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Kaitlyn Rae Balk

Prairie Du Chien

Summary

As a Supply Chain Planner, I am a very organized and dependable candidate who is 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 flow with expert precision. Offers exemplary client relationship and support skills and can handle multiple projects at a time with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Supply Chain Planner

3M
01.2025 - Current
  • Developed supply chain forecasts to improve inventory management and reduce excess stock.
  • Analyzed demand planning data to enhance accuracy in procurement decisions.
  • Implemented process improvements that reduced lead times and increased operational efficiency.
  • Collaborated with sales and marketing teams to align supply chain strategies with customer needs and expectations.
  • Manage raw materials and semi-finished inventory
  • Schedules procurement and manufacturing for Profit Centers 5310, 5320, and a part of 3020, and 3030

Supply Chain/Procurement Analyst

3M
06.2019 - 12.2024
  • Site DMPT coordinator managing the plant parameters, as well as material stocked in the PDC distribution center and communicating with appropriate personnel.
  • Review demand parameters for MTO/MTS orders and determine if any changes are necessary to improve adequate service and inventory optimization.
  • Lead vendor communication for PDC Plant; along with presenting quarterly meetings with vendors and staying current on vendor scorecards.
  • Maintain accurate and up to date documentation of Supply Chain processes for a reliable reference, as well as training and onboarding new employees.
  • Leader of process improvement projects that resulted in increased efficiency, reduced waste, and lower operational costs.
  • Utilize Factory Planner to plan, procure, fix gaps, to drive service and inventory metrics to target.

Supply Chain Coordinator

3M
01.2019 - 06.2019
  • Run daily reports, including plant metrics and send to upper management.
  • Monitor supplier performance metrics to ensure timely delivery of high-quality products at competitive prices.
  • Schedule production plans in Factory Planner according to customer needs and supply availability.
  • Develop leadership and group skills in leading and participating in continuous improvement projects.

Scheduler

3M
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Maintain high levels of customer satisfaction through diligent scheduling coordination, Sales Force, and ensuring all orders ship in a timely fashion.
  • Consistently met deadlines by effectively allocating through PMCS, tracking shipments, and making necessary adjustments to schedules.
  • Created comprehensive documentation of completed tasks and pending items for follow-up action after every shift.
  • Used Factory Planner to drive service and inventory metrics to targets.

Education

Bachelor of Science - General Studies/Concentration Business Administration

SHNU - Southern New Hampshire University

Associate of Arts - General Studies

UW - Richland Center

Skills

  • Data Analysis
  • Six Sigma Methodologies
  • Leadership
  • Supplier Relationship Management
  • Documentation skills
  • Production planning in Factory Planner and SAP
  • Lean principles
  • Purchasing processes in Peoplesoft and COMS
  • Inventory Analysis

Timeline

Supply Chain Planner

3M
01.2025 - Current

Supply Chain/Procurement Analyst

3M
06.2019 - 12.2024

Supply Chain Coordinator

3M
01.2019 - 06.2019

Scheduler

3M
01.2018 - 01.2019

Associate of Arts - General Studies

UW - Richland Center

Bachelor of Science - General Studies/Concentration Business Administration

SHNU - Southern New Hampshire University

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