April Smith
Port Clinton,OH
Summary
Results-driven supply chain professional with over 15 years of proven experience in inventory management and operational support, recognized for exceptional problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities. Expertise in developing and implementing proactive procedures and systems that enhance efficiency and prevent issues before they arise. Strong analytical skills facilitate effective planning, conducting audits, and performing variance analyses to optimize inventory turns and logistics, ultimately saving time and resources. A collaborative team player, frequently sought for assistance during critical challenges faced by sister companies.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Materials Manager
Norplas Industries
01.2018 - Current
- Manage 4 locations with 7 direct reports
- Report out monthly KPI
- Evaluate and improve Inventory turns
- Maintain material flow avoiding any production interruptions for all location
- Review with 3PL all cost savings for carriers
- Assist with supplier requirement issues
Senior Supply Chain Coordinator
Norplas Industries
01.2008 - 01.2018
- Work with over 50 suppliers for on time delivery and establishing a working relationship
- Supporting the receiving dock and helping to improve the ability to scan each shipment to save time daily on the docks
- Quickly and effectively solve daily challenges that affect the production line.
- Maintain inventory to support the line and keep inventory cost to a minimum.
- Oversee multiple build out and launch of new programs. While maintaining low levels of obsolete inventory
Education
Northwest State Community College
Archbold, OHSkills
- Warehouse management
- Supplier relationship management
- Supply chain optimization
- Shipment scheduling
- Production scheduling
- Materials planning
- Inventory management
- Team leadership
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Effective communication
Accomplishments
- Increased savings on logistics and lowing on hand inventory daily
- Developed and maintained the current supplier assessment survey.
- Proactive planning led to a record dollar for building out 3 programs at one time
- Train new employees
- Oversee all physical inventories annually, 4 different locations
Timeline
Materials Manager
Norplas Industries
01.2018 - Current
Senior Supply Chain Coordinator
Norplas Industries
01.2008 - 01.2018
Northwest State Community College
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