KIM CROFT

352-***-****

abhk1v@r.postjobfree.com

SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER

Delivering Vision and Leadership for the Enterprise

PROFILE

High-performing supply chain management professional with expertise in

developing and supporting successful, high ROI projects and solutions

incorporating a wide range of methodologies and technologies. Consistently

recognized by management for the ability to improve organizational

effectiveness and efficiency through leadership that aligns the business

processes and resources to realize cost savings, accelerate performance,

and sustain strategic flexibility while creating a competitive advantage

for the organization.

Focused and motivated, able to work both independently and collaboratively

in a variety of settings, conditions, and environments. Driven to both

succeed and contribute; diligent, goal oriented, conscientious, and

dedicated to improved performance and personal growth. Able to remain calm

and work well in high pressure situations, widely recognized as a quick

learner and articulate communicator with excellent organizational and

interpersonal skills.

A builder of high performance teams and a natural team leader and mentor

who thrives in environments requiring a high level strategist and a big

picture thinker. Proven Project Management skills utilized in driving

profitable and cost effective collaboration between cross-functional teams

and critical business functions.

Accomplished leader with a strong portfolio of successes orchestrating the

start-up, growth, and optimization within the defense, capital equipment

manufacturing, furniture, and electronics industries.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Supply Chain Management . Materials Management . Production Planning

Master Scheduling . New Business Process Development . Continuous

Improvement

Engineering Management . Industrial Design . Budget Management

Project Management . Material Requirements Planning (MRP)

Inventory Analysis . Team Leadership

Active Security Clearance: Secret

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Northrop Grumman Electronic System, Apopka, FL (electro-mechanical optics;

lasers) 2005 - Present

Supply Chain Program Manager 2009 -

Present

Develop, lead, and execute overall material strategies. Forecast and

coordinate Material Planning Process. Direct operations and drive

performance in the areas of supply chain, procurement, manufacturing,

assembly, warehouse, and just-in-time distribution with strong focus on

quality, delivery, and profitability. Successful in strategically

developing and implementing processes to optimize supply chain, minimize

supply-demand imbalance, and streamline fulfillment. Developed a tool for

Estimate at Completion (EAC) while working on a cross functional, six sigma

project team. Received Continuous Improvement Award.

Instructed Material Fulfillment personnel on pro-active order management

which resulted in elimination of parts holding up production schedule.

Developed material analysis model utilized for comprehensive inventory

analysis and material planning for co-procurement sites.

Successful Project Manager for unprecedented multi-site co-procurement

effort (distinct MRP systems; separate Divisions). Developed Rules of

Engagement (procedural contract) for both sites outlining request for quote

protocol, PO placement, mission assurance continuity, supplier capacity

management, and other details.

KIM CROFT

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Northrop Grumman Electronic Systems continued

Senior Production Planner / Analyst and Master Scheduler

2005 - 2009

Analyze customer's forecast and purchase patterns to identify optimum

inventory planning. Managed material requirement planning (MRP) execution,

scheduled and coordinated flow of work within departments of manufacturing

plant to expedite production. Reviewed production schedules and work

orders to eliminate material shortages in production. Revised schedule

according to work order specifications, established priorities and

availability of parts, material, machines, and equipment. Subject expert in

Costpoint, a module based ERP system.

Developed and implemented computer application to track work in progress

(WIP) throughout the facility across all programs including scenario

testing, resulting in the reduction of 2.5 full time equivalents (FTEs).

Participated on cross-functional team to automate non-conforming material

accounting and reporting, including development of an application allowing

different MA software and Costpoint software to create consistent records

and make transactions based on front-end user input greatly increasing

accuracy and accounting of non-conforming material.

Implemented new process to provide information to Master Scheduling that

ensured meeting Materials Management and Accounting (MMAS) and Federal

Acquisition Regulations (FAR) rules, as well as improved time for order

entry; including work instructions. Received Continuous Improvement Award

for this project.

Led team to track customer owned tooling from manufacture to storage.

Received Continuous Improvement Award for work on this project.

Functional lead for module based MRP major upgrade (Costpoint, Deltek),

including action items, scenario testing, and feedback.

Best Diversified Products, Inc. Jonesboro, AR expandable

conveyors 1996 - 2000

Materials Manager

Planned and directed materials activities as well as leading team members

in materials management, inventory control, shipping / receiving, and

packaging, including all training and related work processes / procedures.

Developed, implemented, and maintained the Supply Chain business

processes. Managed flow of raw materials and finished goods to include

documentation of transactions, and developed inventory systems to maximize

inventory. Ensured company standard practices and procedures were

consistently followed. MRP system administrator including but not limited

to:

Corrected all manufacturing resource planning (MRP) key controls in

existing system.

Trained all staff and executive personnel on manufacturing resource

planning (MRP) theory.

PREVIOUS PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Load King Manufacturing, Co. Jacksonville, FL supermarket & restaurant

equipment 1989 - 1990

Industrial Designer

Westinghouse Corporation

1983 - 1989

Furniture Systems Division Kentwood, MI furniture systems

1987 - 1989

Manufacturing Supervisor

Control Division Oldsmar, FL solid state motor

controls

Materials Planning Coordinator OPTIM Award - inventory management

excellence 1986 - 1987

Manufacturing Engineer 1983 - 1986

Designed business process and executed implementation of KANAN plant-wide.

Won George Westinghouse Bronze award. Facilitated complete installation,

start up, process development, and training of Tektronix Auto-CAD system.

EDUCATION

Master of Business Administration (MBA), Management of Engineering

and Technology 3.96

Northcentral University Prescott Valley, AZ

Master of Science, Engineering Management University of South Florida

Tampa, FL

Bachelor of Science, Industrial Design Western Michigan University

Kalamazoo, MI

Oliver Wight Business Excellence courses including material control, MRP,

and resource planning Boston, MA

Micro-MRP MAX System Administrator courses, San Francisco

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