Brucene Powell
Sidney,Ohio
Summary
Dynamic Materials Professional with a proven track record, excelling in inventory control and process improvement. Spearheaded Oracle implementations, enhancing operational efficiency and achieving 98% inventory accuracy. Adept at team leadership and strategic planning, driving significant enhancements in procurement operations and user training initiatives.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Supply Chain Systems Manager
Copeland
Sidney, Ohio
06.2022 - Current
- Supported Industrial Oracle Implementation for Planning and Materials, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Delivered expertise during Oracle implementations as Procurement Systems SME.
- Identified system enhancement opportunities and drove improvements to optimize functionality.
- Acted as primary liaison between users and IT to resolve system-related inquiries efficiently.
- Create and document processes to streamline procurement operations.
- Facilitated training and development initiatives to enhance user proficiency and system utilization.
- Led project to standardize materials across HVACR systems. project for HVACR, ensuring compliance and consistency.
Divisional Material Manager
Emerson Commercial and Residential Solutions
Sidney, Ohio
05.2020 - 06.2022
- Developed four-year inventory plan for refrigeration across 15 sites annually.
- Identified and prioritized top 30 inventory opportunities at each site.
- Executed ABC classification to optimize inventory management and maintain safety stock levels.
- Implemented Kanban and pull planning strategies to enhance inventory management.
- Conducted annual financial reviews to assess and enhance effectiveness of inventory plans.
- Prepared monthly inventory flash reports in collaboration with finance prior to submission.
- Submitted monthly updates detailing waterfall, bridge, headwinds, and tailwinds analysis.
- Created detailed breakdown of key inventory metrics to support data-driven decision making.
Material Control Supervisor
Rose City Manufacturing
Springfield, Ohio
03.2012 - 03.2014
- Increased inventory accuracy from 84% to 98% through systematic tracking and audits.
- Reduced expedited freight costs by 75% via improved logistics strategies.
- Decreased labor costs by 40% through process optimization and efficiency initiatives.
- Implemented control procedures for shipping and receiving, enhancing operational reliability.
- Transitioned plant operations from manual scheduling to an integrated ERP/MRP system.
- Managed business unit for six months, achieving key performance improvements in operations.
- Established 5S methodology in relevant areas, enhancing workplace organization and operational efficiency.
- Evaluated shipments and monitored progress, ensuring timely alignment with production schedules.
Master Scheduler / Scheduling Supervisor
American Trim
Sidney, Ohio
01.2007 - 01.2012
- Optimized manufacturing scheduling to maximize productivity, reduce scrap, and improve delivery satisfaction.
- Transitioned plant from manual ordering to ERP/MRP system, resulting in improved order accuracy and processing speed.
- Developed processes that transitioned plant scheduling from manual methods to MRP/ERP utilization.
- Managed inventory phases of raw materials, WIP, and finished goods to ensure optimal stock levels.
- Achieved 99.4% inventory accuracy through effective management practices.
- Oversaw shipping, receiving, and materials management departments to streamline operations and improve workflow.
- Reduced expedited freight costs by 66%, decreasing obsolescence by 60%.
- Monitored safety protocols to maintain compliance across all operations.
Master Production Scheduler
Faurecia Exhaust Systems, Inc
Troy, Ohio
08.1996 - 02.2007
- Scheduled production lines to meet customer requirements, ensuring finished goods inventory remained under two days.
- Achieved and sustained 98% inventory accuracy across all levels.
- Supported production managers in consistently achieving 100% schedule attainment.
- Managed raw material inventory to maintain one-day level on hand.
- Supported launch of new plant through effective project coordination.
- Updated Bills of Material regularly to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Complied with Chrysler requirements by navigating their system efficiently.
- Communicated issues promptly with customers to ensure satisfaction.
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Operations Management
American Intercontinental University
Schaumburg, IL01.2018
Bachelor Business Administration - General Studies
American InterContinental University
Schaumburg, IL01.2015
Skills
- Supply chain management
- Materials requirement planning
- Project management
- Inventory control
- Team leadership
- Staff development
- Process improvement
- Strategic planning
- Data analysis
- Training and development
- Performance optimization
Timeline
Supply Chain Systems Manager
Copeland
06.2022 - Current
Divisional Material Manager
Emerson Commercial and Residential Solutions
05.2020 - 06.2022
Material Control Supervisor
Rose City Manufacturing
03.2012 - 03.2014
Master Scheduler / Scheduling Supervisor
American Trim
01.2007 - 01.2012
Master Production Scheduler
Faurecia Exhaust Systems, Inc
08.1996 - 02.2007
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Operations Management
American Intercontinental University
Bachelor Business Administration - General Studies
American InterContinental University