Hi, I’m
ANGELE BELL
HARRISONBURG,VA
Summary
Experienced professional with a strong operational background and business acumen drawn to establishing systems with measurable outputs, standards and operating procedures that empower personnel to perform at their best.
Overview
11
years of professional experience
Work History
MerckElkton, VA
Supplier Technical Management Lead
12.2020 - Current
Job overview
- Lead & manage 5 direct reports through technical integration of existing and new suppliers
- Own & coordinate complex enterprise-wide change controls while maintaining compliance and strong collaboration with Regulatory (CMC), Supplier Quality Management, Supply Chain, Technical Operations, Procurement and Business units
- Increase global supply chain efficiency by leading cross-functional teams through end-to-end projects that enable supplier integration in day-to-day operations
- Monitor supplier performance for compliance with quality standards and specifications with newly established KPIs and Power Reporting tools
MerckElkton, VA
Senior Procurement Specialist
08.2019 - 12.2020
Job overview
- Managed supplier base for raw materials, product contact components and GMP supplies which accounted for 80% of site total spend.
- Developed and maintained relationships with key suppliers for smooth communication and to meet required expectations while also creating portfolio of potential vendors with unique capabilities.
- Led and presented several major strategic sourcing projects to senior leadership that received approval and each generated average of $400k in savings.
- Analyzed market conditions to prepare and present reports to management on purchasing trends and cost savings to aid in decision making each quarter.
MerckElkton, VA
Continuous Improvement Manager
07.2018 - 08.2019
Job overview
- Changed existing batch sheet processes and implemented new processes to improve efficiency by 15%.
- Championed new Lean strategies, framework and project elements to drive multidisciplinary growth and process overhaul.
- Monitored staff organization and suggested improvements to daily tasks and established work breakdown structure for key tasks.
- Applied coaching techniques and tools to support managers and team members in improving performance.
MerckElkton, VA
Operations Manager
05.2016 - 07.2018
Job overview
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Worked on various Investigations and resulting CAPAs and performed all training and follow-up items with operators.
- Initiated and setup Kanban storage room to reduce stockouts which led to OTIF (on-time, in-full) metric improvement of 8%.
- Directed various DE&I initiatives to improve work environment, and overall site culture or overall business.
Dynamic AviationBridgewater, VA
Logistics Manager
05.2014 - 05.2016
Job overview
- Developed warehouse system that provided best cost with appropriate service levels to achieve organizational goals.
- Secured discounts and negotiated contracts from third-party logistics service providers to deliver substantial cost savings of about $75K yearly.
- Improved inventory accuracy by 20% by developing and implementing enhanced control systems using web-based tracking systems that linked to ERP.
- Reduced worker accidents by 50% by implementing improved safety standards and monitoring procedures.
Dynamic AviationBridgewater, VA
Inventory Manager
08.2013 - 05.2014
Job overview
- Achieved 45% savings in costs after implementing vendor management system with service level agreements, contracts, volume discounts and KPIs to track and measure supplier performance.
- Designed warehouses, hired personnel, developed ERP training manuals, SOPs and safety procedures.
Dynamic AviationBridgewater, VA
Inventory Control Specialist
08.2012 - 08.2013
Job overview
- Traveled to various locations in Africa and Middle East to facilitate business interactions between the company and foreign officials and businesses while managing projects’ budgets (including travel expenses, per diem, billable hours) and inventory within the region
Dynamic AviationBridgewater, VA
Technical Publications Assistant
08.2012 - 08.2013
Education
Eastern Mennonite University
B.A from International Business & French
Liberty University
MBA
Skills
- SAP Trackwise TraceLink MS Office
- KPI Tracking & Development
- Change & People Management
- Process Improvement
- Project Management
- Supplier Management
- Supply Chain
- Inspection Readiness & Regulatory Audits
- Contract Negotiations
- Source-to-Settle
Languages
French
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Supplier Technical Management Lead
Merck
12.2020 - Current
Senior Procurement Specialist
Merck
08.2019 - 12.2020
Continuous Improvement Manager
Merck
07.2018 - 08.2019
Operations Manager
Merck
05.2016 - 07.2018
Logistics Manager
Dynamic Aviation
05.2014 - 05.2016
Inventory Manager
Dynamic Aviation
08.2013 - 05.2014
Inventory Control Specialist
Dynamic Aviation
08.2012 - 08.2013
Technical Publications Assistant
Dynamic Aviation
08.2012 - 08.2013
Eastern Mennonite University
B.A from International Business & French
Liberty University
MBA