Cynthia Forney
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Experienced in supply chain management, specializing in inventory cost reduction and product availability optimization. Managed procurement responsibilities for inventory valued at over $6 million annually. Skilled in adapting to changing requirements and maintaining detailed organizational systems. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Material Planner / Buyer
DyStar, L.P.
01.1988 - Current
- Company Overview: (Formerly Colorant Division of Hoechst Celanese)
- As Senior Planner – planned and controlled inventory levels to minimize inventory investment while satisfactorily meeting customers fluctuating demand. Conducted and oversaw all procurement operations for the WoPa/Pigments/Vats/Disperse product lines. Analyzed pertinent inventory information, including packaging, product quality, lead times, transportation issues and communicated with suppliers to ensure their ability to meet our delivery targets.
- Gathered historical data and information from Salesmen and Product Managers in order to prepare and maintain 12-month sales forecast. Utilized and prepared reports from Chempax and APO to determine purchase requirements and production requirements.
- Scheduled production with toll manufactures and coordinated raw material, packaging, and labeling. Responsible for ensuring receipts, pricing and invoicing were correct from tollers.
- Proactively communicates with suppliers to ensure prompt delivery of sourced products from India, Germany, and China, in order to troubleshoot any obstacles that may cause delays.
- Helped establish and maintain reports to communicate status of backorders and relief date, monitored demand of products versus plan and took proactive steps to increase supply as needed. Developed recommendations regarding safety stocks and product allocations for key customers in critical supply situations.
- Instrumental in working with product management to meet KPI goals for inventory reduction targets.
- Key User for SAP integration into global ERP System. Analyzed new processes and worked with team members to ensure system capability to perform job responsibilities. Performed same duties for integration of Chempax system.
- End User Support for SAP - Analyze and resolve warehouse / inventory issues and customer service order / delivery issues.
- Maintain and update material master data including MRP parameters in SAP, APO and Chempax.
Material Planning Analyst
Atlas Copco
2022 - 2025
- Implemented best practices to streamline processes, enhancing material planning efficiency.
- Led initiatives that improved accuracy in demand forecasts, resulting in decreased stockouts.
- Ensured compliance with policies and regulations through meticulous documentation management.
- Facilitated training for junior team members on effective problem-solving strategies and relationship management.
- Coordinated expedited orders with manufacturing affiliates to fulfill demand promptly.
- Utilized advanced planning tools for enhanced decision-making in supply chain operations.
- Conducted regular reviews of material plans, adjusting strategies based on business needs.
- Served as primary liaison between departments regarding materials planning and procurement activities.
Education
B.A. - Business Administration
Queens University
Charlotte, NC05.2000
Skills
- Efficiency improvement
- Customer service
- Inventory analysis
- Logistics management
- Relationship building
- Demand planning
- Vendor relations
- Accuracy and problem solving
- ERP systems knowledge
- MRP procurement processes
- SAP proficiency
- Chempax proficiency
Timeline
Senior Material Planner / Buyer
DyStar, L.P.
01.1988 - Current
Material Planning Analyst
Atlas Copco
2022 - 2025
B.A. - Business Administration
Queens University
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