KATIE TERRY

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Nektar Therapeutics, Huntsville, AL (08/2012-06/2015)

Senior Production Planner (08/2012-06/2015)

Subject matter expert in JD Edwards (JDE) ERP System

Leading a Re-implementation Team for the ERP System

oDeveloping processes utilizing JDE to replace current manual steps

Plan Production of Partnered Product Business as well as Internal Development Production

Develop and write all Supply Chain SOP’s for the JDE system

Purchase all raw materials, packaging materials

Purchase Misc Production Supplies

Monitor QA/QC release of bulk, components, raw materials and finished goods

Analyze existing inventory with business needs and makes decisions to maximize profitability without compromising efficiency

Perform capacity analysis for equipment by facility

Coordinate disposal activities for materials

KIK Custom Products Memphis, TN (06/2011-07/2012)

Purchasing Analyst (01/2012-07/2012)

Warehouse Manager (06/2011-01/2012)

Subject matter expert in JD Edwards (JDE) ERP System

Hand selected by COO for 6 month warehouse transformation project

Led reimplementation of ERP System

oDeveloped processes utilizing JDE

oWrote manual outlining step by step instructions to complete specific job functions

oTrained Personnel on Instruction Manual

Managed 4 Warehouse Supervisors and 30 Warehouse Personnel

Managed the setup of a 2nd warehouse location

Responsible for shipment of 12-14 million units per month out of 2 warehouses

Sourced Chemicals for potential new business

Issued and Developed Requests for Proposal (RFP) for chemicals valued at $ 30 Million

Analyzed price indicators and reviewed chemical pricing allowing savings of $xxx Developed spend reports that tracked MRO spending by facility leading to a reduction of spending

KV Pharmaceutical Co. Saint Louis, MO (01/2003-06/2011)

Manager, Supply Chain (03/2010-6/2011)

Master Scheduler and inventory planner for 3 production plants and 2 contract manufactured products

Subject matter expert in JD Edwards (JDE) ERP System

Retained in Supply Chain department after a 70% reduction in force and entry into an FDA consent decree

Developed and wrote all Supply Chain SOP’s for the JDE system

Continue with all Manager ERP Development duties listed below

Purchased all raw materials, packaging, maintenance and production supplies

Monitor QA/QC release of bulk, components, raw materials and finished goods

Analyze existing inventory with business needs and makes decisions to maximize profitability without compromising efficiency

Sold obsolete inventory after entry into FDA consent decree which made the company $2.1 million

Coordinates manufacturing and packaging batch records

Perform capacity analysis for equipment by facility

Coordinate disposal activities for all facilities

Key member of JDE Governance team

Manager ERP Development (09/2007-03/2010)

Worked to develop a program to lead the adoption of ERP system (JDEdwards) as the common information and planning system across all departments

Provide an explanation of benefits to each department of aligning work processes within JDEdwards (JDE)

Provide training to individuals pertaining to JDE

Maintain Product Data within JDE

Working on JDE Validation Remediation Team

Developed initial Capacity Planning reports by facility

Assist with writing of world writers to mine information from JDE

Acted as back-up scheduler while a co-worker was on medical leave

Back up Senior Buyer/Master scheduler

Maintained inventory through cycle counts

Develop and maintain Routers for manufactured and packaged items

Assist coworkers with JDE related problems working with BIS as necessary

Worked on Klear Vision Project (11/2007-02/2009)

oDeveloped Business Model with specific departments to optimize JDEdwards functionality

oConfigured JDEdwards for branch plant simulation meetings (Single vs. Multiple)

oWorked on the Lot Status Code reduction/improvement project with Quality Assurance

oAssisted with writing functional specifications for programming requests

oAssisted with writing test scripts for demonstrations; later to be used for validation

oDeveloped a Change Management Committee Proposal with a group of people

oActed as project administrator

Buyer/Planner (02/2006-09/2007)

Using JDE, review MRP and place orders to support production

Negotiate delivery schedules and pricing with suppliers

Work with outside vendors and Packaging Engineering to resolve quality issues as they arise

Work with Regulatory Affairs to ensure compliance with FDA drug filings

Review Change Control system daily and maintain material revisions within Bills of Materials

Coordinate with co-workers to ensure JDE is accurate for all packaged items

Support production in any way necessary to keep packaging lines running

Work on cost savings initiatives

oOutserts moved from bundled to padded to save approximately $75,000

oBottle consolidation project –eliminated many bottles from production to reduce costs both on the production lines at KV as well as cost savings from the supplier due to increased volume. Savings totaled approximately $50,000 annually.

oBrought in a third carton supplier to reduce costs through competition; recognized savings of $5,000

R&D Planner (11/2005-09/2007)

Work with scheduling and R&D to help coordinate the production of the R&D batches to support first to file opportunities

Create and maintain work orders for R&D batches

Work with scientists to maintain accurate formulas within JDE

Maintain routers in JDE for all R&D items

Reserve fully tested materials for R&D use and process retest requests for raw materials

Confirm material availability and/or order if necessary

Backflush materials used in production of batches and close out work orders in JDE

Inventory Control Specialist (01/2003-02/2006)

Daily cycle counts and reconciliation of inventory

Weekly MRP review and purchase requisition generation

Expedite orders as necessary

Support packaging lines in any way necessary to keep them running

Vi-Jon Laboratories Saint Louis, MO (10/1998-10/2001)

Purchasing Supervisor (10/2000-10/2001)

Meet with suppliers to negotiate price and package design

Manage 3 Buyers and 1 Cycle Counter to ensure material availability for production

Worked with supplier on reducing gram weight of new mouthwash bottle to save $ 50,000 annually

Negotiated cost reduction on nail polish foam for an annual saving of $25,000

Approved inventory adjustments prior to posting

Worked with AP, Buyers, and Suppliers to resolve pricing discrepancies

Developed reports to assist in Procurement process

Buyer (10/1998-10/2000)

Monitor on hand inventory for production materials

Disposition MRP messages weekly and generate purchase orders

Work with planning/scheduling to communicate material availability

Numerous site visits to suppliers to learn about manufacturing processes

Seminars:

Skillpath: How to be a tough as nails negotiator

Skillpath: Negotiating with vendors and suppliers

Skillpath: Inventory Management

Education:

M.B.A. with emphasis in Management Information Systems

Lindenwood University Saint Charles, MO (1999-2000) G.P.A 3.7

B.S. Marketing, Southern Illinois University (1994-1998)

Carbondale, IL G.P.A 3.1

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