Eugene Kodjo Tipoh
Silvis,IL
Summary
Dedicated Materials Supervisor with extensive experience in inventory management, inspections, and optimizing material flow. Recognized for the capacity to analyze usage trends and implement cost-saving solutions that enhance operational efficiency. Core competencies include strategic planning, leadership, and problem-solving, contributing to innovative inventory management strategies that drive performance improvements.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Material Flow leader
John Deere
Horicon, WI
06.2023 - 03.2025
- Managed 16 employees within 3 departments of Shipping, Receiving, & Material Handling
- Coordinated with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials
- Managed inventory levels to ensure that materials are available to meet
- Conducted regular inventory audits to maintain accuracy and minimize discrepancies
- Assisted in streamlining the flow of purchased materials from the supplier to the factory
- Supported new parts development initiatives
Material coordinator
John Deere
Moline, IL
05.2022 - 06.2023
- Run critical shortage report to verify sufficient inventory to meet daily production needs
- Root cause missing part issues and inventory adjustments
- Expedited parts from suppliers, internal & external warehouses, and internal operations
- Worked closely with wage workforce as well as Ops functional resources to determine part needs for the day
- Coordinated part changes for dept
- (new in, old out) for ECM (Engineering Change Management) and PDP (Product Delivery Process) changes
- Work with operators and Ops functional resources on CI (Continuous Improvement) changes related to Material Flow and Supply Management
- Coordinated new parts into factory for LPB (Limited Production Builds) and model year changes
Raw Materials Coordinator
Arconic Inc.
Bettendorf, IA
01.2019 - 04.2022
- Managed consignment, prime aluminum inventory and achieved DPW ending inventory target 0f 3M pounds a month
- Managed orders and forecasts for all consignment and prime materials in the Ingot plant
- Developed effective strategies to maintain inventory levels that support business objectives
- Maintained continuous improvement of Raw Material ordering process
- Monitored incoming cars and successfully reduced delays to ensure on-time deliveries of materials to the plant
- Managed costs by tracking the stagnant cars to reduce demurrage fees
- Tracked and report weekly inventory deployment to the financial team for appropriate accounting measures
- Improved scrap utilization in the ingot plant by 20%
- Executed purchased RSI analysis approvals
Associate Production planner
Tyson Fresh Meats Inc.
South Dakota, SD
11.2018 - 01.2019
- Provided order-level visibility to enable quick risk mitigation and contingency decisions
- Worked directly with production personnel to resolve production scheduling issues and conflicts
- Employed accurate forecasting to increase efficiency and reduce waste
- Directed materials planning and team performance to support company initiatives and goals
Warehouse/Shipping Supervisor
Tyson Fresh Meats Inc.
Hillsdale, IL
04.2015 - 11.2018
- Coordinated shipping, receiving of cross dock and warehousing of all products
- Ensured timely deliveries and quality products for Tyson customers
- Coordinated with drivers and other trucking companies to ensure proper delivery dates
- Conducted crew and shift meetings to communicate goals and expectations
- Monitored returned product and file freight claims to salvage costs
- Scheduled warehouse team members to meet the demands of the facility, utilizing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to monitor performance
- Promoted safety policies and practices among personnel, enforcing appropriate handling and use of equipment and products
Skills
- Inventory management
- Material coordination
- Process improvement
- Supplier relationship management
- Logistics planning
- Data analysis
Timeline
Material Flow leader
John Deere
06.2023 - 03.2025
Material coordinator
John Deere
05.2022 - 06.2023
Raw Materials Coordinator
Arconic Inc.
01.2019 - 04.2022
Associate Production planner
Tyson Fresh Meats Inc.
11.2018 - 01.2019
Warehouse/Shipping Supervisor
Tyson Fresh Meats Inc.
04.2015 - 11.2018
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