Suppy Planner / Production Scheduler

Suzanne M. Wolke

**** ****** **** ****, ******** Hills, Ohio 44067 * (330) 468 - 6672 * ********@*****.***

PRODUCTION PLANNER

Analytical, passionate, and self-motivated Supply Chain Professional with 15+ years of experience within manufacturing industry. Highly organized with attention to detail, strong liaison with global skills, and professional team player. Experienced with SAP, JDA / Manugistics, Microsoft Office, TOPS, and extensive APICS knowledge.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Energizer Battery - Westlake, Ohio 2002 - 2016

Senior Supply Planner

Managed scheduling process for 3 battery plants to maintain fill rates over 98% using JDA / Manugistics and SAP

Communicated with various departments such as Marketing, Sales, Customer Service, Forecasting, Production, Planner / Buyers, Purchasing, Quality, and Transportation to understand objectives, maintain appropriate inventory levels, and resolve issues

Compiled data for monthly Sales & Operating Plan

Monitored Exception Reports for low stock items and took appropriate action to maintain stock

Assisted with graphic updates and new product introductions to ensure launch dates were met while helping to develop and implement exit strategies to minimize obsolescence for old graphics and materials

Participated in Kaizen events to streamline processes and supported lean initiatives to reduce costs

Packaging Engineer / Senior Packaging Specialist

Project Leader of cross-functional teams to ensure launch dates were met for graphic updates or new product introductions by interfacing with colleagues and suppliers worldwide

Participated in Business Process Reviews to improve processes and workflows to reduce time and cost

Evaluated packaging options and costs for Global Marketing

Developed packaging specifications for accurate product packaging and pallet shipments

Imperial Home Décor Group - Beachwood, Ohio 2000 - 2002

Demand / Supply Planner

Prepared, analyzed, and communicated capacity requirements, purchased and maintained component inventory, and scheduled outside finishing vendor

Planned over 5,000 finished good SKU’s by forecasting demand and stocking appropriate inventory levels using Demand Solutions Requirements Planning / Forecast Management Software

Problem solved various issues with Purchasing, Processing Plants, Vendors, Customer Service, and Distribution Centers to provide on-time deliveries

Pioneer Standard Electronics - Solon, Ohio 1999 - 2000

Master Scheduler

Developed Master Production Schedule for the integration of PC’s and rack systems considering customer priority, capacity, and part availability

Analyzed capacity / labor requirements using historical and projected sales data

Interfaced with Account Specialists, Production, Engineering, Quality, Purchasing, Warehouse, and Shipping to coordinate on-time shipments

EDUCATION

Cleveland State University - Cleveland, Ohio

Bachelor of Business Administration

Majored in Production Management / Quantitative Business Analysis

Graduated Cum Laude

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