Anna D. George
Wilmington,US
Summary
Supply chain professional with 20+ years of expertise in strategic planning and operational compliance, excelling in SAP S/4 HANA and inventory management. consistently achieving business objectives and enhancing efficiency. adept at leveraging analytical skills to optimize inventory forecasting and streamline processes for future growth.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Global Planning Manager
Arxada Chemical
02.2023 - 01.2025
Global Master Planner / Master Scheduler
Fujifilm Imaging
11.2021 - 02.2023
Global Master Planner
FMC Corporation
02.2020 - 10.2021
- Developed purchasing strategies for the organization at the commodity level, supplier level, and individual transactions levels
- Managed market analysis, benchmark analysis, and spend analysis activities providing data-driven insights necessary to inform sourcing decisions and optimize spending
- Oversaw the S&OP/IBP process for global operational inventory, including monthly reporting and budget cycles
- Managed supplier relationships, including quality issues, risks, complaints with key suppliers to drive value beyond cost savings
- Develop purchasing strategies for the organization at the commodity level, supplier level, and individual transactions levels
- Sourced and select suppliers, negotiate contract terms, service level agreements and prices
- Identified risk mitigation regarding the appropriate procurement vehicle that will minimize organizational risk
- Developed methods and procedures for vendor performance management, such as scorecards, site visits, and dispute resolution and assisting in the development and monitoring of Procurement/Sourcing KPI's and metrics
- Identified new B2B eCommerce solutions and collaborate with teams to develop and implement improving efficiency
- Managed project timelines, budgets, resources, and deliverables, effectively addressing roadblocks and issues
- Coordinated with internal and external customers to maintain effective working relationships and build partnerships
- Managed a team that assists cross-functional teams and projects
- Managed End-to-End Procurement Process covering the full procurement cycle, from identifying requirements to processing purchase orders
- Conducted vendor evaluation and selection identifying preferred vendors
- Prepared requests for competitive bids, quotations, and proposals
- Utilized project management tools (e.g., project charters, Gantt charts, status updates) to track progress and communicate with stakeholders
- Conducted root cause analysis on project shortfalls and implemented corrective actions to ensure future success
- Applied proven project management methodologies and tools across diverse projects, consistently meeting or exceeding objectives
- Ensured SAP data accuracy, improving decision-making and data integrity
- Led monthly supply reviews, ensuring effective cross-departmental collaboration
- Facilitated S&OP meetings, aligning strategic goals with operational execution
- Managed inventory to optimize stock levels, enhancing customer satisfaction
- Orchestrated cross-functional partnerships between sales, marketing, and engineering teams to elevate customer satisfaction and supply chain performance
- Planned global supply for 36 months, ensuring demand-supply balance and operational efficiency
- Submitted 12-month inventory forecasts, addressing supply chain constraints
- Analyzed forecast errors to improve planning precision and drive continuous improvement
- Optimized inventory, achieving 90% service level, cutting forecast errors by 30%
- Led meetings, reducing supply disruptions by 35%, enhancing collaboration
- Developed plans, boosting key client revenue by 20%, improving efficiency
- Implemented demand strategies, optimizing levels, reducing stockouts
Master Production Scheduler
FMC Corp.
05.2018 - 02.2020
- Aligned production plans with business goals, ensuring seamless operations
- Optimized resource use by reviewing long-term campaign plans
- Enhanced process efficiency with Master Production Schedule implementation
- Resolved supply-demand conflicts, maintaining smooth production flow
- Improved service delivery by aligning sales forecasts with team collaboration
- Resolved supply issues, boosting efficiency by 3% through strategic material planning
- Enhanced cycle count accuracy to 99% with precise data management
- Optimized inventory systems, ensuring smooth operations and reducing stockouts
- Led supply chain initiatives, improving operational efficiency and inventory control
- Implemented demand forecasting, maintaining optimal stock levels
Material Planner
DuPont Crop Protection
09.2008 - 05.2018
Education
Business Administration -
Wesley College
Lean Certification -
DuPont
06.2017
Six Sigma Green Belt (CSSGB) -
DuPont
04.2017
CPIM -
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- SAP S/4 HANA
- Contract Negotiations
- Master Scheduling
- Sales, Inventory, & Operations Planning (SIOP)
- Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP)
- Statistical Analysis
- Microsoft Excel (Advanced: Macros, VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, Power Query)
Personal Information
Title: Manager, Strategic Sourcing
Additional Information
Arxada Award, 2024, ABOVE AND BEYOND AWARD - OPERATIONS EXCELLENCE, Reduced Days of Supply from 110 days to 98 days, Maintained 90% On Time in Full (OTIF), Reduced Slow moving inventory by $2.4M
Timeline
Global Planning Manager
Arxada Chemical
02.2023 - 01.2025
Global Master Planner / Master Scheduler
Fujifilm Imaging
11.2021 - 02.2023
Global Master Planner
FMC Corporation
02.2020 - 10.2021
Master Production Scheduler
FMC Corp.
05.2018 - 02.2020
Material Planner
DuPont Crop Protection
09.2008 - 05.2018
Business Administration -
Wesley College
Lean Certification -
DuPont
Six Sigma Green Belt (CSSGB) -
DuPont
CPIM -
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