TARA S. SHIELDS

Grand Rapids, MI 616-***-**** adtuat@r.postjobfree.com

INVENTORY COORDINATOR

Forecasting • Data Analysis • Purchase Orders

Detail oriented Coordinator with extensive experience controlling inventory and maintaining supply chain. Strong organizational skills with consistent follow through. Proven ability to relate well with customers and known for providing only the highest levels of customer service. Works well both independently and as a team member, providing assistance wherever needed. SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS

Microsoft Office suite NES SAP JDEdwards/Oracle Crystal Enterprise SharePoint OBIEE

(Siebel Analytics) Red Prairie AS-400 GENCO Lotus Notes MRP EXPERIENCE

Amway (through Gill Staffing), Grand Rapids, MI 01/2021 – 6/2022 Order Selector Pulled and packed orders, loaded boxes on conveyors.

● Performed quality checks, sealed boxes, sent finished boxes down to shipping.

● Assembled boxes, helped load boxes onto pallets, some truck loading. Henry Schein Dental – Walker, MI 3/2014 – 4/2020 Equipment Coordinator Entered and processed signed orders into Astea, applying taxes, calculating discounts, and GP’s. Generated purchase orders and in-transits to procure equipment for each order and center stock. Input purchase order info into AS-400 for receiving. Responsible for R.A. 2579’s, rebate submissions, and sales credits

● Reviewed customer quotes submitted by Sale’s Team ensuring completeness and accuracy.

● Followed up on system generated purchase orders, making certain orders were received by vendors and called for ETAs.

● Verified receipts against vendor packing lists when signing for equipment deliveries from vendors.

● Followed guidelines for proper installation of equipment orders, resulting in superior customer satisfaction.

● Coordinated installations, including the assignment of service techs, movers and offsite storage, obtaining proper documentation (P.O.D., BOL, etc.).

● Maintained an accurate count of center and offsite inventory by controlling and recording all inventory transactions accurately.

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Amway/ABG (through Gill Staffing), Ada, MI 11/2011 – 4/2013 Supply Chain Product Coordinator

Entered sales forecast, created Sales/Shipping Orders, SP Blanket Orders, and transferred Work Order Completions grid data in JDE; input truck/trailer info into AS-400 and generated transportation BOLs.

● Posted purchase orders/open receipts; retrieved and extracted open stock transports in SAP.

● Created and processed shipments of raw materials/components to affiliates for direct ship in Lean Logistics and Genco shipping systems.

● Monitored item statuses, availability, forecasted accuracy and inventory coverage.

● Executed monthly demand and supplied balancing and proactive production planning.

● Evaluated export demand analysis for domestic/int’l shipments with manufacturing and provided timely feedback of any potential delays in supply.

● Established/implemented innovative supply chain practices that reduced total supply chain costs, optimized inventory, reduced lead times and maximized customer satisfaction.

L. Perrigo Company, Allegan, MI 08/2008 – 12/2010 Master Data Analyst / Inventory Coordinator

Coordinated the work of Scheduling, Art, R.A., Engineering, Purchasing, Marketing/ Sales for multiple pharmaceutical product conversions in accordance w/ FDA regulation deadlines

● Built and maintained data for engineering change requests, bill of materials and Rate Routers while managing inventory for SKU and component level changes within SAP.

● Formed PCC Notes and carried out action steps while minimizing product obsolescence.

● Processed recaps and art/print orders and completed customer graphic change requests according to conversion schedule end dates within project timelines.

● Generated SKU and BOM reports, assessing accuracy and authorization of changes. ● Trained and developed new analysts, acting as liaison between Master Data and Scheduling.

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing

Davenport University, Grand Rapids, MI

Diploma/Certificate – Administrative Specialist

Diploma/Certificate – Medical Coding Specialist

Davenport College, Grand Rapids, MI

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