Gwenna Smith
Flower Mound,TX
Summary
Detail-oriented supply chain professional with 10+ years of experience supporting end-to-end planning across ERP, inventory, production, materials, and transportation. Highly analytical and adaptable, with a proven track record of identifying supply risks, optimizing inventory levels, and improving planning efficiency. Known for delivering practical, data-driven solutions through strong cross-functional collaboration.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Material Planner
Mary Kay
03.2024 - Current
- Manage inventory levels and procurement for 200+ raw material SKUs across 30 global suppliers, ensuring uninterrupted production and optimal stock levels
- Build and maintain strong supplier relationships through regular communication and issue resolution to support business objectives.
- Provide clear visibility to internal stakeholders on material availability, lead times, and supply risks to support production planning and decision making.
- Analyze supplier performance using OTIF metrics, identify trends, and implement corrective actions to improve delivery reliability and reduce supply chain disruptions.
- Optimize purchase order strategies by aligning demand forecasts with order quantities, reducing excess inventory and carrying costs
- Partner cross-functionally with procurement, planning, and transportation to align material plans with production schedules and cost targets.
Supply Chain Analyst II
Mary Kay
07.2018 - 03.2024
- Developed monthly Master Production Schedules by analyzing demand forecasts and production timelines; identified manufacturing constraints and root causes of demand variability.
- Conducted monthly cycle count audits for inventory at our manufacturing site, partnering with the warehouse team to resolve discrepancies and ensure inventory accuracy.
- Analyzed bulk material requirements based on future finished goods demand to optimize production decisions, minimize bulk expenses, and reduce obsolescence risk.
- Collaborated cross-functionally across Supply Chain teams to identify resource gaps within the demand horizon and implement corrective actions.
- Improved planning efficiency by updating lead times in the MPS and developing an unconstrained planning process, saving several hours of work each week.
- Prevented $300K in obsolescence costs by identifying expiration risks and aligning production plans with future demand.
Inventory Control & Transportation Analyst
Mary Kay
06.2016 - 07.2018
- Evaluated domestic and international supply levels by analyzing inventory positions, critical reports, production schedules, and promotional demand to determine inventory requirements.
- Calculated run-out risks and determined optimal transportation methods to ensure on-time delivery.
- Prioritized daily work based on business demands and freight schedules; coordinated with warehouse teams to support timely order fulfillment.
- Served as the primary inventory contact for domestic and international markets, resolving inventory related questions and issues.
Inventory Control Analyst
Mary Kay
11.2011 - 06.2016
- Monitored promotional timelines alongside production and delivery schedules to ensure on-time product launches.
- Served as the primary inventory control representative in new product development, aligning global launch timing with forecast uploads and production start dates.
- Redesigned our inventory tracking and reporting process to better align production schedules with launch timelines, improving product availability at launch.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
Texas A&M; University
College Station, TX05.2011
Skills
- Inventory & Production Planning
- Supply Chain Analytics
- ERP systems proficiency
- Advanced Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office Suite
- JDE Edwards Enterprise
- SharePoint
- Cognos Analytics
- Phoenix Reporting
- Citrix
- Warehouse Management Systems
- Organization & Prioritization
- Problem-Solving
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
Timeline
Material Planner
Mary Kay
03.2024 - Current
Supply Chain Analyst II
Mary Kay
07.2018 - 03.2024
Inventory Control & Transportation Analyst
Mary Kay
06.2016 - 07.2018
Inventory Control Analyst
Mary Kay
11.2011 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
Texas A&M; University