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Allix Ostermeyer

Allix Ostermeyer

Commodity Manager
West Lafayette,IN

Summary

Commodity Manager devoted to overseeing purchasing and logistics. Adept at overseeing team productivity and performance to maximize service quality. Proficient in purchase orders and recordkeeping requirements.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certificates

Work History

Commodity Manager

Knauf Insulation
Shelbyville, IN
09.2022 - Current

• Manage company supply chain by sourcing, reviewing, and purchasing commodities: focus on chemicals, adhesives, and binding materials.
• $75+ million in spend; all North American manufacturing locations.
• Manage and create all master documents.
• HPD and EPD evaluation; ensure health and environmentally safe materials are used.
• Cost savings of $10 million to-date.
• Place financial hedges and purchasing corn contracts.
• Qualify new suppliers and materials to allow for supply chain diversity.
• Negotiate favorable prices and terms of purchase to maximize best commodity sourcing practices.
• Study market trends and identifying any risks when sourcing and procuring commodities.
• Monitor global market trends to identify potential opportunities or threats to the company's commodity portfolio.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align commodity management strategies with overall business goals and objectives.

Softball Coach

Multiple
01.2014 - Current

• Currently Assistant Coach at Lafayette Jefferson High School.
• Coached in many different levels of play as either assistant or head coach.
• Strengthen defensive skills through targeted drills focused on fielding mechanics, positioning, and situational awareness.
• Utilize video analysis tools to review game footage with players for enhanced understanding of strengths and areas needing improvement.
• Adapt coaching methods based on individual learning styles, resulting in more effective skill development and increased player confidence.
• Develop strong rapport with players families, maintaining open lines of communication regarding schedules, expectations, and progress updates.

Buyer II

Dana Inc.
Lafayette, IN
11.2021 - Current

• Managed steel, tube, bar, and chemical finished product commodities, as well as North America aftermarket products (75+ million in spend) for Fortune 500 company.
• Coordinated with logistics teams to resolve any shipping delays or discrepancies while minimizing impact on operations.
• Operated in multiple software programs including SAP Ariba, AS400, Oracle, SAP Business Objects, and more.
• Buyer for 3 production plants and multiple aftermarket plants.
• Obtained and analyzed quotes to determine best value, then recommended global sourcing solutions based on data collected.
• Provided proper documentation for review at sourcing councils including total landed cost analysis taking into account duty, freight, packaging, surcharge, payment terms and other financial factors.
• Create contracts and long-term agreements.
• Monitored suppliers performance, audited results, and elevated issues within suppliers organization for resolution.

Commodity Buyer

Saab Inc. 
05.2021 - 11.2021

• Implemented upgraded IFS software on-site that will roll out to other Saab locations. (This was a Greenfield Site).
• Created training material and trained all new buyers.
• Procured materials through different commodities in different countries, as well as working with a global team.
• Managed project on the implementation of an inventory system on the production floor.
• Apart of the supplier kick off process.
• Developed requests for quotes, establish pricing, delivery, and terms and conditions.
• Managed supplier risk and develop mitigation plans.
• FAR/DFAR
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams for successful new product introductions, ensuring timely delivery of required materials.

Buyer/Inventory Supervisor

FBi Buildings
01.2019 - 03.2021

• Integrated new software system: changed from Traverse to Vista and ViewPoint.
• Managed product change and inventory depletion.
• Managed efficient purchasing of $2M worth of inventory through monitoring of consumption, demand, and current market conditions.
• Analyzed product and supply levels daily to anticipate inventory shortages and managed suppliers.
• Reviewed technical specifications for raw materials, components, equipment, and/or buildings.
• Communicated with inventory employees to meet business goals and resolve inventory discrepancies.
• Interacted with vendors, project managers, warehouse and manufacturing personnel, material take-off, and accounting on a daily basis to ensure seamless flow of materials for upside project completion.

Clerk-Treasurer

Town of Dayton
04.2018 - 01.2019

• Prescribed the manner in which creditors, officers, and employees shall be paid
• Managed finances, accounts, and funds of the town.
• Prepared yearly budget.
• Maintained records of the legislative body.
• Served as clerk of the legislative body by attending its meetings and recording its proceedings
• Managed utility clerk and all utility functions
• Served some Human Resources functions

Deputy Clerk-Treasurer

Town of Dayton
01.2017 - 04.2018

• Duties of Utility Clerk below.
• Prescribed payroll and account forms for all town offices.
• Managed change from payroll checks to ACH payroll.

Utility Clerk

Town of Dayton
07.2016 - 01.2017

• Created and collected on monthly utility bills, including printing statements.
• Interacted with customers to accept and post payments, answer questions, and discuss timelines.
• Documented accounts payable and receivable and created monthly reports.
• Provided clerical support to town offices and provided information and assistance to the public.

Education

Ph.D. - Organizational Leadership

Indiana Wesleyan University
Online
01.2024 - Current

Master of Science - Business Administration

Indiana Wesleyan University
Online
08.2019 - 12.2020

Bachelor of Science - Business Management Specializing in Human Resource

Indiana Wesleyan University
Online
01.2016 - 05.2018

Skills

Logistics Management

Certification

Red Bear Negotiation Training

Software

SAP (Multiple Versions)

Oracle

IFS

Vista

ViewPoint

Keystone

Timeline

GreenBelt Training

12-2024

Ph.D. - Organizational Leadership

Indiana Wesleyan University
01.2024 - Current

GROW Coaching

12-2023

ALICE Trained

10-2023

CPR, AED, First Aid Certified

10-2023

Red Bear Negotiation Training

01-2023

Commodity Manager

Knauf Insulation
09.2022 - Current

Buyer II

Dana Inc.
11.2021 - Current

Commodity Buyer

Saab Inc. 
05.2021 - 11.2021

Master of Science - Business Administration

Indiana Wesleyan University
08.2019 - 12.2020

Buyer/Inventory Supervisor

FBi Buildings
01.2019 - 03.2021

Clerk-Treasurer

Town of Dayton
04.2018 - 01.2019

Deputy Clerk-Treasurer

Town of Dayton
01.2017 - 04.2018

Utility Clerk

Town of Dayton
07.2016 - 01.2017

Bachelor of Science - Business Management Specializing in Human Resource

Indiana Wesleyan University
01.2016 - 05.2018

Softball Coach

Multiple
01.2014 - Current
Allix OstermeyerCommodity Manager