Seasoned Supply Chain Leader and Buyer

TRACIE ENGLEBRIGHT

Creedmoor, NC *****

***********.******@*****.*** / 919-***-****

SUMMARY

Motivated and resourceful supply chain specialist with 32 years of expertise managing customs compliance, inventory control, customer service and transportation logistics. Meticulous team player focused on developing and implementing process controls and quality improvement initiatives that reduce costs and increase company revenue. Reliable and dedicated leader seeking to leverage strong background into a buyer, planner or supply chain role with progressive organization.

SKILLS

SAP

Webplan

Oracle

IFS

Manu

SysPro

DLX

WMS

Excel - Expert

Word - Expert

Power Point - Expert

Access

Outlook

GEMMS

MMCS

Six Sigma

Lean Manufacturing

Kanban

MAS90

UA Accounting and Inventory

NetSuite administration

Green Belt

Data management

Supply chain strategy

Supplier management

Inventory control

Demand planning

Performance metrics

Procurement analysis

Cost management

Freight negotiation

Team leadership

Process improvement

Effective communication

Problem solving

Risk assessment

Cultural awareness

Remote office availability

EXPERIENCE

Strategic Supply Chain Manager / Syntegon Technology Services 01/2021 - Current

Develop and implement supply chain strategies, policies, and procedures to optimize efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance performance throughout the supply chain network.

Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including procurement, production, sales, and finance teams, to align supply chain activities with business objectives, demand forecasts, and production schedules.

Manage supplier relationships and vendor contracts, negotiating terms, pricing, and service agreements to ensure cost-effective procurement of goods and services.

Monitor and analyze supply chain performance metrics, such as inventory turnover, on-time delivery, fill rates, and lead times, identifying opportunities for improvement and implementing corrective actions.

Optimize inventory management processes, including demand planning, inventory control, and stock replenishment, to minimize stockouts, excess inventory, and carrying costs.

Coordinate transportation and logistics activities, including freight forwarding, warehousing, and distribution, to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of goods to customers and distribution centers.

Implement supply chain risk management strategies, assessing potential risks, vulnerabilities, and disruptions, and developing contingency plans to mitigate supply chain disruptions.

Proficiency in supply chain management software and systems, such as ERP, WMS, TMS, and demand planning tools, to manage and optimize supply chain operations.

Leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate, inspire, and develop a high-performing team to achieve supply chain goals and objectives.

Ability to multitask, prioritize tasks, and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with tight deadlines and changing priorities.

Commitment to continuous improvement, innovation, and excellence in supply chain management practices, with a focus on driving operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Supply Chain Operations Manager / Allpack Fulfillment/Mary Square 01/2017 - Current

Provide operational support and guidance to ensure maximum productivity.

Collaborate with Sales, Engineering, and Customer Service teams to stay on target with business flow.

Determine key supply chain KPIs.

Focus on safety, cost management and business growth in all interactions and directives.

Develop, teach and reinforce safety guidelines and protocols.

Identify process bottlenecks and implement solutions in a timely manner.

Train and evaluate others. 15 employees report to me.

Create supply chain management strategies that increase efficiency and speed.

Work with finance, sales, and manufacturing team to determine best vendors and distributors.

Build and maintain good relationships with vendors and customers.

Prepare and submit weekly reports to CEO.

Optimize warehouse functions.

Handle communications and negotiations with external suppliers.

Supply Chain Manager / StayOnline 01/2015 - 01/2017

Analyze material status for each assigned BOM to determine if and when a job can be scheduled.

Maintain required inventory levels of parts for assigned products.

Experienced in supply chain programs (procurement, forecasting, BOM analysis).

Supervised 4 employees.

Comprehensive MRP experience.

Developed production schedule.

Experienced in invoice reconciliation and inventory management and change control processes.

Communicating effectively with vendors and management of accounts, problem solves challenges and issues.

Evaluated sources that provided essential goods and services to support the Company's needs.

Assisted with quotations for materials and services, bids for specification compliance, pricing, delivery commitments, and past vendor performance.

Responsible for purchasing negotiating materials, equipment and supplies from vendors.

Ability to execute inventory targets using clear provided guidelines.

Process improvement capability.

Inventory Manager / Powell Furniture 01/2011 - 01/2015

Facilitates the entire import/export process to ensure compliant, timely, and accurate inventory movements, which include shipment coordination, import/export documents and customs clearance.

Evaluate and executes MRP data for optimal procurement.

Key contact for customs as it relates to Import/Export information.

Maintains all records and information for Import/Exports, complaint with US Customs Laws.

Key contact for group supply companies for all overseas logistics issues Import/Export.

Accountable for maintaining required inventory levels of parts for assigned products.

Plan and buy materials needed to support business.

Plan and schedule all International shipping.

File duty drawback claims.

Supply Chain Planner / Coty Inc 01/2008 - 01/2011

Develop and maintain master production schedule.

Analyze production KPI's.

Strong negotiation skills.

Daily analysis and research of EDI transactions.

Evaluate and execute MRP data for optimal production planning.

Continual supplier contact for 38 vendors International and Domestic.

Use Excel and Access to create reports for planning projects.

Lead and implemented cost-savings initiatives.

Analyze and manage the negotiation and implementation of local supply agreements for materials and services.

Supervised 4 outside manufacturing/packaging facilities.

Manage the interface between plant, project engineering, maintenance and production with purchasing to ensure resolution of delivery, quality or other supplier performance issues.

Develop and implement procurement improvement strategies.

Provide performance feedback to suppliers.

Analyze key measurements to increase inventory turns while maintaining service levels.

Maintain a high level of customer service through purchasing materials on time.

Sr. Supply Chain Planner / Revlon 01/2004 - 01/2007

Responsible for ensuring all operations necessary for the successful and efficient operation of the Revlon supply chain national and International.

Supervised 3 lines on the manufacturing floor.

Maintain a high level of customer service through production timing and scheduling.

Project management for new items and special promotions.

Plan and prioritize dates and production schedules in MRP to prevent out of stocks.

Achieved accurate forecast and minimized excess inventory.

Out of hundreds of new launches and promotions 98% were produced and shipped on time.

Participated in weekly task force meetings on new product launches and promotions to ensure accuracy and prevent production delays.

Maintained minimum inventory levels to support account needs while preventing out of stocks.

Responsible for deployment and planning process across multi-plants in multiple states and countries.

Anticipated and controlled account order fluctuations.

Coordinate with appropriate departments to prevent problems with schedules and shortages.

Coordinate with various departments to achieve a high level of internal Customer service and manufacturing.

Negotiate excess inventory returns to reduce SLOB.

Logistics / Transportation Planner / Revlon 01/1997 - 01/2004

Coordinated the activity of Distribution, Warehouse and Returns department daily to ensure customer requirements were met.

Prioritized schedules between customer logistics, distribution and transportation.

Scheduled and manifested International and Domestic inbound and outbound shipments for on time ship / arrival.

Analyzed logistical needs daily to support operations including people, equipment and systems to meet customer needs.

Source transportation, Expedite/de-Expedited shipments as necessary to meet the business needs.

Maintained daily reconciliation of orders processed and billing to ensure accuracy by end of day through various systems.

Internal control systems process, documentation, audit resolution.

Ensured end of month closeout of orders and billing for Distribution.

Analyze and collect data on freight movement / expense and make recommendations regarding freight options.

Researched and reconciled unprocessed order errors at 5 separate locations.

Maintain Service Level requirements for specific customers.

Develop processes and procedures for handling special requirements.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Vance-Granville Community College - Henderson, NC

CERTIFICATIONS

APICS Certificated

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