Demand Planning, Procurement, Forecasting, Logistics

Debbie Redden

***** ********* *** #**** **** Elsinore, CA 92532

*************@*****.*** 724-***-****

Summary of Qualifications

Aerospace Background Import/Export Compliance; ITAR, INCOTERMS

Material Requirements Planning (MRP) Utilization of both SAP Business Warehouse

Reporting and JDE World Writer Report Generation

Demand Planning and Forecasting

Key Performance Indicators (KPI) Adherence

Direct Procurement Experience

Proven ability to quickly establish rapport with all

Inventory Analysis and Material Planning

levels of an organization

Internal and External Production Forecasting

Mature decision making capabilities

Production Planning

Ability to negotiate for results

Bill of Material (BOM) knowledge

Strong team player

Inbound and Reverse Logistics Orchestration

Exceptional ability to multitask and quickly adapt to

Distribution & Logistical Strategy Planning

all circumstances in a fast paced environment

Extremely Customer Focused

Advanced Skills using Microsoft Office Suite

Worked Directly with 3PL’s

(Excel; Vlookup/Pivot Tables), Word, PowerPoint,

Familiarity with Six Sigma and LEAN Processes

Access, Outlook)

Strong Technical Background

JD Edwards-Oracle System Experience

Extremely self-directed and dependable

SAP R/3 System Experience (MM, SD, WM, PP)

Internal and external working knowledge of Supply

Chain functions and their inter-dependencies

Zodiac Seats California (Division of Zodiac Aerospace)

Product Support Representative (2012)

Provide technical support to the global customer base. Work as the liaison between Engineering, Production and

Customer Service to orchestrate in-service upgrades or improvement modification. Provide customer seat training

when required. Due to a reduction in force in late December, this position was eliminated.

Transtar Industries (Axiom Automotive Technologies)

Inventory Management & Logistics Specialist-Supply Chain Operations Management (2010-2012)

Product Management, Production Forecasting, Procurement, Demand Planning, Inventory Analysis and Logistical

Positioning for the entire Fleet Division/Axiom Automotive within Transtar Industries. The fleet consisted of the USPS

vehicle base, and my unit provided remanufactured transmission, engines, steering gear, starters and numerous other

hard part kits for postal vehicle maintenance throughout the entire United States. Internal and external production

forecasting. Core management returns to feed back into production. Fleet Division’s SIOP plan author.

This position was consumed by the corporate offices in Cleveland Ohio.

RTI International Metals, Inc.

Corporate Logistics Specialist (2008-2009) Coordination of the corporate Duty Drawback program, including SAP

report generation, auditing, and claim filing with U.S. Customs. Other responsibilities include managing special

projects through completion using outside consultants and internal staff. All of the above includes training of resources

in the use of SAP. Auditing and monitoring of the company’s third party logistics provider performance. Assist with

problem resolution. Developing and writing ISO procedures for both the duty drawback and importing processes.

Lanxess Corporation

Inventory Planner (Contractor)Basic Chemicals (2007- 2008) Demand planning and procurement, including

logistics coordination for imported materials from Germany and South Africa utilizing the company’s SAP system.

Tracked container movements to ensure material was moving and would meet customer requirements. Work closely

with the Basic Chemicals Product Managers, Customer Service Representative and Supply Chain group to orchestrate

logistics for customer’s requirements. Access database updated regularly. Monitored customer delivery dates so that

invoicing is being accomplished. Track container/order movements to ensure post goods issuing and invoicing is being

accomplished. Continually monitored dead and slow inventory for disposition.

Lanxess Corporation

Inventory/Production Planner (Contractor)Paper Chemicals & Colorants (2004-2007) Responsibilities included

demand planning, inventory analysis and procurement and production planning for the Paper Colorants Business Unit.

Analyzed production and purchasing requirements to ensure that inventory levels met customer demand. Worked

closely with the production plant to ensure products were produced to meet demand and that correct packaging was

accomplished. Work closely with product managers and the field sales representatives. Advised customer service

representatives regularly regarding product allocation and availability. Placed purchase orders, both domestic and

imported. Entered process orders with suppliers for tolled materials and expedited orders when necessary. Transferred

stock to outlying warehouses based on average sales and forecast. Coordinated transportation and warehousing

activities as required. Closely monitored German, Asian and Canadian imported products and coordinated with the

holding facility and production plant. SAP R/3 utilization. This business unit was sold to an Atlanta based company.

USAirways (12+ Years)

Senior Planner-Line Maintenance Planning (2000-2002) Balanced aircraft maintenance requirements with

maintenance station capabilities, manpower and parts availability to create the nightly production work releases.

Ensured FAA mandated time controlled maintenance requirements were met to avoid penalties and grounding of

flights. Monitored aircraft routings to ensure station and maintenance personnel were equipped to handle assigned

work and that parts were available to accomplish the work. Planned all aircraft maintenance requirements including

EO/Engineering Orders, Advisories, Airworthy Directives, Campaign Directives, MELS/Minimum Equipment Listings

and aircraft maintenance checks consisting of daily, weekly and A-checks. Monitored parts availability to ensure

maintenance completion was possible. Utilized LAMPS (Line Maintenance Planning System), MOCA, (Aircraft

Routing System) DECS/FOS (Flight Operations System) and Maxi Merlin (MRP and Engineering System). Post 911

reductions in force job loss.

Inventory Analyst-Materials Management (1995-2000) Forecasted and planned various multimillion dollar aircraft

parts inventories. Balanced production requirements with inventory reduction objectives using JIT “just in time” theory.

Ensured parts were received in time to meet production requirements. Monitored material demand and inventory levels

to support in-house shop production, heavy and line maintenance usage using the company’s MRP system Maxi

Merlin. Continual monitored of slow and obsolete inventory for final disposition. Wiring diagrams, maintenance and

repair manuals and IPC’s were used for technical support. Close interaction with aircraft mechanics, technical foreman

and engineers respectively. Over this timeframe, responsibilities consisted of the following; avionics, instrumentation,

hydraulics, air conditioning, engine indicating, Pratt & Whitney JT8 & A4168 and Rolls Royce TAY engine parts.

Maintenance kits and shop supplies. Chemical inventories including shelf life controlled items. Maintained material

safety data sheet documentation.

Administrative Representative (1989-1995)

Materials Management, Manager, including back-up inventory for absent analysts

Simulator Engineering-Director & Manager

Employee Relations & EAP-Director & Manager

Air-Traffic & Airfield Ops, 3 Managers

Education & Professional Development

Currently pursuing my APICS Certification

Community College of Beaver County, Monaca, PA; Business Management

Cuyamaca College, El Cajon, CA; Electronics Technology

Technical training courses sponsored by Pratt & Whitney, Boeing, & Airbus

Numerous seminars and workshops sponsored by USAirways

Hazmat Materials Transportation Regulations Certification sponsored by Lanxess

Supply Chain Quest, Advanced Course in Supply Chain Management Certification through Lanxess

Professional references available upon request

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