Darlene Lorenzo

*Developed processes and procedures to support all aspects of our business unit to include 10 domestic ML facilities and 5 international ML facilities.

*Established Global Logistics trade lanes and negotiated carrier agreements to support the procurement and manufacturing of our product.

*Established a freight budget to track all related expenses in accordance with financial guidelines and reconcile/report variances monthly.

*Recruited, interviewed and hired 20+ employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.

* Collaborate and support Strategic Sourcing Team with all procurement related initiatives.

*Implemented WMS in SAP for inventory control to include RFID and real time inventory Cycle Count.

*Developed metrics for Supply Chain objectives, supporting key OTD , Inventory CC accuracy, Kitting accuracy, Distribution Center Perfect Order, Freight Budget Planned vs Actual and Spend Analysis, Continuous Improvement accuracy

*Established Kanban system to manage consumables and spare parts to ensure minimum inventory on hand and high inventory turns ● *Established Daily and Monthly cycle count process averaging 99% sustained accuracy

* Established Asset Management system with inventory analysis to include equipment and spare parts

*Manage the procurement and contract negotiation for all consumables and spare parts

*Implemented Continuous Improvement initiatives such as 7S, Visual Management, Process Streamlining and ERGO

*Managed a 15 member team to include Demand Planning, Supply Chain, Inventory Control, Warehouse, Receiving and Supply Program Management

*Integrated financial and operation plans with strategic objectives to deliver improved operational and financial results to boost customer satisfaction, profitability and working capital.

*Facilitated change management strategies and incorporated functional area infrastructure to support demand planning and supply initiatives.

*Managed production levels, identified material shortages and monitored inventory levels to meet order delivery requirements.

*Interfaced with Engineering team for all new product development, new product introduction, and maintenance of sustaining product / supply continuity.

*Interfaced with Quality department to perform on site Vendor Audits

*Developed and maintained department procedures and Work Instructions

*Increased Customer OTD from 74% to 99%

* Increased Customer Fill Rate from 90% to 98%

*Increased Vendor OTD from 86% to 99.8%

*Improved, standardized and documented planning and scheduling processes.

*Monitored performance of external vendor supply chains while handling internal logistics.

*Managed Supply Chain, Inventory, Stockroom, Shipping and Receiving *Integrated division forecast with corporate platform to maintain an uninterrupted parts flow

*Maintained positive inventory turns, on time delivery, backlog, inventory reduction, freight spend and consumables expenditures measured monthly against Key Performance Indicators

*Performed Root Cause Analysis to identify and implemented effective solutions for process improvements

*Managed Demand Planning, Supply Chain, Inventory, Stockroom

*Developed tactical strategies and demand planning with both internal and external customers to ensure contractual requirements were met as well as 100% Customer Fill Rate

*Fostered strong vendor and customer relationships through constant feedback of performance and lessons learned to create seamless transactions.

*Implemented and managed hardware kitting initiatives to support repair requirements and reduce internal backlog

*Maintained 100% fill rate for Spare Parts Sales

*Created and implemented procedures/standard work instructions *Established and maintained department KPIs

*Reduced cost for production materials by 20%

*Improved, standardized and documented planning and scheduling processes.

*Managed Supply Chain, Inventory, Stockroom, Shipping/Receiving

* Implemented and managed Demand Planning strategy with sales and operations team to include direct interface with customers for 3 Domestic sites and 1 International site

*Developed tactical strategies with both internal and external customers to ensure 100% fill rate and OTD

*Performed research and analysis of material. Updated inventory record files to maintain accurate manufacturer part numbers cross-references, and interchangeability files consistent with company policies and FAA regulations.

*Implemented full Kanban program to include a Super Market and Point of Use inventory

* Implemented full monthly cycle count program with accuracy of 99.9%

*Improved inventory turns from 4.1 to 9.5

*Developed and maintained department process and work instructions

*Managed Inventory Control, Receiving and Warehouse

*Developed inventory management system using IFS software. ● *Implemented monthly Cycle Count and yearly Physical Inventory process with 99.9% accuracy

* Reduced inventory variances by over 30% through Shop Floor Control * Created and Maintained department Procedures and Work Instructions

*Managed Demand Planning, Procurement, Inventory, Production Control, Stockroom and Receiving

*Implemented Master Production Schedule/Demand Planning in conjunction with Production Control for new manufacturing and repair station

*Assessed and adjusted priorities to align with inventory levels, production quantities and other variables.

*Maintained 100% Fill Rate for Spare Part orders

*Negotiated contracts with suppliers for cost reductions and 100% OTD

* Implemented Vendor Managed Inventory Programs for Hardware and Electronic Components ● Implemented Monthly Cycle Count Program *Reduced Yearly Physical Inventory process from 5 days to 1 day

* Interface with both Quality and Financial auditors

*Interface with Quality department to perform on site Vendor Audits

* Interface with Engineering team for all new product development, new product introduction, and maintenance of sustaining product

* Create and Maintain department Procedures and Work Instructions