John Kelp
Russellville,AR
Summary
Results-driven Associate Material Planner with a track record of optimizing inventory levels and ensuring on-time deliveries. Enhanced production operations through strategic supplier collaboration and meticulous inventory management, significantly reducing logistical delays and improving overall efficiency.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Material Planner
Conagra Brands
Danville, Ar
2023.01 - Current
- Coordinated material requirements with production schedules, ensuring on-time delivery.
- Analyzed inventory levels, identifying critical replenishment needs for raw materials.
- Collaborated with suppliers to confirm material availability, supporting efficient production timelines.
- Collaborated with transportation planner to ensure timely truck arrivals and prevent logistical issues.
- Track loads using Four Kites
Inventory Specialist II
ConAgra Foods
Russellville, USA
2010.07 - 2023.01
- Managed shipping and receiving operations, ensuring timely loading and adherence to scheduled appointment times.
- Transitioned to office role as Lead Shipping Clerk, overseeing shipping operations.
- Functioned as a line server in production for one year, then transitioned back to the shipping department as a forklift driver, responsible for loading and unloading trucks.
- Communicated with leads and team members to coordinate product removal from blast cells for outbound orders.
- Operated as dock hand, loading and unloading trucks for first year.
- Transition to Associate Material Planner 2023 to present procuring materials to arrive at the facility in time for production while working with the Transportation Planner coordinating delivery.Managing shelf life and maintaining inventory levels. Tracking inbounds with Four Kites .
Forklift Operator
Conagra Brands
2002.06 - 2010.01
- Operated forklifts to move materials within the warehouse.
- Loaded and unloaded products from trucks and storage areas.
- Conducted routine inspections of forklift equipment for safety compliance.
Manager
Steak-n-Shake
Danville, USA
1997.05 - 2000.05
- Led 3rd shift as service trainer for 6 months, resulting in promotion to manager.
- Assumed control of 3rd shift operations, facilitating smooth service delivery. as a service trainer for 6 months was asked to be a manager.
- Completed eight weeks of training in four weeks, earning position of shift manager.
- Coordinated team member schedules to ensure adequate coverage during shifts. to optimize coverage and efficiency. of team members, daily inventory, daily deposits at local bank, and ensuring customer orders were filled in a timely fashion.
Education
General Education Diploma
Urbana, ILSkills
- Material requirements planning
- Material planning
- Inventory management
- Supplier collaboration
- Process optimization
- Very good organization
- Team collaboration
- Communication
- 16 years SAP Knowledge
Timeline
Associate Material Planner
Conagra Brands
2023.01 - Current
Inventory Specialist II
ConAgra Foods
2010.07 - 2023.01
Forklift Operator
Conagra Brands
2002.06 - 2010.01
Manager
Steak-n-Shake
1997.05 - 2000.05
General Education Diploma