Amanda Hicks
Rushville,IN
Summary
Experienced materials analyst with deep expertise in MRP analysis, inventory control, and materials planning. Skilled at resolving supply issues, improving inventory accuracy, and keeping production schedules on track.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Materials Analyst
Copeland
Rushville, IN
10.2006 - Current
- Investigated supply disruptions and resolved material issues, minimizing production delays for Copeland operations.
- Reviewed MRP signals to help time purchase orders and maintain material availability.
- Tracked supplier deliveries and followed up on late shipments to ensure timely material availability.
- Supported material planning across Copeland production schedules and supply needs.
- Analyzed data for inventory levels, shortages, and replenishment needs.
- Communicated with purchasing, production, and logistics teams on material priorities.
- Performed root cause analysis on variances between expected and actual stock levels to enhance inventory accuracy.
- Engaged with vendors to ensure timely delivery of materials. regarding backorders, shipping schedules and product availability.
- Investigated discrepancies between physical stock counts versus system records reported in the ERP system.
Buyer
JMC Sales and Engineering
Indianapolis, Indiana
11.2005 - 10.2006
- Sourced and evaluated supplier quotes to determine optimal suppliers for materials.
- Worked with suppliers to speed open purchase orders and in-transit shipments.
- Facilitated purchase order preparation and tracked order status to ensure timely delivery.
- Revamped inventory control systems to enhance tracking of stock levels and deliveries.
- Maintained inventory files and replenishment schedules.
- Monitored inventory levels to keep products available for customers.
Purchasing and Scheduling Coordinator
Vacumet
Greenfiled, IN
01.1998 - 10.2005
- - Managed purchasing and tracking of stock levels for chemicals and coatings to support uninterrupted daily production.
- - Coordinated production schedules for VacuMet manufacturing orders and customer delivery dates to ensure timely deliveries.
- - Monitored inventory levels to align work orders with supply needs, preventing production delays.
- Adjusted job timing to meet urgent requests and material availability.
- - Supported sales, production, and shipping teams with VacuMet priority updates.
- - Prepared daily scheduling reports for plant leadership and customer service.
- - Maintained accurate schedule records for VacuMet operations and client commitments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Environmental Science
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville05-1993
Skills
- MRP analysis
- Materials planning
- Material planning
- Inventory control
- MRP systems
- Supply chain coordination
- Microsoft Excel
- Root-cause analysis
- Analytical thinking
- Strategic decision making
- Cross functional communication
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Materials Analyst
Copeland
10.2006 - Current
Buyer
JMC Sales and Engineering
11.2005 - 10.2006
Purchasing and Scheduling Coordinator
Vacumet
01.1998 - 10.2005
Bachelor of Science - Human Environmental Science
University of Arkansas