Claire Sauer
Summary
Professional with strong track record in supply chain management, specializing in material planning. Adept at ensuring optimal inventory levels, coordinating with suppliers, and optimizing production schedules. Known for team collaboration, adaptability to changing needs, and driving results. Skilled in ERP systems, demand forecasting, and process improvement. Dependable and results-focused, ready to make significant impact.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Material Planner
Trane
La Crosse, WI
02.2019 - Current
- Developed and maintained strong partnerships with a portfolio of 65 vendors to support seamless operations.
- Executed inventory management strategies by analyzing demand patterns and ensuring timely creation of purchase orders to sustain adequate stock levels.
- Engaged with vendors to identify and implement strategies that significantly increased material availability.
- Facilitated the resolution of aged non-conformance issues between 3PL warehouses and Trane material planners to improve operational compliance and reduce delays
- Managed vendor relationships and monitored key performance indicators to optimize supply chain operations, addressing issues related to late deliveries and transportation logistics.
- Leveraged Oracle and Tableau to produce and assess reports, facilitating insights into key performance metrics for stakeholders.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams during new product development projects to validate that proposed part setups meet vendor capabilities and distribution center capacity requirements.
National Account Representative
Trane
La Crosse, WI
06.2018 - 02.2019
- Cultivated collaboration and customer satisfaction by establishing and nurturing positive relationships with national accounts, customers, account managers, and contractors.
- Analyzed unit information and internal diagrams to ensure accurate and timely parts procurement.
- Streamlined procurement processes by collaborating with vendors, Trane plants, and store locations to meet national accounts customer needs promptly.
Order Management Representative
Trane
La Crosse, WI
08.2017 - 06.2018
- Optimized supply chain flexibility and customer satisfaction by investigating alternative procurement options to best meet customer needs
- Maintained clear and effective communication by following up with customers, suppliers, and internal contacts as needed
Secretary
Onalaska Middle School-School District of Onalaska
Onalaska, WI
06.2013 - 08.2017
- Managed smooth office operations by executing general office duties, maintaining calendars and coordinating substitutes
- Streamlined the hiring process by organizing interviews and preparing materials for the interview committee
- Ensured data security by maintaining staff & student files with strict confidentiality
Office Assistant
College of Science and Engineering Student Services-University of MN
Minneapolis, MN
09.2009 - 05.2013
- Supported daily operations by executing general office duties
- Contributed to a positive and inclusive environment while interacting with diverse student body and staff
- Enhanced consistency and efficiency by creating standard operating procedures for training purposes
Research and Development Co-op
Appleton Papers (now Appvion)
Appleton, WI
01.2011 - 08.2011
- Organized and directed small-scale printing operations at on-site press to support project testing of new pre-coat performance, ensuring effective trial management in plant.
- Engineered innovative testing methodology to address unique customer complaint and delivered comprehensive results and recommendations to client.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Bioproducts Marketing and Management
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MNSkills
- Strategic sourcing
- Demand forecasting
- Continuous improvement
- Problem-solving abilities
- Critical thinking
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Supplier relations
Certification
Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM)
Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM) - March 2025
Timeline
Material Planner
Trane
02.2019 - Current
National Account Representative
Trane
06.2018 - 02.2019
Order Management Representative
Trane
08.2017 - 06.2018
Secretary
Onalaska Middle School-School District of Onalaska
06.2013 - 08.2017
Research and Development Co-op
Appleton Papers (now Appvion)
01.2011 - 08.2011
Office Assistant
College of Science and Engineering Student Services-University of MN
09.2009 - 05.2013
Bachelor of Science - Bioproducts Marketing and Management
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities