Paula Sullivan

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Scipio, In. **273

ad068c@r.postjobfree.com

812-***-****

Summary:

•Supply Chain Manager with over 20 years wide-ranging experience as a purchasing agent/sourcing specialist/Supply chain program Administrator/ Indirect Materials Sourcing Manager in a fast-paced work environment for MRO, tooling, machine spares and other commodities while providing cost savings and cost avoidance savings.

•Proven computer skills with an in-depth knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

•Excellent verbal and written communication skills used to successfully provide information and updated reports as needed.

•Recognized as a resourceful analytical person who can efficiently collect and analyze information to find workable solutions.

•Strong organizational and planning skills ensure that I can accurately and consistently meet multiple project deadlines.

•Diligent worker who has built confidence and trust at all levels.

•Understand industry technical language, can read technical drawings.

•Provide sourcing advice and subject matter expertise to internal customers, engineers, and maintenance department.

•She is local to work location and willing to join ASAP.

Skills:

•Supply Chain

•Inventory management

•Logistics

•MS Office

•Analytics

•MRO

•Sourcing

•Purchasing

Procurement

•SAP Ariba

•Maximo Super User

•Oracle

•Invoice Reconciliations

•Cost Savings

•Manufacturing

•Shipment

•Report Generation

Education:

Ivy Tech Community College 2014-2019

•Graduation TBD GPA 3.9 7 classes remain

Columbus East High School 1989

•High school Diploma

Professional Experience:

Ninth Avenue Foods Columbus, In.

Oct 2022-Present

Maintenance Planner/Scheduler

•Determine and maintain machine spares with maintenance and suppliers.

•Estimate costs of labor and parts for industrial equipment.

•Schedule maintenance activities across facilities, using CMMS.

•Use data to predict maintenance needs.

•Develop and implement maintenance processes throughout various departments.

•Foster a culture of safety awareness through correct maintenance processes.

•Organize spare parts inventories to prepare for emergency or preventative maintenance needs.

•Creating pms, work orders, purchase orders

•Proteus MMX User

•Problem Solving Tools

•SQF, GMP

•Part crib set up/maintained.

•Sourcing

Shively Brothers Inc. Columbus, In.

Apr 2019 - Oct 2022

Supply Chain Program Administrator

•Develops appropriate supply chain strategy to maximize customer satisfaction at the lowest possible cost.

•Inventory management, Purchasing and Sourcing special items.

•Pricing over 10,000 items and Problem-Solving Tools.

•Monitors and corrects inventory levels at outside warehouses (3PL) and internally to ensure rotation and maximize working capital.

•Assist logistics process for the development of new products, inventory maintenance, manufacturing, shipment, and delivery, and returns on products.

•Plans, manages, and coordinates all activities related to the sourcing and procurement of necessary materials and supplies needed to meet the changing levels of product demand.

•Keep detailed records, generate reports, and develop presentations to help management understand the logistics perspective.

•Build relationships within the company and with external parties, such as suppliers or distributors.

•Read and comprehend legal documents, such as contracts or import/export agreements.

•Understanding of principles of accounting and finance.

•Collaborate with others from diverse backgrounds to identify problems and find solutions.

Cummins Inc. Columbus, In.

2009-2019

Indirect Materials Sourcing Manager

•Maintain the indirect team’s purchasing/stocking strategy that ensures continuity of supply to the manufacturing process at the lowest TCO.

•SAP Ariba, Maximo Super User and Oracle experience

•Problem Solving Tools, 6S participation on Tooling Project with CIP

•A3 Training Completed

•Kept track of Total Cost Avoidance (TCA).

•Sourcing to provide cost savings for the company while managing over $5,000,000 in inventory.

•Machine Spares determination with Maintenance and suppliers.

•Managed and owned regrind tooling process.

•Providing internal/external improvement opportunities for consideration in pursuit of functional excellence.

Hagemeyer North America-Columbus, In.

2002-2009

Purchasing/Buyer

•Purchased and Maintained Inventory.

•Customer Dedicated SI Cummins sites.

•Specialized in Regrind Tooling Process.

•Invoice Reconciliations, New part set ups, Expedite, Cost Savings.

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