Project Management Production Planning

Marisela A. Medina

Technical Material Planning Management

720-***-**** Thornton, CO 80260

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Tech-savvy professional with hands-on experience in utilizing strong program/project management skills to drive successful execution, while overseeing major technical materials and production planning operations. Proven expertise in preparing effective project plans, conducting application integrations, and introducing best practices. Talented at identifying underperforming areas and executing process improvements to increase efficiency. Excel at directing, training, and empowering various material and production planning teams with a focus on optimizing performance. Driving and leading results through triage and prioritization.

Proficient in MS Office, SAP, ERP, Infor LN, Costpoint, Global Shop Solutions, Microsoft Dynamics, Jira and Confluence, Manufacturo, First Resonance (Ion and Epsilon), Windchill and Arena.

Adept at partnering with cross-functional teams to drive smooth system upgrades, resolve complex issues, and foster seamless application migrations.

Detail-oriented individual; ability to create, maintain, and revise various technical documentation, including user guides, test plans, and requirements.

Areas of Expertise

Application Integration and Data Integrity

Project Management

SAP Production and Material Planning

ERP System Implementation

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

Team Leadership & Training

Cross-functional Collaboration

Change Integration

Materials Planning and MRP

Engineering Changes

Relationship Building

Problem Resolution

Professional Experience

Tendeg – Louisville, CO 2024 – Present

Production Planner/Scheduler

Pioneered the role of Production Planner, leveraging prior experience to define, develop, and continuously refine responsibilities and processes. Serve as the sole planner for the business, managing and balancing workloads across upstream and downstream operations to meet schedule requirements.

Collaborate cross-functionally with teams to address schedule challenges and resolve issues, ensuring alignment with business objectives.

Played a key role in transitioning the company from no ERP system to a fully implemented ERP platform, optimizing operational efficiency and data management.

Consistently drive improvements in scheduling, resource allocation, and workflow integration.

Sierra Space – Louisville, CO 2023 – 2024 Materials Planning Manager

Specialized in change management. Played an integral role in establishing new environment procedures, generating documentation, and providing training to staff. Contribute to improving performance and skills of team members through end-to-end leadership and development. Leverage strong problem-solving skills to troubleshoot and rectify issues in ERP and MES systems.

Drove seamless migration of ERP system from Deltek Costpoint to SAP S/4Hana and Andea Manufacturo.

Planning Supervisor

2022 — 2023

Delivered leadership to a high-performance team of over 18 members, driving long-term professional growth. Defined and rolled out effective standard operating procedures.

Strengthened operational efficiency by steering and completing a wide range of process improvement projects.

Planner III

2021 — 2022

Conducted in-depth maintenance activities on routings. Developed and finalized all manufacturing orders as per specifications. Assessed the need for revisions and other changes through comprehensive analysis of builds. Set up robust tracking tools to monitor the entire build process, ranging from raw materials to deliverables. Determined and met part shortages through presentation of purchase requisitions. Enhanced accuracy of metric reports through review.

Facilitated early resolution of complex program challenges and barriers by uncovering robust solutions.

Served as a subject matter expert for the planning team, providing training of new hires.

Prevented production delays by recording progress of due dates for materials as well as production and sales orders.

Ensured fulfilment of all customer deliverables and test requirements as well as fostered alignment with program schedule by collaborating with project management, supply chain, manufacturing, and engineering teams.

Spectra Logic – Boulder, CO

Senior RMA Planner and Master Scheduler

2010 — 2021

2019 — 2021

Owned end-to-end aspects related to daily workflow, including oversight, planning, and scheduling. Fostered on-time delivery by defining priorities within the team. Executed detailed forecasting activities for raw materials. Aligned forecast with business and budget goals. Oversaw and monitored item master plan and master schedule. Maintained and utilized comprehensive ERP LN knowledge, encompassing SFOs, WHS orders, POs, and inventory tracking. Drove RMA creation, purchase orders, shipment preparation, inventory movement, and consigned inventory through management of vendor returns.

Rendered expert-level support in deploying ERP system upgrades, while executing testing and training activities.

Maximized accuracy of inventory prior to closing by developing orders, tracking dates/workflow, and assessing variances.

Acted as a focal point for determining and resolving all ERP system issues for the operations department.

Slashed inventory to 30% in a single year by maintaining optimal inventory levels and eliminating waste/excess inventory.

Facilitated informed decision-making related to vendor selections, process improvements, Lean manufacturing concepts, and project management through creation and analysis of reports.

Additional Experience

RMA Planner at Spectra Logic, 2013 – 2019

RMA Materials Coordinator at Spectra Logic, 2013

Media Lead at Spectra Logic, 2010 – 2013

Education & Professional Development

Data Analytics Bootcamp Certificate, December 2024

Associates of Science – Front Range Community College, Ongoing

Leadership and Development Courses, 2021

ASCM CPIM Courses, Project Management Program, Skill Building Courses – Emotional Intelligence, 2019

Productive Conflict, Critical Thinking, 2018

Front Range Community College – Lean Fundamentals: 2017

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