Guinivere Rhodes
Peoria
Summary
Dynamic Supply Chain Analyst with a proven track record in optimizing enterprise systems, enhancing security protocols, and improving user experiences. Expertise in transforming processes through meticulous requirements definition, data mapping, and controlled system transitions, ensuring seamless operational flow. Proficient in developing comprehensive training materials, documentation, and governance frameworks that drive user adoption while minimizing operational risks. Collaborates effectively with cross-functional teams to prioritize system enhancements, delivering measurable improvements in efficiency and performance, along with a solid foundation in compliance and audit management that guarantees regulatory adherence and operational excellence.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Digital Operations Support Analyst
Caterpillar Inc.
Mossville, IL
03.2021 - 09.2025
- Developed and implemented eight audit protocols, reducing system vulnerabilities by 40% and strengthening compliance with internal and external regulatory requirements. (GEP SMART / PROcure)
- Partnered with cross-functional teams to identify process inefficiencies, implementing automation solutions that reduced manual data entry errors by 35% and improved reporting turnaround.
- Streamlined user access processes by introducing standardized security protocols, cutting onboarding and offboarding time by 30% while maintaining strict compliance standards.
- Oversaw the Digital Supply Portal content and user experience, maintaining 320+ pages, coordinating bug fixes, and executing feature enhancements to improve portal efficiency by 25%.
- Led the transition to the Quantum form system by collaborating with IT and business teams to define requirements, map data fields, and execute comprehensive user acceptance testing (UAT), achieving a 99% accuracy rate during rollout.
Supply Chain Planning Engineer (Caterpillar)
Belcan Tech Services
Peoria, IL
07.2019 - 03.2021
- Led the global deployment of Material Replenishment Collaboration (MRC), training over 5,000 internal and external users to ensure adoption and compliance across all supply chain teams.
- Supported supplier enablement initiatives, ensuring all partners met process compliance and utilized planning tools effectively.
- Conducted workshops and one-on-one sessions to reinforce best practices, resulting in measurable improvements in planning accuracy and operational efficiency.
- Developed 12 comprehensive training videos and updated supplier-facing documentation, improving process adherence and system utilization.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline scheduling processes, reducing workflow bottlenecks and improving on-time delivery performance.
Production Scheduler
Belcan Tech Services
East Peoria, IL
01.2019 - 07.2019
- Analyzed historical production trends and capacity data to forecast resource needs, optimize scheduling accuracy by 20%, and support strategic planning for high-demand periods.
- Facilitated seamless communication between production, quality, and shipping departments, ensuring alignment on priorities, compliance with safety standards, and reduction of order errors.
- Developed, documented, and maintained scheduling procedures and standard operating guidelines, improving consistency, training efficiency, and enabling quicker onboarding for new production staff.
- Monitored daily production output versus schedule, identifying potential delays, implementing corrective measures, and maintaining on-time delivery metrics above 95%.
- Led the implementation of system enhancements to production tracking tools, improving real-time visibility, reporting efficiency, and decision-making for management and cross-functional teams.
Production Scheduler
FMC Ag
Wyoming, IL
02.2018 - 01.2019
- Implemented resource allocation strategies to balance production demand with available materials and labor, sustaining uninterrupted operations and reducing delays.
- Prepared detailed performance reports and KPI analyses, identifying operational gaps and recommending process improvements that increased overall production efficiency.
- Collaborated closely with shipping, materials, and logistics teams to guarantee on-time customer deliveries, improving fulfillment reliability and customer satisfaction.
- Coordinated cross-functional staffing and training initiatives to optimize team efficiency, reduce errors, and ensure readiness for fluctuating production demands.
- Monitored production performance in real-time, adjusting schedules proactively to resolve bottlenecks and minimize downtime across multiple production lines.
Advanced Inventory Analyst
Caterpillar Inc.
Morton, IL
05.2012 - 02.2018
- Led structured Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) meetings with over 40 suppliers, resolving delivery delays, identifying systemic issues, and driving process improvements across the supply chain.
- Conducted in-depth inventory analysis and trend monitoring, identifying variance drivers, minimizing shortages, and preventing overstock, to maintain optimal supply levels.
- Acted as a key liaison between internal stakeholders and suppliers, fostering strong partnerships, improving compliance, and ensuring consistent adherence to operational standards.
- Directed comprehensive inventory planning and facility startup initiatives, ensuring seamless operational readiness, accurate material flow, and zero disruption to production schedules.
- Collaborated cross-functionally with operations, procurement, and logistics teams, aligning inventory strategies with production demand to optimize efficiency and reduce stock discrepancies.
Education
MBA -
Bradley University
Peoria, ILBachelor of Science - Mathematics
Illinois State University
Normal, ILSkills
- Leadership
- Problem Solving
- Decision-Making
- Time Management
- Effective Communication
- KPI Dashboard Development
- Data Analysis
- Audit Compliance
- Strategic Planning
- Process Improvement
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Supply Chain Planning & Coordination
- Incident management
- Compliance monitoring
Certification
Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM), APICS
Timeline
Digital Operations Support Analyst
Caterpillar Inc.
03.2021 - 09.2025
Supply Chain Planning Engineer (Caterpillar)
Belcan Tech Services
07.2019 - 03.2021
Production Scheduler
Belcan Tech Services
01.2019 - 07.2019
Production Scheduler
FMC Ag
02.2018 - 01.2019
Advanced Inventory Analyst
Caterpillar Inc.
05.2012 - 02.2018
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
Illinois State University
MBA -
Bradley University