Elizabeth "Betsy" R. Tille
Knoxville
Summary
Experienced professional with a strong desire for a challenging opportunity at Pella Corporation. Utilizes education and work experience to deliver effective results. Demonstrates dedication, dependability, and productivity with meticulous attention to detail. Proven ability to multitask and successfully drive the completion of multiple projects simultaneously. Adaptable to rapidly changing responsibilities, as evidenced by diverse past projects. Eager to continue expanding skills and making valuable contributions to the team and company.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Supply Manager
Pella Corporation
02.2022 - Current
- Responsible for the development and management of the relationships with suppliers supporting metal commodity up to and including price and contract negotiations
- Responsible for the management of up to $77M in annual spend
- Research trends and analysis of commodities that effect Pella Corporation
- Lead monthly market reviews and recommendations for business to be able make sound financial metal hedging decisions
- Coordinate with other departments within Pella Corporation to keep them abreast of changes and new technology within the commodity
- Focus on Strategic ventures with Suppliers
- Helped in leading various projects for annual cost savings to bottom line at Pella Corporation
- Lead Working Capital project that resulted in $16M increase cashflow for the business
Senior Supplier Specialist
Pella Corporation
01.2019 - 02.2022
- Daily Management of metal allocation for all aluminum suppliers
- Leader of SURG team for metal extrusion team
- Forecasting and future analysis research for metal needs for allocation coverage
- Coordinate with Sales and Branches for reliable customer delivery of Outsource Suppliers
- Communicate daily with Manufacturing Scheduling Personnel in plants to resolve supply issues
- Utilize the Change Order Process to update all Purchasing information
- Coordinate with Engineering and Marketing in the order to ensure smooth launch of new product
- Assist in the Quote process of new parts
- Facilitate Expedite Orders with Suppliers and Pella Logistics
- Invoice reconciliation
- Monthly interaction with Cost Management with regards to part costing, unit of measure and quantity issues
Supplier Manager
Pella Corporation
01.2011 - 01.2019
- Responsible for the development and management of the relationships with suppliers supporting various commodities up to and including price and contract negotiations
- Responsible for the management of up to $30,000,000.00 in annual spend
- Research trends and analysis of commodities that effect Pella Corporation
- Coordinate with other departments within Pella Corporation to keep them abreast of changes and new technology within the commodity
- Focus on Strategic ventures with Suppliers
- Work with Suppliers in building a Risk Mitigation plan for the business they do directly for and with Pella Corporation
- Manage a team of 1 Supplier Specialist
- Helped in leading various projects for annual cost savings to bottom line at Pella Corporation
- Implemented the first ever Indirect Supplier Rating System at Pella Corporation
Supplier Management Coordinator / Assistant to Buyer
Pella Corporation
01.2004 - 01.2011
- Obtain product for variance requests and special order requests from the branches and Corporate Sales Team
- Communicate daily with Manufacturing Scheduling Personnel in plants to resolve supply issues
- Utilize the Change Order Process to update all Purchasing information
- Coordinate with Engineering and Marketing in the order to ensure smooth launch of new product
- Daily Management of all Production parts for Lumber, Small Parts, and Hardware as well as assisting with all others including MRO
- Assist in the Quote process of new parts
- Facilitate Expedite Orders with Suppliers and Pella Logistics
- Invoice reconciliation
- Monthly interaction with Cost Management with regards to part costing, unit of measure and quantity issues
- Implemented and Manage the Data Loader for the Supply Management Group
- Assist in the process of adding new Suppliers
- Facilitate the ordering and shipping of international supply
Material Scheduler Double Hung Plant
Pella Corporation
01.2002 - 01.2004
- Transferred volume between lines and analyzed data to make recommendations for capacity of lines
- Daily ordering of material from Pella Lumber and Metal Plants as well as outside suppliers
- Back-Up for the Final Line and Vendor Scheduler
- Managed the On-Hand quantity of stock units that were kept in the plant
- Managed the Late Day Shipment report through the OTIS program with Shipping
Stock Room Keeper Metal Plant
Pella Corporation
01.1997 - 01.2002
- Responsible for receiving both Metal Extrusion and Coil
- Responsible for inventory accuracy of material on hand
- Filled Metal orders for both paint lines and final plants
- Back up to Facilitator
Education
Associate of Arts and Science Degree -
Indian Hills Community College
Ottumwa, IA01.1997
Skills
- Word
- Excel
- Oracle
- Access
- Power Point
- CAD
- SharePoint
Activities
- President for the Central Iowa ISM Board of Directors
- Active in my community serving on many boards such as PTO, Little League, and the Knoxville Booster Club
- Been a member of numerous Kaizen and CI teams at Pella Corporation
Certification
- Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) - Institute for Supply Management.
- Certified Professional in Supplier Diversity (CPSD) - Institute for Supply Management.
Timeline
Supply Manager
Pella Corporation
02.2022 - Current
Senior Supplier Specialist
Pella Corporation
01.2019 - 02.2022
Supplier Manager
Pella Corporation
01.2011 - 01.2019
Supplier Management Coordinator / Assistant to Buyer
Pella Corporation
01.2004 - 01.2011
Material Scheduler Double Hung Plant
Pella Corporation
01.2002 - 01.2004
Stock Room Keeper Metal Plant
Pella Corporation
01.1997 - 01.2002
Associate of Arts and Science Degree -
Indian Hills Community College
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