Supply Chain Systems Analyst

Kristi Kennedy-Slover

**** ***** *** #*** *********, TX 76017

Ph:817-***-****

Email: ******.******@*****.***

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristi-kennedy-slover-0908a8172 Summary:

**Dynamic and results-oriented professional with a diverse background spanning multiple industries, including Accounting, Logistics, Supply Chain, Pharmaceuticals, and trained Systems analyst. Proven expertise in a supply chain and logistics operations and analytics, with a strong ability to adapt to new challenges and environments. Adept at leveraging cross-functional knowledge to drive innovation and improve operational efficiency. Excellent communicator and collaborator, skilled in building relationships with stakeholders at all levels. Committed to continuous learning and professional development.**

Skills:

Professional Experience:

Source One Technical Solutions- Alcon Fort Worth, TX June 2023 – July 2023

Sales and Operations Planner(Contract)

Responsible for long-term supply chain strategies and networks that address capacity issues and production location decisions in support of business goals.

Supports business execution of new programs and initiatives that include promotional activities, forecast and coordination for key events, new product launches, and network redesigns.

Monitors key sales and operations planning performance indicators, cost-to-serve performance data, and coordinates cross-functional work teams to increase effectiveness of supply chain initiatives.

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, able to analyze data and present findings. Able to communicate effectively through both verbal and written formats.

SAP / IBP

Bell Textron - Fort Worth, TX

January 2023 - March 2023

Supply Chain Analyst (Contract)

Conduct ad hoc analyses for supply chain and program decisions.

- Track and analyze program impacts from supplier negotiations.

- Perform quantitative and qualitative analyses for decision-making.

- Create tools to monitor expired or expiring Global Outlining Agreements (GOAs).

- Analyze supplier costs and pricing.

- Review subcontractor proposals for adequacy and reasonableness.

- Develop cost rates.

Judge Group-Samsung Electronics of America - Plano, TX March 2022 - September 2022

Reverse Transportation Specialist (Supply Chain Support) (Contractor)

Investigate, review, and validate discrepancy cases to process credit to customer.

Communicate with credit and collection team to ensure all deductions are disputed or credited correctly.

Resolve claims and verify disputes and denials by communicating with 3PL carrier.

Ensure claim cases are settled and closed in timely in accordance with 3PL contract.

Prepare and submit claimable cases to SEA insurance and follow through the settlement; communicate with insurance for cargo claims.

Monitor performance of 3PL assisting in claim creation and recovery.

Prepare daily and weekly reports for management.

All other duties as assigned and ad hoc reports. Verizon Wireless - Fort Worth, TX

December 2018 - September 2020

Senior Analyst Reverse Logistics (Supply Chain Support)

Led the DFILL Returns Team for Reverse Logistics at Verizon's Central Returns and Testing Center in Fort Worth.

Advanced Excel Skills

SAP (Super User)

Salesforce

Great Plains

JD Edwards

PeopleSoft

EDI

Net Suites (internet based)

Microsoft Suites

AS400 QuickBooks

Photo Shop

Windows (XP 7 thru 12)

Peach Tree

Quicken

Visio

Python

HTML

JSON

SQL

Internet Explorer

Microsoft Edge

Mozilla

Firefox

NERP/TMS

Dashboards

Order Fulfillment

Order Management

Project Management

Power BI

Website design and maintenance

Managed the DFILL Returns Team for Reverse Logistics Supply Chain within Verizon at the Central Returns and Testing Center in Fort Worth

Supported Verizon's Reverse Supply Chain for the Direct Fulfillment Returns team by hiring, training, and managing daily operations

(Refunds and SIM Disassociations).

- Led the first virtual inventory initiative at Verizon during the pandemic.

- Currently pursuing Six Sigma Black Belt training.

- Supported operations by hiring, training, and managing daily tasks (Refunds and SIM Disassociations).

- Investigated and resolved issues to minimize customer impact and manage inventory.

- Collaborated with third-party logistics partners. SNI Companies-Tucker Rocky – Fort Worth, TX

December 2017 - February 2018

UPS Billing, Domestic Freight and GL Coding Analyst (Contract)

Performed AS/400 keyed billing.

Assisted with International Freight BBR's

Weekly Queries out of AS/400 to Excel for Reporting of Billing for Freight Carriers.

Writing corporate processes for daily tasks and minimizing company processes. XPO Logistics – Fort Worth, TX

June 2017-July 2017

AR Specialist-Disputes (Temporary)

Input and process overcharge claims for Audit Company’s and claimants.

According to federal regulation and customer contracts. Novartis - FSC (Alcon Division) – Fort Worth, TX

November 2013 – August 2015

Collections Analyst III

Managed functions for National Key Accounts and Distributors for U.S. Alcon Vision Care,

achieving a 92% KPI against an 85% target for Novartis/Alcon.

• Maintained a Portfolio of 5 billion dollars in Key Accounts.

• Collaborated with off-shore consultants to improve process to build new SAP system .

Resolved past-due accounts by contacting customers for payment or dispute resolution.

Used various communication tools to secure payment for overdue invoices.

Identified root causes of late payments and recommended process improvements. Mouser Electronics – Fort Worth, TX

January 2011 - January 2012

Customer Accounts/Credit Representative

Resolved account issues, pending orders, and invoice discrepancies with various departments.

Processed service orders and recommended large credit limits.

Managed order releases, new account setups, credit checks, and collections.

Delivered credit services via phone, internet, mail, and fax.

Met departmental objectives.

Dynasty Transportation – Fort Worth, TX

June 2008 - October 2010

Executive Assistant and Bookkeeper

Assisted the Owner and Vice President with daily actions.

Accounting Functions.

Managed payroll cycles.

Reconciled daily and monthly bank Statements, accounts payables and receivables.

Controlled commissions, carrier setups, and DOT Weekly Operation Reports.

Prepared all billing, invoicing, and handled all customer accounting issues.

Processed Comp checks for carriers to be paid.

Processed claims.

Education:

South University Online

2006 - 2008

Worked towards Bachelor’s degree in Business Law (not completed) 30 hours to complete) Tarrant County College Fort Worth and Hurst, TX

1998 - 2001

Worked towards Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Law with a minor in Accounting (not completed) Amon Carter-Riverside HS- Fort Worth, TX

1994-1997

Received HS Diploma- 3.8 GPA, National Honor Society, Natural Helper, Eagle-Ann Drill Team

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