JUSTINE K. GATTI

Aurora, OH 330-***-**** ad3s0n@r.postjobfree.com LinkedIn Profile

PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST MASTER SCHEDULER

Dedicated professional with expertise in procurement, vendor relations, inventory management and master scheduling in the manufacturing industry. Skilled in producing accurate, timely reports for management and production teams and collaborating with all levels of the organization. Exceptionally well organized with a keen eye for detail using creativity and initiative to achieve company goals. Key competencies include:

Procurement

Production Scheduling

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Vendor Relationships

Customer Support

Continuous Improvement

Reporting

ERP Systems

High Level of Accuracy

Inventory Verification

Production Orders

Analytical Skills

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

HIAB Streetsboro, OH Jan 2023 to Dec 2023

Manufacturer of loader cranes, demountable container handlers, forestry cranes, truck-mounted forklifts, and tail lifts.

Buyer Planner Scheduler

Responsible for coordinating procurement activities and scheduling production to ensure timely delivery of materials and efficient manufacturing processes.

Sourced, procured and maintained materials, components, and equipment internationally to meet company needs.

Created and implemented production schedule in conjunction with the painters to increase productivity, efficiency, and on-time delivery.

Initiated and established the Kanban system for inventory control with suppliers that optimized stock levels and minimized excess inventory.

Developed and maintained relationships with vendors.

Selected and onboarded new suppliers, evaluating their capabilities and reliability.

Collaborated with cross-functional teams to forecast material needs accurately, enabling better planning and resource allocation.

Resolved supply chain disruptions swiftly by identifying alternative suppliers or implementing contingency plans.

Conducted regular supplier performance evaluations, providing feedback for improvement, and ensuring adherence to quality standards.

CG THERMAL Twinsburg, OH Sept 2019 to Jan 2023

Provider of process technology solutions for harsh and corrosive process streams.

Procurement Manager Production Control Manager

Responsible for coordinating procurement activities and scheduling production to ensure timely delivery of materials and efficient manufacturing processes.

Developed and maintained long term relationships with vendors.

Worked with suppliers to maintain consignment stock for just-in-time delivery.

Collaborated with Quality to resolve concerns with suppliers.

Implemented and maintained Job Boss ERP Scheduling System to improve on-time delivery and track inventory stock levels resulting in improved efficiency and cost savings.

Partnered with Sales to set safety stock and advise of interruptions in the value stream and verification of inventory before becoming obsolete.

Met weekly with Sales and Production teams to communicate production order status.

PALADIN ATTACHMENTS Akron, OH Aug 2018 to Sept 2019

Manufacturer and supplier of heavy construction equipment attachments.

Master Scheduler

Oversaw and optimized production schedules and resource allocation to meet demand, minimize costs, and maximize efficiency. Managed team of 2 schedulers.

Maintained master schedule in Excel; scheduled production orders to maximize capacity in value stream and updated weekly lead time sheets.

Supervised and directed a team of two schedulers, monitoring their work, delegating assignments, and implementing performance metrics.

Teamed with Sales, Purchasing and Production to set stock limits, maintain on time deliveries, meet the production schedule, and implement work centers and machine manning in Syteline.

ROTEK INCORPORATED/THYSSENKRUPP Aurora, OH Jun 1999 to Aug 2018

Manufacturer of slewing bearings and market leader for seamless forged steel and non-ferrous metal rings.

Master Scheduler 2009 to 2018

Oversaw and optimized production schedules and resource allocation to meet demand, minimize costs, and maximize efficiency. Managed team of 7 schedulers.

Achieved reduction in past due delivery from 78% to 4% in first 6 months as Scheduler by tracking and analyzing reports based on KPIs: suggested and implemented plant-specific improvement activities.

Created procedures as part of SAP implementation team utilizing knowledgeable of material masters, routers, and bill of materials; maintained work centers, cost centers, and machine manning.

Created, analyzed, and reviewed monthly production forecast and reported actual production figures versus forecast and plan numbers. Collaborated with Plant Schedulers to determine proper mix of products to be produced, producing achievable product phase out plans to minimize excess and obsolete liability.

Oversaw the master schedules and ensured comprehensive compliance with materials requirements.

Collaborated with Sales and Production teams to coordinate the monthly production of safety stock or targeted finished goods inventories.

Tracked and managed the accuracy and effectiveness of the master schedules to adjust forecasts and continuously improve the overall master scheduling process.

Created and maintained Material Requirements Planning (MRP) profiles.

Additional positions include Clerk, Buyer, and Scheduler (1999 to 2009)

EDUCATION

Coursework, Business Operations Management DeVry University, Seven Hills, OH

TRAINING

APICS Basics of Supply Chain Management

Master Planning of Resources

Project Management Fundamentals

Certificate of Supervision, Kent State University

Effective Negotiating, Karrass

Bargaining with Vendors and Suppliers, Padgett Thompson

Purchasing and the Law: What Every Buyer Should Know

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