Supply Chain & Operations Leader, 15+ Years

Stacy Nixon

******@***.*** 614-***-**** Columbus, OH 43231

Professional Summary

Supply Chain and Operations Professional with 15+ years of experience supporting enterprise supply chain management, procurement, warehouse operations, and logistics across manufacturing and distribution environments.

Proven ability to optimize supplier relationships, manage inventory and material flow, and coordinate cross-functional teams to support production schedules, operational efficiency, and on-time delivery.

Experienced in utilizing SAP ERP, EDI processes, and warehouse management systems to manage procurement activities, track supply chain performance, and maintain accurate inventory and operational reporting.

Skilled in contract negotiations, supplier performance management, risk identification, and process improvement initiatives that drive cost optimization, compliance, and supply chain reliability.

Strong collaborator with engineering, manufacturing, logistics, and vendor stakeholders, supporting enterprise supply chain strategies and continuous operational improvement.

Core Competencies

Supply Chain Management

SAP ERP Systems

Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

Procurement & Strategic Sourcing

Vendor & Supplier Relationship Management

Contract Negotiation & Contract Management

Inventory Planning & Inventory Optimization

Logistics & Distribution Management

EDI Data Management & Transaction Coordination

Cross-Functional Team Collaboration

Stakeholder Communication & Coordination

Supplier Performance Monitoring & Scorecards

Risk Identification & Mitigation

Process Improvement & Operational Efficiency

Data Analysis & Performance Reporting

Regulatory Compliance & Operational Standards

Production Planning & Material Requirements Planning

Inventory Control & Warehouse Operations

Procurement Documentation & Purchase Order Management

Root Cause Analysis & Corrective Action (RCCA)

Education

Bachelor Of Business Operations,

DeVry University Columbus 1995

Experience

American Electric Power, Experis (Contract), New Albany, OH August 2022 to May 2025

Transmission Right Of Way Agent

Managed end-to-end delivery of transmission line and transmission/distribution station projects, coordinating design, construction, material acquisition, and right-of-way (ROW) activities while ensuring alignment across cross-functional stakeholders and vendors.

Oversaw a portfolio of small to large infrastructure projects, guiding planning, execution, monitoring, and closure while tracking milestones, managing budgets, and identifying project dependencies, risks, and operational constraints.

Led complex negotiations with landowners for land rights acquisition, resolved property damage claims, and reviewed legal documents, surveys, and public records to support regulatory compliance and accurate project documentation.

Acted as liaison between internal teams and external vendors, supervising ROW service providers, monitoring project performance against work plans, and approving project-related invoices and vouchers to ensure adherence to schedules and budgets.

Purchasing Supplier Development Coordinator October 2021 to April 2022

Stanley Electric

Negotiated pricing, delivery schedules, payment terms, confidentiality agreements, and master purchase agreements with suppliers supporting prototype builds, ensuring alignment with engineering requirements, procurement standards, and program objectives.

Supported new program launches by coordinating prototype and trial material tracking, aligning procurement activities with development milestones, production schedules, and cross-functional project dependencies.

Analyzed supplier performance data and conducted supplier reviews to identify operational risks, resolve performance gaps, and ensure reliability across the supply chain and procurement processes.

Collaborated with cross-functional teams, manufacturing plants, and international stakeholders to evaluate supplier capabilities, support localization initiatives, and onboard suppliers aligned with engineering specifications and new business requirements.

Verizon Wireless December 2019 to August 2020

Real Estate Engineer

Directed small cell build and modification projects from site search through construction hand-off, defining project scope, timelines, deliverables, and budgets while coordinating cross-functional teams and supporting supply chain planning for materials, equipment procurement, and vendor logistics, tracking milestones through enterprise systems including SAP.

Conducted site analysis and developed business cases for new telecom locations, managing real estate activities including lease negotiations with property owners while ensuring alignment with project delivery requirements, supply chain resource allocation, and operational objectives.

Analyzed regulatory requirements and developed compliance strategies to secure federal, state, and local approvals (FAA, FCC, NEPA, SHPO, zoning permits), identifying operational risks, project dependencies, and supply chain constraints impacting timelines and construction readiness.

Managed external vendors and consultants—including site acquisition agents, legal counsel, and A&E firms—while collaborating with engineering teams (RF Design, Equipment Engineering, Construction) and supporting vendor coordination, procurement tracking, and supply chain performance monitoring, maintaining project data and reporting within SAP-based project and supply chain management systems to enable accurate forecasting and stakeholder communication.

Honeywell Aerospace May 2017 to December 2019

Senior Global Buyer

Managed $7.2M in direct and contract-manufactured materials spend within supply chain management operations, optimizing supplier relationships to support cost-effective manufacturing, ensure supply continuity, and strengthen operational performance impacting the manufacturing balance sheet, utilizing SAP-based procurement and inventory management systems.

Coordinated end-to-end supply chain activities across multiple sites, supporting on-time delivery, production schedules, and inventory planning while analyzing supplier capacity, material availability, and operational dependencies and maintaining inventory levels in accordance with enterprise order policies within SAP ERP supply chain modules.

Developed and implemented supplier performance and supply chain monitoring frameworks, including supplier scorecards and performance reviews, achieving 95% on-time delivery while identifying operational risks, resolving supply constraints, and enabling data-driven decision making across procurement and supply chain operations.

Led supplier and subcontractor performance management within the supply chain ecosystem, implementing nonconformance management procedures, supporting audit compliance, and acting as liaison between sourcing, manufacturing, and cross-functional teams to improve delivery reliability, quality standards, and long-term supply base capabilities using SAP reporting and analytics tools.

Buyer/Material Planner January 2016 to May 2016

Sandvik Hyperion-Diamond Innovation

Managed cost control, supply continuity, and contract negotiations within supply chain operations, preparing bids and negotiating specifications and contract terms while ensuring procurement activities aligned with enterprise supply chain strategies and operational requirements using SAP procurement and purchasing modules.

Monitored forecasts, MOQs, supplier performance, and production schedules to identify supply chain risks, material dependencies, and potential shortages, enabling proactive mitigation strategies that minimized disruption and supported continuous manufacturing operations through SAP-based supply chain planning and inventory systems.

Obtained competitive supplier quotations and validated purchase order pricing against cost structures and approved pricing guidelines, ensuring compliance with procurement policies while maintaining accurate purchasing documentation and transaction records within SAP ERP supply chain management systems.

Maintained accurate supply chain master data for chemical materials—including MOQs, lead times, package specifications, CAS numbers, and approved manufacturers—while collaborating with Supply Chain and Product Development leadership to evaluate high-risk materials, identify alternative suppliers, and ensure operational continuity using SAP master data management and reporting tools.

Honda Research And Development December 2014 to June 2015

Buyer/Planner

Managed procurement of tooling and dies for ATV and Side-by-Side prototype vehicle components, coordinating with engineering and suppliers to support prototype builds, manufacturing schedules, and supply chain operations, utilizing SAP procurement and warehouse management systems to track materials and purchase orders.

Negotiated supplier pricing, delivery schedules, and service agreements to meet project budgets, build timelines, and supply chain delivery requirements, applying QCDDM methodologies for prototype part pricing analysis while ensuring alignment with engineering specifications and operational objectives.

Coordinated tooling schedules, supplier readiness, and prototype part releases by collaborating with IT Engineers, analyzing CATIA engineering drawings, and assessing design impacts on tooling, production, and warehouse material flow within the supply chain environment, supported by SAP-based inventory and procurement tracking.

Evaluated supplier quotations, expedited prototype components, and monitored production milestones to ensure suppliers met engineering and delivery targets, while maintaining procurement documentation, purchase order validation, and supply chain reporting within SAP ERP and warehouse management systems to support accurate forecasting and project status reporting.

Production Planning - Material Resource Planning Controller June 2012 to Sept 2014

Rolls-Royce Energy Systems INC

Negotiated and collaborated with internal and external stakeholders—including suppliers, subcontract managers, purchasing program managers, project leads, engineers, and quality teams—to ensure supplier delivery requirements aligned with project timelines, supply chain operations, and release approvals, while tracking procurement and delivery activities through SAP-based supply chain and warehouse management systems.

Planned and managed inventory and material flow across the supply chain, maintaining required stock levels and supporting production schedules while performing Root Cause Corrective Action analysis on inventory, delivery, and quality metrics to ensure on-time customer build requirements using SAP ERP and warehouse management tools.

Managed supplier documentation deliverables—including drawings and schematics—coordinating engineering reviews and approvals while ensuring accurate supply chain documentation, procurement records, and material tracking within SAP and warehouse management systems.

Collaborated with suppliers, subcontract managers, project managers, and engineering teams to maintain production schedules, quality standards, and delivery milestones, monitoring corrective action plans, analyzing contractual requirements, and ensuring supplier performance aligned with supply chain objectives, operational compliance, and SAP-based reporting and project tracking systems.

Yazaki North America, Kelly Services (Contract) May 2010 to November 2010

Material Planner

Processed purchase orders and engineering requisitions to support customer build requirements for a Tier 1 automotive supplier, coordinating procurement activities within SAP ERP supply chain and warehouse management systems to ensure accurate material availability and order fulfillment.

Issued fabrication authorizations for prototype and pre-production builds of wire harnesses and sub-assemblies, aligning manufacturing schedules with supply chain planning, inventory availability, and warehouse material flow, while collaborating with engineering teams to resolve design issues and technical redlines.

Managed inventory control and Overage, Shortage & Damage (OS&D) reporting, initiating freight claims, coordinating replacement shipments, and conducting inventory turn audits to reduce carrying costs and improve warehouse efficiency through SAP-based inventory and warehouse management tools.

Maintained EDI delivery forecasting and supply chain data, supporting demand planning and inventory optimization to ensure on-time customer deliveries while tracking prototype and pre-production build progress and coordinating logistics operations including transportation scheduling, routing, airfreight, and expedited shipments.

Rolls-Royce Energy Systems INC, Belcan Technical Services (Contract) June 2009 to January 2010

Production Planning - Material Resource Planning Controller

Prepared and submitted RFQs and RFPs to approved vendors and suppliers, participating in contract negotiations and supporting the development of contractual provisions and bid documentation while managing procurement activities through SAP-based supply chain and purchasing systems.

Managed inventory planning and material flow across the supply chain, coordinating with procurement, engineering, manufacturing, logistics, and distribution teams to maintain operational alignment and support warehouse management and production requirements using SAP ERP inventory and planning modules.

Ensured compliance of the production bill of materials (BOM) and component planning data, enabling accurate demand propagation across the supply chain and supporting committed production plans through SAP master data and supply chain management tools.

Monitored purchasing records, inventory carrying costs, lead-time performance, and Delivery Trouble Reports (DTRs), performing Root Cause Corrective Action analysis and implementing cost reduction and process improvement initiatives to optimize inventory levels, improve delivery performance, and strengthen overall supply chain efficiency within SAP and warehouse management environments.

Good Year Tire And Rubber Company, MSX International (Contract) March 2006 To November 2008

Assistant Shipping Manager

Managed high-volume shipping operations exceeding 6,000 FTL conveyor belt shipments, supervising 10 union employees across shipping and receiving while ensuring on-time delivery and accurate handling of $2.5M+ in daily inventory, utilizing SAP ERP and warehouse management systems to support supply chain logistics and production operations.

Negotiated trucking and carrier bid contracts based on cost and routing strategies, achieving an 18% cost reduction, reducing product damage incidents, and improving delivery performance across the supply chain distribution network.

Streamlined warehouse and inventory management processes by implementing RFID tracking and machine learning–supported forecasting, reducing inventory carrying costs by 30% and improving order fulfillment accuracy by 15% while maintaining inventory control and reporting through SAP supply chain and warehouse management modules.

Oversaw order fulfillment, packaging, and transportation scheduling while preparing Bills of Materials (BOM) in SAP, dispatching truckloads to intermodal carriers, monitoring warehouse inventory accuracy, and supporting procurement activities including purchase orders and blanket agreements to maintain efficient supply chain operations and warehouse distribution performance.

Pacer Global Logistics March 2004 to November 2005

Logistics Specialist

Managed inventory levels and material flow within warehouse operations, supporting packing, routing, shipment, distribution, and transportation activities while maintaining accurate inventory tracking and supply chain coordination through SAP ERP and warehouse management systems.

Processed and maintained transaction records and inventory documentation related to supply and demand activities, performing monthly data reconciliation to ensure data accuracy and operational visibility across SAP-based supply chain and warehouse management platforms.

Ensured compliance with logistics quality standards, safety procedures, and warehouse management practices across inbound and outbound operations, supporting efficient material handling and distribution performance within the enterprise supply chain environment.

Assisted in developing key performance indicators (KPIs) and operational reporting, enabling performance monitoring, process standardization, and improved collaboration across supply chain partners, transportation providers, and regional distribution teams.

American Standard April 2000 to April 2003

Inventory Control Manager

Managed perpetual inventory of 5,000+ SKUs valued at over $70M across two 3PL warehouses, overseeing receiving, material handling, and product distribution activities while maintaining inventory visibility and control through SAP ERP and warehouse management systems within the broader supply chain environment.

Supervised warehouse operations and trained staff on cycle counting, auditing, quality inspections, returns processing, and inventory adjustments, implementing a paperless bar-coded Kanban replenishment system to improve picking efficiency and strengthen warehouse management and supply chain process performance.

Ensured inventory accuracy and operational compliance through physical and system inventory reconciliation, audits, and Root Cause Corrective Action analysis, reducing inventory shrink from 7.3% to below 2% of COGS by applying demand forecasting techniques including lead time analysis, reorder points, and safety stock planning within SAP-based inventory and supply chain systems.

Coordinated FTL and LTL transportation scheduling, daily cycle counts, and inventory adjustments, while developing SOPs for picking, packing, and stock returns that improved order accuracy by 25% and strengthened overall warehouse management and supply chain distribution operations.

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