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ELISE CHAMPLIN

Summary

Passionate and results driven Supply Chain Manager with over 8 years of experience in optimizing end to end supply chain operations. Proven expertise in strategic planning, leadership, and problem-solving. Successfully led teams, implemented continuous improvement initiatives, and delivered exceptional customer experiences. Strong knowledge of compliance, planning, and logistics in a manufacturing environment. Highly proficient in supply chain software and tools. MBA in Global Supply Chain Management from Canisius college. Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP). Committed to driving the production site forward and achieving long term success. I am currently seeking a challenging new role that will leverage and expand my skill set further.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification

Work History

Supply Chain Director

Viridi
01.2022 - 10.2023
  • Managed spend of over $100M. Through outsourcing and negotiations, saved $2.5M in material and labor cost and setup the company to save more than $36M over the next 3 years. This was accomplished by doing extensive DFM and then re-shoring 90% the materials with local suppliers
  • Recruited, developed, and managed a team of 20 direct reports including 4 buyers, a supplier quality engineer, and 15 warehouse personnel
  • Implemented a new ERP system (Odoo); became a super user and trainer to employees
  • Responsible for manually forecasting and strategic purchasing of all raw materials (8000 SKU's), services, and MRO, both domestically and internationally, as needed to support production
  • Cultivated strong relationships with a network of suppliers that enabled effective communication, reliable data, and mitigated the risk of stock outs
  • Coordinated with engineering and quality departments to outsource custom designed products including wire harnesses, copper, injection molded plastics, formed metal, and foam
  • Partnered with engineering and production teams to coordinate design change cut-ins and identify and mitigate supply chain risks on specified components
  • Oversee all shipping, receiving, storage, and internal movements of raw materials and finished goods inventories across 3 warehouses along with a establishing a Kitting process
  • Implemented and facilitated cycle count program and reconciled discrepancies
  • Orchestrated two full Physical Inventory counts
  • Responsible for creating, monitoring, and improving material picking, kitting, and delivery processes
  • Optimized warehouse organization to reduce waste of time and movement
  • implemented barcoding system and FIFO controls
  • Created a system of evaluating supplier KPIs presented quarterly to upper management
  • Created, implemented, and continuously improved multiple SOPs where none previously existed
  • Maintained ISO compliance in all processes

Purchasing and Supply Chain Manager

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
11.2018 - 01.2022
  • Responsible for sourcing and procuring all raw materials, packaging, services, and MRO items
  • Coordinate across all departments to ensure the right products are delivered on time in accordance with policy
  • Identify risk in the supply chain and take action to mitigate or avoid risks
  • Investigate and resolve supplier quality or service issues and evaluate critical suppliers annually
  • Establish alternate sources of supply where possible to ensure business continuity
  • Facilitate cycle counts for store room and optimize inventory levels
  • Manage the Shipping Coordinator in day-to-day work, ensuring delivery requirements are met and FIFO is followed
  • Negotiate pricing and contracts to reduce costs and improve service levels
  • Improve processes by reducing waste and increasing output where possible

Subcontract Coordinator and Buyer

BASF Watson Bowman Acme Corp
09.2011 - 11.2018
  • Managed subcontract manufacturing schedule through facilitating production meetings, monitoring raw material inventory and ensuring that delivery of final product is per customer requirements
  • Created and monitor status of purchase orders to ensure timely fulfillment of orders
  • Negotiated cost savings with subcontractors and material suppliers
  • Managed inventory through MRP to ensure stock levels are optimized for current demand
  • Proposed and implemented multiple continuous improvement projects to reduce waste and cost
  • Trained in ISO 9001 to perform internal audits

Youth Worker

AmeriCorps Program
09.2010 - 09.2011
  • Coordinated multiple community events and implemented several programs for refugee and low-income youth and their families

Education

MBA - Global Supply Chain Management

Canisius College
Buffalo, NY
05.2016

Bachelor of Science -

Albany, State University of New York
Albany, NY
08.2010

Skills

  • SAP, AS400, Odoo
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Organization and Time Management
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking
  • Problem-Solving
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Negotiating
  • Supply and Demand Requirements

Certification

  • CSCP, Certified Supply Chain Professional (APICS), 2023
  • CPIM, Certified in Production and Inventory Management (APICS), 2018
  • Six Sigma Green Belt, 2018

Timeline

Supply Chain Director

Viridi
01.2022 - 10.2023

Purchasing and Supply Chain Manager

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
11.2018 - 01.2022

Subcontract Coordinator and Buyer

BASF Watson Bowman Acme Corp
09.2011 - 11.2018

Youth Worker

AmeriCorps Program
09.2010 - 09.2011

MBA - Global Supply Chain Management

Canisius College

Bachelor of Science -

Albany, State University of New York
ELISE CHAMPLIN