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Christine Glody

Lake Zurich,USA

Summary

To obtain a position in Supply Chain Management that allows me to closely interact with suppliers as well as with internal and external customers while expanding upon my skills in Inventory Management, Forecasting and Analysis, Sourcing, Negotiation, Product Information, Procurement, Customer Service, Process Improvement, Project Management, Communication, Problem Solving, and Organization.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Inventory Analyst II

Cole-Parmer (Division of Antylia Scientific formerly ThermoFisher Scientific)
10.2006 - 09.2022
  • Complimented the MasterFlex Pump line, which was significant in aiding Pzifer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson in the production of Covid Vaccine, by managing the PPE lines during the Covid Pandemic. I sourced and procured highly sought after PPE equipment such as respirators, masks, gloves, gowns, shoe covers, head covers, goggles and face shield for the US Government, States, Manufacturers, and Customers.
  • Awarded “Highest Line Service Level” for 8 out of the last rolling 12 months for exceeding company service level goal of 95% by maintaining an average 97% service level for assigned suppliers.
  • Awarded ThermoFisher Scientific Customer Allegiance Stars Award for collaboration with Corporate and International groups sourcing and procuring units for a strategic international account.
  • Managed as well as assisted in the design, training, and implementation of Supply Chain’s current Excess and Obsolete Resolution Process thus cutting excess and obsolete inventory almost in half from $2.4 million to $500K since its implementation in April 2009. Also, received a team “4I Values Contest Award” for this effort.
  • Received a “Spot Award” for negotiating a no penalty charge for an international order of anthrax test kits that needed rebuilding saving the company over $10,000 in cancelation fees.
  • Received a “4I Values Contest Award” for assisting Global Portfolio management with the successful transition of TMO Dubuque to TMO Asheville. Included in this transition was also that of the ERTCO line to Fisher Scientific.
  • Received a team “4I Values Contest Award” for efforts in reducing the backlog by over $1 million dollars since mid-year via expediting critical, high dollar items.
  • Lived the company process improvement values by participating on recent PPI Teams such as the Corporate Monthly One-Off Pricing Team and Supply Chain Department Auto PO Creation Team for NCI and non-stocking SKU’s.
  • Managed over 18,500 non-stocking and stocking SKUs purchased from a mix of 243 domestic and international suppliers totaling over $18.8 million in shipments at cost for the current rolling 12-month period.
  • Monitored item demand volatility through active, aggressive demand forecast tuning using Logility and AS400 functions.
  • Produced and administered daily sales and inventory reports for companywide viewing.
  • Reduced backlog and maintained consistent delivery dates via expediting purchase orders and critical, high dollar items.
  • Collaborated with Suppliers, Sales, and Global Portfolio Management to develop proactive measures through data mining and report creation to enhance the forecasting process thus ensuring timeliness of deliveries and product availability.
  • Assisted Global Portfolio Management with inter-departmental activities such as the Annual and Monthly One-Off Pricing processes, RIOQ, Supplier Performance and Supplier Negotiation.
  • Responded to customer-facing departments’ requests regarding delivery dates, receiving issues, and discontinued or replacement items.

Buyer

Baer Supply Company
06.2004 - 01.2006
  • Purchased and managed over 50 separate Hardware, Adhesive, and Laminate product lines totaling over $30 million in inventory while producing a 98% - 100% Service Level and 4+ turns per month for strategic suppliers such as 3M, Tacc, Franklin, and Pionite.
  • Designed and executed a new Laminate Customer Pricing and Product Cost Process thus improving price accuracy and company laminate sales gross profit by 7%.
  • Designed and executed a new proactive Laminate Rebate Submission and Reconciliation Process which not only reduced the rebate submission period from over 30 days down to 7–14 days, but also promoted 100% accuracy with little to no month end reconciliation.
  • Reduced inventory levels by as much as $100,000 a month for all strategic suppliers through excess inventory returns and stock balancing among 12 branches and 1 hub.
  • Resolved 98% of receiving discrepancies and quality issues within a 24-hour period while working with the Warehouse Receiving and Reconciliation Department.
  • Corrected invoice discrepancies originated from Accounts Payable within the same time frame and accuracy as receiving discrepancies.
  • Assisted Marketing with the implementation of promotions and sales campaigns by providing detailed spreadsheets and managing corresponding inventory, service levels, turns, and Supplier Score Card information.
  • Furthered my proficiency of the Materials Management, Logistics, and Sales and Distribution segments of SAP by performing item, pricing, supplier creation and maintenance.

Buyer

Tech Lighting (Encompass Group)
11.2002 - 07.2003
  • Sourced, forecasted, and purchased over 1000+ precision-machined lighting parts such as canopies and housings as well as lamps/bulbs, sockets, ballasts, and fasteners from domestic and off-shore vendors.
  • Sourced, negotiated, and managed purchase agreements for a mix of over 100+ domestic and overseas lighting manufacturers/suppliers based on quality, best price and lead-time, and volume projections. A new negotiation with Ushio, a Japanese lamp supplier, allowed me to create blanket orders for the year at a 40% cost reduction.
  • Managed product information to ensure products was ordered correctly the first time, every time.
  • Teamed with Engineering, Manufacturers/Suppliers, and Production interpreting new and existing product CAD drawings and seeing them through from prototyping to production. This effort helped win Tech Lighting a “Best New Design” award for their new Tech Trak line at the 2003 Light Fair.

Operations Manager

W. W. Grainger Parts
03.2000 - 01.2002
  • Managed projects and daily operations for 1 of 3 teams in Product Management - a staff of 2 Program Specialists and 1 Program Information Assistant.
  • Assisted team Supply Manager in negotiating new and existing Parts Contracts and Supplier Agreement Letters for a mix of 300+ Material Handling, Cleaning, Safety, and Food suppliers.
  • Assisted Marketing with the implementation of seasonal parts media mixes and sales campaigns by providing “suggested buys” for Grainger Branches, Sales Flyers, and Catalog.
  • Member of Product Information / 'Geneva Team' acting as product line subject matter specialist and supplying necessary product information for web parts list content.
  • Managed Parts Product Information for Grainger Catalog and customer-specific Food Parts Catalog development for large accounts such as McDonald's, Burger King and Old Country Buffet.
  • Exceeded Customer Inquiry turn-around goal of 85% complete in less than 24 hours through negotiating Product Information exchange such as Parts Lists, OIPMs, and Pricing between our team and each of our 300+ suppliers.
  • Increased product availability and decreased New Item Addition Requests by downloading over 77,000 additional parts in SAP for suppliers such as 3M and MSA.
  • Maintained Vendor Compliance by providing feedback for Supplier Evaluations using a Supplier Contact Database created in Access and RADS reports extracted from BRIO.
  • Assisted in creating and implementing a new Accounts Payable Resolution Process for SAP and Oracle systems which improved on-time invoice payment from a high of 58% down to or below goal of 15% thus allowing Grainger Parts to maximize discounts based on 30 day / net payment terms.
  • Improved, documented, and trained team on all Materials Management processes to maintain ISO 9001 Certification.

Procurement Specialist

W. W. Grainger Parts
11.1997 - 03.2000
  • Managed and increased 100+ HVAC and Food suppliers' service levels above company goal of over 95%, inventory turns at an average of 4 per rolling 12-month period, and decreased Phone Agent Information requests by 23% through expediting open stocking and drop ship orders.
  • Resolved receiving errors through receiving reports, warehouse receiving issues, and quality holds notifications.
  • Provided input and aided inventory managers with forecasting/MRP, excess inventory returns, seasonal ordering, and daily ordering.
  • Assisted marketing with the implementation of seasonal parts media mixes and sales campaigns by providing “suggested buys” for Grainger Branches, Sales Flyers, and Catalog.
  • Corrected invoice discrepancies originated from Accounts Payable.
  • Performed parts and supplier maintenance in SAP and Supplier Info Database.
  • Participated in the implementation of Grainger Parts' new SAP and Brio computer systems, documented Materials Management and MRP ISO 9001 instructions, and conducted peer training.

Replacement Parts Phone Agent

W. W. Grainger Parts
04.1996 - 11.1997
  • Helped customers through in and outbound calls identify industrial (i.e., HVAC, lighting, motor, material handling, tool, safety, food, etc.) parts using Imaging, Order Entry, Database, Information Requests, and Customer Inquiries.
  • Generated sales of over $35,000 per month with a call-to-order ratio of over $300.
  • Worked specialty lines such as Food and Emergency Group.
  • Involved in customer focus groups such as Ridgid Tools, Space Planning, and Quality Goals.

Education

Candidate for Degree - Communications

Millikin University
Decatur, IL
01.1992

Diploma -

Mundelein High School
Mundelein, IL
01.1989

Skills

  • Microsoft Office Word
  • Microsoft Office Excel
  • Microsoft Office Access
  • Microsoft Office Project
  • Microsoft Office PowerPoint
  • SAP
  • AS400
  • Showcase
  • Internet functions

Certification

APICS – CPIM Certification, 2010 - Present, Attending online classes to assist in APICS testing for CPIM Certification. Completed BSCM Certification in 04/2010. Completed Master Planning of Resources Testing 08/2011. Completed Detailed Scheduling and Planning Class 11/2011.

Activities

  • Safety Committee, 01/01/10, 01/01/19, Member of team which collaboratively works towards promoting safety in the workplace and at home for all Cole-Parmer employees.
  • Communications, 01/01/09, 01/01/22, Provided my voice to such projects as HR’s new hire 'Welcome Aboard', Global Portfolio Management’s new 'Viscometers' launch, and Innocal’s 'Lab Tour' and as seen and heard commercially as well as on YouTube.

Timeline

Inventory Analyst II

Cole-Parmer (Division of Antylia Scientific formerly ThermoFisher Scientific)
10.2006 - 09.2022

Buyer

Baer Supply Company
06.2004 - 01.2006

Buyer

Tech Lighting (Encompass Group)
11.2002 - 07.2003

Operations Manager

W. W. Grainger Parts
03.2000 - 01.2002

Procurement Specialist

W. W. Grainger Parts
11.1997 - 03.2000

Replacement Parts Phone Agent

W. W. Grainger Parts
04.1996 - 11.1997

Candidate for Degree - Communications

Millikin University

Diploma -

Mundelein High School

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