Ann VanDeVelde

315-***-**** ad3z1d@r.postjobfree.com Seneca Falls, New York

SUMMARY

Result-driven supply chain professional with a passion for driving growth and solutions in supply chain. Seeking a challenging role as a Supply Chain Manager where I can leverage my strategic thinking and creative skills to develop innovative improvements and contribute to the company's success.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Creation Technologies

Director of Supply Chain Apr 2022 - Present

Led the development, implementation, and maintenance of strategic cost-saving initiatives in the supply chain, resulting in a 15% reduction in annual procurement costs.

Led a successful inventory management project, achieving a 25% improvement in turn times and significant economic savings.

Strategically negotiated contracts with outside providers, resulting in a 15% decrease in company costs and substantial annual savings.

Developed a comprehensive strategy and business plan for all touch points of the supply chain, leading to a 15% improvement in supply chain performance.

Drove a 20% increase in transportation effectiveness by collaborating with teams to develop and disseminate best practices, including load optimization and mode selection.

Drove company efficiency through successful technology upgrades and process improvements, delivering a 30% reduction in operational costs and a 25% improvement in productivity.

Achieved a 25% enhancement in operational efficiency by analyzing inefficiencies and providing recommendations for process improvements.

Exceeded annual cost savings goals every year by an average of 20% cost reduction.

Sr. Manager of Supply Chain Apr 2020 - Apr 2022

Managed $108M in total spending and a team of 12 staff members, yielding effective financial resource and personnel management.

Cultivated and maintained strong relationships with internal business units, customers, and suppliers, contributing to enhanced collaboration and customer satisfaction.

Negotiated and finalized VPA’s and VMI contracts with suppliers, driving a 20% reduction in procurement costs and streamlined inventory management.

Optimized inventory levels and inventory turns, achieving a 20% increase in inventory turnover and ensuring timely fulfillment of orders.

Drove achievement of departmental KPI goals and process enhancements, contributing to a 10% increase in productivity and streamlined operations.

Collaborated in S&OP meetings for material concerns, contributing to a 20% reduction in production delays and enhanced supply chain resilience.

Contributed to process improvements by participating in Gemba walks on the production floor, leading to a 12% increase in equipment utilization and streamlined operations.

Led line-side inventory to increase OEE and reduce idle time waiting on parts to the floor, resulting in a 20% improvement in overall equipment effectiveness and minimized downtime.

Supply Chain Manager Nov 2018 - Apr 2020

Managed material supply lines for 50+ customers, negotiating contracts with distributors and manufacturers resulting in a 15% reduction in material costs.

Trained a team of 10 staff members in efficient procurement techniques, resulting in a 15% improvement in order accuracy and fulfillment.

Drove the implementation of a new forecasting model, leading to a 30% improvement in inventory accuracy.

Spearheaded the adoption of a new vendor management system, improving supplier performance and reducing procurement cycle times by 25%

Sr. Buyer May 2018 - Nov 2018

Streamlined communication of production schedules and priorities, resulting in a 20% improvement in on-time delivery

Identified and communicated material shortages, resulting in a 25% reduction in shortages and minimizing production delays.

Proactively addressed and communicated quality issues with suppliers, resulting in a 15% decrease in non-conforming materials

Partnered with Program Management and engineering to align production schedules, improving on-time delivery by 25%

Managed quoted pricing and negotiated with suppliers, achieving a 10% cost savings against market pricing.

Zotos International Inc

Packaging and Promotional Manager Aug 2013 - May 2018

Managed multiple production departments for a 90mm+ per year professional hair care manufacturing facility, overseeing 30+ production lines.

Implemented lean manufacturing practices, emphasizing 5S, to achieve significant improvements in safety, quality, customer service, and efficiencies; resulting in process improvement metrics of 99.8% material yield, 104% labor efficiency, and 98% schedule attainment.

Managed a team of 13 supervisors and 180+ direct production personnel, comprising both direct hire and temporary work employees.

Ensured adherence to safety procedures, conducted safety audits, and promoted a culture of safety among plant employees.

Revamped training materials for various positions within the departments to enhance employee learning and development.

Made data-driven decisions on part quality and acceptance criteria to ensure product integrity and standards compliance.

Implemented 5S standard work and facilitated Kaizen events and training to drive continuous improvement in operational efficiency.

Directed efforts to attain departmental financial goals and spearheaded capital improvements to enhance operational performance and resource utilization.

Procurement Manager/ Manufacturing Purchasing Apr 2013 - Jul 2013

Negotiated contracts with distributors and OEMs, securing material supply lines for 50+ customers, resulting in a 15% reduction in lead times and a 20% increase in on-time deliveries.

Led cross-functional cost savings programs, generating $500K in annual savings through strategic negotiations with suppliers and implementation of lean inventory practices.

Negotiated pricing and contracts, realizing a 12% cost reduction for clients while maintaining quality standards and enhancing supplier relationships.

In-Source Manager/ Manufacturing Purchasing Jul 2010 - Apr 2013

Managed the seamless transition of production from OEM/Outside Service Suppliers to in-house, resulting in enhanced project timelines and customer satisfaction.

Developed and monitored critical performance metrics, resulting in improved operational efficiency and performance tracking.

Led communication and coordination efforts for new product launches, ensuring thorough personnel training and effective project management.

Led successful aerosol can consolidation project, resulting in $400K in cost savings and demonstrating strong project management capabilities.

Successfully brought overseas purchasing to domestic, resulting in consolidated can sizes, increased volume, and reduced pricing.

Outsourcing Coordinator/ Purchaser Feb 2007 - Jun 2010

Led OEM business initiatives, negotiating with external suppliers to introduce 10 new products and closely tracking timelines to consistently meet 100% of customer delivery demands.

Collaborated with vendors to define and monitor key performance metrics, leading to a 25% enhancement in vendor performance and seamless alignment with company needs.

Facilitated the exchange of critical technical information and quality requirements between companies, resulting in the swift resolution of quality incidents and a 30% reduction in rework.

EDUCATION

Keuka College Penn Yan, New York

Bachelor of Arts, Organizational Management

SKILLS

• Negotiations expert

• Leadership/Communication Skills

• Complex problem solving

• Aerospace & Defense

• Cross-functional team management

•Continuous Improvement

• ITAR

• Negotiations Expertise

• Supplier development

• Six Sigma Black Belt

• Inventory control

• Supply Chain Management

• Customer-oriented

• Operations Excellence

• Decision Making

• Multi-sourcing

• Project Management

• Negotiation Skills

• Creative Problem Solving

• Written/Verbal Communication

• Inventory Management

• Change Management

• Cost Optimization

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