Kimberly Bebout

*** ***** ****** **** | Cynthiana, KY 41031 | 859-***-**** | pmffc3@r.postjobfree.com

SUPPLY CHAIN PROFESSIONAL

Motivated, decisive, and results-focused supply chain professional with progressive responsibility and experience in achieving cost and productivity goals across a wide range of warehouse and inventory control functions. Particular focus and experience in the areas of procurement, vendor management, negotiations, inventory management, and transportation. Strong analysis, planning, and organizational abilities with effective problem resolution and relationship management skills that produce positive results. Highly disciplined and resourceful team leader with the exceptional capacity to empower, motivate and develop successful teams and employees.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

MATERIAL PLANNING & CONTROL | PROCUREMENT | WAREHOUSE OPERATIONS | LOGISTICS

COST CONTROL | FORECASTING | NEGOTIATIONS | VENDOR MANAGEMENT | KANBAN

LEAN MANUFACTURING | SIX SIGMA | PROJECT MANAGEMENT

* Verifiable track record of success in a broad range of material planning, inventory management, and production control functions achieved through effective leadership and project management skills.

* Proven success in the development of sound policies and practices that ensures that the company's financial, business and customer service objectives are achieved.

* Ability to utilize warehouse space with the planning of inventory location and storage for optimal efficiency of shipping and receiving operations.

* Certifications in APICS, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, and Project Management.

* Utilize historical, trend, and forecasted data to generate accurate material and resource requirements in diverse industries.

* Technical proficiency in SAP, Oracle, PeopleSoft, JD Edwards, and Microsoft ERP systems and inventory management software applications.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

INGERSOLL RAND/TRANE, Lexington, KY | 2008-Present

Ingersoll Rand is a global diversified industrial firm providing products, services and solutions to enhance the quality and comfort in homes and buildings, transport and protect food and perishables, secure homes and commercial properties, and enhance industrial productivity and efficiency.

Planning & Procurement Coordinator

Direct responsibility and oversight for the management of material planning and procurement functions, working within a demand flow technology (DFT) environment to efficiently manage and control inventory levels to meet annual operating targets. Balance and lead raw material inventory, labor productivity, and procurement strategies to optimize inventory levels to improve on-time availability of purchased equipment and materials while meeting corporate goals and customer requirements.

* Lead and support continuous Lean implementation goals and objectives, promoting an environment of teamwork, motivation, and employee empowerment while initiating project and process improvement strategies that drive sustained improvements.

* Conduct pricing and contract negotiations with material and transportation suppliers, leveraging resources and positive business relationships to maximize options and cost control initiatives.

MOTOR WHEEL COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SYSTEMS, Berea, KY | 2002-2008

Motor Wheel Commercial Vehicle Systems, a Precision Partners company, has been providing world-class braking systems components for 50 years.

Materials Coordinator

Responsible for the management and coordination of material planning, shipping, and receiving functions, providing oversight of all logistical operations including supplier management and negotiations, finished goods planning and control, and the organization of a visual warehouse operation. Facilitated daily production and manufacturing meetings focused on managing and eliminating risks associated with material shortages and bottlenecks.

* Spearheaded the implementation and launch of a procure-to-pay and bar code scanning processes that delivered savings of ~120K through the elimination of manual invoicing procedures and required staff and improved inventory accuracy.

* Improved physical inventory to within $5K accuracy while reducing time required to complete inventory by chartering a project to reorganize warehouse layout and processes.

* Successfully completed Management by Fact, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and ISO Auditor training programs.

JACKSON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION, McKee, KY | 2001-2002

Jackson County School District is comprised of 2,100 students from preschool to twelfth grade with three elementary schools, one middle school, one high school, an alternative school, and a vocational/technical school.

Workforce Initiative Act (WIA) Coordinator

Coordinated all aspects of an outreach program focused on providing public assistance to individuals seeking educational and job training skills. Counseled, trained, and mentored Jackson County youth in the areas of career development, basic education, and computer skills and concepts; acted as liaison between the school system and business community to drive awareness and build resources required to meet the educational and development needs of Jackson County youth. Supervised program staff in day-to-day program functions, developing training materials and programs while leading the charge to recruit students for the program.

* Represented the interests of the Board of Education in local business and community meetings.

TOKICO USA, Berea, KY | 2000-2001

The company engineers, manufactures, and markets shock absorbers, braking systems, and suspension products to automotive OEMs, as well as to the automotive aftermarket.

Master Scheduler

Led the development and execution of master planning and scheduling functions for the Ford strut line, responsible for ensuring adequate raw material and supply levels were on hand to support delivery and production commitments. Maintained accurate and cost effective inventory control and operations in a Kanban system environment, working closely with suppliers and transportation providers in securing on-time deliveries in a JIT environment.

* Successfully completed and received certificate in APICS inventory management module.

JCR INDUSTRIES, Annville, KY | 1997-2000

J.C.R. is a metal finishing and processing business that specializes in the areas of benching, deburring, and forming.

Purchasing Manager

Direct oversight and responsibility for the management of purchasing related functions including the definition of production schedules, pricing and contract negotiations, raw material sourcing and procurement, and warehouse organization. Supervised the productivity and performance of warehouse and accounting staff responsible for maintaining accuracy in all inventory and invoice related documentation and control, validating all material transactions and receipts against invoices.

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Master of Business Administration Candidate, Accounting (2012)

Indiana Wesleyan University's Online Program

Bachelor of Science, Business Administration & Management

Union College, Barbourville, KY

APICS

MRP Forecasting Detailed Scheduling & Planning Basics of Supply Chain Management

Green Belt Certification (2011)

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