Angela Lyon
Mount Pleasant,WI
Summary
Results-driven supply chain specialist with a proven track record in procurement management, inventory optimization, and seamless logistics operations. Recognized for collaborative approach, adaptability to changing needs, and unwavering focus on achieving tangible results. Possesses key skills in vendor management, contract negotiation, and strategic sourcing, combined with a proactive mindset and effective communication abilities.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervisory Supply Management Specialist
VISN 12 Supply Chain Management Department of Veteran Affairs
03.2024 - Current
- Company Overview: This is a federal job
- As the VISN Expendable Supply Program Manager, I provide oversight, guidance, program management and leadership in operations and planning activities for VISN 12 facilities' commodity standardization programs. This includes standardization of business processes, performance measurement/management, quality assurance/compliance, and reporting within the VISN.
- Monitors and manages the performance and measurement functions in all VISN facilities including all aspects of commodities management and/or commodity standardization activities (including requirements determination, acquisition planning/coordination/oversight, purchasing, etc.).
- As the VISN Expendable Supply Program Manager I am accountable to the VISN Deputy Chief Supply Chain Officer for clinical or administrative commodity standardization, and related quality and performance management activities and will ensure compliance with applicable regulations, directives and standard operating procedures.
- I coordinate communication within the business, strategic sourcing, and commodity standardization communities (within their VISN, between VISNs, and between their VISNs and VAV/VHA) to include program guidance to the VISN executive leadership relating to Supply Chain Management and other programs under the purview of the CSCO, and coordination with Central Office Program Officials relating to Supply Chain activities.
- I evaluate supply management, inventory accountability, and field support for VA HCS within the VISN catchment area. Develops or supports the development of policies and procedures to be promulgated to the field from information accumulated during on-site visits to field organizations and from analysis of periodic reports from the field.
- Oversees and conducts quality assurance on the utilization of computerized supply/inventory management systems throughout the VISN. When deficiencies arise, creates and executes remediation strategies with and through facility staff.
- Conducts supply chain audits, quality assurance, compliance reviews and program effectiveness/efficiency reviews of all VISN activities to ensure realization of performance goals.
- I apply project and change management processes to integrate new replacement supply chain IT systems with legacy systems and data, sustaining existing systems until final transition, which includes the management and maintenance of new systems.
- Collaborate with VISN 12 Supply Chain team on Acquisition Cost Savings opportunities by supporting efforts to capture all cost savings/avoidance actions and report them monthly to VISN committees through VISN SCM leadership.
- As the VISN Expendable Supply Program manager I also coordinate various methodologies to reduce supply chain costs and validates reported cost savings actions.
- Planning - Involvement in the VISN and facility strategic planning as it relates to their commodity standardization program requirements, to include major and minor construction projects, activation of new facilities, reuse of existing space, etc. Planning and management of multi-million-dollar supply and equipment budgets.
- Value Chain Transformation Management – I help to support implementation of value chain management which encompasses requirements determination, portfolio and project management concepts.
- Serve as the VISN 12 Level II Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for MSPV
- Supervisor: Robby Schopen (4143842000 47796)
- Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
Logistics Management Specialist
Capt. James A Lovell Federal Health Care Center
08.2020 - 03.2024
- Company Overview: This is a federal job
- As the Logistics Management Specialist, I monitor the status of procurements and inventory in DMLSS using custom business object reports to ensure proper ordering, receipting and follow up with customers and/or vendors.
- I have overseen the reconciliation and close-out of IFCAP and DMLSS purchase orders.
- Responsible for gathering and submitting all required documentation for the annual Supply Chain Management QCR inspection.
- I regularly inspect supply closets and report deficiencies to supervisors for correction. I monitor running balances in all IFCAP fund control points to ensure the department has adequate funds for all procurements. I am responsible for creating training aids for staff to follow when utilizing various DMLSS modules to allow staff to comfortably and confidently navigate all functions within their role base.
- I keep abreast of procurement status and maintain communication with warehouse staff and take necessary actions to correct any issues.
- Provide guidance and training to warehouse staff for proper receipting and shipment discrepancy reporting for DMLSS and VISTA, as a result, vendors get payment promptly on shipped products.
- I provide support and guidance to customers and staff for proper use of the LEAF portal for new items and equipment requests.
- During implementation of DMLSS, I was responsible for the initial setup of the assemblage inventory and training of the inventory manager in charge of the inventory, as well as, refresher training for the purchasers.
- Working closely with leadership, I provide input on budget planning for procurements and inventory.
- I attend budget hearings for the new fiscal year as well as closeout discussions for Logistics.
- I helped to identify potential problems areas, develop goals, planning improvement and ensure logistics needs are being met alongside leadership.
- I certify that business processes are in place to support all areas of Logistics.
- I routinely create, edit and review SOPs and job aids for all Logistics processes to ensure all staff have appropriate outlines and understand their specific roles and responsibilities for their areas.
- I also serve as a facility recall coordinator for my facility.
- Supervisor: Euriel Wagner (224-566-4610)
- Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
Supervisory Supply Technician
Capt. James A Lovell Federal Health Care Center
01.2019 - 08.2020
- Company Overview: This is a federal job
- Supervise Logistics purchasers to ensure supplies are ordered in a timely manner, using proper supply chain sources, and staying within government compliance.
- As the purchasing supervisor for Logistics, I provide education and support materials to the purchasers to ensure they are trained properly to utilize our medical supply prime vendor appropriately, as well as, proper utilization of their government purchase card.
- Regularly develop training plans and materials for purchasing, adjusting and reconciling in IFCAP and DMLSS for current and newly hired purchasers.
- As an approving official, I monitor that the purchasers are using their government purchase card within the established guidelines and policies of the government purchase card program. I produce required documents for internal and/or external audit requests for all procurements for Logistics.
- Generate, analyze and maintain reports for budget, inventory and purchase planning and improvement opportunities.
- Ensure that all procurement requirements are purchased from the appropriate fund control points based off what has been established for each fund control point.
- I assisted with the transition to the DOD Prime Vendor program and continue to address any issues that require corrections within ECAT, requisition orders in IFCAP or with Cardinal directly.
- I maintained the MSPV Readiness list that is distributed to the Logistics, Dental and Pharmacy purchasers, inventory managers and supervisors to ensure items available through prime vendor are ordered and updated lead time is known for planning purposes.
- I assist with updating the item master files in VISTA GIP for source changes and verify ordering information is accurate prior to DMLSS implementation.
- Assist as a backup for vendor file addition requests and updates to maintain accurate records in VISTA.
- I provided feedback to the Defense Logistics Agency to improve our current ordering methods, as well as, ensure the program will continue to meet our unique facility needs.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues with supply chain interruptions and/or backorders of products.
- I have been a contributing member of the DMLSS Implementation Team for Logistics at the FHCC offering opinions on how to make the system work best for our facility, as well as, assisting with development of supply processes and training plans for Logistics.
- I have participated in the planning and implementation discussions with JMLFDC to develop DMLSS functionality requirements for our facility.
- Troubleshoot deficiencies that affect the mission and provide recommendations for alternate courses of action to meet Logistics requirements.
- Recommend changes to procurement actions such as quantity increases and/or decreases, ordering periods and source alternatives based on the needs of the customer and our department policies and procedures.
- Provide support and actively participate in the development of supply chain policies and procedures for continuous improvement.
- Identify issues was supply disruptions and make recommendations for corrective actions to senior leadership.
- Approve leave requests for all purchasing staff as well as certify timecards in VATAS daily to ensure proper processing of all timecards.
- Supervisor: Euriel Wagner (757-705-4471)
- Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
Supply Technician
Capt. James A Lovell Federal Health Care Center
08.2017 - 01.2019
- Company Overview: This is a federal job
- Purchase non-medical and medical supplies used in the facility as requested by the designated inventory manager.
- Research product and/or sourcing information as needed and request updates in the item master file.
- Follow up with vendors regarding backorder or stock issues on items.
- Reconcile micro purchases when charged.
- Examine packing slips and shipping documentation for accuracy and follow up with vendors on all discrepancies.
- Purchase from the Prime Vendor in accordance with established contracts.
- Utilize GIP for all supplies purchased and ensure accuracy in item files before procuring.
- Supervisor: Euriel Wagner (757-705-4471)
- Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
Supply Technician
Capt. James A Lovell Federal Health Care Center
02.2012 - 08.2017
- Company Overview: This is a federal job
- Purchase non-medical and medical supplies used in the facility as requested by the designated inventory manager.
- Research product and/or sourcing information as needed and request updates in the item master file.
- Follow up with vendors regarding backorder or stock issues on items.
- Reconcile micro purchases when charged.
- Examine packing slips and shipping documentation for accuracy and follow up with vendors on all discrepancies.
- Purchase from the Prime Vendor in accordance with established contracts.
- Utilize GIP for all supplies purchased and ensure accuracy in item files before procuring.
- Maintain Designated Pharmaceutical Ordering Officer requirement.
- Receive and exercise technical guidance over 100 percent of the pharmacy's supply requisitions ensuring stock is maintained to VISN/DOD and national standards.
- Review technical specifications of equipment and supplies submitted for accuracy and completeness and determine the best method of procurement.
- Research requests for non-federally stocked items, i.e., open purchase, for alternative lowest cost. Responsible for acquisition of material to satisfy urgent, immediate, and routine requests.
- Issue delivery orders against the current FHCC prime vendor contracts using obligated 1358 funds for the month and/or purchase card.
- Scan shelves/supplies using PPV handheld device to reorder stock.
- Maintain expenses within operating budget with cost code/funding point accountability. Determine appropriate distribution of funds throughout the cost centers/funding point accountability, monitor the status of funds and responsible for keeping within directed funding limits.
- Assist with the development of fiscal year budget plan.
- Responsible for recording all stock on the SLEP program and sending samples when needed.
- Responsible for VA Emergency Cache program, including but not limited to, updating and filing all necessary documentation and maintaining correct expiration dates and drug/supply inventory. Appointed as the Shelf-Life Extension Program Officer. Rotate emergency cache medications when necessary.
- Responsible for the administration and completion of all pharmacy related product recalls.
- Provide assistance in the preparation of budget requirements, justifications for sole source purchases and equipment purchases, as well as initiating/completing Reports of Survey.
- Official designee for Pharmacy's equipment inventory list. Maintain pharmacy EIL for inventory, transfers and/or additions.
- Maintain valid Contracting Officer's Representative certification for pharmacy's automated equipment service and maintenance contracts.
- Process all documentation and requests for service/maintenance of pharmacy automated equipment and procurements over the purchase card limit threshold to be purchased by the GLAC.
- Conduct annual pharmacy wall to wall inventory using handheld McKesson scanners and utilizing McKesson Connect automatic website.
- Maintain fund control records for service, utilizing Integrated Funds Distribution Control Point Activity Procurement (IFCAP). Assure, on a regular basis, that records and transactions are in agreement between Fiscal and the service's records.
- Responsible for timekeeping duties for two of pharmacy's T&Ls. Backup Timekeeper for pharmacy's other 3 T&Ls.
- Backup BCMA scanning coordinator for pharmacy BCMA drug scanning.
- Backup Access Control Coordinator (ACC) for newly hired pharmacy employees and students.
- Appointed to DMLSS Working Group project for pharmacy as a pharmacy subject matter expert.
- Responsible for all Inpatient expired drug destruction, including but not limited to controlled substances, along with the assistance of our government approve 3rd party reverse distributor and Logistics personnel.
- Supervisor: Laurie Noschese (224-610-5455)
- Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
Pharmacy Technician
Capt. James A Lovell FHCC- North Chicago
01.2008 - 02.2012
- Company Overview: This is a federal job
- I utilize my skills as a pharmacy technician to accurately process, input, and fill prescriptions in both Vista and CHCS computer systems in a timely manner.
- I determine which system to use based on eligibility status of patients ie: veterans, DOD retirees, active duty, and dependents.
- I am responsible for checking and pulling outdated medications from the shelves and I give them to the supply technicians to be reordered if necessary.
- I have assisted supply technician with yearly inventory processes.
- I have used my previous experience with inventory to assist supply technicians with ordering medications in both inpatient and outpatient pharmacies based on usage and need.
- I am experienced with managing phone calls from VA patients regarding mailed, back ordered, and/or lost medications.
- Supervisor: Kathy Gluzinski (224-610-7676)
- Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
Skills
- Enhancing procurement efficiency
- Vendor performance review
- Regulatory compliance
- Supply chain efficiency
- Strategic sourcing
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Supplier relationship management
- Procurement process improvement
Timeline
Supervisory Supply Management Specialist
VISN 12 Supply Chain Management Department of Veteran Affairs
03.2024 - Current
Logistics Management Specialist
Capt. James A Lovell Federal Health Care Center
08.2020 - 03.2024
Supervisory Supply Technician
Capt. James A Lovell Federal Health Care Center
01.2019 - 08.2020
Supply Technician
Capt. James A Lovell Federal Health Care Center
08.2017 - 01.2019
Supply Technician
Capt. James A Lovell Federal Health Care Center
02.2012 - 08.2017
Pharmacy Technician
Capt. James A Lovell FHCC- North Chicago
01.2008 - 02.2012
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