LYNNE THEA COBB · *** Powell Way, Archdale, NC ***63

Cell: 336-***-****

Email: adyygu@r.postjobfree.com

Education: High Point University

High Point, NC 27260

Bachelor of Arts, Fine Art

GTCC

Jamestown, NC 27282

Field of study-Mechanical Engineering

Capabilities:

•Proficient with Microsoft office- Excel

•SAP

•Demand planning for new and existing parts

•Learn new systems and programs quickly.

•Networking

•Business Objects Data base

•Global New model launch Coordinator-Assisting with creation of current process

•Global Service Bulletin/Parts Request Coordinator

•Responsible for $5 M, and maintained 97%+ on top 200 fast moving parts as a KPI

•Maintained 10+ turns on top 200 fast moving parts as a KPI

•HUGE Supplier came in at 78% and took to 90% availability within 12 months

•Supplier Coaching-Coached several suppliers from 20% to 100% DP within 12 months.

•Member ECN Team

•Assisted in creating Macros for the procurement teams to utilize.

Experience:

TE Connectivity – Buyer III / Planner

3700 Reidsville Road

Winston Salem, NC (February 2022 – Present)

Professional Responsibilities

Maintain adequate stock levels in warehouse

Produce PO’s to suppliers

Daily MRP review

Supplier coaching

Liaison with Customer Service

Global allocation

Order releases to customers

Invoice reconciliation

Backorder recovery

Inventory control

Ziehl-Abegg, Inc – Commodity Buyer

719 N. Regional Road

Greensboro, NC 27409 (July 2020- February 2022)

Professional Responsibilities

Daily MRP review

Creation of PO’s

New Supplier set

Cost Savings across the board

New Part set up

Supersession management

Invoice reconciliation

Supplier Coaching

International supplier management

Collaboration with Quality department

Supplier negotiations

Hafele America – Demand Planner

3901 Cheyenne Dr.

Archdale, NC 27263 (February 2018 – March 2020)

Professional Responsibilities

Create accurate forecasts according to previous demand

Collaborate with Sales staff to develop accurate forecasts on new parts

Project managing for on time release with ample stock

Developed Forecasting template for sales staff

Assist Buyers with Top 100 parts and data accuracy

Supplier Coaching

Cross functional team member troubleshooting SAP internal communications issues.

Backorder confirmations to Customer Service for Validity

Understand Category Managers needs as far as part stocking

Planned part forecasts for 5 warehouses

TE Connectivity – Advance Procurement Buyer III

3700 Reidsville Road

Winston Salem, NC (November 2015 – February 2018)

Professional Responsibilities:

•Create RFQ's for Tooling

•Analyze Tooling quotes

•Set up new suppliers

•Develop quote processes in procurement for new Business unit

•Work closely with Mold engineers for tooling quotes

•Work closely with Project Managers to ensure projects remain on budget and meet gates on time

•Produce purchase orders to suppliers

•Present supplier selection for tooling to PAC committee

•Invoice reconciliation

•Supplier coaching

•Gate keeper for all new part launches

Qorvo, Inc – Prototype Planner

7628 Thorndike Rd.

Greensboro, NC 27409 (April 2015 – Sept. 2015) Contract Position

Professional Responsibilities:

•Manage Projects for Project Managers, for customer’s orders and samples

•Produce Purchase orders for external and internal sources

•Follow up with suppliers for on time deliveries

•Expedite parts as necessary

•Work closely with Project Managers for alternative parts, designs and materials

•Update projects and prototypes.

•Insure BOM components are in stock or on order to support projects.

•Planner for New product development.

•Create and release assembly order to Production Floor

•Issue Sales orders and deliveries to customers.

Volvo Group, LLC -Procurement Analyst – Materials Planner

7900 National Service Rd.

Greensboro, NC 27402 (2004- November 2014)

Professional Responsibilities:

•Procure product in conjunction with forecasts.

•Inventory control.

•Parts Planning

•Global Service Bulletin and Campaign Coordinator for VCE

•Global New Model Launch Coordinator for VCE

•Supplier Coaching

•Work closely with After Market Parts Buyers.

•Unique projects

Volvo Group, LLC, National Inventory Manager

7900 National Service Rd.

Greensboro, NC 27409 (2004-2005)

Professional Responsibilities:

•Set up Volvo/Mack dealers on LPA ordering system

•Train Dealers on LPA system

•Trouble shoot system issues

•Perform monthly and yearly Dealer Buy Backs

•Track weekly Dealer progress-Availability, turns, etc.

•Inform Dealers of system changes and updates as well as campaigns and service tips.

Volvo Group, LLC-Procurement Analyst

7900 National Service Rd.

Greensboro, NC 27402 (1998-2004)

Professional Responsibilities:

•Inventory control.

•Parts Planning

•Scrap obsolete and overstocked parts

•Supplier coaching.

•Work closely with After Market Parts Buyers.

•Team leader back-up

•Liaison for Production Plant and Procurement

•Responsible for all VCE New Model Launches

References: Furnished upon request.

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