KIRSTIE BLACK, A.P.P., C.P.M. abliqn@r.postjobfree.com

*** ****** **** 843-***-****

Midland, GA 31820

OBJECTIVE

I am seeking a veteran managerial-level position in a world-class

organization that values continuous learning. I am offering a proven

professional track record in performing in dynamic environments while

sustaining quality through continuous improvement processes by utilizing

detail-oriented, self-starter/motivator, hands-on experiences and

leadership skills.

RESUME @ A GLANCE

12 years of progressive professional growth focused on all aspects of the

Global Supply Chain that encompasses several types of industries united

with academic education for continuous learning. Hands-on experience and

job-related strengths: ERP/MRP Systems, Effective Lean Practices, Supplier

Quality, Performance & Delivery monitoring methods, Logistics savvy,

Building Supply Chain Relationships & Activities, Results Oriented

Negotiator, Leadership and Coaching Techniques, New Product Introduction &

Development, Program Management and Material Management functions. Also,

performed corporate social representation obligations e.g. Minority

Business Development Council and Minority Opportunity Exchange Tradeshows

CAREER ACCOMPLISHMENTS (Commodity/Project/ Program Management Activities)

. Spearheaded a cost recovery project on OEM tools and setup charges in

2 years, which led to $1.2 million savings through teambuilding/

brainstorming meetings and strategic planning.

. Streamlined non-value added suppliers' processes by reducing supplier

base by 30% through lean management practices while still improving

Cost, Quality, Delivery and Responsiveness.

. Reduced inventory by strategic planning through commonality by

analyzing corrugated materials resulting $3 million savings.

. Budgeted capital projects worth $1.2 million maintained under goal in

cost and job completion.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

June 2007- Eastman Kodak -Graphic Communication Group

Present Title: Senior Buyer-Columbus,

Georgia

. Purchasing Project Lead for GCG Worldwide-

implementation of ERP SAP Oracle base system and EC

Outlook (web-based ordering system)

. Responsible to drive competitive advantage by assisting

in the Strategic Procurement of assigned Materials

. Identifies the needs for the annual planning cycle and

makes ad hoc requests for specific assistance when

required

. Possess intimate knowledge of the commodities and the

businesses within the portfolio to adequately ensure

coordination of within Global Procurement

. Strategy Development:

o Uses intimate knowledge of the market, business

and commodity management to develop procurement

strategies

. Provides support to Commodity Global Team to ensure

alignment with the overall Business strategies

. Works collaboratively as a business partner with manage

supplier to promote mutual benefit

. Ensures Corporation's Policy for safety and diversity

initiatives are implemented. Works safely, reinforcing

the safety habits of all employees in the sphere of

influence

. Supports SOX/ASAT audit activity and complies with

requirements

. Responds to contract administration audits and

implements, as appropriate audit recommendations

. Commodities include: corrugated, wood, resins,recycled,

interleaf, chemicals, natural gas and utilities

March - 2007 Atlanta Journal Constitution - Cox Communications

Company

June 2007 Title: Purchasing Manager (Change Analyst - Contract)

. Formalize Structure of Personnel

. Setup Blue Print for the Purchasing Organization

. Develop Business Plan for Purchasing Department

o Staff

o Leveraging Game Plan

. Initiate & Review Request for Quotes

May - 2005 Hill Rom Company -A Hillenbrand Industries, Inc

Feb 2007 Title: Senior Commodity Specialist /New Product

Development Manager

Project Management Activities- Total Spend: $60 million

. Coordinate Tooling & Design Reviews which is critical

for Time-to Market

. Initiate the Engagement of Expert Supplier base with

Design Engineering to ensure Low Cost Product & Low

Development Cost

. Current Revisions Engineering Prints and Specification

documents to Suppliers to ensure product performance,

technology, quality and reliability

. Resolve/Interface Drawings/Print Specification

discrepancies

. Coordinate Quality Meetings-Supplier Validation & Part

Approval

. Setup Integrated Supply Chain Logistics

. Negotiate Pricing; Establish Scope of Work (SOW); Setup

RGA Programs

Commodity Driven Activities

. Developed Business Plan for Replacement Parts,

Sustaining/Current Production

. Consolidate Suppliers, Develop Preferred Suppliers,

&Globally sourced Commodities

. Identified and Targeted 2 Cost Reduction Strategies

. Developed Standard Operation Procedures

. Participated on several Global Marketing Teams Project-

based

Jan - 2004 Total Interior Systems-America LLC; JV - Takanichi & Lear

Corporation

April -2005 Title: Purchasing Manager (NPI/MRO & Production -300+ Supplier

base)

Strategic Planning Activities

. Developed & Spearheaded cost reductions activities; 1st

year resulting in $3million savings.

. Analysis current and future business requirements

. Streamlined Purchasing Processes increasing efficiency

by 18%

. Increased Dollars spent with Diversity Businesses by

3.6%

. Identified and targeted supply chain to setup standards

in Quality. Price Delivery Performance and Technology

through performance matrix.

May - 2000 General Motors

Nov - 2003 Title: Supervisor, Martinsburg, West Virginia

Shipping/Receiving Dock and Unit Room

. Performed Labor Relations, Work Place Organization and

Lean Manufacturing Practice, Project @ a Glance

Presentations

. Supervised 43 employees in a union (UAW) environment

. Developed and revised Standard Operation Practice

. Investigated Safety Incident Reports

Title: Buyer, (Interiors*) Grand Blanc, Michigan

Worldwide Purchasing Service Parts and Operations

Headquarters

. *Interior Product mix - instrument panels including

components, carpet, acoustics, injection molding,

extruded molding, barriers, foam, retainers, and

consoles., seats and all components

. Negotiated managed contracts for approximately 143

suppliers; total contract purchase value $500 million

. Performed Lean workshops in supply chain to increase

quality and to obtain cost savings through which

resulted in a net of 1.8% savings of all contracts

. Developed annual business plans to meet Organizational

strategic goals

. Interacted with key departments (Supply

Management/Engineering/ Service Readiness/Marketing,

Vehicle Launch, Tooling administrators and Supplier

Development Quality)

. Managed sub-contracts within the supply chain and

performed daily contract maintenance functions.

Feb-1998 Tyco International (Sensormatic Electronics Distribution

Center)

Apr-2000 Title: Buyer/Planner, Atlanta, Georgia

. Maintained inventory budget 3.5 million

. Determined routing and coordinated Logistics for

shipments via Air/Ocean/Land

. Utilized Just in Time (JIT) concept and reduced

inventory by 15% and increased inventory turns by 25%

. Procured electronic security related parts

. Increase inventory availability by 9%

June-1995 Choctaw Maid Farms (Tyson Foods, Inc.)

June-1997 Title: Senior Buyer, Carthage, Mississippi

. Supervised 3 purchasing agents

. Sourced and negotiated contracts to procure:

. Plant raw ingredients, materials and chemicals

. MRO & Printed materials (e.g. forms, booklets, labels,

signs)

. Fleet vehicles including spare parts and maintenance

contracts

. Office & Corrugated boxes and packaging supplies

. Conducted company wide training for executive and

operations staff for JD Edwards Purchasing/Inventory

System

May 1995- Birmingham Steel LLC

May 1993 Title: Accounting/Purchasing Assistant, Flowood,

Mississippi

. Vouched Accounts Payable and Receivables

. Issued Purchasing Orders

. Prepared Shipping Paperwork

. Hazmat Trained (OSHA)

EDUCATION:

2001 - 2007 Central Michigan University, Masters of Science Administration

(MSA), International Administration: Concentration

Leadership: 33 hours completed

. Final course project pending for completion

Feb. 2003-

May 2003 GM Operations Supervisory-Leadership Training Program

May 1992 University of Southern Mississippi, Bachelor of Science

Business (BSBA) Business Administration: Emphasis

Management Information Systems

AFFLIATIONS: Institute of Supply Management, America Society of

Quality

CERTIFICATONS: Accredited Purchasing Practitioner -A.P.P, Certified

Purchasing Manager - C.P.M.

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