Jennifer Derby

• Evaluated current operational practices and suggested improvement strategies.
• Led cross-functional team in migration of 50% of the business from Microsoft Dynamics GP into Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&O, completing migration in six months.
• Evaluated existing software systems for potential improvements leading to increased efficiency in day-to-day operations.
• Facilitated collaboration across departments fostering teamwork resulting in successful completion of complex projects.
• Consistently met deadlines under high-pressure situations demonstrating strong multitasking abilities.
• Implemented performance metrics to monitor team success, using data-driven insights to drive continuous improvement efforts.

• Facilitated daily cross-functional production meetings to review schedule adherence, constraints, and execution priorities to maximize throughput and protect shipment performance.
• Analyzed and resolved disruptions to material and production flow, partnering with operations and supporting teams to drive rapid recovery actions.
• Enabled 99% on-time shipment performance for the site through tighter execution cadence, schedule visibility, and proactive issue escalation.
• Contributed to an 8% reduction in finished goods inventory by improving alignment between build plans, demand signals, and production output.
• Utilized Infor LN ERP to manage scheduling inputs, validate readiness signals, and maintain high-confidence execution plans.

• Own weekly and monthly production execution planning to align order demand + stocking strategy + capacity constraints across assembly operations.
• Establish and maintain planning standards in Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations, ensuring accurate schedules, material readiness signals, and build priorities.
• Drive cross-functional resolution of scheduling conflicts, constraints, and shortages, partnering directly with Production and Materials to protect output.
• Build and deploy KPI tracking tools to provide leadership line-of-sight to throughput, plan attainment, and risk to customer performance.
• Troubleshoot BOM and backflushing issues impacting inventory accuracy and material availability; coordinate corrective actions with stakeholders.
• Communicate delivery risk early and clearly to Customer Service partners to support proactive expectation management.

Editor-in-Chief — Burning Book Press (Atlanta, GA)

• throughput / workflow management
• timelines / delivery commitments

Studio Assistant — Charity Elise Designs (Atlanta, GA)

• inventory tracking

Full Time Caregiver

• Provided full-time caregiving support; maintained professional development and re-entered manufacturing operations roles

• Increased on time delivery from 85 to 97%
• Administer resources of manpower and
  equipment in metal fabrication job shop
  environment using Infor Visual Manufacturing
  ERP System
• Develop and initiate process for quote pricing
  procurement of materials, tooling and
  sub-contractor services.
• Manage inventory levels for raw materials and
  issue all purchase orders