Manager Human Resources

Stephanie Cranford

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Matthews, North Carolina 28104

Home 704-***-****, Mobile 704-***-****

Professional Experience

Diagnostic Devices, Inc., Charlotte, North Carolina

Materials Manager

April 2010 – August 2011

• Analyzed sales forecasts, orders and production records to obtain accurate inventory.

• Responsible for the strategic and tactical direction of inventory control, shipping, receiving, cycle counts and material logistics.

• Planned and led the reduction of slow moving inventory and obsolete inventory via data reporting, withdrawal and destruction.

• Monitored the production schedule to ensure parts and components availability to support production and manufacturing build schedules.

• Identified time critical material planning and delivery issues and executed a resolution plan in a timely and successful manner.

• Planned, managed and executed all budgetary and direction of Purchasing and Inventory Control and Logistics departments.

• Manage the Order Entry, Production Scheduling, Inventory Control and Logistics processes.

• Implemented and coached Lean Warehousing System and processes.

• Managed all Human Resource functions for production facility and warehouse.

• Extensive knowledge in Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains with a concentration on the Manufacturing and Purchasing Modules.

Sirona Dental Systems, LLC, Charlotte, North Carolina

Procurement Manager

December 2004 – February 2010

• Developed strategies for cost reductions that resulted in tangible benefits to the bottom line with sound knowledge on internal expenditures.

• Successfully designed and implemented a new processing management system per Sarbanes Oxley and corporate strategies.

• Coordinated and supervised multiple audit engagements simultaneously, including: determining appropriate resource allocation, high-level review of audit scope and engagement results and compliance with established department procedures.

• Organized, supervised and directed all work flow of Buyers.

• Prepared and reviewed contracts, bids, proposals and vendor agreements for legal correctness, price and acceptability to specifications. Reviewed purchase orders and contracts for conformance to company policies.

Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc.

Vice President Compliance and Human Resources – Charleston, South Carolina

Vice President Compliance and Human Resources – Princeton, New Jersey

Vice President Client Relationship Manager – Princeton, New Jersey

Project Leader and Performance Consultant – Princeton, New Jersey

Resident Manager Training Program – Fayetteville, North Carolina

January 1994 – December 2004

NationsBank of America, Fayetteville, North Carolina

Management Training Program

Consumer Loan Officer

October 1990 - December 1993

Phillip Morris, USA, Fayetteville, North Carolina

District Sales Manager

November 1988 – September 1990

Education History

Certified Six Sigma Black Belt - 460**********

Merrill Lynch University, Princeton, NJ –Management, Human Resources, Compliance, SEC Rules and Regulation Certifications – 1994 - 2000

ABF Institute, Charlotte, NC – AA Fashion Design – 1983 - 1985

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