TIM EASLER

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CAREER SUMMARY

Production Planner with powerful, well-expressed communication,

negotiation, and relationship building skills. Possess the ability to

analyze and prioritize multiple projects to meet deadlines. Adapts' easily

to change, thriving under pressure in a timeline-driven environment, while

maintaining a high performance and an open mind to team ideas and

suggestions. Expertise in the following areas:

Inventory Tracking, Control Customer Service Managing

and Analysis Distribution

Team Building & Training Analysis / Problem Production Planning

Solving / Forecasting /

Logistics

EXPERIENCE

TAC Manufacturing, Jackson MI 2010-Present

PRODUCTION PLANNER

Order 175+ parts for multiple production lines, maintaining 3 to 5 days of

safety stock. Duties include placing monthly orders and 20 week forecasts

to 20+ suppliers. Weekly monitoring of on hand inventories to assure any

fluctuation in demand has been accounted for and is available. Help with

physical inventory twice a year and month end requirements. Handle product

changes and end of production planning with suppliers and customers.

. Developed a new ordering process for foreign supplier to make days on

hand calculation more accurate and flexible.

. Worked to transfer 20+ suppliers to a specific label design to

eliminate waste and improve accuracy in the receiving process.

. Solved over 15 inventory discrepancies at the last physical inventory.

. Took over 15 suppliers from another planner during a medical leave.

EATON CORPORATION, Marshall, MI 2004 - 2009

SENIOR ANALYST

Supported Sales and Marketing managers on a >$45M Aftermarket business

entity, covering 5 different product line, 5K+ part numbers, ~ 40

customers, and over 10 global suppliers in 8+ countries. Responsibilities

included: new and market pricing development; determined production

facility based on availability and cost; preparation of customer

quotations; revenue and production forecasting; analysis of costs, pricing,

profitability assessments; review and monitor current and historical

volumes by customer and part number; update market activity by product line

and specific market; handled the resolution of problems or issues.

. Completed an immediate price change for 30+ customers in less than 8

hours

. Coordinated a warehouse move and delivered training to a new staff on

a >$10M business in 6 weeks without any loss of customer satisfaction

. Designed an Access database to consolidate cost, price, customer

specific, cross reference and application information on >5K part

numbers and granted access to 5 employees

. Developed a forecasting system that contained customer projections on

~25 parts that allowed the production facility to reduce lead-times by

4 weeks.

. Wrote work instructions and procedures as well as training for Sales

Engineer and Sales and Production Coordinator

. Filled in for 3 employees during a business transition, maintaining

excellent customer service and internal accuracy

EATON CORPORATION, Marshall, MI 1999 - 2004

SALES AND PRODUCTION COORDINATOR

Handled customer service for a >$30M business, ~ 30 customers, covering 2

product lines, and 7 worldwide manufacturing facilities. Duties included:

domestic and international order administration; purchase order

verification and processing; shipment scheduling with suppliers based on

production and transit times; instructed warehouse personnel on inspection

and shipping requirements; handled all customer service questions regarding

orders and delivery dates; controlled inventory levels and accuracy on a

monthly basis; kept customers up to date on order status and delivery

dates; monitored suppliers and warehouse personnel to make sure all

customer requirements were met.

. Initiated a stocking program for a ~ $12M customer to reduce lead-time

designed to increase market share, resulting in $2M of new business

. Executed a third-party drop ship on a $100K order, for a US customer,

on a Chinese product, going to a company in Australia.

. Reduced on-hand inventory from >$3M down to $500K in less than a year,

while increasing accuracy to 100%.

. Processed a change of manufacturing facility on over 1200 part numbers

that increased sales by 30% and reduced cost by ~ 50%.

. Created a system to track and monitor status on 2000+ different orders

that was updated with real-time information and available at any time

. Implemented a system of using supplier packaging for shipments to all

customers, which saved $10K per year.

EDUCATION

Master of Arts in Organizational Management, Spring Arbor University,

Battle Creek, MI

Bachelors of Business Administration, Siena Heights University, Battle

Creek, MI

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Exceptional communication skills with customers and within the company

Sales and production forecasting

Microsoft Office including advanced Excel and Access Skills

Pivot table and database creation experience

Corporate Business Systems, ISO/TS 16949, Sarbanes Oxley

Project Management exposure

Excellent customer service and supplier representation

Ability to develop summary reports in minimal time

Experience in COGNOS

AS400 and JD Edwards experience

Macro experience

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