Supply Chain Production Planning
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VAISHALI GARIA
*********@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
** ***** ** ********** ** fastpace industries with profound knowledge of material and production planning, scheduling, inventory management and executing supply chain and logistics functions for international and domestic shipments.
SKILLS
• Production planning • Organize schedules • Analyze Inventory levels • Logistics Documentation
• Detail Oriented & Vigilant • GMP Documentation • Multitasking • HS Codes
• Aggressively Responsive • Initiated staff Training • A3 Thinking • Kanban and JIT process
• Record keeping and AES Filing • Acquainted State compliance and policies • Backorder scheduling
• Import/Export shipments and Warehouse Operations (SCM)
• Working through Discrepancies and monthly Forecast • 5S process improvement • Kaizen Events & Lean 6 Sigma projects • ABC Classification • Analyze ASN reports
• Associated with BAPS Foundation (Zone Coordinator @ Kansas Temple)
• Six Sigma Green Belt Certified • Executive Management Certified • Project Management – Lean Process Certified
TECHNICAL SKILLS
• ERP super user: Microsoft AX Dynamics and Navision (Procurement & Planning, Sales Distribution and Warehouse) • AS400 (Business planning and Control System) • MS Project 2000, MS Lync • Advanced MS Excel and office suite, Outlook and Intranet • Web and Graphic Designing, RFI, RFQ • SAP reporting/production planning• AX MS Dynamics
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Allegion (Schlage Safety solutions- Electronic and Mechanical Locks), Olathe, KS Sep 2018 – Till Date
Material Planner, Buyer, Supply chain Coordinator
Interpret MRP’s variables and firm weekly planned orders, replenish and maintain optimal minimum safety stock levels of components and finished goods.
Update item Min/Max levels in ERP and keep then up to date.
Analysis drawn for shortages on weekly basis to take appropriate measures
Process, track and expedite past due deliveries with suppliers for ETA, place replenishment PO, flag root causes and communicate promise dates to meet sales order ship dates.
Maintain material plan at the time fence and keep track of capacity constraints to ensure continuity of supply for sales orders, spike in demand, rework requirements and Forecast demand.
Continually monitor ASN report, reach out to address past dues facing delivery constraints, shortages and monitor ship date to ensure inventory levels equal to or above planned weekly demand.
Key improvements: Meeting OTD, monitor to speed up NPI, replenishment strategies to enhance Return and Rework Unit to show remarkable results. Returns division was able to recover 3 times more in 2023 1st quarter compared to year 2022.
Automated weekly ERP reports to enhance resource allocation in production unit of Refurbished products
Coordinate closely with item Admin, Engineering, Finance and sales team to track progress on NPI projects
Subject Matter Expert for Vendor Direct shipments, in charge of Central and Latin American business, includes updating shipping instructions, price book and process orders to meet on time deliveries.
On-boarding new suppliers and updating price books in ERP
Continuously evaluate supplier performance, keep track of scheduled order ship dates and escalate issues to relevant teams.
Track record for capturing order Discrepancies in time and resolve different issues like supplier charges, WH receiving errors, technical error and account setup issues so orders will invoice on time, to ensure uninterrupted revenue flow.
Ensure up-to-date ABC classification is maintained for planning, and other key inputs for the PFEP process into the ERP system.
Process planned/spike requisitions as needed. Interpret manual demand vs planned ERP demand if needed.
Convert customer sales orders into supplier purchase orders using the ERP vendor-direct-ship process.
Evolved thoroughly through COVID’s SC challenges like RM & labor shortage, Port congestions, Price fluctuations and Vessel space limitations, managed negotiation and clear communication, shipping at 100% with No order cancellations.
Ensure timely response and resolution in place for order related issues -quantity/ price/ ship date/ shipping instructions.
Bridged clear communication with suppliers, get regular updates on raw material /production/shipping constraints.
Analyzed discontinued items’ stock on hand, demand and supply and push them through Obsoletion process.
Communicate forecasts and replenishment plans to supplier.
Understanding of MRP variables.
Keeping Up to date with supplier’s production issues and fluctuating supply chain processes to build successful strategy and action plan.
SAFC Biosciences (Contract position) -Lenexa, Kansas Jun 2017 - May 2018
Planning and Scheduling specialist (Cell Culture-Dry powder media)
Processed GMP regulated production orders -analyze line capacity, slot availability, MRP controllers, volume, order/ specs divergence and eliminate constraints. Verify Item setup in AS400, lead time and raw material availability, verify/adjust BOM and complex production records.
Planning and Scheduling production orders using 'backorder scheduling' method to effectively meet customer promise dates and within production lead time target
Create/modify/update production master schedule and shift schedules based on Raw material availability, escalations, in order to level load or available capacity
Maintain weekly production capacity in hours. Update S&OP team, interact with planners and relevant BU (Inventory, Production, QA, QC & Product Engineering) to resolve issues and avoid delays.
Analyzed demand (prior scheduling/lot allocation), follow up with procurement and other BU to ensure product and inventory levels suffice raw material shortage and manage material flow in line with demand. MRP meeting identify replenishment strategies and meet inventory targets/strategic goals
Generated weekly report to track production records due for processing within 4 weeks. Achieved exceptional targets while leading the team responsibility to accurately review, print and release final scheduled orders/ Batch records to QA. Meet department objectives with OTIF by 97%
Achieved Value Stream process improvements in 6 months, root cause analysis, contribute to CAPA, cost, time and efficiency saving methods.
Coordinate with other planners, adjust production and maintenance schedules, status change resolve NCR/CAPA.
Manage exception messages, analyzing affecting factors and act on change control, relaunch, expediting/ rescheduling orders, update late order metrics and close open shop orders.
Scheduled and executed Repacks/Sub-Assemblies and inter-company orders within 1st 2 months
Global360 Inc –Euless, Texas Aug 2016 - Apr 2017
Logistics Coordinator and Warehouse Lead (Electronics & Appliances)
Manage Sales Order updates (ERP AS400) into system within 24 hours of receipt after verifying orders accuracy for product, price, address, shipment date and shipping terms.
Lead warehouse operators: prioritize (packing, shipment pickup/dispatch, cycle count) schedules, establishing and assigning work priority (for receiving/ picking/stock taking) to meet order dispatch deadlines, close orders in system and conduct safety trainings
Excellent liaison with customer service, advice shipment status, solve dispatch issues and transmit documents. Update late order metrics and attend monthly meetings
Follow up direct, import shipments, for proper documents, ETA and receiving process.
Review inventory status for min-balance replenishment, guide warehouse capacity constraints, initiate product movements. Inspect, direct and record work performed by the department for improvement.
Presenting monthly Pending, Closed, Returned order reports for audits
Bushnell Outdoor Products -Olathe, Kansas Apr 2014 – Oct 2015
International Shipping Coordinator (Sports & Hunting Products Distributor)
Commended for excelling shipment processes and meet cooperate targets to accelerate Int’l shipments (Americas, Australia, Europe, Middle East & Asia). Escalate logistic/warehouse processes to expedite ETD prior deadlines and forecast delays
Spear headed Direct International and 3PL shipments
Execute shipping invoices, populate HS Codes & generate all shipping documents in line with regulatory policies related to Hazmat, ITAR, CFR, IMDG codes, verifying consignee info, price, SKU errors, Export Licenses, verbiage and Inco terms. Customer service and cross functional liaison for order queries, invoice, AWB, freight quote, EEI records.
Supervised Hazardous and Batteries parts. Streamlined, rectified & compiled SKUs to meet export compliance.
Directed warehouse staff for daily Intl pick plan by work load capacity, effectively resolve problems on ad hoc basis, direct pack priorities to meet deadlines, adjust inventory and closed orders in AS400.
Effectively coordinate with forwarders, schedule carriers, pickup instructions for small parcels/ground FTL/LTL loads and address all shipment queries.
Mentor coworkers on department functions, UPS and Fedex online, management tools and processes
Lead RTV (repair & damaged) shipments, analyze repacking cost and billing to vendor.
Generate Daily Reports on shipment status, pending orders, organize & track EEI/AWB/BL/BOL.
Uranio Overseas Bureau Fze-Dubai, UAE March 2008 – Feb 2013
Logistics Coordinator and Customer Support (Apparel, Footwear and Accessories)
Led logistics team in 2010: Strategic planning & execution of all customer consignments –Generating Sales orders in ERP, verifying prices/ barcode and units/payment and shipping terms and analyze cost for Special project priorities. Work closely with assigned suppliers & customers to analyze route, process and documents.
Expedite Export (Air/Ocean) shipping documents (invoices, packing list, Certificate of Origin, assessing shipping terms). Proficiency with ship lead time targets, met up to 98%.
Profound Customer liaison: Order and schedule status, documents, LC terms, commercial transactions. Coordinate cross functional, Act as backup warehouse supervisor when needed to delegate, resolve issues, prioritize work schedules (inbound put away/Spl projects/audit stock taking etc.)
Monitor European Import shipments, follow pickup schedules, freight specs, verifying truck loads, negotiation, customs documents and address issues (by international time zones).
Control all Direct shipments (F2F) shipments and negotiate rate and services with 3rd party FF. Identify constraints and meet dispatch dates, OTIF.
Co-envisioned idea of freight consolidation and relocation, negotiating rates at different locations, cost savings by 15% on Int’l Inbound/Outbound -Air & Ocean. Contributed to annual 30% sales volume increase (2008 -2010), executing 2010 import/export operations independently.
Managed all free trade zone DOT FTL and LTL shipments to retail stores (in team of 2, for 7 brands supplied to 50 stores), bringing solution/resources, standardize procedures, sourcing reliable vendors, evaluate FF contracts, quotation, invoices, execute insurance /FF claims & reducing overhead costs by 10%.
Resolved audit/WH technical issues and address discrepancies for network of 33 retail stores +17 wholesale clients. Achieved 98% KPIs (cost reductions and Project/Shipment/Returns)
Kamal Osman Jamjoom Est-Dubai, UAE May 2006 – Feb 2008
Group Administrator (Luxury Lingerie and Makeup Brand)
Mentor and assign duties to other admin staff, refined company’s Travel policy for cost reduction by 15%, gained rack bottom rates for 700+ employee travels, commenced electronic attendance and employee ID project. Negotiating Service Agreements, Formulated Courier policy, achieving bottom line results-cost reduction by 40%. Interview and hire office Admin staff
Philips Electronics-Dubai, UAE Jan 2006 – Apr 2006
Logistics Coordinator (Household electronics and Lighting)
Processed Order confirmations, Sales order and export documentation with Philips HQ, factory in ERP (SAP), transmitting documents to customers, Recording & Monitoring Delivery Schedule for customers
Crystal Information Technology LLC-Dubai, UAE Dec 2000 – Jan 2006
Export /Import specialist and Administrator (Telecom devices and services)
Processing commercial Export documents, coordinating with Advising Bank for Letter of Credit transactions & rectifications to release shipments. Coordinate with Teams (Finance, Logistics, and Engineering Team) on Telecom Projects. Admin projects: events; legal agreements, verify Performa Invoice and evaluate purchase requisite.
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION
Bachelors of Business Administration – Central Pacific University, DE, USA May 2005 – Mar 2007
IMDG, IATA and DOT Regulations. Hazardous Material Certified
Six Sigma Green Belt Certified, Executive Management Certified, Project Management – Lean Process Certified.
Aspiring CPIM (APICS) Certification
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