Cora Rogers
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Adept at supply chain management and distribution, with a proven track record for enhancing procurement processes, and fostering strong supplier relationships. Skilled in SAP and ERP systems, my approach combines strategic problem-solving with effective team leadership, driving significant improvements in efficiency and cost reduction. Skilled in scheduling and creating production orders. Skilled in inventory and warehouse management.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Specialist Supply Chain Logistics
Kennametal
Asheboro, NC
09.2021 - 10.2024
- Develop and manage supplier relationships to ensure timely and accurate deliveries, expediting materials as needed to meet project timelines.
- Collaborate with management to resolve overdue materials, and maintain communication on product status.
- Generate open purchase order reports, and partner with senior buyers to resolve discrepancies in invoices and credits.
- Maintain Engineering Change Notice revisions in SAP, ensuring compliance with standard operating procedures.
- Regularly update stakeholders on material status, and develop contingency plans to mitigate risks in material delivery.
- Negotiate contracts and terms with suppliers to enhance procurement processes, and drive cost reductions.
- Implement standardized procedures for demand planning and coordination management, achieving key performance indicators.
- Created training materials for new hires on the company's procedures and policies.
- Provided technical support for users experiencing difficulties with software applications.
- Created plans to propose solutions to problems related to efficiency, costs or profits.
- Generated reports to track performance metrics of team members.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
CNC Operator
Kennametal
Asheboro, NC
07.2017 - 09.2021
- Managed the procurement process, including creating purchase orders from BOMs released by Engineering, and maintaining inventory levels.
- Developed macros in VBA for Excel to streamline reporting processes, significantly reducing the manual workload.
- Conducted preventive maintenance on machinery, ensuring operational efficiency, and adherence to quality standards.
- Provided training and support to team members, enhancing overall team performance and production output.
- Worked with supervisor to debug and develop production processes and learn machine set-up skills.
- Compared numerical displays with process sheet data to verify dimensional adjustments.
- Adjusted machine feed and speed, changed cutting tools, or adjusted machine controls when automatic programming is faulty or if machines malfunction.
- Checked completed workpieces against specifications to assess conformance.
- Documented actions by completing production and quality logs.
- Perform quality control checks on machined parts using precision measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers and gauges.
Interior Electrician
US Army National Guard
Mocksville, NC
09.2014 - 09.2020
- Conducted installations, testing, and maintenance of electrical systems, ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards.
- Troubleshot and resolved issues in electrical systems, demonstrating strong problem-solving abilities.
- Reviewed blueprints to determine electrical component and wiring locations.
- Installed electrical equipment in compliance with local and state codes.
- Diagnosed malfunctions in electrical components using test equipment.
- Completed daily paperwork documenting tasks performed including time spent on job sites.
Administrative Assistant
Delta Community College
Lake Providence, LA
08.2014 - 01.2015
- Supported procurement processes through efficient record-keeping, data entry, and inventory management.
- Enhanced office productivity through effective organization and communication.
- Updated system to organize office documentation, maximizing efficiency and increasing productivity.
- Developed and implemented filing systems, both digital and physical, improving document organization and retrieval efficiency.
- Organized files, developed spreadsheets, faxed reports and scanned documents, maintaining front desk and reception area in neat and organized fashion.
- Organized and maintained filing systems for physical and electronic documents, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of records.
- Oversaw staff correspondence, record tracking and data communications, resulting in improved automation of office operations.
Education
Master of Science - Cyber Operations and Warfare
Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH05-2025
MBA - Business Administration and Management
Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH09.2022
Bachelor's - Business Administration w/conc. Business Intelligence
Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH01.2020
Skills
- Procurement and Supplier Management
- Contract Negotiation and Compliance
- Purchase Order Processing
- Supply Chain Management and Distribution
- SAP and ERP Systems Proficiency
- Relationship Building and Stakeholder Engagement
- Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking
- Data Management and Reporting
- Training and Development
- Project Coordination and Planning
- Organizational skills and attention to detail
- Team Leadership and Collaboration
- Familiarity with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
- Customer relations
- Root-cause analysis
- Continuous improvement
- Management collaboration
- Process optimization
- Supply management
- Quality assessment
- Documentation management
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Specialist Supply Chain Logistics
Kennametal
09.2021 - 10.2024
CNC Operator
Kennametal
07.2017 - 09.2021
Interior Electrician
US Army National Guard
09.2014 - 09.2020
Administrative Assistant
Delta Community College
08.2014 - 01.2015
Master of Science - Cyber Operations and Warfare
Southern New Hampshire University
MBA - Business Administration and Management
Southern New Hampshire University
Bachelor's - Business Administration w/conc. Business Intelligence
Southern New Hampshire University