Carolyn OConnor
Murfreesboro,Tennessee
Summary
Supply Chain Supervisor with a proven track record at Nissan Trading Corporation, adept in material requirements planning and fostering teamwork. Achieved significant cost reductions and enhanced supply chain efficiency through strategic supplier negotiations and robust forecasting. Skilled in multitasking and problem-solving, consistently delivering optimal results and driving continuous improvement.
Senior-level Supply Chain and Operations leader with extensive experience in creating strategies and leading execution of all global supply chain activities, including procurement, manufacturing, and distribution management. Manages and leads cross-functional teams to drive product supply and productivity improvements. Leads risk mitigation, while driving supply chain strategies for end-to-end pipeline management and supply planning. Skilled in negotiation and strategic decision making, perfected by 12 years of experience in leading organizational business units.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Supply Chain Supervisor
Nissan Trading Corporation
04.2013 - Current
- Supervised three staff members to perform supply chain duties in accordance with established procedures.
- Coordinated transportation activities to ensure timely deliveries while minimizing freight costs.
- Supported sales and production control departments during start of production and end of production processes.
- Reduced lead times for critical materials through proactive supplier management and effective communication with stakeholders.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop demand forecasts, ensuring adequate inventory levels for optimal order fulfillment.
- Mentored junior staff members on best practices in supply chain management, boosting overall team competency and productivity.
- Communicated directly with suppliers and analyzed contracts and service cost-effectiveness.
- Supervised three staff members tasked with handling materials management, planning, purchasing, and customer service duties.
Interviewer II
State of Tennessee Department of Labor
01.2012 - 04.2013
- Conducted interviews with participants to assess eligibility.
- Conducted phone and video interviews to assess candidates based in remote locations.
- Maintained accurate records of interview outcomes, ensuring timely follow-up and feedback to candidates.
Education
No Degree - Recording Industry
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TNAssociate of Applied Science - Paralegal
Nashville State Community College
Nashville, TN05-2025
Skills
- Material requirements planning
- Business process improvement
- Supplier negotiation
- Forecasting accuracy
- Import and export compliance
- Procurement strategies
- Supplier relations
- Supply chain risk management
- Continuous improvement
- Cost reduction
- Supply and demand requirements
- New vendor setup
- Performance tracking
- Teamwork and collaboration
Timeline
Supply Chain Supervisor
Nissan Trading Corporation
04.2013 - Current
Interviewer II
State of Tennessee Department of Labor
01.2012 - 04.2013
No Degree - Recording Industry
Middle Tennessee State University
Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal
Nashville State Community College
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