Logistics Management Manager

Elisa Finch Temple, TX *****.*****@*****.*** 815-***-****

Supply Chain Professional

Accomplished supply chain/logistics professional with over 15 years of broad expertise cultivating key relationships with cross-functional internal and external clients. Analytical problem-solver driving innovative solutions for seamless logistics. Goal-oriented leader and adaptable team player with proven success managing multiple simultaneous projects. Prudent decision-maker and quick learner with exceptional interpersonal, organizational and communication skills. In addition, Certified Notary Public and Loan Signing Agent.

Core Strengths

Supply Chain Management

Notary Public

Project Management

Staff Training/Mentoring

Logistics Management

Strategy Development

Shipping/Receiving Coordination

Environmental Health and Safety

Supplier Relationship Management

Product Procurement

Business & Competitive Analysis

Career Overview

Laerdal Medical Gatesville, TX

Logistics Manager & EHS Coordinator 05/2019 – Present

Increased shipping performance 23%, applying sales order demand methodology by initiating robust process for shipping department to execute customer demand both domestically and internationally. Applied continuous improvement methodologies to enhance inventory record accuracy 45% in 8 months.

Defined and improved standard work 50% for (RPRT) receiving department to efficiently deliver raw purchased material to production department with minimal waiting time.

Serves as Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Officer, acting on behalf of workplace compliance to develop and implement plans and audits for safety and environmental audits to keep track of laws, policies and reports.

Creates reports and analyses using data collected from workplace site as well as internal and external customers to perform official analysis.

Manage hazardous waste, identifying warning signs in work environment and posting signs regarding health and safety to warn employees of potential dangers.

Caterpillar Inc. Waco, TX

Supply Chain/Logistics Manager 01/2015 – 04/2019

Achieved over $300K in savings through reductions in indirect costs, warehouse storage and manpower; and researched and contracted with provider for indirect material that resulted in savings of 8% YTD.

Improved work order closures 30% by initiating collaborations with internal teams to establish objectives for new work orders and to conduct root cause analyses for past-due work orders.

Reduced manpower by defining standard work parameters for shipping/receiving and cycle count processes; and created training materials to ensure team members were up to date on procedures.

Defined supply chain process for analysts to increase knowledge as well as supplier performance to deliver material per customer demand.

Applies Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma and other continuous improvement methodologies to enhance inventory record accuracy, work order closure and shipping performance. Realized significant process improvements within one year of implementation.

Partners with accounting team to review and revise scrap factor percentages to align what is currently available in operations and thereby, reduce unnecessary inventory.

Led a team of 4 people with ownership of Inventory Management, S&OP, and Right-Part-Right-Time.

Participated and oversaw Cost improvement & Cost savings projects with two value streams to reduce cost by 30%.

Provide leadership for sourcing, logistics, and resource management decisions.

Caterpillar Inc. Joliet, IL

Production Planning Lead Scheduler 06/2010 –12/2014

Built strong network with logistics and operations team members and customers to collaborate on meeting 95% customer shipping goal.

Exceeded established metrics on consistent basis; and communicated with quality department to process customer return materials while minimizing production demand.

Reviewed machine burden to improve cost reduction and manpower alignment. Developed and executed process to expedite construction of truck struts for off highway trucks (OHTs) per work orders.

Partnered with material specialist to correct errors; and performed root cause analysis for parts with designated inventory record error.

Facilitated daily meetings with operations team to review customer demand. Collected and analyzed data, working with team members to resolve errors, explain changes and recommend actions to resolve problems.

Caterpillar Inc. Joliet, IL

Supply Chain Lead Technician 04/2007 –05/ 2010

Developed and maintained Class A count program that achieved 95% inventory record metric. Coordinated with material specialist counters to verify accuracy of hot counts and perform adjustments within 5 days.

Participated in Corporate Strata Program to analyze 425 separate part numbers. Completed project 4 months ahead of scheduled and reconciled at nearly 100% of goal.

Engaged with logistics managers to communicate business unit record accuracy results. Ensured that customers received required materials to meet stringent build schedules.

Authored and distributed standard work documents for internal planning and traffic analysts. Created and facilitated training modules for 5 counters and 3 reconcilers per CPS Work Standards.

Provided coverage for logistic supervisors when necessary; and cross-trained in variety of shop floor positions to gain knowledge of all facets of value stream.

Caterpillar Inc. Joliet, IL

Supply Chain Planning Analyst 06/2005 – 03/2007

Exceeded key metrics by reducing inventory $3M, improving record accuracy 70%, and increasing supplier performance 97% for top 10 Supplier with challenges that would impact production.

Handled strategic global sourcing and procuring of finished and raw material to ensure value stream constructed right part at right time, for new and existing suppliers.

Engaged in 6Sigma Black Belt project targeted at new product introduction (NPI) process and standard work.

Implemented the localization and low-cost-country sourcing plan to deliver $7M annual cost reduction.

Responsible for end-to-end order-to-delivery process for our organization’s 21 customers, spanning across 10 countries, with an annual spend of $300M+

Extensive and successful deployment of sourcing strategies, project management and procurement excellence experience.

Managed policies, agreements, source catalogs.

Education & Training

Associate of Applied Science, Business Administration, Wabuonsee Community College

APICS Certification: Logistics and Transportation

Certified Notary Public Loan Signing Agent & Remote Online Agent

Computer Skills: SAP, Salesforce, ERP, MRP, Workbench, HVC, JD Edwards, Mamm, QAD, MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word)

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