Professional Experience
Magna Seating (Duncan, SC) February 2022 - Present
Material Planner
Communicating with suppliers to ensure timely deliveries of material according to the latest release information
Expediting deliveries as needed for production requirements
AllSource PPS/Agile One (Greer, SC)
Logistic Quality Specialist November 2020 -January 2022
Same position as listed below. Contract was re-issued to new employer.
Reduced VDA/B-10 label non-compliances by 40%
Gemba Walks, Rack Cleanliness project, communicate Zero Cardboard Initiative non-compliances
Wrong deliveries (L/R, mislabel, mixed) - Line side impact prevention – Support Industrialization process
Redi-Group North America (Greer, SC)
Logistic Quality Support Specialist June 2018 – November 2020
Responsible for communicating label compliance to suppliers for BMW Mfg. and PNW
Review/track non-compliances, communication and resolution with suppliers and other parties involved
Reduced VDA/B-10 label non-compliances by 35%
Gemba Walks, Rack Cleanliness project, communicate Zero Cardboard Initiative non-compliances
Back up for wrong deliveries (L/R, mislabel, mixed)
Logistic Quality Support Specialist -BMW Consolidated Services May 2017 – June 2018
Independently inspected incoming deliveries from NAFTA suppliers in receiving or quality area
Determined causer of wrong delivery – CR entry -Debit process supporter for BMW Consolidation Service
Communicated non-compliance to all parties involved, responsible for data used in weekly reports to management, provide information to initiate solutions
Mermet (Cowpens, SC)
Customer Service Specialist January 2014-February 2017
Independently helped customers worldwide with needs
Coordinated orders with planning, provided compliant documentation to warehouse and shipping
Resolved any issues with orders
Contec Inc. (Spartanburg, SC)
Export Specialist/Customer Service March 2005-November 2013
Processed international and domestic customer orders ensuring receipt of orders in a timely manner by coordinating planning/purchasing, shipping, and off-site warehouses
Ensured NAFTA/customs compliance
Helped increase international and Athletix product sales by approximately 25%
Aided a sales team of 25 with excel reports, data analysis and translations
DAA Draexlmaier Automotive (Duncan, SC)
Buyer Contracts and Services/Diversity Supplier Coordinator November 2000-March 2005
Responsible for contracts, leases, office supplies, indirect materials, and wire harness raw materials
Request for Quotes, price negotiations, contracts, releases and purchase orders
Followed up on orders to ensure JIT reception of goods/services
Implemented a diversity supplier program, represented DAA at local diversity functions
Produced regular reports to management and customers
Acted as translator of purchasing related documents
Education
Middlesex University (London, England) and Fachhochschule Reutlingen (Germany) – International BA in Business Administration (Betriebswirt)
Languages/Experiences
English, German, French and basic Spanish
German American Club of the Carolinas Board Member
Church – Fitness Group and Social Event Organizer
Technology
Google, AVX, Dynamics, Microsoft Office, Skype, SAP