Proven Material Planning Specialist from Wabtec Locomotive Services, adept in demand forecasting and problem-solving, significantly enhanced inventory efficiency by over 30%. Expert in ERP systems and lean manufacturing principles, I excel in optimizing operations and leading teams towards exceeding production quotas, demonstrating a strong blend of technical proficiency and leadership.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Material Planning Specialist
Wabtec Locomotive Services
03.2018 - Current
Ensure efficient inventory transactions between the warehouse and production sites according to the production schedule
Driven by continuous improvement to meet or exceed industry standards and positively impact KPI's
Exceptional knowledge in ERP systems such as Oracle for inventory tracking
Ensured the percentage of material deemed lost was no less than %99.7 of the total inventory value
Participation in LEAN & Kaizen events to better facilitate communication, safety, production TOP, and employee benefits within the site
Provided guidance and coaching for small to medium team of hourly employees to cultivate a culture of teamwork, safety and accountability
Efficient in production line scheduling to minimize time on product with minimal delays in accordance to the facility production schedule
Optimized warehouse layout to increase the efficiency of material picking upwards of %30
Proficient in technological applications such as MS Office and the Power Platform to leverage custom made apps injected with DSN connections to improve workflows between the sites and introduce new KPI standards
Effective at communication between suppliers and the leadership team for cost analysis project's to minimize direct/indirect operational cost
Kept the team within or exceeding production quotas and enforced quality standard expectations with minimizing defects through quality and process analysis
Managed shipments in accordance to DOT and Hazmat policies for interstate and international material
Research Analyst
ServiceLink a Black Knight
01.2016 - 03.2018
Prepared detailed reports summarizing research findings and recommendations for further action.
Interpreted data and made recommendations from findings.
Developed and maintained research partnerships to expand knowledge and access to information.
Created and maintained database to store research data.
Analyzed large volume of data to identify patterns, trends and correlations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Central High School
Keller, TX
05.2015
Skills
Demand forecasting
Scheduling proficiency
Budgeting expertise
Problem-Solving
Lean manufacturing principles
Computer Literacy
Troubleshooting
Detail Oriented
Safety regulations compliance
Production Coordination
Time Management
Conflict Resolution
Certification
RCRA/TEXAS WASTE TRAINING - 06/2020
GENERAL AWARENESS, SECURITY, AND FUNCTION-SPECIFIC 49 CFR HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
TRANSPORTATION - 09/2019
CICB OVERHEAD CRANE RIGGING AND INSPECTION - 10/2018
Timeline
Material Planning Specialist
Wabtec Locomotive Services
03.2018 - Current
Research Analyst
ServiceLink a Black Knight
01.2016 - 03.2018
High School Diploma -
Central High School
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