DeAnna B. Kunkle
md6ev1@r.postjobfree.com
Planner Buyer with accomplished history of managing materials for new
product development launches, as well as, legacy products till end of
product life cycle. Extremely effective organizational and communication
skills with the ability to successfully manage multiple high level
priorities confidently. Unique ability to quickly develop strong lasting
relationships with suppliers and vendors.
*PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE*
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*Foxconn, FIH, Sunrise, FL** *(Full Time)
07/2008 – 10/2011
Foxconn, the largest China contract manufacturer, opened this R&D center in
Sunrise, FL in 2008.
Procurement Lead for design engineers. Requisitions, equipment, tooling,
part planning and purchasing for local engineering.
Oversaw the planning and purchasing of materials for all prototype builds
through two months of mass production. Micro managing the lead times and
design lockdown critical paths.
Set up PLM system to store and transfer designs to factories and the
customer’s.
*Motorola, Inc, Plantation, FL* (Full Time)
11/1992 – 06/2008
Leading global manufacturer of electronics’ communications equipment.
Factory test assembler then promoted to group leader of model assembly in
the 2 –way communications division my first year. Piloted new “Bullet”
line WIP process and transferred product overseas.
Transferred to the iDEN Nextel division as lead new product planner in
addition to special projects assignments. Increased production and
streamlined factory materials processes.
Promoted to Purchasing Supervisor of ~6-8 production buyers with additional
~8-10 indirect global buyers during new product launches and production
part constraints. Responsible for all material’s related issues and get
well plans worldwide.
Designed buyer planner reports using ad hoc queries, pivot tables, macro’s
and automated timed reports from flat files updating data points for
decision making and supporting dashboard management overviews. Our team
provided 24/7 support.
Our team implemented and documented a program that cut overhead by 65%,
reducing inventory to $4M from $11M.
Promoted to Procurement Specialist as individual contributor being assigned
the most complex of new product programs with multiple factories, contract
manufactures and global stock locations.
Mentored and cross trained new team members. Lead all conference calls and
local meetings with stakeholders, holding additional meetings when needed
to resolve issues quickly.
*EDUCATION*
*Pompano Beach Senior High *
High School Diploma
*Motorola University *
Certifications
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*PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS*
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APIC’s Certification – Supply Chain Management
Six Sigma Process Control
Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Process Improvement
Apples and Oranges, Business Modeling
South Florida Manufacturer Award of Excellence
Worldwide Employee Recognition Award