Carmain Risi
Holly,MI
Summary
Results-driven supply chain professional with extensive experience in shortage resolution, kitting, shipment tracking, and material transfers. Collaborates with purchasing, warehouse, and production teams to enhance workflow and ensure timely operations. Committed to tackling new challenges and delivering accurate results while demonstrating strong adaptability and interpersonal skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Material coordinator
KUKA Systems North America
Sterling heights, MI
07.2021 - Current
- Supported material flow for KUKA Systems North America automation assembly lines.
- Coordinated with purchasing, warehouse, and production teams to quickly resolve material shortages, ensuring minimal disruption to production schedules.
- Picked and issued kitted parts to production based on build schedules and BOM lists.
- Maintained accurate records of all incoming and outgoing shipments.
- Prepared shipping documents and arranged inbound and outbound material transfers.
- Verified quantity and quality of received items against supplier invoices.
- Collaborated with project managers to assess schedules and materials requirements in order to support operational needs.
- Developed strategies that enhanced efficiency in warehouse operations, streamlining processes and improving workflow.
- Identified opportunities for cost savings through alternative materials or suppliers.
- Coordinated the return of defective or excess materials to suppliers for refund or replacement.
- Trained new employees on proper procedures for receiving, storing, shipping goods.
- Created labels and barcodes for new products entering the warehouse.
- Participated in cross-functional teams to support new product introductions and phase-outs.
- Collaborated with procurement team to negotiate contracts and secure favorable terms with suppliers.
- Supported continuous improvement initiatives by providing insights into material management processes.
Behavioral technician
Centria Healthcare
Farmington Hills, MI
11.2020 - 07.2021
- Worked with children diagnosed with ASD to address challenging behaviors and promote independence.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure quality services for clients.
- Communicated effectively during weekly team meetings to enhance collaboration and service delivery.
- Maintained a clean work area to assure safety and performance for the clients and I
- Utilized computers and electronics for accurate data recording
Prep/Line Cook
Bitter Tom's Distillery
Lake Orion, MI
12.2019 - 09.2020
- Collaborated with team to deliver high-quality products efficiently on the line
- Coordinated with team members for timely preparation of service items before service
- Maintained consistent and quality production of food products in a timely manner for delivery during service times
- Maintained organized and hygienic work area to uphold safety standards.
Construction Worker
Northern Concreate Pipe
Clarkston, MI
10.2019 - 12.2019
- Operated various tools and small heavy equipment (Hilti, saw, drill, etc.) to effectively accomplish daily tasks
- Efficiently and safely operate coring machine to obtain proper core samples and prevent injury
- Maintained clean work environment and practiced safe working practices to enhance workplace safety for team members and self
Meat Smoker
Union Joints
Clarkston, MI
09.2018 - 10.2019
- Operated commercial smokers to produce quality smoked products for multiple restaurants and catering events
- Properly prepare various meat products in a clean environment for smoking daily
- Maintain smokers and preparation kitchen alongside coworkers to create consistency and quality
- Packaged and transported smoked products to restaurants and catering events, ensuring timely delivery
- Coordinated with customers for catering delivery and pick-up, ensuring all requested items were provided
Supply Chain Management (Follow-up)
Crystal Employment KUKA Robotics (Contracted)
Sterling Heights, MI
10.2017 - 09.2018
- Collaborated with suppliers on product and time management to verify needs and requirements were met
- Communicated with project management team to ensure accurate product procurement for projects
- Work with purchasing department on product being purchased verifying correct purchases
- Traveled to various locations for project meetings and supplier discussions.
- Use of email and phone to follow up with various consumers to ensure quality
- Attended project meetings to support alignment on company activities
- Utilized KUKA systems to perform follow-up computer work as directed
Builder (Cross-trained to assist while working follow-up)
Crystal Employment KUKA Robotics (Contracted)
Sterling Heights, MI
10.2017 - 09.2018
- Collaborated with builders, electricians, and pipe fitters to facilitate efficient product creation
- Work with power tools and welding equipment to assist in part creation
- Practiced safety procedures, minimizing injury risk and ensuring quality of finished products
- Maintain clean work area to ensure safe working environment
- Prepared final products for timely transportation, ensuring on-time delivery to customers
Delivery Driver (Cross-trained with Prep Cook)
Union Joints Clarkston and Royal Oak
Clarkston, MI
09.2016 - 10.2017
- Executed effective routing and time management, ensuring timely product delivery to restaurants for service
- Safely transported hand-crafted restaurant goods from main production site to multiple locations over single and/or multiple daily runs
- Delivered catering products to clients on schedule, enhancing customer satisfaction
- Maintained diesel refrigerated truck, guaranteeing safe transport and optimal functionality between mechanical visits
Prep Cook
Union Joints Clarkston and Royal Oak
Clarkston, MI
06.2012 - 10.2017
- Assisted in mass production of food products, ensuring timely preparation for restaurant service
- Collaborated with team to maintain cleanliness and quality standards in food production
- Maintained clean work area to assure safety and performance
- Coordinated with customers on catering orders to guarantee delivery of high-quality products
Education
Associate's - Supply Chain Management
Oakland Community College
Auburn Hills05-2028
General Education -
Holly High School
Holly, MI05-2012
Skills
- Material management
- Supply chain oversight
- Inventory control
- Material flow optimization
- ERP systems proficiency
- Purchasing
- Purchase orders
- Vendor account management
- Supplier negotiation
- Microsoft Applications (word, Excel, Dynamics, etc)
- Problem resolution
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Task prioritization
- Critical thinking
- Teamwork
- Communication methods
VOLUNTEER SERVICE
Many hours of community service completed while in Boy Scouts and accomplishing Eagle Scout work/Rank
Timeline
Material coordinator
KUKA Systems North America
07.2021 - Current
Behavioral technician
Centria Healthcare
11.2020 - 07.2021
Prep/Line Cook
Bitter Tom's Distillery
12.2019 - 09.2020
Construction Worker
Northern Concreate Pipe
10.2019 - 12.2019
Meat Smoker
Union Joints
09.2018 - 10.2019
Supply Chain Management (Follow-up)
Crystal Employment KUKA Robotics (Contracted)
10.2017 - 09.2018
Builder (Cross-trained to assist while working follow-up)
Crystal Employment KUKA Robotics (Contracted)
10.2017 - 09.2018
Delivery Driver (Cross-trained with Prep Cook)
Union Joints Clarkston and Royal Oak
09.2016 - 10.2017
Prep Cook
Union Joints Clarkston and Royal Oak
06.2012 - 10.2017
Associate's - Supply Chain Management
Oakland Community College
General Education -
Holly High School