Material Planner

Judy B. Akers

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Work Experience

Unemployed

Due to reduction in force, laid off on July 5, 2013

L-3 Communications Mar 2013 to Jul

2013

Material Planning & Control Specialist

Huntsville, AL

Had an interim secret security clearance. Was a team member of L3's

Project Management Office (PMO) in the Army Sustainment Division (ASD) that

supported 194 aircraft at 82 Army sites in 7 regions of the world.

Executed relevant Excel reports that facilitated research and discussion by

my Logistics Manager with other department managers regarding the

opportunities/risks of customer performance metrics. Prepared and

maintained SAP reports to 3 Material Coordinators, which directed them to

proactively report product and material availability issues. These reports

included DMR (Deferred Maintenance Report), AOG (Aircraft on the Ground)

Requisitions, PLL (Preferred Load List) Requisitions, Open Requisitions

(30/60/90 day), and Open PO report. Worked proactively identifying

variances based on historical performance and expected future demand.

Adapted quickly to learn new methods of performing duties, due to always

changing improvements in technology. Completed special projects and

assignments as requested. Used SAP, Microsoft Office, Excel, and Word.

Experis Oct 2011 to Feb

2013

Material Planner - Contractor assigned to Steelcase, Inc.

Athens, AL

Analyzed manufacturing enterprise resource planning (ERP) and other

material requirements based on the needs of assembly demands, component

replenishments, substitute parts/materials, production set-ups, engineering

changes and enterprise supplies. Resolved schedule, material requirement,

or business system problems with cross-functional representatives.

Approved part or material requisitions and initiated purchase change

orders. Resolved master schedule and production problems.

Expedited/deferred material based on the exception messages SAP generated.

Monitored the Past Due PO report daily and contacted suppliers for updates.

Managed inventory investment by recommending removal of idle, excess and

obsolete stock by identifying, communicating and coordinating disposition

and removal of idle, excess, and obsolete stock materials. I have strong

problem analysis and solving skills. Maintained excellent organizational

skills; maintained excellent communication skills between departments

within the organization, as well as outside vendors; had excellent time

management skills. Used SAP, Microsoft Office, Excel, and Word.

Northrop Grumman Mar 2008 to Jul 2011

Material Planning Control Analyst 1

Madison, AL

Worked with manufacturing to determine the resources necessary to meet the

production schedule of various Government Contracts; released purchase

requisitions to purchasing department and worked with a Buyer to

purchase/expedite the needed resources to meet the production schedule;

monitored scheduled deliveries from vendors; worked with engineering and

analyzed blueprints to determine needed resources; continually worked to

improve delivery times, cost, and quality of materials from vendors;

maintained very good organizational and computer skills; had excellent

communication skills due to working with various departments within the

organization as well as outside vendors; had excellent time management

skills. Used SAP, Microsoft Office, Excel, and Word.

Sanmina SCI 2000 to 2003 and

2005 to 2008 Sr. Production Planner/Sr. Material Planner

Huntsville, AL

Was employed here under the name of Judy B. Atanasoff. Planned, prepared,

issued and controlled production schedules and coordinated with material

requirements to ensure a controlled flow of approved materials timed to

meet production requirements. Advised management of the status of work in

progress, material availability, and potential production problems to

ensure that personnel, equipment, materials and services was provided as

needed. Scheduled equipment and personnel, confirmed material supply and

demands. Coordinated interdepartmental activity with quality assurance,

manufacturing, purchasing, engineering, inventory control, traffic, etc.

Reviewed current and forecasted orders; managed and maintained inventory

levels to support production requirements; proactively identified areas of

potential supply concerns, keeping in mind capacity constraints, shortages

and communicated analysis/recommendations to all parties impacted.

Demonstrated good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for

obtaining solutions; interacted with internal and external personnel.

Completed Six Sigma Green Belt Training. Used COPICS, Oracle, Microsoft

Office, Excel, and Word.

Praegitzer, Inc. Nov 1998 to May

1999

Master Scheduler Huntsville, AL

Was employed here under the name of Judy B. Atanasoff. Duties included

monitoring 2-6 week backlog (including sub-assemblies); worked with the

production manager to level load spikes in the capacity plan backlog

window; notified group leaders and manufacturing manager of capacity issues

during weekly schedule meetings.

Prestolite, Inc. Mar 1998 to

Aug 1998

Production & Inventory Control Manager Decatur,

AL

Was employed here under the name of Judy B. Atanasoff. Supervised 23

people (Schedulers, Shipping/Receiving Personnel, and Stockroom Personnel),

of which 2 were supervisors. Duties included supporting Operations Manager

in day-to-day activities that ensured production goals were met; monitored

cycle counts (using the ABC classification), monitored economic order

quantities. Wrote ISO procedures for departments I supervised. Used

Oracle, Microsoft office, Excel, and Word.

Eaton Corporation 1976 to 1998 and 1999

(temporary)

Assembler / Quality Inspector/ Inventory Control / Production Control

Arab, AL

Was employed here under the name of Judy Bagwell Smith, Judy Ann Bagwell,

and Judy B. Atanasoff. Promoted from an entry-level assembler to Quality

Control. Those duties included reading blueprints and using different

measuring devices (caliper, hardness tester, micrometer, and optical

comparator) to ensure incoming material met drawing specifications.

Promoted from inspector to Inventory Control Scheduler, and then Production

Control Scheduler. Those duties included interacting with internal and

external personnel for commitments to meet the master schedule; interfaced

with internal and external management on customer and inventory concerns;

maintained 95%+ On Time Delivery to customer request--company/personal

goal; analyzed and released purchase requisitions to buyers to meet the

master schedule; provided forecasts and demand to suppliers on

weekly/monthly basis; worked with JIT & Kanban inventory controls;

monitored daily/monthly cycle counts and justified all discrepancies.

Served as an internal ISO auditor. Used AS/400, Oracle, Microsoft Office,

Excel, and Word.

Education

1998 - Master of Science, Florida Institute of Technology,GPA 3.18 Redstone

Arsenal, AL

(Received diploma under the name of Judy B. Atanasoff)

1997 - Bachelor of Science, Oakwood College, GPA 3.81

Huntsville, AL

(Received diploma under the name of Judy Bagwell Atanasoff)

1986 - Associate Degree, Snead State Jr. College

Boaz, AL

(Received diploma under the name of Judy Bagwell Smith)

Selected "Who's Who" by college faculty

Training

2006 - Six Sigma Green Belt Training completed

References available upon request

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