Machine Operator Business Analyst

Dawn C. Southers

660-***-**** *******@*****.***

Profile

Highly creative, results-driven, supply chain professional experienced in optimizing ERP systems to increase productivity and support operations. Experience with using predictive and descriptive analytics for demand planning and the ability to use innovation to find solutions to unique situations.

Professional Qualifications

•25 years of Supply Chain and Logistics experience

•System Experience; ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) software systems, IQMS, Department of Commerce ACE portal, Government invoicing WAWF, AS400, advanced skill level in Excel. Adept at learning new systems, creating and optimizing processes.

•Proven ability to analyze, investigate and validate transactional data including BOM issues, MRP, and ERP part set up optimization.

•Strong communication skills interacting and negotiating with vendors and government compliance auditors.

•A leader in managing cross-functional teams.

Experience

April 2020 to Present; United Rotary Brush, Lenexa, KS Master Scheduler – Manage finished goods inventory levels across seven locations; three manufacturing sites and four distribution centers to support global customer base. Managed supply chain for more than a quarter while changes were being made in leadership. Ongoing review of business processes making improvements as gaps and unidentified corner cases arise. Maintain all data elements involved in MRP. Rough cut capacity planning to provide direction on employee staffing and capex recommendations. Forecasting and demand planning using descriptive and predictive statistics for independent demand requirements and ROP for multiple business sites. Interface with shipping and production to meet customer demands. Developed SIOP plan to support both seasonal and level production demands. Key personnel in ERP implementation and training of sister company.

June 2016 to 2019; Collins Aerospace, Lenexa, KS Strategic Business Analyst and Planning After Market Repair - Ongoing review of business processes making improvements as gaps and unidentified corner cases arise. Improved production output and reduced backlog due to part shortages which resulted in an increased OTD from 68% to above 95%. Ongoing improvements to ERP part set up and maintenance pertaining to MRP efficiency. Forecasting and demand planning using descriptive and predictive statistics for independent demand requirements and safety stock. Site-focal for international trade compliance. Provide daily direction to material handlers in their functions and set their KPI’s along with inventory control responsibilities related to inventory accuracy.

July 2000 to June 2016, Orbital ATK, Independence, MO

Production Planner III - Key person in the planning and executing of annual physical inventory, consigned inventory, and the reconciliation for over 5 years with over $140M in inventory.

Change agent for third party logistics implementation; filled the business analyst role and turned the failing system integration around by discovering unidentified use cases, identifying incorrect transactional formatting, and working with a cross-functional team to design processes to support needs of the plant. Research ERP batch aborts for root cause to minimize the amount of system downtime, correct master transaction failures. Planned monthly production to meet schedule and sales goals, requisition materials to support schedule.

Buyer II and Special Projects - Sent RFQ, prepared purchase orders by verifying specifications and price; making recommendations for substitute items; obtaining approval from requisitioning department. Planned and purchased perishable tooling based on schedule demand. Team member of two Oracle ERP upgrade projects, served as Supply Chain subject matter expert for several hundreds of system ERP patches. Created detailed process map for testing of patches. Lead cross-functional groups to complete patch testing.

Warehouse Supervisor - In charge of warehouse human resource for approximately fifty employees; training, assigning, scheduling, coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising job contributions; adhering to policies and procedures. Met warehouse operational standards through tactical and strategic planning; monitoring productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; identifying warehouse system improvements. Delivered supplies and equipment to departments by receiving and transferring items to meet daily operational demands.

7.62MM Production Planner - Planned monthly production goals, order and monitor materials, monitor production for leadership. Worked with operations to overcome production hurdles. Plan for future production, negotiated schedules with government entities, advised management on expansion decisions. Process government form DD250 for transfer of ownership and payment authorization. Monitored daily production and scrap reporting in Cincom/Oracle Enterprise Resource Planning system (ERP) to ensure accurate inventory levels and minimize yearly inventory adjustments. Assisted in creating standardized business practices and trained operations for continuity and data integrity.

50cal. Machine operator and Area Lead - Operated a .50 caliber linking machine which included overseeing line employees. Exceeded monthly production goals.

Lead for the .50 caliber production ammunition packing department which included over 10 machine packaging lines and more than 40 employees.

Education

State Fair Community College, Sedalia, MO

Degree; A.A., 1993

Professional References upon request

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