Supply Chain Continuous Improvement

Sheri Sweeney

**** ***** ****, ********* ***. OH 45011

513-***-****/*************@******.***

Supply Chain

Accomplished and motivated professional with a proven track record of resourcefulness, problem-solving techniques. Highly detail orientated with strong communication skills.

System Experience

SAP Business One, Plex, Syteline, MRP, SAP 10, ERP, Web Focus, Epicor, JD Edwards, Oracle, AS400

Skills Profile

Seven years of DFAR, FAR, ITAR and government contracting experience.

Strong scheduling skills, communication skills and time management.

Strong knowledge of inventory and vendor management.

Able to drive continuous improvement process, resulting in cost and lead-time reductions, inventory strategies and system enhancements.

Working knowledge of manufacturing operations and practices (SOP, GMP, SPEC, SOW, ISO9000).

Professional Profile

Buyer/Planner October 2021-Present

Kutol 513-***-****

Sharonville, OH 45241

Trainer for new buyers and inventory specialists.

Purchase/order materials including MRO/labels/office supplies.

Prepare bid packages, conducts bidder conferences, analyzes and evaluates proposals, negotiates terms and conditions, selects or recommends suppliers, writes awards, and expedite orders.

Work with suppliers and analyzes supplier operations to determine factors that affect prices and determine the lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability, and ability to meet required schedules.

Create and update spec sheets and drawings as well as work closely with QA to trouble shoots and correct quality defects.

Work collaboratively with suppliers to develop multiple sourcing of quality cost efficient materials on the chemical/packaging side of the business.

Work closely with manufacturing and the production department on out of stock items while maintain safety stock levels to prevent outages.

Buyer/Planner Mass Layoff February 2021-October 2021

Finn 513-***-****

Fairfield, OH 45014

Establish and maintain long-term contracts with suppliers focusing primarily on low-volume, high mix complex machine components and assemblies. Analyze requirements from the MRP and place purchase orders timely to ensure materials availability.

Schedule, release, monitor and close work orders to ensure production goals are achieved to meet supplier delivery requirements in the most efficient manner.

Maintain materials inventory, production reports including status, location and flow of materials within the MRP system

Meet with suppliers to discuss performance metrics, and any production or forecast changes.

Responsible for key process indicators and managing improvements.

Buyer/Purchasing Agent December 2019-January 2021

Hamilton Casework Solutions 513-***-****

Hamilton, OH 45011

Responsible to source raw materials, packaging components, purchased finished goods, and/or equipment.

Trainer for the associate buyer and inventory specialist.

Meet KPI’s: 98% on-time delivery, maintain low inventory dollars/turns.

Work with suppliers and analyzes supplier operations to determine factors that affect prices and determine the lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability, and ability to meet required schedules.

Analyze and set minimum stocking levels for critical raws, containers, finished goods, and/or equipment to minimize stock outs and product disruptions.

Negotiate purchases and establish contracts for critical materials from approved sources.

Provide support in the purchase of goods, materials, supplies and equipment used in day-to-day operations.

International Supply Planner/Buyer November 2016-March 2019

Hillman Group 513-***-****

Cincinnati, OH 45240

Monitor pricing and commodities from overseas and domestic suppliers aligning with marketing and current trade markets. Reduced cost of all Fasteners by 80% of procured international goods.

Team trainer for the buyer group.

Work with cross-functional teams and other product managers to prepare total solutions requirements for all new products and product lines.

Analyze Supply Chain Management reports and requirements, reviews sales forecasts, production schedules, and manufacturing history to determine material requirements.

Procurement of international steel materials, supplies, and services to support production requirements and ensure optimum inventory investment.

Work closely with program/project management and development teams during design and implementation of new products.

Negotiate, review proposals, issue purchasing agreements with suppliers to secure appropriate cost, schedule, quality, payment, and delivery terms.

Tactical Procurement Specialist/Buyer August 2015-October 2016

Intelligrated 513-***-****

West Chester, OH 45069

Creates daily Purchase Orders and monitors supply/demand

Strategic sourcing with planning

Prepares Purchase Order Acknowledgement and Date Maintenance

Reconciles daily invoice to purchase order match & holds

Provides technical support for Production Control activities, which may include monitoring work-in-progress, maintaining and developing Production Control systems, troubleshooting issues pertaining to Production Control systems and activities and developing appropriate countermeasures, assisting in the coordination and scheduling of engineering changes and new product activities, and conducting parts shortage investigations

Assists with inventory control in order to meet numerical targets and ensure accuracy

Performs raw material and parts localization control, phase-out control, ordering of local parts, new local parts and raw material start-up

Contracts Administrator/Procurement November 2008-January 2015

L-3 Cincinnati Electronics 513-***-****

Mason, OH 45040

Analyze and correct receiving issues, accounting invoices, and freight costs, analyze key performance indicators (KPI) for 100% on time delivery.

Ensure compliance with contractual terms and conditions, flow down requirements, and that contracts are in accordance with legal requirements, customer specifications, and government regulations.

Determine whether price increases are following forecasts for assigned commodities.

Drive continuous improvement process to ensure lead-time reductions, inventory strategies and system enhancements.

Bachelor of Science in Management Graduated 2014

University of Phoenix and Community College GPA 3.9

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