Supply Chain Team Lead
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Employment history
Sr. Buyer/Planner Mar **** - Present
Trillium Flow Technologies at Deer Park, Texas
Expeditor, Contract Jun 2017 - Mar 2022
Enbridge
Kati Otwell-Jenkins
Operations Management Professional
Operations Management Professional with over three decades of expertise in supply chain and vendor management, renowned for negotiating significant cost reductions and streamlining processes. Proficient in leveraging advanced MRP systems and SAP to optimize material planning and ensure timely shipments. Committed to fostering strong supplier relationships and enhancing operational efficiency through innovative purchasing strategies.
10905 Pecan Drive, La Porte, US, 77571
**********@*****.***
Optimize supplier collaboration for improved material flow and production capacity. Negotiate beneficial agreements, fostering long-term supplier partnerships. Maintain accurate forecasts for purchase orders, enhancing process efficiency and minimizing lead times for improved operational performance. Foster strategic alliances with suppliers to optimize material availability and production capacity, negotiating mutually beneficial agreements. Streamline purchasing processes by identifying and eliminating inefficiencies, resulting in substantial cost reductions and improved workflow. Optimize supplier relationships to enhance material flow and production capacity, resulting in 85% on-time shipments through strategic sourcing and planning.
Streamline purchasing processes by identifying and eliminating inefficiencies, leading to substantial cost reductions and improved workflow. Implement advanced forecasting techniques to minimize lead times and boost operational efficiency, maintaining accurate projections for purchase orders.
Awarded Awesome Customer Service Award for SCM group.Streamlined supplier communication, achieving 88% team goal for 2020. Facilitated seamless project delivery by bridging buyers and project leaders. Fostered cross-functional relationships, serving as a vital link between procurement and project teams. Improved delivery timelines and issue resolution.
Meticulously tracked capital equipment progress payments and documentation. Ensured compliance and timely completion of financial milestones. Analyzed and monitored production schedules with suppliers. Identified potential bottlenecks and proposed solutions to maintain project timelines. Demonstrated exceptional customer service, earning the Awesome Customer Service Award. Consistently went above and beyond to support team objectives.
Optimized supplier communication, achieving 88% team goal. Bridged procurement and project teams, enhancing delivery timelines and issue resolution.
Sr. Buyer Jun 2006 - Oct 2016
SPX Flow, LLC at Cypress, Texas
Purchasing and Inventory Analyst Jun 1993 - Mar 2005 Nestle' Waters of North America/Perrier/Ozarka Water Inc. at Houston, Texas Education
Bachelor of Business Administration, Organizational Behavior and Management 1992 University of Houston at Houston
Skills
SAP
Experienced
Microsoft Office
Experienced
JDEdwards
Experienced
Syteline MRP
Experienced
Procurement
Experienced
Negotiation
Skillful
Inventory Management
Experienced
Supply Chain Management
Experienced
Production Planning
Experienced
Vendor Management
Experienced
Managed inventory levels, achieving $350k savings and 92% on-time delivery through VMI. Enhanced vendor relations, reducing costs by 37% and improving service quality. Coordinated with teams to address component shortages, ensuring smooth production. Analyzed commodities, setting strategic inventory and order points for operational efficiency. Facilitated cross-functional communication on component shortages and capacity constraints, ensuring seamless production flow. Optimized inventory management, achieving substantial cost savings and maintaining high on-time delivery rates through strategic VMI implementation.
Conducted in-depth commodity analyses to establish strategic inventory and order points, maximizing operational efficiency and resource allocation.
Drove vendor performance optimization, consistently achieving a 92% on-time delivery rate and fostering continuous improvement in supply chain operations.
Fostered cross-functional communication on component shortages and capacity constraints, ensuring seamless production flow and operational continuity.
Recovered $225k from vendors for damaged materials, enhancing cost efficiency. Conducted weekly inventory audits, managing over $925k in raw materials and finished goods, minimizing losses and maintaining accurate stock levels.
Designed an eight-week material usage schedule, generating $75k in savings through strategic purchasing recommendations and price break optimizations.
Implemented a direct shipment schedule, yielding $121k in cost savings for the Manufacturing and Logistical Department within the current fiscal year.
Optimized inventory management for 30 items, enhancing space utilization and maintaining 99% customer service levels through strategic stock control.
Developed strategic purchasing recommendations, resulting in substantial cost savings through price break optimizations and efficient material usage.
Fostered strong relationships with suppliers and internal teams, facilitating smooth operations. Coordinated cross-functional efforts to align purchasing with production needs.
Cost Reduction
Experienced
Contract Management
Skillful
Expediting
Experienced
Logistics
Skillful
Forecasting
Experienced
References
Mark Kalen
Ann Marie Dunn
John Caldwell
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Leadership & Community Involvement
• Texas Intercity Football Incorporated (TIFI) – Conference Drill/Cheer Director – 4 Years
• Pasadena Livestock Show and Rodeo – 32 Years
• Pasadena Strawberry Festival – 30 Years
• Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo – 25 years
• La Porte Young Farmers- 3 years
• La Porte young Farmers – Board Member- Secretary- 1 year
• La Porte Livestock Show & Rodeo Association – Board member 6 years
• La Porte 4-H- 2 year
• La Porte Soccer Booster Club- 4 Years
• Pasadena Area Aggie Moms – Board member – 4 years Celeros Celeros
Trillium Flow
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