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Kaitlyn Rae Balk

Prairie du Chien,WI

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Skilled at evaluating customer needs; along with being a well-trained decision-maker that has attention to detail and drive to manage order flows with expert precision. Offers exemplary client relationship and support skills and has the ability to handle multiple projects at a time with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Supply Chain/Procurement Analyst

3M
06.2019 - Current


  • Work closely with sales teams to understand customer needs and ensure appropriate inventory levels
  • Maintain accurate, up-to-date documentation of supply chain processes for reliable reference.
  • Led process improvement projects that resulted in increased efficiency, reduced waste, and lower operational costs.
  • Planned, procured, and fixed gaps while working in Factory Planner.
  • Built long-term relationships due to prompt and courteous service.

Supply Chain Coordinator

3M
01.2019 - 06.2019


  • Run daily reports and plant metrics that is sent to all upper management.
  • Monitor supplier performance metrics to ensure timely delivery of high-quality products at competitive prices.
  • Scheduled production plans according to customer needs and supply availability.
  • Develop leadership and group skills in leading and participating in projects.

Scheduler

3M
01.2018 - 01.2019


  • Maintained high levels of customer satisfaction through diligent scheduling coordination, ensuring all orders shipped in a timely fashion.
  • Consistently met deadlines by effectively allocating through PMCS, tracking progress, and making necessary adjustments to schedules as needed.
  • Created comprehensive documentation of completed tasks and pending items for follow-up action after every shift.
  • Work with the customer through Sales Force by quickly resolving issues.

Education

Bachelor of Science - General Studies/Concentration Business Administration

SNHU – Southern New Hampshire University Online
Online
01.2022

Associate of Arts - General Studies

UW-Richland Center
Richland Center, WI
05.2003

Skills

  • Supply chain planning
  • Production Planning and Procurement in Factory Planner
  • Supply and demand requirements
  • Materials Management within PMCS
  • Supplier Relationship Management
  • Purchasing Processes within Peoplesoft
  • Written and verbal communication
  • Documentation skills
  • Data Analysis

Timeline

Supply Chain/Procurement Analyst

3M
06.2019 - Current

Supply Chain Coordinator

3M
01.2019 - 06.2019

Scheduler

3M
01.2018 - 01.2019

Bachelor of Science - General Studies/Concentration Business Administration

SNHU – Southern New Hampshire University Online

Associate of Arts - General Studies

UW-Richland Center
Kaitlyn Rae Balk