Aurora Fane
Linden
Summary
Accomplished procurement professional with a proven track record in strategic sourcing and supply chain management. Proficient in supply chain planning, ensuring efficient inventory management and timely delivery of goods. Adept at using procurement software and tools to streamline processes and enhance data accuracy. Experienced in working with cross-functional teams to achieve procurement objectives and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Effective in managing budgets and achieving cost-reduction goals through strategic purchasing decisions.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Procurement Manager
FERRERO USA
Somerset
05.2022 - Current
- Develop, manage, and trained a team of three procurement professionals while fostering continuous improvement
- Negotiate pricing agreements with vendors for packaging and services
- Lead quarterly calls with key suppliers to discuss market conditions, pricing, service, and new projects
- Source alternate suppliers to mitigate unexpected issues such as quality concerns and late deliveries
- Deliver procurement support for new project launches while ensuring timely arrival of materials
- Control a $40MM procurement budget for the 2023/2024 fiscal year while ensuring optimal allocation and cost management
- Secured a cost savings of 40% by identifying and contracting a supplier for an essential holiday packaging component and simultaneously improving quality
- Reduced lead times, by negotiating stocking agreement terms with suppliers to ensure consistent raw material availability
- Issue POs for CAPEX projects, including maintenance, facilities, and parts and equipment in line with procurement compliance and budget adherence
- Track purchase orders to ensure timely delivery of packaging components, such as corrugated, paperboard, litho, and films
- Ensured 100% on-time deliveries, by de-risking supply sourcing from two at-risk suppliers to reliable suppliers
- Optimize inventory management, by utilizing SAP to monitor levels and order status, preventing shortages
- Streamlined the open-to-buy procurement process, by introducing Excel automation to improve efficiency
- Verify accuracy in packaging components, by reviewing artwork and specifications with suppliers
- Maintain correct BOM components, by reviewing BOMs for finished goods SKUs
Packaging Buyer
FERRERO USA
Somerset
12.2017 - 05.2022
- Collaborated with project managers and marketing teams, to review projects and timelines for efficient execution
- Ordered products and services, to support facilities, maintenance, manufacturing, and marketing needs, ensuring alignment with business requirements
- Developed and maintained relationships with suppliers, to identify and achieve total cost reductions
- Managed and procured $13MM worth of packaging materials while ensuring timely and cost-effective procurement
- Resolved invoice discrepancies, by working closely with Accounts Payable, ensuring timely processing of vendor invoices
- Optimized packaging processes, by collaborating with marketing and packaging engineers on artwork and cost savings
- Enhanced production forecasting, by working with production and factory personnel to align procurement with production needs
- Streamlined packaging material management, by creating and setting up items for bill of materials in SAP
- Achieved cost savings, by developing strong supplier relationships and negotiating favorable terms
Production Scheduler
BUNGE OILS
Kearny
07.2010 - 11.2017
- Communicated facility operational needs to the production, maintenance, and purchasing departments
- Directed the hourly workforce regarding operations scheduling, to meet facility and customer expectations
- Scheduled facility operations, including plant systems running schedules, to optimize production efficiency
- Coordinated with third-party vendors, to meet customer expectations and manage logistics
- Oversaw all Stock Transfer Orders for finished goods from sister plants
- Improved finished goods inventory turns from 3.5 to 3.82 within one year, by optimizing inventory management
- Achieved 100% customer service level with one of Bunge’s top 10 customers, by ensuring timely and accurate production scheduling
- Maintained bulk oil supply management of railcars, ensuring consistent availability and reducing supply chain disruptions
- Managed a plant-wide holiday shutdown, preventing shortages and maintaining operational continuity
- Decreased demurrage expenses by 30%, by using tools such as MRP controller for better ordering based on previous consumption, transit time, and sales forecasts
- Enhanced communication of special customer requirements, by ensuring all departments were informed and aligned with customer needs
Inventory Coordinator
MID-ATLANTIC VEGETABLE SHORTENING CO./BUNGE OILS
Kearny
02.2009 - 07.2010
- Entered completed production data for each product scheduled daily, ensuring accurate and timely record-keeping
- Prepared and sent documents detailing daily production totals, to maintain clear communication and reporting
- Managed the daily cycle count program, determining which products were counted daily, to ensure inventory accuracy
- Enhanced inventory accuracy, by implementing a daily cycle count program and ensuring thorough checks
- Improved reporting efficiency, by gathering and sending detailed reports on manufacturing and shipping activities
- Ensured integrity of all SAP transactions, including PGI, returns, and inventory accuracy, to maintain reliable data management
- Streamlined raw material distribution, by receiving all purchased materials and efficiently distributing them to each department
Education
Bachelor of Science - Supply Chain and Information Management
Kean University
Union, NJSkills
- Supply Chain Management
- Cost Reduction Strategies
- Inventory Management
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Continuous Improvement Initiatives
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Procurement Software Utilization
Languages
Spanish, Intermediate
Key Accomplishments
- Generated $135K in savings, by sourcing and securing two new packaging suppliers for a key holiday component.
- Improved on-time deliveries from 80% to 95%, by implementing effective logistics and supply chain strategies.
- Reduced oil line changeovers from 11 per week to 8 per week, by implementing efficient scheduling strategies.
Timeline
Procurement Manager
FERRERO USA
05.2022 - Current
Packaging Buyer
FERRERO USA
12.2017 - 05.2022
Production Scheduler
BUNGE OILS
07.2010 - 11.2017
Inventory Coordinator
MID-ATLANTIC VEGETABLE SHORTENING CO./BUNGE OILS
02.2009 - 07.2010
Bachelor of Science - Supply Chain and Information Management
Kean University