill financial results and

provided the financial control necessary to support the managerial decision

process.

. Authorized Account Payable worksheets including Petty Cash Reimbursements

and sent all paperwork to Central Account's Payable in Waco, TX for

payment. Updated Account Reconciliations.

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KIMBERLY CLARK CORP. (continued)

. Processed Service Exposure Accruals for month-end close.

. Gathered, analyzed and published cost- of- manufacturing data for month-

end close so the Financial Mill Manager would have accurate information

for management decisions regarding operations.

. Entered Journal Entries for the Operations Analysis Teams.

Computer Operator

Set-up and ran specified jobs, established job priorities and schedules.

Resolved operating problems and determined new or improved techniques.

. Supported all Payroll Processing for 1200 employees.

. Payroll Process involved:

o Keyed and verified all payroll data.

o Ran preliminary payroll edits.

o Met payroll deadlines and ensured efficient operations by

running all necessary payroll jobs, maintenance and payment in

proper sequence.

o Maintained daily and weekly system backups and an adequate

supply of mill data processing forms including computer paper,

and payroll check stock.

. Operated printers and ensured that reports are printed and distributed to

customers on a timely basis.

. Directed and monitored the operation of other equipment such as the

burster and check signer.

EDUCATION

Graduate, Majored in Business Preparatory, McKeesport Sr. High School,

McKeesport, PA

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Inventory Management using SAP system

Train the Trainer

KUT (Key User Training)

Lean Manufacturing Training

Process Order Confirmation Training

Process Map Training

Simple Problem Solving Method

Computer Skills: Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

Certificate in Data Entry and Business Machines, Control Data Institute,

Pittsburgh, PA

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