Joanne Kelly
Summary
Overall experience in a manufacturing environment working in Supply Chain Management with successful implementation of SAP APO at three global companies. Developed and maintained processes to ensure best business practices were implemented and followed while maintaining inventory accuracy, raw material inventory accuracy, and direct ship cases in addition to controlling case cost and maintaining performance targets. Personal strengths include a strong work ethic, resourcefulness, ability to effectively manage personalities, and ability to bring projects to successful completion. Strong analytical skills combine with business and operations experience to tackle any task efficiently and effectively. Dedicated and focused Project Management Specialist with over 25 years of experience excelling at prioritizing, completing multiple tasks simultaneously and following through to achieve project goals. Flexible, detail-oriented and adaptive team player with expertise in equipment operation, staff training and development, customer service and process improvements.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager
BASF
12.2018 - Current
- Consult across entire BASF group value chains to deliver pragmatic solutions to customers with a timely approach
- Provide fit to purpose concepts to meet business and customer requirements
- Support the transitioning business to support UAT testing and cover for Planners involved in testing phase
- Delivered an interactive operational playbook for an internal business containing contacts, freight costs, container loading, shipping lead times for raw materials
- Performed the role as Safety Coordinator for the North American Inhouse Consulting organization facilitating the discussion of monthly safety topics, recording attendance, and assisting with content creation
- Served as the Editor-in-Chief for the North American InHouse Consulting Newsletter, editing articles, creating content, and distributing across BASF globally.
Supply Planner III – North America Demand Planner / Supply Planner
BASF
01.2010 - 12.2018
- Demand Planner for Light Stabilizers and Antioxidants Business Units
- Improved Forecast Accuracy year over year for Light Stabilizers from 49% in 2015 to 68% in 2017
- Improved Forecast Accuracy year over year for Antioxidants from 62% in 2015 to 62% in 2017
- APO SNP plans out 3-18 months for Light Stabilizers and Antioxidants Units in Mobile, Alabama and Puebla, Mexico, balance Supply/Demand to meet customer demand
- Monitor Days of Inventory / Value of Inventory / Quantity of Inventory / DR / DC to meet targets, working with Product Managers, emphasizing the importance of the Demand Plan accuracy in monitoring, and controlling these targets
- Collaborate across team to develop production plan
- Successfully reduced inventory by $18M Euros from 2011 to 2012.
Purchasing Agent
St. Luke's Hospital & Health Network
02.2010 - 09.2010
- Monitored initiatives created by outside consulting firm (Wellspring/Huron Consulting Group)
- Worked towards completion of initiatives for an estimated savings of $10MM
- Worked with Legal Services to review contracts for consistency across areas such as Pricing, Consignment, Terms and Conditions
- Prepared preliminary Furniture and Equipment budgets for assigned projects
- Reviewed plans, specification, and equipment, while providing design input and recommendations for savings, meeting standards on all equipment and furnishings
- Prepared and processed equipment contracts, budget spreadsheets, and purchase orders while maintaining a record of all information in a project file
- Served as liaison with hospital staff members, contractors, architects and vendors regarding the F&E portion of the designated project
Supply Chain Planner
LSI
11.2008 - 08.2009
- Ensured that supply was available to meet demand for two business entities
- Trained and participated as a Power User in their SAP implementation of APO across LSI
- Worked with the overseas offices to ensure stock and inventory levels were maintained to supply customer demands
- Executed monthly financial and inventory targets to meet Company goals and key business objectives
Business Excellence Analyst
Nestle Waters North America
01.2005 - 10.2008
- Trainer and ATP (Available-to-Promise) for Global Implementation of ATP using SAP SCM
- Completed a successful roll out and trained employees on the use of ATP
- Implemented Best Business Practices across 22 Nestle Waters Factories in the United States
- Drove change management across multi-functional teams, including Manufacturing, Material Handling, Quality and Asset Management to get ready for Global Business Excellence implementation on January 1, 2008
- Prepared 14 factories for implementation by identifying the number of resources needed and the amount of time required to implement effectively
- Trained employees of new system for a complete knowledge transfer
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA05.1986
Skills
- Project Planning
- Inventory Control
- Logistics Management
- Data Analysis
- Schedule Management
- Work Flow Planning
- Forecasting
- Microsoft Office Suite Expert
- Site Safety Coordinator
Certification
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certified
- PROSCI Change Management
- Agile Project Management
- Project Management
- Communications & Presentation Techniques
Affiliations
- Former President Pink Heals, Lehigh Valley Chapter
- Freedom High School Cheerleading Booster Club President
- Bethlehem Township Bulldogs Cheerleading Coach
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Judge a man by his questions rather than his answers.
Voltaire
Timeline
Project Manager
BASF
12.2018 - Current
Purchasing Agent
St. Luke's Hospital & Health Network
02.2010 - 09.2010
Supply Planner III – North America Demand Planner / Supply Planner
BASF
01.2010 - 12.2018
Supply Chain Planner
LSI
11.2008 - 08.2009
Business Excellence Analyst
Nestle Waters North America
01.2005 - 10.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
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