Supply Chain Continuous Improvement

Jennifer J Withers

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Professional Summary

Results-driven Supply Chain Professional with over 20 years of experience in supply chain planning, vendor management, and inventory optimization within the medical device and manufacturing sectors. Proven track record in enhancing operational efficiency, reducing costs, and improving data integrity. Adept at cross-functional collaboration, leveraging analytical skills to drive continuous improvement and support business objectives.

Experience

Principal Supply Chain Planner

Medtronic

Oct 2022 – Present

Minneapolis, MN

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$31B medical devices manufacturer with 103,000 employees world-wide

Managed $600M annual supply and purchasing requirements for the Diabetic Infusion Sets portfolio.

Optimized supply chain planning initiatives, improving SARS by 15% through strategic forecasting and inventory management.

Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance supply chain processes, leading to a 10% reduction in lead times.

Senior Supply Chain Analyst

Elkhart Plastics Industries/Myers Industries

Aug 2021 – Oct 2022

Middlebury, IN

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$900M diversified manufacturer of polymer-based solutions with 2,400 employees.

Increased plant productivity by 30% over 12 months by optimizing procurement plans across multiple time frames.

Implemented supply chain software enhancements, reducing order processing time by 20%.

Conducted inventory analysis to optimize stock levels, decreasing carrying costs by 12%.

Negotiated with suppliers to secure favorable pricing, achieving a 10% reduction in COGs.

Global Sourcing Specialist

Stryker

Jan 2019 – Feb 2020

Portage, MI

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$19B medical technology manufacturer with 46,000 employees.

Executed global contract pricing for standard parts, resulting in $4MM annual savings.

Managed supplier relationships and negotiated agreements to support international manufacturing operations.

Implemented vendor performance metrics to monitor supplier performance and drive continuous improvement.

Regional Manager

DCT Logistics

Aug 2003 – Sep 2009

Alpharetta, GA

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$5.2M Dedicated Contract Carrier with 500+ employees.

Optimized logistics operations across 6 locations in 5 states, overseeing 150 drivers and 900 trailers.

Managed end-to-end dedicated operations, ensuring on-time delivery of materials to end user.

Reduced empty miles to belo 20% within 3 months by enhancing inter-site coordination.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Communication

Purdue University

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Associate of Arts in Business Management

Southwestern Michigan College

Skills

Strategic Sourcing

Supplier Relationship Management

Production Scheduling

Logistics Optimization

Cost-Savings Initiatives

Negotiation Skills

Process Improvement

Inventory Management

Supply Chain Management

Long Range Planning

Market Analysis

Warehouse management

Supplier negotiation

Supply chain optimization

Materials management

Demand forecasting

Lean principles

Six sigma methodologies

Sourcing strategies

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