Management Medical

Shatzie Ransdell

Email: *********@********.***

Address: **** * ****** ******* **

City: Queen Creek

State: AZ

Zip: 85142

Country: USA

Phone: 970-***-****

Skill Level: Management

Salary Range: $90,000

Willing to Relocate

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SHATZIE RANSDELL

2095 W. Desert Seasons Dr. * Queen Creek, AZ 85142

*********@*****.*** * 970-***-**** (cell)

MANUFACTURING/MATERIAL MANAGEMENT/PROCUREMENT

20 Years of Experience

Results driven/Self Starter/Dedicated/Passionate About People

Results-driven and dedicated with wide-ranging experience in managing materials, purchasing controls, increasing productivity in manufacturing, tracking inventory, and planning involving small to large sized manufacturing environments. Track record in implementing continuous process improvements to minimize waste and reduce cost while maximizing quality, yield, and inventory turns. Establish effective and efficient processes for products that include computer software and hardware, disposable and capital medical products, and aviation manufacturing. Success building teams focused on production goals and throughput, and other areas of expertise to include.

* Reduced touch points * Supplier Relationships

* Regulatory Compliance * Cost Reduction/Avoidance

* Just in-Time (JIT) Inventory * SAP Certified Trainer

* Procedure Development * Profit Generation

* Resource Allocation/Scheduling * High Energy/Commitment Level

* Contract Negotiation * New Product Development

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

IZI Medical Products LLC, Owings Mills, MD, 06/2010 09/2012

Director of Manufacturing

Steered and directed medical maker manufacturing operations that generated $18M in annual revenue. Established operational procedures and implemented process improvements in 5 of my areas to ensure superior quality and outstanding output for customer needs and satisfaction. Directly managed fifteen employees to include all areas of manufacturing such as inventory, shipping and receiving, data entry, and production, while performing all purchasing responsibilities. Design and implement coaching and training programs to develop staff, facilitate efficiency, and improve performance. Ensured adherence to strict quality control procedures and suggested improvements.

Selected Contributions:

Reduced staffing and eliminated the use of temporary employees while increasing production levels through staff utilization, effective use of production equipment and reduction of touch points resulting in reducing total manufacturing cost by 30%.

Positioned the company so that customer demands were met by hitting and exceeding forecast while placing safety stock in inventory for high turn around items.

IZI Medical Products LLC, Windsor Mills, MD, 1/2010 6/2010

Demand Planner

Actively interfaced with suppliers and senior management for order expediting, material forecasting, and benchmarking for medical maker parts and other raw goods. Analyzed suppliers for performance matrix in areas of quality, service, delivery and cost. Developed purchasing procedures to include supplier monitoring processes that lead to partnering relationships with suppliers which enable better communications, lead times, and cost. Supported engineering needs on development and supplier support on new products.

Selected Contributions:

Benchmarked and redeveloped materials that were high cost to the company and reduced the prices by 25%.

Evaluated the materials management process and implemented change to reduce production down time by 20%.

Medtronic Navigation, Inc., Louisville, CO, 06/2005 1/2010

Senior Buyer

Analyzed product and identified waste in company spend, resulting in cost savings negotiations and lead time reduction. Ensure timely delivery of production material through partnership, communication and weekly reporting. Instrumental in the successful launch of new product by providing assistance to the project team. Assisted in the successful implementation of a new MRP system (SAP) for two divisions of Medtronic. Developed a more comprehensive training program to support the needs of engineering that resulted in an 8 hour savings in training time and expedited the users access to the system.

Selected Contributions:

Negotiated a 5% cost savings on the initial cost of parts, then an additional 15-30% savings on the invoiced price based of payment terms.

Maintained or exceeded a goal of 6 turns per year.

Startek, Inc., Greeley, CO/Clarksville, TN, 01/1997 12/2003

Inventory Auditor/Process Manager II

Organized and implemented a cycle count program to prevent operational delays. Steer and directed a team to move the company to a JIT system reducing the amount of money tied up in inventory and eliminated the need for two additional warehouses. Audited not only raw and finished goods, but also departments to ensure compliance with ISO standards. Assisted the company in opening a new facility in Tennessee and building a purchasing team of four buyers. Directed and optimized purchasing and material control functions for suppliers of all the product lines. Instrumental in on boarding additional accounts based on my management of product lines.

Selected Contributions:

Maintained a 100% fill rate managing account needs for customers such as Microsoft, Apple, and Infogrames.

Reduced shortages by 80% in production by a development of a small high run inventory safety stock.

EDUCATION

Bachelors in Business Management

2006-2008, University of Phoenix

Associates in Criminal Justice

2002-2004, Draughons Junior College

Honors: Magna Cum Laude

United States Air Force

1992-1996

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES and AWARDS

Spirit Committee Member FY10 and FY11

Activity Committee Member FY09 and FY10

MNAV Womens Council Member FY10

Working Parents Committee Member FY10

Employee of the Month twice in 2010

MNAV Night on the Town award (FY06) for my continued dedication and support on SAP after go live. Taking on the SAP project on top of regular purchasing responsibilities and cover for another buyer.

MNAV Night on the Town award (FY07) for working with a team relentlessly on a product issue.

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