Supply Chain Management

Gwendolyn J. Jackson

**** ****** **** *****, **** Bloomfield, MI 48324 ******@***.*** (c) 248-***-****

OFFERING A DIVERSE BACKGROUND OF EXPERIENCES AND ACHIEVEMENTS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS

Exceptional Specialist in Procurement and Supply, Supply Chain Management, Logistics and Business Planning; Effective Negotiator;

Strong interpersonal and communication skills; Flexible, Multi-task, Writer, Team leadership Skills; Management of annual budgets and

periodic cost analysis; Database Management skills, Community Relations; Event Planning; Organizational Training and Development;

Counseling; and Public Speaking; Award Winning Procurement Buyer; Member of the National Honor Society

EDUCATION University of Michigan

Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology

December 1985

University of Phoenix

Master of Business and Administration

June 2005

LANGUAGE English – Excellent Proficiency; Spanish – Moderate Proficiency; German – Minimal Proficiency

COMPUTER SKILLS PC, Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook Express, Lotus Notes, SAMETIME, JAVA, Pascal and COBOL

WORK EXPERIENCE

West Bloomfield, MI

05/09 – Present Independent Insurance Producer/Agent – Health Insurance

• Provide individuals and/or business Health Insurance policies

• Provide employee enhancement products that make a positive impact on lives

• Improve employee loyalty to their employers

CHRYSLER CORPORATION Auburn Hills, MI

04/86 – 11/08 Senior Strategy and Method Specialist – Global Sourcing (02/08 -11/08)

• Source Package system owner: Monitored and coordinated the oversight process for the lean source package

quoting package.

• Trained buyers, engineers, and suppliers on the usage of the Source Package system.

• Facilitated the Source Package Governance Board Meeting

• Coordinated the Chrysler Top 2 Supplier Cost Savings Initiative – Technology

• Develop resources to initiate the On-line document approval system and Strategic Procurement systems

• Low Cost Country Logistics Initiative program/ Manage freight sourcing

• Trained buyers on IPass system: Logistics system and 3PL (Global Logistics system)

Senior Product Team Specialist – Power train (07/05 - 02/08)

• Coordinated the P&S Launch efforts on the 3.7L, 4.7L, and 5.7L Engine upgrade programs.

• Manage procurement of Electric Motors and Pumps

• Developed and execute timely placement strategies for the platform programs

• Supported Design activities on the Power train programs

• Effective representation of the company through conventions and seminars and community relations events

Operations Planning and Reporting Specialist (11/02 – 07/05)

• Promoted to Operations Specialist for International Procurement Services

• Developed budget and foster department accounting activities

• Monitor headcount report department status and goals

• Planned and executed International Procurement Service department roles and responsibilities

• Supported presentation development and speechwriting for internal and external communications activities

• Coordinated the department educational goals and utilization of Covisint (e-commerce system)

• Monitored and tracked department iBsc cards for management team

• Responsible for oral presentations to upper management communicating methodology to increase productivity

• Managed Travel, Contract worker buy, and IT Hardware and Software commodities

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Gwendolyn J. Jackson

2330 Island View Drive, West Bloomfield, MI 48324 ******@***.*** (c) 248-***-****

EXPERIENCE

CHRYSLER CORPORATION Auburn Hills, MI

Commodity Buyer, Industrial Materials Procurement (11/01 – 11/02)

• Procured fuel, robotic spare part, and welding components on behalf of Chrysler.

• Procurement of office supplies/ MRO/Contract Services

• Managed and control cost for industrial components

• Establish Packaging, Corrugated paper and logistics routing

• Mentored suppliers to assist them in reaching their goals for Chrysler.

• Developed suppliers to enhance the minority contract placements which are tied to Chrysler goals

Commodity Specialist/ Buyer, Interior Trim Procurement (07/91 – 11/01)

• Promoted to Commodity Manager of Interior Trim

• Procured government fleet vehicles on behalf of the Specialty vehicle group.

• Procured and managed the Carpet, Silencers, Floor Consoles, and headliners for the Jeep vehicles

• Procured and managed the door trim panels and I/P for the Large Car Vehicle Platform

• Develop statements of work and conduct analytical reviews for procurement and logistics

• Measurements of goals on Interior components

• Interpret regulations and make contracts adaptive to corporate requirements

• Comprehensive analysis of new and existing contracts

Reporting Specialist, Advance Manufacturing and Production Control (2/89 – 07/91)

• Develop and monitor production schedules for assembly plants; Establish SAP operations

• Report production schedules to the Management Team

• Monitor daily shortages and remedy supplier and logistical carrier issues

• Forecasting manufacturing schedules;

• Planning, Implementing and controlling inventory for assembly plants

• Modify reporting systems to develop process efficiencies, Reduce TCO, ERP Communications

Analysts, Supply Chain Management (04/86 – 02/89)

• Manage supplier relationships and controlling associated business processes

• Monitor Freight Sourcing /Expedite Material to/ from suppliers to Chrysler facilities

• Monitor daily shortages by controlling Inbound and Outbound transportation

• Establish logistics Truck Loads, Rail Car Supply and Carrier services (FTL, LTL, and Just-in-Time)

• Settle claims and logistic disputes for suppliers and end customers

SPECIAL ASSIGNMENTS - CHRYSLER LLC

3/89 – 12/01 Coordinator of the Chrysler Corporate Sports Battle Team

• Planned, organized, and executed the regional meets and National meets televised on ESPN for Chrysler

• Conveyed an impression which reflects favorably on the public relations of Chrysler

• High energy program to enhance the moral and loyalty of employees at Chrysler

Keyword Summary:

* Procurement Expert * Leadership / Organizational skills * Analyze and understand complex contracts

* Product Knowledge * Effective Negotiator * Budget Specialist

* Aggressive Strategy * Supply Chain Management expert * Global/Competitive market expert

* Computer Literacy * Exceptional Interpersonal skills * Logistics Expert

* Persuasion skills * Public Speaking * Revenue Growth

References are available upon request

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