Supply Chain Management/Planning/Continuous Improvement Specialist
Resume:
Tammy S. Williford
Roxboro, NC 27574
Phone: 336-***-**** or 336-***-****
E-Mail: *****@***.***
Objective/Summary:
Creative, self motivated, professional with 18+ years experience. Highly responsible and works
well independently and as a team player. Currently seeking a challenging position, that can
utilize my prior knowledge and experience as well as offer me the opportunity to grow both
personally and professionally. Major strengths include organizational skills, project
management, innovative problem solving, superior customer relations and computer proficiency.
I enjoy challenges and consistently produce results beyond expectations.
Related Employment History:
12/2008 – Current Supply Chain- Business Process Change Agent
Revlon, Oxford NC
Responsible for identifying and addressing concerns related to the various business processes
within the Materials Management/Supply Chain department. Responsible for nurturing a
continuous improvement environment and mind set through the utilization of various continuous
improvement tools. (ex. Kaizen, 7Step, 8D, Lean) Collaborate with other business groups to
improve processes that involve multiple functional areas. Develop and maintain a monthly
training calendar for the Materials Management staff in order to reinforce defined processes and
procedures. Develop and maintain an electronic Materials Management Policy and Procedure
library. Responsible for key continuous improvement initiatives that have resulted in a $13M
reduction in inventory over the last 5 years.
11/2000 – 12/2008 Production/Procurement Planner
GKN Driveline Automotive, Roxboro NC
Coordinate customer orders from time of receipt to the time of shipment. Plan production for
OEM finished goods for Ford market segment, as well as materials requirement planning for
300+ purchased components. Manage inventory levels of both finished goods and purchased
components in the Roxboro facility. Responsible for On-Time Delivery and maintaining 1.5
DOH inventory. Serve as customer service representative for FORD OEM and back up planner
to TOYOTA and HONDA. Responsible for the coordination and introduction of new programs.
Serve as liaison between the customer and GKN manufacturing. High degree of communication
with the customer, manufacturing, shipping, logistics, business unit and top-level management is
required. Maintain 5 week rolling MPS. Knowledge of the various MRP management tools,
such as level loading, pull systems, etc. Lead the FIFO Continuous Improvement Project.
Champion for the Supply Visualization Project for GKN North America. Served on numerous
other Kaizen/Continuous Improvement Teams.
Special Recognition During Tenure:
Employee of the Month February 2001
“Spot” Award for FIFO Continuous Improvement April 2002
“Spot” Award for Launch of P251/Sports Track December 2005
“Spot” Award for successful launch of 1st Prop Shaft February 2006
3/1998-11/2000 Production Planner/Customer Service Rep.
Eaton Corporation, Roxboro NC
Coordinate customer orders from the time of receipt to the time of shipment. Plan production of
75+ Finished Good SKU’s. Manage raw materials inventory, including purchasing, expediting,
DOH and on-time delivery. Schedule production on various machines. Forecast usage of raw
materials. Issue manufacturing orders to the shop floor. Provide customer service support to
120+ customers in the automotive after market as sell as FORD and TOYOTA direct. Served as
Internal QS9000 auditor.
Special Recognition During Tenure:
Premium Performer Award February 1999
“Spot Award”-Development of Welcome Packet April 1999
“Spot Award”-Development of Customer Service Survey June 1999
Premium Performer Award February 2000
“Spot Award”-Development of Eaton, Roxboro Web Page April 2000
“Spot Award”-Development of Customer F/U Program September 2000
7/1990-6/1995Customer Service Rep/Planning Assistant
Freudenberg Spunweb Company, Durham NC
Maintain customer accounts for the Automotive tufting market = 85% of the company sales (key
customers include Ford, Masland, C&A, JP Stevens), inventory control, back up production
planning (over 100 Finished Good SKU’s), preparation of monthly forecast for entire company,
customer presentations, analysis of historical sales and market trends, customer visits, member of
the “Automotive Business Team”, developed and implemented ISO9000 and QS9000 procedures
and documentation for our department.
Education:
8/2006-12/2008 Averett Univerisity, Danville VA
Bachelor of Arts-Business Administration
6/2000-6/2002 Piedmont Community College, Roxboro NC
Transfer Program – Received 60 college credits toward BBA
8/1986-8/1989 Person Senior High School, Roxboro NC
Diploma
Related Courses/Seminars/Skills:
APICS – Basics of Supply Chain Management Leadership Person County
ERP systems – Mfg. Pro, ManMan, QAD, GEMMS, Microsoft AX
Microsoft Office (Excel,Word, PowerPoint, Publisher) Typing Speed-80 wpm
References:
Lee King Geoff Greene Terry Bradley Reg Harris
GKN GKN Revlon Freudenberg Spunweb
828-***-**** 919-***-**** 919-***-**** 919-***-****
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