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Erika Residori

Murfreesboro,TN

Summary

Highly organized and detail-oriented Japanese bilingual Procurement Specialist with more than 10 years of experience in supplying thorough, organized data and support to all levels from manufacturing associates to executive management in both local and global business environments. Accustomed to traveling for work, and willing to relocate as needed.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Platform Sourcing Leader

Permobil Inc.
05.2022 - Current
  • Managed all new product development activities for Direct Material Sourcing
  • Led cross-functional teams to achieve company-wide goals, with focus on Direct Material Sourcing timelines and cost target achievements
  • Developed KPI strategies for tracking Direct Material cost through project development, along with detailed plans to close gaps to target
  • Ongoing collaboration with Project Management and R&D to improve Engineering Change Order and other procedures

Sourcing Manager

Franke Foodservice Systems
07.2021 - Current
  • Responsible for categorizing Direct/Indirect Parts and Materials used at Manufacturing facility in system for strategic sourcing planning.
  • Developed annual sourcing plan for key raw materials, including Stainless Steel (8 Million Annual spend) to ensure that supply chain and pricing is stable for entire year.
  • Established communication with other groups to escalate supply chain concerns, with countermeasures and expedited approvals to ensure on-time customer delivery.

Senior Manager - Project Management

Kasai North America, Inc
10.2019 - 06.2021
  • Support General Manager in managing team of 8 Program Managers and 5 plant Project Coordinators to ensure that all projects for all customers are on time and confirm budget spend status. Created monthly reporting for KPI on project status for Executive Management team.
  • Manage new projects for key customers (Honda, Subaru) - including receiving customer key project dates, establish internal development schedule with relevant departments/teams, and ensure that projects follow timelines and budget.

Purchasing Manager - Administration

Kasai North America, Inc
04.2017 - 04.2019
  • Developed PPM (Purchasing Program Management) Team, responsible for communicating with Program Management and other teams on new sourcing projects - begin initial RFQ process, and develop key sourcing due dates in order to meet customer deadlines.
  • Established and provided monthly financial reports for Purchasing to finance and upper management teams, including KPI reports for Cost Reduction Achievements against targets, market economics forecast vs actual impact reports, and additional spend reports.
  • Maintained ISO/IATF documentation for department - updated procedures and was responsible for training Purchasing staff on procedures. Represented Purchasing for all internal and external audits.

Purchasing Senior Buyer

Kasai North America, Inc
07.2012 - 03.2017
  • Managed sourcing and price negotiations for direct parts and materials used for 5 manufacturing facilities (approx. $80 Mil USD Annual spend)
  • Established Strategic Sourcing Panel for key purchase commodities, with 3-5 year category and supplier development plans in place based on supplier performance and future project opportunities
  • Create annual Cost Reduction targets to suppliers, and worked on both commercial and technical cost savings opportunities to achieve.
  • Supported Planning group on any supplier issues, including quality, delivery, and accounting.

Education

Applied Mathematics

Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, Tennessee
12.2012

Master's Certificatino - Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management

Michigan State University
Detroil, MI
05-2024

Skills

  • Microsoft Office, High level Microsoft Excel
  • Strategic planning
  • Procurement, Negotiation
  • Data Management
  • Continuous improvements
  • ISO 9001, IATF 16949
  • Fluent in Japanese - Speaking, Reading, Writing

Certification

Master's Certification in Supply Chain Management -MSU, Japanese Language Proficiency - N3

Timeline

Platform Sourcing Leader

Permobil Inc.
05.2022 - Current

Sourcing Manager

Franke Foodservice Systems
07.2021 - Current

Senior Manager - Project Management

Kasai North America, Inc
10.2019 - 06.2021

Purchasing Manager - Administration

Kasai North America, Inc
04.2017 - 04.2019

Purchasing Senior Buyer

Kasai North America, Inc
07.2012 - 03.2017

Applied Mathematics

Tennessee Technological University

Master's Certificatino - Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management

Michigan State University

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