Ann M. Liano

www.linkedin.com/in/annliano ad2g6b@r.postjobfree.com 248-***-****

Materials and Logistics Management

Solutions driven professional offering cross-functional qualifications leading teams in project management, material planning, supply chain and logistics through cost-effective business processes without compromising quality from Launch through aftermarket sales. Core competencies include:

Global Supply Chain Logistics Management MS Office Suite Team Management

Material Planning Lean Initiatives Distribution Safety Compliance

Project Management AIAG Quality Systems Vendor Procurement Continuous Improvement

New Product Launch Inventory Management ERP Implementation Integrated Bill of Materials

PR O F E S I O N A L E X P E R I E N C E

05/22 – current: Petoskey Plastics – Master Scheduler

Develop master production schedule to meet customer requirements and update as needed based on changes, delays, or new information.

Plans and optimizes scheduling activities for multiple plant sites based on sales orders, forecast, and plant capacity (S&OP).

Leads weekly Scheduling meetings to collaborate with department leads of Sales, Purchasing, and Manufacturing to optimize uptime, production across lines/all facilities by priority for successful execution and delivery.

Identify and manage resource constraints or conflicts and propose mitigation strategies.

Develop and maintain scheduling standards, processes, and templates.

Continuously review and improve methodologies and tools to best practices.

Monitors inventory levels to improve inventory turns and minimize missed shipments.

Manages the procurement of packaging materials for use on WIP to FG production jobs.

Move interplant materials or jobs to meet production timing for on-time customer deliveries.

Supervise associates as required and coach for continues improvement.

Participates in knowledge sharing meetings for capacity planning, forecasting, and shipping for continuous improvements.

01/21 – 01/22: Bernal Rotary Dies, Rochester, MI – Planner/Scheduler

Plans and schedules production considering workforce, machine capabilities, material availability to meet customer requirements.

Monitor daily production activities of critical work centers and labor with guidance to ensure production commitments achieved.

Manages the procurement process of materials and establishment of delivery sequences to departments according to job order priorities and anticipated availability of material. Ensures the placed orders delivered on time.

Process all Incoming Raw Material and Outside Vendor Receipts through Invoicing.

Work cross-functionally to ensure clarity, alignment, and execution with both minor and major milestones on a variety of projects.

Weekly Reporting to Leadership including Schedule Impact, Priority Dispatch, Projected Sales.

Online courses for Global Shop in anticipation of ERP Implementation in next six months.

12/15- 10/20: Letica Corporation, Rochester, MI – Master Scheduler

Responsible to ensure that Sales and Operations Planning, demand management, long range resource planning, capacity planning, finishing and final product scheduling interact properly to ensure customer demand met.

Create and Maintain all Bill of Materials for Rigid Products.

Continuously monitor the impact of Performance to Forecast on inventory levels for current month, implements any changes to the schedule.

Manage 10 Rigid Plant MRPs for raw and finished goods inventory, production schedules and shipments.

Focal point for order administration, Manufacturing and Distribution to ensure configured system orders met customer cut-over requirements and free of any discrepancies.

Process RMAs for each thirteen plant locations by gathering, analyzing data, and creating weekly reports for management review.

Attend weekly leadership meetings for review of new business launch ramp up and phase out of products.

Responsible for all MRP Department Workflows, Procedures, ISO Documentation/Implementation.

Review for approval all raw material purchases by evaluating past usage, current lead-time, requirements for each material, and change data to maintain optimal inventory levels.

Responsible for EOM reporting of 6Sigma efforts and monthly presentations of QOS including Sales Capacity, On-Time Deliveries, Scrap, and Production Capacity.

Upkeep all production mold locations and machines for refurbishment and relocation.

PR O F E S SI O N A L E X P E R I E N C E, C O N T I N U E D

01/06 – 11/14: Air International (US) INC, Auburn, MI – Operations, MP&L Team Leader

Led supply chain, material planning, and production planning functions for six global manufacturing locations toward meeting or exceeding operational targets.

Collaborating closely with executive staff to forecast needs, strategize on suppliers, and respond to customer requests for proposals.

Analyze routes, optimize loads, create, and manage contracts, sign off all billing for domestic and international shipments with an annual budget of $6M.

Maintain customer relations, respond to all queries on delivery, logistics, and packaging, verifying data accuracy in INFOR, and supporting other departments at customer meetings discussing current and new programs and launches.

Participate in BCI/MCR efforts to accomplish saving of $2.3M annually by working cross-regionally on VAVE sessions on all products, integrate suppliers and process improvements.

Drive improvement in supplier performance in to increase cost reductions on new and sustaining programs.

Identify and resolve problems with products, processes, or quality systems and process all internal and external corrective actions to resolve problems with inventory, freight, or deliveries.

Support cross-functional team activity to reduce factory cost to/below 3% with cost reduction and efficiency with implementation of BOS with key suppliers.

Create weekly production plans based off review of inventory, customer EDI, and inbound component shipments.

Review and approve TS16949 policies, procedures, work instructions, and forms. Participate in internal audits to ensure continuous improvements and record keeping for compliance.

Establish lead-times for inbound components for assembly as well as work with production management on assembly lead-times.

Complete all engineering change related activities (bank builds, build out, engineering levels, new part#).

Support lean manufacturing and collaborate with the service parts program team to implement scheduling and planning to meet contract obligations.

Track temporary importation documentation to manage costs and compliance for exports to Canada and Mexico routinely as well as assist global supply chain with proper import paperwork, NAFTA, and MA.

05/01 – 10/05: Tweddle Litho Company, Clinton Twp, MI – Customer Logistics Manager

Supervised and developed five direct reports and ten staff in quality and Ford teams, setting expectations, coaching with feedback, evaluating performance, and building cohesive teams.

Developed and implemented shipping, inventory, EDI, and material flow procedures, to meet both QS9000 and Ford Q1 standards, and assisted the Quality Manager and Director of Distribution to establish 8D, 5 Phase, non-conforming product, and production procedures and processes.

Reduced costs by more than $1.5 million annually with improved shop floor production plans and work order schedules that optimized inventory levels.

Monitored Ford DDL 5x daily for shortages, arrange shipments and rating.

Served on a cross-functional team establishing new accounts, ensuring projects launched on time and accurately setting up as well establishes new accounts and processes.

Served as liaison for Ford, OEMs, and transport companies, monitored VPP for customer part release daily and worked closely with Ford engineering on getting concerns approved and released for part changes and implementation.

Co-managed the Distribution Center with the Distribution Manager, assisting the Quality Department in 8Ds, RMA process, and QOS requirements, ordering material and ensuring parts shipped on schedule.

Recommended layout and set up requirements, necessary modules, and add-on packages for company ERP system, to ensure all data covered internal and external customer needs, as the only non-executive participant on the implementation team collaborating closely with consultants.

Tracked jobs from conception through customer delivery on a daily and weekly basis, monitoring over 300part numbers and over 600 KIT options to ensure met assembly times and shipment requirements.

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