Production Planner

Tanya Anne Kissell

Strongsville, OH ***** ************@***.*** 440-***-****

PRODUCTION PLANNER

Goal-oriented, results-driven professional with demonstrated track record of leading, planning and executing procurement, production and shipping initiatives in dynamic, demanding environments. Extensive expertise in managing all facets of product lifecycle with comprehensive expertise in inventory control, quality assurance and service delivery. Equipped with advanced communication, interpersonal and management skills. Proficient in SAP, Kaizen and astute to Lean Manufacturing.

Areas of Expertise

Customer Service

Material Handling

Logistics Coordination

Strategic Planning and Analysis

Budgeting and Forecasting

Inventory Management

Supply Chain

Demand Management

Career Experience

Eaton Corporation, Berea, OH

Production Planner, 2007 - Present

Process, assemble and execute customer orders, assuring shipments are carried out in alignment with requested schedule. Control and manage inventory, communicating material needs and labor requirements to production supervisors. Facilitate and moderate demand, utilizing SMED and Kaizen technologies to facilitate procurement.

Key Contribution:

Championed the provision of superior customer service to enhance client satisfaction.

Koyo Corporation of USA, Westlake, OH

Customer Service Representative/Material Control Analyst, 2000 - 2007

Assumed full responsibility for the delivery and maintenance of industrial OEM customer orders. Analyzed consumer demand to project monthly reviews and execute the daily, weekly and monthly reports required to material planning. Enter and maintain Industrial OEM customer orders.

Key Contributions:

Successfully processed material orders, revamping business processes to focus on efficiency and productivity.

Accurately monitored and retained budgetary levels.

Visteon Aftermarket Corporation, Livonia, MI

Customer Account Specialist, 1997 - 2000

Teamed with regional and international sales managers to maintain current inventory, pricing and product information; serving as clients’ main point of contact. Interfaced with dealerships and wholesalers on shipping matters and product performance.

Key Contributions:

Honed technical skills in SAP to master all facets of production lifecycle.

Bolstered remarkable accuracy, earning quarterly “Spot Award” for efforts.

Additional professional experience, includes Customer Service/Inside Sales Specialist with Oatey Corporation from 1996 to 1997.

Education and Credentials

Bachelor of Science, Psychology

Bowling Green State University – Bowling Green, OH

Professional Training

Global 8D Problem Solving

OSHA Recordkeeping

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