Supply Chain Continuous Improvement

KATI FALBO

West Lafayette, IN ***** • 773-***-****• *********@*****.***

High-performing Supply Chain Planning Leader with over 15 years of experience managing end-to-end supply chain manufacturing and planning operations. Proven track record of optimizing demand, supply, production, and inventory planning. Strong expertise in strategic planning, risk management, talent development, and implementing both MRP & ERP systems. Demonstrated success in driving operational transformation and continuous improvement; effective communicator and collaborator, able to lead cross- functional teams and build relationships with stakeholders locally and globally. Supply Chain Management (SCM) • Materials Manager • Demand Planning Manager • Master Planner SIOP Planning • Stakeholder Relationships • Supply Chain Leader • Project Management • Change Management • SOP Creation • OEM • Forecast Scenarios • Implemented MRP/ERP Systems • Data Analytics. WORK EXPERIENCE

Amazon; Fort Wayne, IN Oct 2023 - Current

Site Procurement Manager

Communicate non-inventory demand identification, procurement, and inventory management of all non- merchandise items required for building operations. This includes corrugate, packing materials, labor, and janitorial services, etc.

Lead FH team of non-inventory receivers to ensure the building has adequate resources and is set up for success in developing a deep knowledge of non-inventory items.

Manage KPI to measure, control, and benchmark procurement processes including the creation of recurring metrics reports to drive improvements for the Operations network

Develop relationships across the building and network to ensure best practices are being shared and implemented.

Align with internal customers, Finance, and Procurement Operations to understand budgetary targets by building and developing methods of measuring and defining savings, value, and other category metrics. Rolls-Royce (Advanced Technologies); Indianapolis, IN July 2023 – Oct 2023 Defense Procurement, Hybrid (Contract)

Playing an integral role in developing and implementing external supplier and commodity strategies through effective sourcing and negotiation with suppliers.

Working across the full product and service life cycle to resolve supplier commercial issues effectively and efficiently.

Drove long-term quality, cost, and delivery improvements whilst engaging with and supporting key stakeholders.

Saab Aeronautics, Inc; West Lafayette, IN Aug 2021 -May 2023 SR Master Planner

Established and developed working relationships with both the U.S. and Sweden to build upon industry experience to create and deliver integrated strategies in a greenfield operation.

Talent management and employee development through hiring planning staff, mentoring of material demand, inventory monitoring, scheduling, forecasting, and capacity planning.

Created standard operating procedures (SO&Ps) for training and AS9100 compliance.

Executed an Industry 4.0-driven master production schedule creating goals for leaders; established Key Performance Indicators to ensure full transparency of the Master Schedule: backlog, forecast analysis, Risk Analysis, and EVM to aid in results-driven decision-making through the SIOP. Ingenium Aerospace; Rockford, IL May 2019 - Aug 2021 Material and Planning Leader

Drove operations, ensuring material availability by overseeing the management of procurement, planning, and inventory teams.

Facilitator of supply chain growth in hiring and development of employee skill sets for scheduling and procurement operations skills.

Achieved operational excellence by ensuring continuous process improvement with the supply base through negotiation and building collaborative supplier relationships.

Communicated contractual milestones for both DO and DX contracts providing delivery timelines, fostering productive relationships, and internal and external stakeholder satisfaction. CEF Industries; Addison, IL May 2015 – May 2019

Buyer, Planner

Planned activities for the machine shop, including publishing schedules, managing reports, creating work orders, scheduling releases of work orders to designated work centers optimizing lean production practices.

Managed uncontrolled floor stock purchases and executed a new system for managing demand.

Develop a continuous improvement roadmap to optimize supplier relationship collaboration through reliability and forecast and negotiation discussions regarding procurement of electronics, raw materials, OEM material, services, and outside processing.

Grayhill, LaGrange, IL Sept 2014 – May 2015

Buyer / International Planner

Utilized best practices in obtaining quotations from approved suppliers to procure machined parts and electrical components.

Oversaw material availability planning for the China facility, transfer of OEM goods, and collaboration.

Liaison between Sales, Purchasing, Engineering, Quality Control, and Manufacturing concerning delivery risks and delays to mitigate push out of manufacturing.

Assist in reducing expenses by soliciting and sharing supplier recommendations for continuous improvement.

Chemring Energetic Devices, Downers Grove, IL Oct 2011 thru Sept 2014 Production Control Scheduler

Identified opportunities for process improvements without sacrificing product quality for DoD customers and end users.

Enhanced and maintained MRP / ERP system for production control schedule over manufacturing.

Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather production requirements, including sales forecasts, inventory levels, and customer demands.

Worked closely with end users on time-critical deliveries and milestones. PREVIOUS PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ADM International, Inc., Chicago, IL Jan 2003 thru Sept 2020 Project Manager

Key Achievements: Managed the complete lifecycle of multiple DoD global and local government projects, including $5 million - $30 million BPA’s, running concurrently around the globe from inception to completion within defined timelines and budgetary constraints while maintaining quality standards. Skills: Supply Chain · Customer Experience · Customer Satisfaction · Leadership · Risk Assessment Interpersonal Skills · Document Management · Life Cycle Management · Recovery Plans · Problem-Solving · GSA Government Regulations · Contract Management · FAR/DFAR · Data Analysis · Logistics Management Project Control & Coordination · Project Delivery · Global Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Transportation and Logistics

Tower Records, Schaumburg, IL Jul 1997 thru Jul 2000 Books Manager

Skills: Leadership · Staff Management of an average of 40 employees · Ability to adapt · Critical thinking Strong work ethic · Communication · Training · Supply Chain Operations · Customer Experience · Customer Satisfaction · Logistics

EDUCATION

Roosevelt University, Chicago, IL

Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Administration Robert Morris University Illinois, Chicago, IL

Associate degree, Business Administration

CERTIFICATIONS

Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification In Process Supply Chain Management - Rutgers online In Process TECHNOLOGIES

Remote Communication and Project Management:

Chime, Skype, Zoom, Microsoft (Teams, Project, OneNote, OneDrive), GoToMeeting, Go to Webinar, Cisco Webex, Remote Desktop Applications. FTC sites, Jira, Trello, Monday, Google Workspace (Chat, Meet, Calendar, Drive, Docs) Microsoft Office Applications: Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Outlook, MS Project Strong Excel Skills – VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, Formulas/filters, and Graphs MRP, MES & ERP Systems: GP Dynamics, Syspro, IFS, SAP, and Crystal Reports. MES Systems: Quantum MRO, Solumina MES

Adapting to new Technology quickly and independently

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