Gemma Onorato
Material Control Specialist
Greenville,SC
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Material Control Specialist
BMW
04.2021 - Current
- Efficiently ensures availability of the right parts, in the right quantity, at the right software level, for electrical parts (E/E) of the right commodity and at the right time to support TX production PNW2/PNW1 and applicable Material Control targets as they align to Plant Spartanburg (TX) goals
- Leads in performing data processing and parameter administration in SAP
- Maintains a lead role in conducting control of parts availability for on-going series/launch production, parts run-in and parts run-out
- Performs super-user for technical software/hardware changes within the scope of material analysis and minimizing obsolescence costs
- Monitors and manages internal supply chain processes impacting part availability line side throughout multiple departments including Procurement, Engineering, Assembly and other Logistics Departments
- Maintains and analyzes the monthly supplier rating (LPKM)
- Initiates corrective actions and escalations with suppliers as delegated by the specific Section Managers within Powertrain and Chassis, Interior, Exterior, Body, Electrical, and/or Electronic and Technology
- Participates in the Logistics Process Analysis or VA 4.1.9 (BMW Group Quality Management Procedure) including Supplied Parts Quality Management (SPQM) launch readiness checkpoints
- Participates actively in problem solving for supplier development and optimization of the supplier process chain and implements counter measures
- Mentors and supports in training of new hires
- Coordinates automotive supplies and stock by timely planning the correct quality, quantity, at the correct software level (if applicable) of parts to the right place, at the right time with the goal of optimizing the stock on hand
- Performs cross checks of multiple data sources ((Global Positioning System (GPS), Technical Administration Information System (TAIS) and SAP) to ensure information integrity
- Ensures adequate and accurate information flow to keep management informed concerning part issues, cost savings, obsolescence and improvement opportunities
- Evaluates and makes recommendations for escalation process
- Coordinates efforts with internal and external process partners to maintain parts supply to production
- Interfaces with Procurement, Engineering, Physical Logistics, Assembly and Manufacturing technologies to achieve implementation of new software or engineering levels
- Coordinates the economical transportation with freight companies to ensure timely pickup and delivery of materials with our Lead Logistic Provider or Physical Logistics Group
- Analyzes inventories of parts on the floor and in the warehouse and makes Material Requirements Planning Systems adjustments as necessary to ensure accurate releases
- Coordinates internally with all departments and vendors during build outs, design changes and/or software level changes to eliminate excess overages and shortages
- Manages Material Requirements Planning reports, supplier releases and delivery schedules to ensure material availability
- Participates in flash campaigns as applicable, quality sorts, engineering changes, etc
- With Assembly, Engineering, Physical Logistics, Quality and contractors including line feed situations
- Facilitates mode of transportation changes through analysis & evaluations of alternate methods
- Coordinates the run-in, run-out, engineering changes, software & hardware breaks and other changes as needed to support the team
- Represents the department as a member of the commodity and participates as needed in meetings and/or campaigns to provide support and material control coordination and cooperation
- Adheres to 5S Safety Standards and Principles
- Performs other duties as assigned by management
- Host and manage ASN testing for CX locations for the ASN4987 Enriched Go Live Project
- Input of Apex submissions from CX testing and Go Live
- Submit and approves PMP/ORCAN request along with using the SPORD interface from team members to send to Germany
- Project lead for ASN taskforce for the ASN 4987 Fully Enriched
- Project lead for Overseas launch and homologation
- Update KPI’s using T-Cube
- Over seeing material planning for China and South Africa
- Performed data entry and completed proper paperwork.
- Recorded information, shortages, and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate.
- Analyzed inventory trends to identify and prepare for potential issues and discrepancies.
- Implemented systems for tracking and managing stock levels with accuracy and precision.
GR Analyst
MAU with BMW
09.2019 - 04.2021
- Serve as a point of contact for the Team for general and specific system requirements as a specialist in data analysis, calculation, and the writing of processes
- Represent the business as a leader on topics that are required for our business needs
- Handle data analysis and calculations
- Develop and analyze documents so that reports surrounding foreign supply activities are given to other team members and Management to steer the daily business needs
- Schedule plans and facilitates training for on-boarding associates
- Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor
- Develop and Conduct data analysis on a variety of topics, which will include training to ensure continual improvement
- Identify new business opportunities, service and product that may help improve our daily working model
- Own certain controls and trains others on VPS, internal controls, and OSHA requirements
- Provide and ensure reports are created weekly/monthly in accordance with business needs
- Conduct periodic review of controls to ensure compliance
- Review and validate calculations to ensure business requirements are met
- Investigate and create STR/SPO for missing/damage or wrong material
- Manage and validate YMS
- Make movements from yard to dock and vice versa
- Create BOLs for shipments for DOT regulations
- Create gate out tickets for drivers
- Validate all PUL paperwork.
- Optimized core processes to improve business performance and operational agility.
- Cultivated relationships with industry leaders and within company to share tips and information.
- Researched and adopted new technologies to add value to existing offerings.
- Identified clear connections between policies and business results to eliminate or reduce confusion and help employees achieve goals.
- Validated results and performed quality assurance to assess accuracy of data.
- Performed system analysis, documentation, testing, implementation, and user support for platform transitions.
- Identified and resolved problems through root cause analysis and research.
- Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
Western/International Region Sales Coordinator
Raycap STEALTH
07.2016 - 04.2019
- Plan/schedule travel and Lunch & Learns
- Obtain & submit expense reports for finance department
- Record minutes from weekly meetings
- Process & manage customer requests for photo simulations, samples and standard antenna fit checks
- Routine tracking of forecasts for prompt closing of opportunities
- Monthly reporting of open, closed and obsolete opportunities (compare to last year); always looking for trends
- Monthly reporting of top accounts/buyers (compared to last year)
- Monthly reporting of top products purchased (compared to last year)
- Quarterly reporting of open/closed opportunities per carrier (compared to last year)
- Monthly reporting of quotes per product (compared to last year)
- New/modified agreements and any documents they are required to update annually
- Source new sales opportunities through inbound lead follow up
- Add new leads generated from new RFQs or active and rank them accordingly. Process all RFQs (responsible for triage and obtaining missing info)
- Manage hot list daily, to include following up on vendor pricing
- Manage approved hot list daily to make sure all quotes done are out to customer
- Send all approved quotes to customer or Project Manager.
- Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
- Demonstrated products to show potential customers benefits and advantages and encourage purchases.
- Built relationships with customers and community to establish long-term business growth.
- Directed sales support staff in administrative tasks to help sales reps close deals.
- Prepared sales presentations for clients showing success and credibility of products.
- Communicated product quality and market comparisons by creating sales presentations.
- Organized promotional events and interacted with community to increase sales volume.
- Achieved established KPI for company, regional team and individual performance through teamwork and focus on customers.
Executive Assistant
M-E-C Company
02.2015 - 05.2016
- Produces information by transcribing, formatting, inputting, editing, retrieving, copying, and transmitting text, data, and graphics
- Create for the Commercial department with Blankets, Quotes, placing orders, filing
- Conserves executive's time by reading writing & editing proposals, including researching information, and routing correspondence
- Drafts letters and documents; collecting and analyzing information; initiating telecommunications
- Completes projects by assigning work to clerical staff, following up on results
- Organize and prepare off-sites, work lunches, dinners and social events
- Implemented Salesforce for the company database and sales orders
- Assist with any legal documents that needs to go out to Law firms
- Assist HR department in time sheets, expense reports and 401K
- Effectively manage a complex business calendar and executive’s schedule
- Balance time demands by negotiating team calendars
- Review emails for priority information and meeting requests
- Organized, planned and prepared staff and board of directors’ meetings, including travel, agendas and minutes
- Screened calls and emails and initiated actions to respond or direct messages for managers.
- Supported business and hospitality needs of corporate partners and staff during meetings and company events.
- Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
- Transcribed meeting minutes to support sales, business development and senior management teams.
- Screened calls and emails and responded accordingly to support executive correspondence.
- Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
- Filed paperwork and organized computer-based information.
- Streamlined operations and prioritized tasks, allowing senior staff to increase productivity.
- Worked with senior management to initiate new projects and assist in various processes.
- Took notes and dictation at meetings.
- Organized logistics and materials for each meeting and took detailed notes for later dissemination to key stakeholders.
- Updated and maintained confidential databases and records.
- Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
- Promoted team productivity by keeping supplies organized and well-stocked.
- Assist in interview coordination and scheduling with executive level candidates
- Design presentations, correspondence, and reports that intrigue and inform.
- Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for executive team and senior management group.
- Organized and coordinated conferences and monthly meetings.
Data Analyst
MAU with BMW
07.2011 - 03.2014
- Present weekly LDP Reports on downtime and run with outs
- Participated in requirements meetings to understand business needs.
- Identified, analyzed and interpreted trends or patterns in complex data sets.
- Maintain records, files and documentation in Excel spreadsheets and pivot tables
- Run Monthly Audits for Inventory Accuracy
- Run Quarterly Audits for Targets against movements from Bin to Bin Accuracy
- Run Yearly Audits for End of Year cleanup for Bin Accuracy
- Physically find lost material
- Make STR and Mislabeling adjustments
- Handles special projects related to meetings, meeting documentations, and video conference for members of the department
- Make and record all movements of Cost material
- Present daily ECP changes
- Ensure series material bins are consuming properly and lineside stock is correct
- Ensure all series material cleaned up through the WM & IM SAP locations
- Ensure all movements throughout the plant are done correctly and correct the incorrect movements that effect stock
- Perform data checks and self-audits to ensure accuracy.
- Produced monthly reports using advanced Excel spreadsheet functions.
- Created various Excel documents to assist with pulling metrics data and presenting information to stakeholders for concise explanations of best placement for needed resources.
- Collaborated with business-unit leaders to identify and prioritize problems.
Education
Associate of Science - Science
Spartanburg Community College; Continuing College
08.2021 - Current
High School Diploma -
Dorman High School, . D. Anderson
Moore, SC 05.2000 - 05.2004
R D Anderson Vocational School
08.2000 - 05.2004
Skills
Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, Pivot Tables, V-Lookup, Outlook, Google, Google DocsSAP, Oracle, TAIS/OMS, Basecamp, SalesForce, SharePoint, Oracle, Concur, LPKM/LPMS (B2B Portal)Organized, Motivated, Time management, DrivenCustomer Service, TroubleshootingManufacturing, Logistics, Six Sigma
Material Planning
Research experience
Timeline
Associate of Science - Science
Spartanburg Community College; Continuing College
08.2021 - Current
Material Control Specialist
BMW
04.2021 - Current
GR Analyst
MAU with BMW
09.2019 - 04.2021
Western/International Region Sales Coordinator
Raycap STEALTH
07.2016 - 04.2019
Executive Assistant
M-E-C Company
02.2015 - 05.2016
Data Analyst
MAU with BMW
07.2011 - 03.2014
R D Anderson Vocational School
08.2000 - 05.2004
High School Diploma -
Dorman High School, . D. Anderson
05.2000 - 05.2004