JOELL C. BAUMANN
Ballwin, Missouri 63021
636-***-**** • *************@***.***
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
An experienced SUPPLY CHAIN PROFESSIONAL, specializing in forecasting, planning, inventory management, logistics and relationship building. Detail-oriented individual with exceptional oral and written communication skills. Strong organizational skills, strategic thinker, aggressive self-starter and proven ability to multi-task. Broad background in manufacturing and financial industries with particular strengths in proactively understanding and responding to customer needs. Proven ability to work as part of a team and independently.
• Built, developed and maintained working relationships with vendors, managers and upper management while maintaining composure under pressure.
• Developed, maintained and updated processes and procedures manuals in all positions held.
• Supervised temporary employees as needed on a project basis.
• Cross-trained employees on policies, procedures and systems.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SUN EDISON / MEMC – ST. PETERS, MISSOURI JUNE 2011 – DECEMBER 2011
Operations Analyst
• Developed multiple reports containing information from the supply and demand sides merging all business units’ data together, creating a single source for data retrieval.
• Coordinated data collection and file sharing within several different groups, bringing together the necessary files on a weekly basis in preparation for the weekly S&OP call.
ABENGOA BIOENERGY – CHESTERFIELD, MISSOURI OCTOBER 2010 – JUNE 2011
Purchasing Analyst
• Analyzed purchases made through 3rd party suppliers, identifying the non-approved suppliers, contacting them encouraging enrollment as a primary supplier, resulting in cost savings per order.
• Analyzed invoices identifying cost savings opportunities with top suppliers resulting in new bidding process and selection for a portion of the business.
• Responded to supplier questions and assisted them with supplier enrollment.
EXECUTIVE BUSINESS SOLUTIONS – ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI MARCH 2010 – OCTOBER 2010
Purchasing Administrative through Abengoa Bioenergy
• Analyzed invoices identifying cost savings opportunities with top suppliers resulting in new bidding process and selection for a portion of the business.
• Identified top reasons for invoice issues and provided the results to management in an effort to eliminate errors, expedite payment process and better utilize Purchasing resources.
TRANE – ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI NOVEMBER 2004 – JUNE 2009
Material Analyst Planner II, 2008 - 2009
Material Analyst Planner I, 2007 - 2008
Material Specialist, 2004 - 2007
Forecasted, planned and ordered the inventories of Foreign and US sourced product for four Latin American warehouses with a combined estimated value of $8 million. Sales increased for Venezuela each year over the previous year 40% for 2006, 34% for 2007 and sales in Chile increased 29% for 2007.
• Reduced working capital by lowering order points, delaying orders and moving inventory saving $150K in inventory costs.
• Worked within governmental regulations, such as CADIVI (Venezuela Government Program), from order placement through shipment and escalated issues when appropriate.
• Reduced run time of a daily procedure by 35% through a process redesign.
• Gathered and analyzed Latin America sales and forecast data for the US orders forecast: providing the factories with a rolling 6 month forecast allowing for a level flow of components.
• Delivered monthly forecast data via S&OP meetings with sales offices and upper management reporting sales and forecast results resulting in increased forecast accuracy.
• Reduced inventory of phase out and obsolete models and accurately ordered for new model introductions using well planned forecasts developed with input from Sales Managers.
• Communicated lead times of US and Foreign factories for all products, sharing the results with the sales offices and the Replenish team allowing for accurate order placement.
EDWARD JONES – ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI JANUARY 2001 – NOVEMBER 2004
Maintenance/Installation Coordinator, 2003 - 2004
Monitored, managed and escalated maintenance activities providing continuous improvement to the branch offices.
• Identified an opportunity for a project analyzing parts used by vendors in the field using inventory data and turns calculated, recommended a solution to a team of supervisors for implementation which resulted in maximized service to branch offices.
• Coordinated troubleshooting of satellite “fix” problems. Tracked completion within 24 hours of targeted timeframe ensuring minimal downtime for branch offices.
Service Specialist September, 2001 - 2003
• Managed the Employee Stock Option Plan process by communicating with the offices from verification through exercise; including transfers, check requests, entries to the general ledger and client accounts. Tracked active and completed options using Excel.
Receive Analyst January, 2001 - 2001
Responsible for the Accounts Payable in the department.
• Processed stock certificates ensuring negotiability, obtaining and adding additional documents when necessary allowing for error free deposit at the transfer agents.
CUTTER & COMPANY BROKERAGE – ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI APRIL 1999 – OCTOBER 2000
Operations Coordinator and Insurance/Marketing Analyst
EDUCATION
Candidate for APICS Certification, CPIM
St. Charles Community College – St. Charles, Missouri
Master of Business Administration 1998
Webster University – St. Louis, Missouri
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with an emphasis in Marketing 1995
University of Missouri – St. Louis, Missouri
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Microsoft Office – Excel, Word and Power Point SAP
Logistical Systems – Maxload Lotus Notes
ERP Systems – Replenish Production Systems - UPDS
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Completed a variety of courses in leadership and communication including:
• Women in Leadership: Leadership Roles and Styles, Becoming a Leader, Developing a Path
• Advanced Interpersonal Communication: Building relationships, Communicating with coworkers, Communicating to build a positive culture
• Interpersonal Communication: Effective communication, Listening Skills