Jennifer Fealk
Summary
Supply Chain Professional with a passion for strategic thinking and continuous improvement. Developed skills in fast-paced manufacturing environments, excelling in strategic planning and vendor negotiations. Demonstrates strong analytical abilities and effective communication skills to achieve results. Seeking to leverage these transferable skills to make significant impact in the medical device industry.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Buyer Outlets/Instrument Panels
General Motors
08.2024 - Current
- Analyzed supplier performance to optimize purchasing strategies and reduce costs through complicated supplier negotiations.
- Sourced and maintained HVAC Outlet Business for every Vehicle Program worth over $80 Million in spend.
- Conducted risk assessments for supplier reliability, contributing to supply chain stability initiatives.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to ensure alignment on product specifications and quality standards.
- Developed relationships with suppliers to enhance communication and streamline procurement processes.
Assistant Supply/Demand Planning Manager
General Motors
02.2024 - 08.2024
- Created Vehicle program forecasts shared with suppliers
- Analyzed market trends and competitive intelligence data to anticipate changes in consumer preferences that could impact product demand patterns.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align supply chain strategies with market demands
Logistics Project Manager
General Motors
08.2023 - 02.2024
- Analyzed and managed the costs for the 2023 UAW strike to make data driven decisions and minimize impact on Customers.
- Assessed risks associated with labor disruptions, developing contingency plans to mitigate potential issues effectively.
- Developed project timelines and tracked deliverables to ensure on-time completion of logistics initiatives.
- Setup and managed the inventory and flow of material through new parts distribution center to save over 7 weeks of recovery timing and ship out over 27,000 dealer lines during UAW Strike
- Utilize six sigma methodologies to drive best results and execution timelines
Tactical Operations Coordinator
General Motors
02.2023 - 07.2023
- Managed in-crisis supplier cases to minimize supply chain impact at GM plants.
- Quickly diagnosed supplier issues and collaboratively worked with suppliers to improve manufacturing processes.
- Worked on-site in supplier plants to increase supplier output.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced workflow efficiency.
Buyer - Fuel Cells
General Motors
07.2022 - 01.2023
- Sourced critical components with the highest quality at the lowest cost
- Established bid lists and identified a qualified supply base for new technology
- Analyzed supplier cost and manufacturing data to make informed decisions
Supply Chain Management Intern
Stryker
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Collaborated with suppliers to build and maintain relationships.
- Strategized with team members for critical supplier contract negotiations.
- Managed clean room protective equipment inventory to drive cost savings.
Education
BA - Supply Chain Management with Honor
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI05.2022
Skills
- Supplier negotiation
- Cost analysis
- Supply chain management
- Data analysis
- Risk mitigation
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Six Sigma methodologies
- Project management
- Materials sourcing
- Supplier relationship management
- Inventory monitoring
- Pricing analysis
Certification
- Design for Six Sigma Greenbelt, General Motors - February 2024
Timeline
Buyer Outlets/Instrument Panels
General Motors
08.2024 - Current
Assistant Supply/Demand Planning Manager
General Motors
02.2024 - 08.2024
Logistics Project Manager
General Motors
08.2023 - 02.2024
Tactical Operations Coordinator
General Motors
02.2023 - 07.2023
Buyer - Fuel Cells
General Motors
07.2022 - 01.2023
Supply Chain Management Intern
Stryker
05.2021 - 08.2021
BA - Supply Chain Management with Honor
Michigan State University