QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS
Excellent communicator and dedicated team player Highly adaptable and positive Exemplary organizational and planning skills Precise and detail oriented Ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple concurrent projects Solid work ethic Dependable and reliable Conscientious and committed to professionalism Concise writing ability Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, SAP, Oracle, PLM, Agile, BRIO, and SharePoint PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Supply Chain Analyst 2 April 2011 - Present
Global Operations & Quality
Confidential,
Germantown, MD
Manage and analyze purchase price variances at contract manufacturers for assigned business units that amount to quarterly increases consisting of over $1M. Work directly with suppliers and contract manufacturers to mitigate cost increases while exercising independent judgment to approve or reject purchase price variances saving the company over $50K per quarter. Devise cost reduction procedures and ensure compliance by contract manufactures via daily output reports which support strategic cost reduction initiatives. Track, analyze, and report on all cost increases, cost reductions, and inventory revaluation at contract manufacturers. Utilize creativity and innovation in designing and presenting effective and tactical reports to executive management which detail aggregate spend analysis. Facilitate competitive bidding by partnering with contract manufacturers and external suppliers. Review and approve quotations from contract manufacturers by following cost review procedures that incorporate the analysis and calculation of cost of goods sold (COGS). Maintain high level of integrity, compliance, and ethical behavior with all business partners. Demonstrate capacity and aptitude for engaging and collaborating with internal/external business partners in providing solutions and accomplishing assigned goals. Conduct and lead weekly teleconferences with various global partners in Mexico, United Kingdom, Canada, Romania, and China. Exceptional knowledge with MS Excel functions such as: pivot tables, subtotals, if functions, and vlookups across multiple worksheets and files. Document all processes and work instructions by utilizing MS Visio and Powerpoint to create work flows and charts in a desirable and user friendly format.
Buyer/Planner August 2007-June 2009
Test & Measurement Products Group
Confidential,
, Germantown, MD
Buyer for procuring materials such as component parts, hardware, and labels to support critical and high demand product lines in the Communications Test & Measurement division. Coordinated the timely procurement of materials based on material requirement planning (MRP) while maintaining the lowest possible level of inventory. Processed approved requisitions related to the requisition-to-PO process such as supplier set up, payment terms deviation requests, and resolving invoice issues to ensure material and products are available for production and delivery to customers. Assisted Material Review Board (MRB) to process and expedite vendor returns through return material authorizations (RMAs). Established and maintained solid relationships with key suppliers to ensure quality and production requirements were met. Managed and updated contracts/negotiated pricing with outside suppliers and contract manufacturers while following standard operating procedures. Analyzed, reported, and presented spending trends on high dollar accounts. Responsible for developing new analytical reports and maintaining existing reports. Devised and implemented a cost reduction plan of over $115K in company savings in 2008. Analyzed price changes, min/max requirements, and annual usage of material. Cross functional interaction between internal partners in accounts payable, manufacturing, sales, engineering, quality, order management, and design and repair departments to satisfy customer requirements. Created training manuals on procurement procedures for several key product lines. Trained and supported buyers on new and existing procedures. Received a company spot bonus award for procurement excellency in January and March 2008.
Buyer February 2007-June 2007
Strategic Sourcing
Confidential,
Rockville, MD (Employed at MedImmune, Inc., Gaithersburg, MD)
Responsible for purchasing materials and services for over 800 scientists, executives, facility, administrative and other personnel that includes laboratory materials, disposables and general supplies. Ensured goods and services are properly secured while maintaining emphasis on vendor relationships, customer service, and cost reduction. Communicated to appropriate employees any potential issues with delivery dates, rejected or replacement material, and expedited orders and documentation. Worked closely with Accounts Payable and Receiving to reconcile transactions. Performed SAP procurement related transactions. Responsible for gathering documentation from new vendors during initial setup. Administrative Assistant II November 2004-February 2007 Finance Department
Confidential,
Gaithersburg, MD
Provided direct support to VP, 4 senior level Directors and 35 managers and analysts. Edited 10K and 10Q documents and assisted in SEC filings using the EDGAR database. Processed and reconciled all quarterly grant activities (over 3,000 employee stock exercises and 1,500 employee grants/ month) using the Transcentive database. Coordinated contract negotiations with hotels in planning team building events. Created PowerPoint presentations, excel spreadsheets, and departmental memos. Organized on/off site meetings, travel arrangements, and catering. Prepared expense reports, check requests, timesheets, and quarterly forecast binders. Responsible for petty cash distribution and reconciliation for blood donor program. ($5000.00 per week) Responsible for prospective candidate, new hire, and visitor processing, i.e. coordinated inter/ intra departmental interviews, meeting requests, new hire tours, office set-up, and security clearance.
EDUCATION
The University of Maryland, College Park December 2010
Master of Education (M.Ed.)
The University of Phoenix June 2003–October 2003
Organizational Management
Completed several master level courses including: Managerial Communication, Organizational Leadership and Change Management, Organizational Ethics, and Marketing and Stakeholder Relations.
The University of Iowa July 2000
Bachelor of Arts
Communication Studies
ACHIEVEMENTS
APICS Training Certificate (Supply Chain Management and Master Planning of Resources), 2008
EDGAR Training Certificate, January 2005
Full Tennis Athletic Scholarship, The University of Iowa, 1996-2000
The University of Iowa All Around Athlete (M.V.P.), 1997-1998
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