Planner

Myrna Barnett

www.linkedin.com/in/myrnabarnett acvjkc@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

Process-focused Production Planner who consistently provides proper flow of raw materials and finished goods to achieve sales, production and inventory goals. Expert in all areas of material planning including transportation logistics, procurement, inventory control, production, MRP and MPS.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ACCRIVA DIAGNOSTICS, San Diego, CA. Jan 2015 – Present

Planner/Buyer

With minimal guidance I independently organize, monitor and improve sourcing, planning activities to ensure production goals are met, and work extensively with a computerized ERP system.

Create and maintain forecast schedule for assigned product line(s); ensure efficient flow of production from raw material to finished goods to meet demands; accurately anticipate needs and adjust activities as needed to meet assigned production goals.

Create and execute work orders and purchases orders as necessary; ensure regular review, updating and closure.

Monitor inventory and track manufacturing output to ensure adequate inventory levels are maintained in line with production; adjust activities to ensure efficiency, cost-efficient inventory levels and adequate safety stock; communicate trends or anticipated problems to management.

INFANTINO LLC / THE STEP2 COMPANY, San Diego, CA. Jan – July 2014

Demand Planner

Managed forecast and consumption for retail accounts such as Target, Wal-Mart, and Amazon.com. Analyzed historic information and retailer POS to identify trends.

Issued and audited the monthly Overstock report in an effort to reduce inventory levels and improve inventory turns.

Managed the forecast load into Oracle for all accounts.

Oversaw the Get Well Forecast to assist the sales manages to track and recover from lost sales.

LMA NORTH AMERICA, INC. / TELEFLEX MEDICAL, INC., San Diego, CA 2004 – 2013

Planner / Buyer 2012 – 2013

Monitored and analyzed forecasts, sales orders, production schedules and inventory levels. Identified slow-moving products and made recommendations to minimize excess inventory. Managed all sea and air imports.

Minimized inventory by setting controls based on forecast vs. actual and safety stock.

Issued and managed purchase orders ranging from $1M – $5M of finished and capital goods.

Implemented and executed a Kanban system for production, allowing smooth process for WIP (Work in Process).

Procured all raw and finished materials. Average inventory on hand ~$8M, 184 SKUs, and inventory turns of 6 – 8, for high moving product.

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LMA NORTH AMERICA, INC. (Continued)

Associate Planner 2007 – 2012

Oversaw purchasing, logistics, materials management, production scheduling, MPS and MRP Planning. Coordinated inventory returns with suppliers. Served on team for conversion of ERP system in 2010.

Maintained optimal supply / demand balance by providing 12-month, rolling purchasing forecasts to manufacturers for products.

Achieved inventory accuracy consistently above 99.5%.

Reduced inventory levels 15% by optimizing purchases and disposal of excess and obsolete inventory.

Created and revised SOPs and DOPs for processes related to purchasing, cycle counts and work order processing.

Received Employee of the Year Award for achieving a no backorder target for customer orders.

Purchasing / Inventory Control Expeditor 2004 – 2007

Executed all MRO purchasing activities. Managed weekly ABC Cycle Counts. Aided in performing planning, scheduling and data entry.

Scheduled and released production orders and purchase requisitions on time.

Completed electronic transactions for inventory movement, adjustments and work orders, with attention to details.

Created purchase orders for finished goods, raw components and minimum / maximum components, for easy accessibility.

STORYLAND STUDIOS / FOAM WORKS, Lake Elsinore, CA 2002 – 2004

Purchasing Agent

Managed inventory levels and purchase orders. Back-up for Accounts Receivable unit, conducting collections and making bank deposits.

Prepared purchase orders for custom projects by verifying specifications and pricing.

Verified receipt of items and authorized payment, in a timely manner.

Ensured facility met OSHA requirements and staff training requirements, by assisting Office Manager with documentation.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFCIATION

AS, Business Administration, San Diego Mesa College, San Diego, CA

APICS Certification CPIM: in-process

TECHNICAL SKILLS

MS Word and Excel

JD Edwards

Oracle ASCP & Production

P21 ERP System

AS400 ERP System

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