Alexandra R. Williams
**** ******** *** ****** ** 18042
Cell: 484-***-****
Email: *********.******@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
With a background in logistics and mathematics, I have a strong focus on supply chain integration with a passion to work with clients and drive process improvement. I have a desire to pursue business engagements that scope projects for cost cutting and lean supply
Improvements.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including being a good listener
Open and inclusive personal style that is approachable
Logical thinker with strong critical thinking skills
Hard-working achiever with strong work ethic
Reliable and dependable team member who takes responsibility seriously
High energy can do attitude and a willingness to “roll up the sleeves”
Positive relationship builder with ability to build consensus
EDUCATION
University of Pittsburgh – Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics (May 2010), GPA 3.5
Minor in Economics and French Language and Literature
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Linde Gases LLC, North America (April 2013- present)
Distribution Planner II (August 2016- present)
Successfully was promoted after 20 months as a Distribution Planner with same responsibilities as listed below
Distribution Planner (December 2014-August 2016)
Promoted to position after 20 months at Linde as a Coverage Coordinator
Manage daily deliveries of over 40 drivers in both Torrance and Richmond, CA
Regularly provide quick and effective solutions to new customer opportunities to make it possible for Linde to expand its Western Region market
Improved the forecast performance goal from 80% to 95% in both locations of the yearly goal
Establish daily delivery schedules for both plants to serve their local customers, utilizing software consisting of customer databases, product measuring systems, scheduling and driver tracking, all along with customer communications by phone and email
Track payload data and early deliveries through use of the payload database system and local scorecard meetings as well as weekly "end of shift" reports
Maintain customer contact information, working schedules, and access information in the customer database through regular communication with customers, daily reports, and relationships with inside/outside sales group
Coordinate rapid and effective responses to sudden changes in supply and demand such as onsite plant outages, distribution plant outages, equipment breakdowns and driver absences
Interface with plant depot transportation management on a daily basis to resolve issues with drivers and equipment and to optimize the next day schedule
Interface with the plant production team to coordinate more efficient product use to ensure there are no interruptions
Verify accuracy of the driver work matrix and equipment list daily and insure that changes to the work matrix and equipment list are made quickly to minimize scheduling errors
Develop and utilize problem solving abilities to overcome operational challenges and provide customers with uninterrupted supply of product
Assist in delivery of Linde safety goals and profit goals
Successfully scheduled for over a year without personal involvement in a service interruption
Coverage Coordinator (April 2013-December 2014)
Monitor delivery schedules and customer needs across the entire United States for Linde product deliveries
Ensured customer storage tank levels were maintained through delivery scheduling and dispatch modification, utilizing software consisting of customer databases, product measuring systems, scheduling and driver tracking
Implemented real time, on demand changes to driver dispatches and ensured drivers were informed of changes in order to address sudden changes in customer demand throughout the country
Maximized company profitability, employee and customer safety, and customer satisfaction through the coordination of customer needs, Linde production capabilities, driver and equipment resources, and sales requirements
Maintained an open line of communication between Customer Engineering Services, Sales, Distribution, and Production after hours in order to react to changing customers’ needs or issues as quickly as possible
Consistently maintained the highest statistics in customer telemetry alarms answered and solved, phone calls taken and late driver alarms resolved.
Assisted in the support of all Linde teams in meeting the safety goals of the organization
Became an agent of change by supporting new solutions and systems to further improve business performance
Acted as the lead in event of an emergency by working with the SHEQ/HIRT team on emergency response, spills, personal injury, and vehicle accident
TD Bank (June 2011-April 2013)
Financial Services Representative/Customer Service
Successfully completed notary license
Received NMLS certification
Obtained Life, Accident and Health Insurance license for both Pennsylvania and New Jersey
Center for Animal Health and Welfare (May 2009-January 2010)
Kennel Manger
Earned a leadership position while working part-time that was the responsible for the care and security of over 120 animals
Developed and implemented a more effective cleaning procedure that resulted in 30% less cleaning time