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Amber Cooley

Monroe,MI

Summary

Proficient administrative professional for six years and proficient sample coordinator for five years in a major manufacturing-chemical environment. Experienced in cost control measures to safeguard company budget. Expert in SAP databases including Microsoft.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

(Admin) Manufacturing Operations Specialist

BASF
Wyandotte, MI
06.2022 - Current
  • Reporting to the Plant Manager, carrying out activities related to purchasing, document-keeping, communications, and inventory management, being an integral part of a high-efficiency team in a highly dynamic work environment
  • Create purchase requisitions, framework orders, standard purchase orders with and without outline agreements, manage work cycles, and confirm goods are received in quantity and spec
  • Optimize the in-house inventory of consumables in maintenance and production, from essential office supplies to items used in production
  • Manage the plant's visual communication boards and ensure information contained is updated and relevant
  • Coordinate visits, meetings, and events, support the team on a broad range of activities from customer visits to Quality audits and plant outages
  • Effectively handle multiple priorities and support different areas in a fast-paced environment
  • Assist the onboarding process by ensuring new hires have necessary equipment and access to perform their duties safely and efficiently
  • Working with Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable to make sure vendors get paid; work with AP to release credit blocks on accounts to continue in proceeding with purchase order delivery or services needed
  • Working with Site Controller to correct Purchase Orders
  • (GL accounts/Cost Centers/Material Codes)
  • Maintaining MWO, creating Smart Forms, creating Documents in SAP
  • Entering/Maintaining time entry for maintenance
  • Running daily back log reports
  • Running weekly awaiting parts reports
  • Assisting in Audits from Quality, Maintenance, IATF, and Finance Audits
  • Planning and estimating, procurement, material control/expediting, inventory management, vendor/contractor coordination
  • Leveraging your proficiency with MS Office and computer maintenance management systems (e.g., SAP), update information on work orders, work history, costs, and actual work performed
  • Successfully engaging across the business, coordinate maintenance and production schedules and ensure prompt and timely service for all customers
  • Applying prior work experience in a plant maintenance environment, identify opportunities for continuous improvement in the execution of maintenance plans, including materials used, man hours, sequence of activities, and support services

Sample Coordinator

BASF
Wyandotte, MI
06.2022 - 07.2023
  • Investigate scrap, inventory discrepancies, and obsolescence, including reporting, in necessary areas to assist in troubleshooting
  • Cycle count pick lines, raw materials, WIP, finished goods, and storage locations for items displayed in the cycle count work queue
  • Report inventory shortage adjustments to scheduling and/or purchasing to avoid production delays and customer back orders
  • Conduct cycle counts and inventory audits of both inbound and outbound shipments
  • Communicate discrepancies with accountants and applicable departments, as needed
  • Implement and maintain a filing system of the findings, discrepancies, and issues identified during the cycle count or stock taking process to maintain accurate records that can be easily retrieved
  • Participate and assist in the coordination of year end physical inventory counts
  • Including accuracy of labeling for visual management
  • Maintain a safe, clean work environment; address any unsafe conditions or behaviors with a supervisor
  • Prepare paperwork and interface with OEM, EDI, and ASN customers; BOLs, booking shipments, and ASN regulations
  • Assist with daily shipping activities for domestic and international shipments
  • Understand the daily duties of the shipping department and perform the duties as needed

Plant & Maintenance Admin

Computech (Contract house for BASF)
Detroit, MI
04.2021 - 06.2022
  • Assist Maintenance department in various daily operations and office support
  • Validate, Create, Communicate and Publish daily multi-craft SAP schedule
  • Complete daily time confirmations in SAP
  • Update and close work orders / notifications upon completion
  • Sourcing suppliers (vendors) and processing invoices
  • Coordinating meetings, events and other similar activities
  • Manage maintenance PM documents and files

Sample Coordinator

Computech (Contract house for BASF)
Detroit, MI
09.2019 - 06.2022
  • Order entry and processing
  • Order maintenance
  • Ensuring legal/regulatory compliance
  • Resolving conflicts and issues working with partners to eliminate blocks (regulatory, foreign trade compliance, and Dangerous Goods)
  • Ensuring customer service excellence with a focus on speed and accuracy
  • Work with the BASF logistics provider for transportation and export documentation requirements
  • Proactively take necessary action to resolve issues between affiliate requirements and BASF's ability to satisfy customer requirements in the most efficient manner
  • Leveraging my education and professional background in Business, Operations, Supply Chain/Logistics
  • Responsible for the alignment of expectations between operations and affiliate countries
  • Expected to monitor exception reports and communicate issues
  • Utilizing analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Successfully manage order exceptions and issues
  • Provide decision support and information cross functionally
  • Expand customer relationships
  • Support a blend of transactional and strategic portfolio initiatives
  • Check and create customs invoices for shipment
  • Manage / provide all export and transport documentation needed by affiliate customers for shipment execution
  • Working proactively, monitor work queues to ensure demands can be fulfilled as required
  • Thorough understanding of all SAP processes including regulatory releases
  • BASF sample shipping policies
  • Master data and order to shipment
  • My business expertise, commitment to continuous improvement, and robust analytical skills were essential as I effectively streamline new, unfamiliar, unique or original situations
  • Aggressive and imaginative with the ability to "think out of the box" to accomplish goals

Maintenance Administrative Assistant

Computech (Contract House for BASF)
Detroit, MI
05.2018 - 09.2019

· Provides front-desk coverage and serves as the first point of contact for all visitors, contractors and other external callers.

· Provides daily administrative support/functions, including but not limited to managing phone calls, managing visitor traffic, new hire onboarding support, procurement of goods and services, submitting purchase requisitions, processing invoices, tracking purchase orders, ordering supplies, sorting mail, scheduling meetings, managing conference room schedules, shipping/receiving support, access control, processing work requests and generating work orders

· Assists departmental staff with scheduling third-party services, verifying work order service tickets, and confirming invoice accuracy before approval.

· Supports department meetings and event functions by reserving and preparing meeting rooms.

· Works with vendors and other third-party service providers to verify completion of site safety requirements and coordinate appropriate access.

· Creates security access badges and issues parking permits.

· Multi-tasks and responds to evolving priorities relating to site safety and security

· Maintain a clean and orderly work area.

· Follows site safety rules and promotes their observance in performance of job duties.

· Performs other work-related duties as assigned.

Crew/Crew Trainer/Manager

McDonald's
Brownstown Township, MI
01.2004 - 05.2018
  • Coach employees
  • Train employees
  • Ensure all employees receive appropriate documentation and establish timelines for completion of training
  • Prepare shift responsibilities and assign crew members to appropriate positions in store to ensure a smooth and consistent balance of talent
  • Assist crew members as needed to accomplish store goals
  • Coach new team members on proper store procedures
  • Count cash register drawers and balance sheet reconciliation
  • Responsible for store opening and closing
  • Receive and deposit cash into safe from armored car deliveries
  • Assist customers to ensure their experience is satisfactory
  • Maintain inventory
  • Create Schedule for 50+ employees
  • Order truck deliveries
  • Backcash & Order Taker
  • Drive Thru Present
  • Grill Area - Table & Grill
  • Front Counter & Lobby
  • Runner
  • Headset Order Taker

Education

BACHELORS - Business Management

UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX
01.2017

ASSOCIATES - General Studies, General Science

HENRY FORD
01.2012

Skills

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
  • SAP Z2L: Scheduling, Preventive Maintenance, BOM's, Function Locations, Notifications, Work Orders, Purchase Requests, Purchase Orders, Sales Order, Delivery Notes, Packing Lists, iBOL, Invoice, Material Master, Create NLAGS, Commercial articles, SMPL articles, Vendor Management, Customer Management, Outline Agreement, Standard Purchase Orders, Framework Purchase Orders, Project Management, Inventory Management, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Reservations, Create Documents, Time Management, etc
  • SAP ZD4: Vendor Management, Customer Management
  • SAP ZH4: Maintain Material Master Data
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Lotus Notes
  • HCL
  • SharePoint
  • Salesforce
  • Bizagi
  • Cintas
  • PASTIS
  • Iron Mountain
  • B Drive
  • Microsoft One Drive
  • SuccessFactors

Accomplishments

  • Champs Observer
  • Co-Chair Admin Group
  • Employee Resource Group attendee
  • Follow 5-S principles
  • Insights

Softwaredatabase

  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • SAP Z2L
  • SAP ZD4
  • SAP ZH4
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Lotus Notes
  • HCL
  • SharePoint
  • Salesforce
  • Bizagi
  • Cintas
  • PASTIS
  • Iron Mountain
  • B Drive
  • Microsoft One Drive
  • SuccessFactors

Highlights

· Instrumental in Passing ITAF Audits

o Hard and digital copies ready

o Navigated SAP flawlessly

o Organized

o Worked with vendors to get the certification proof and stamped documents to show the auditor

· KPI metrics have drastically improved

o planning efficiency increased by 7%

o reactive metrics (i.e. overtime) decreased by 30%

o the maintenance work backlog has decreased by 58%

· ERP – Mindsets & Behaviors

o Picnic for BASF

§ Help coordinate vendors

§ Help distribute ice cream with a vendor

§ Track ice cream inventory

o  Bring Your Child to Work Day

§ take picture

§ purchase goodie bags

§ coordinate lunch

· ERP – Women in Business

o Chili Cook Off

§ Book the room

§ Take pictures

§ Purchase supplies needed for the event

o Cancer Awareness Comedy Night

§ Work with vendors/restaurants to contribute donations, gift cards, gift baskets, etc.

§ Book the restaurant

§ Create Flyers

§ Coordinate Raffle Drawings

§ Take Pictures

Timeline

(Admin) Manufacturing Operations Specialist

BASF
06.2022 - Current

Sample Coordinator

BASF
06.2022 - 07.2023

Plant & Maintenance Admin

Computech (Contract house for BASF)
04.2021 - 06.2022

Sample Coordinator

Computech (Contract house for BASF)
09.2019 - 06.2022

Maintenance Administrative Assistant

Computech (Contract House for BASF)
05.2018 - 09.2019

Crew/Crew Trainer/Manager

McDonald's
01.2004 - 05.2018

BACHELORS - Business Management

UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX

ASSOCIATES - General Studies, General Science

HENRY FORD
Amber Cooley