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BRITTANY HATCHER

Detroit,MI

Summary

Organized and dependable Purchasing professional with a positive attitude and proven track record for driving cost saving initiatives. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Program Purchasing Manager, T1-1

General Motors
05.2022 - Current
  • Managed Truck program deliverables across all Purchasing commodities by working collaboratively with Buyers, Engineering, Marketing, and Cost Analysis teams, ensuring on-time vehicle content changes and contract execution.
  • Spearheaded cross-functional cost reduction workshops with suppliers, program engineering, design, and purchasing teams, resulting in the identification and implementation of improved vehicle probability targets.
  • Executed hoist reviews to systematically evaluate vehicles, identified cost savings opportunities, and presented findings to Chief Engineer, demonstrating ability to analyze complex data and provide actionable insights for improved program efficiency.
  • Led PPM Workplace of Choice DEI team, organizing 12+ events and newsletters to promote and enhance diversity, equity and inclusive in the workplace.

Buyer, Plastic Body Panels

General Motors
02.2020 - 05.2022
  • Managed $20M budget for numerous sourcing packages exceeding program cost targets by identifying cost gaps and savings opportunities to ultimately increase profit and revenue.
  • Successfully navigated a supplier’s financial instability by executing strategic negotiations within 30 days and implementing contingency plans, safeguarding GM plants from potential disruptions.
  • Mitigated risks through a proactive approach of diversifying the supply base for critical parts.
  • Cultivated strong supplier relationships by consistently demonstrating reliability, organization, and ease of collaboration, resulting in a seamless and efficient procurement process

TRACK Rotation Program

General Motors
02.2018 - 01.2020
  • 1st Rotation- Direct Purchasing (Interiors)
    - Achieved sourcing approval for APV of $2.29M with the assistance of a Senior Buyer, which included negotiating costs, using benchmark data, and collaborating with PPCO
    - Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify cost savings opportunities which led to reducing overall purchasing costs for several parts.
  • 2nd Rotation- Supply Chain Launch
    - Developed Supply Chain Masterdot, a process specification list, to include CC&A Rack Process and ensure a successful vehicle deployment
    - Served as lead point of contact and managed projects involving various teams (Logistics, Containerization, Manufacturing Engineering, etc.) in an effort to maintain efficiency in the execution of a new vehicle or MCM launch by developing a standardized template used in milestone meetings
    - Participated in an OpEX project developed to improve the employee recognition processes and systems within General Motors, by conducting surveys and analyzing data.
  • 3rd Rotation - Logistics; Network Optimization
    - Managed plants in Toledo, Romulus, Fairfax, Bedford & GMCH logistics routes by hosting weekly CPU calls with plants and Ryder to identify savings ideas
    - Completed monthly run rates to identify monthly forecast budgets
  • 4th Rotation - Tactical Operations
    - Led supplier business transfer meetings involving cross-functional stakeholders and the affected manufacturing plant(s) to mitigate downstream impacts
    - Identify supplier issues related to delivery shipments, manufacturing, manpower, etc. and implemented solutions to avoid stoppage at GM plants

Indirect Purchasing Intern

General Motors
05.2017 - 08.2017
  • Successfully executed 21 contracts in SAP software.
  • Managed Pre-RFQ and Recommendation sourcing packages for executive level approval and organized supplier meetings for competitive sourcing.
  • Attended plant visits to meet with stakeholders and suppliers to ensure contract requirements were being met.

Education

MBA - Marketing & Global Supply Chain

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI
05.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Communication; Minor in Sales Leadership

Michigan State University
Lansing, MI
01.2016

Skills

  • Price Negotiation
  • Supplier Relations
  • Project Management
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Cross-functional Collaboration

Timeline

Assistant Program Purchasing Manager, T1-1

General Motors
05.2022 - Current

Buyer, Plastic Body Panels

General Motors
02.2020 - 05.2022

TRACK Rotation Program

General Motors
02.2018 - 01.2020

Indirect Purchasing Intern

General Motors
05.2017 - 08.2017

MBA - Marketing & Global Supply Chain

Wayne State University

Bachelor of Arts - Communication; Minor in Sales Leadership

Michigan State University

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