Cindy Peacock
Rienzi,Mississippi
Summary
Results-driven and dependable Demand Manager with extensive expertise in operations management, lean manufacturing, resource scheduling, procurement, and inventory control. Skilled at leading cross-functional teams across multiple facilities, streamlining processes, and optimizing supply chain efficiency. Recognized for maintaining accuracy and productivity in complex environments while ensuring customer satisfaction and on-time delivery. Proven ability to collaborate with global partners and vendors to meet organizational objectives.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Demand Manager
ANCHOR FABRICATION
02.2023 - 11.2024
- Managed production, inventory, and scheduling across three manufacturing facilities
- Directed the flow of finished goods, raw materials, and WIP inventory, optimizing resource utilization and minimizing downtime
- Led the annual physical inventory process for all locations, achieving 100% accuracy in inventory reporting
- Supervised a team of eight, including planners, customer service representatives, purchasing, shipping/receiving, and inventory clerks
- Coordinated with external vendors and sub-manufacturers to ensure timely supply of critical components
- Developed and maintained production schedules, ensuring on-time delivery for military customers across the U.S
- On time was at 40% when I started, at 78% when I left with a goal of 75%
- Improved operational efficiency and reduced lead times from six to eight weeks down to four to five weeks
Materials Manager
ECOWATER SYSTEMS
10.2019 - 11.2022
- Managed a $10.2M inventory of raw materials, WIP, and finished goods, ensuring optimal stock levels and accuracy
- Led a team of five, including schedulers and inventory control associates, to maintain seamless plant operations
- Directed annual physical inventory and managed an off-site warehouse, reducing discrepancies by 15%
- Collaborated with external vendors and sister companies across Europe, Asia, and North America to ensure supply chain continuity
- Oversaw plant production schedules and coordinated shipments, increasing on-time delivery rates by 12%
- Implemented process improvements that reduced inventory holding costs by 10%
Senior Manufacturing Scheduler
ECOWATER SYSTEMS
08.2000 - 10.2019
- Streamlined plant scheduling processes in resource allocation, production operations, and assembly.
- Directed team of two schedulers handling finished goods planning.
- Managed inventory systems and Kanban processes to enhance material flow.
- Partnered with cross-functional teams to evaluate and procure innovative materials for product creation.
- Key contributor to a successful Epicor ERP system implementation and spearheaded the materials department launch.
- Earned Pyramid Award in 2011 for exceptional operational achievements.
Education
Degree - Business
Northeast Mississippi Community College
Booneville, MississippiSkills
ERP/MRP Systems: Epicor
ERP/MRP Systems: JD Edwards
Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word)
Adobe Acrobat
AutoCAD Reader
Mattec
Envision
AS400
Lean Manufacturing
Inventory Control
Resource Scheduling
Kanban Coordination
Supply Chain Management
Vendor Relations
Process Optimization
Pricing structures
Vendor relations
Budgeting
Procurement
Timeline
Demand Manager
ANCHOR FABRICATION
02.2023 - 11.2024
Materials Manager
ECOWATER SYSTEMS
10.2019 - 11.2022
Senior Manufacturing Scheduler
ECOWATER SYSTEMS
08.2000 - 10.2019
Degree - Business
Northeast Mississippi Community College