Katharina Anderson
Haymarket,VA
Summary
Adept Sr. Supply Chain Manager with a proven track record at Catalent Pharma Solutions, enhancing supply chain efficiency and product launch success. Expert in production scheduling and staff management, I excel in fostering teamwork and leveraging problem-solving skills to exceed performance goals. My strategic planning and ERP system proficiency have significantly improved operational outcomes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Supply Chain Manager
Catalent Pharma Solutions
10.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with key stakeholders on new product introductions, aligning supply chain capabilities with projected demand requirements for successful launches.
- Coordinated demand planning efforts across multiple business units for accurate production scheduling and resource allocation.
- Managed budgetary responsibilities for the supply chain function, ensuring accurate financial reporting and cost control measures were in place.
- Synchronized cross-functional departments such as logistics, procurement, production planning and scheduling; which optimized supply chain operations.
- Prepared monthly, quarterly and yearly Forecasts and budgets for production volumes and revenue
- Developed comprehensive reports for management, providing insights on key performance indicators related to production planning.
- Established a S&OP process and present monthly presentations corssfunctional
Production Scheduling Manager
Catalent Pharma Solutions (Bettera Acquisition)
01.2021 - 10.2022
- Improved production efficiency by streamlining scheduling processes and optimizing resources allocation.
- Increased on-time delivery rates by closely monitoring production progress and proactively addressing potential bottlenecks.
- Collaborated closely with quality assurance teams to address any concerns related to product specifications or process deviations that could impact deliverables timelines.
- Developed comprehensive schedules for multiple product lines, ensuring optimal utilization of manufacturing capacities.
- Conducted regular capacity analyses to identify opportunities for process improvements and increased throughput.
Production Planner
Catalent Pharma Solutions (Novavax Acquisition)
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Developed production schedules according to deadlines for existing orders and sales forecasting.
- Worked directly with production personnel to resolve production scheduling issues and conflicts.
- Developed, released and monitored daily schedules to foster on-time completion of finished products.
- Presented updated order and production status reports to sales staff and management.
- Reviewed inventories, tracked production statuses and ordered materials to foster consistent availability and production schedule adherence.
- Managed change requests effectively, balancing priorities while minimizing disruptions to ongoing operations.
- Engaged in both long and short-term project planning, strategizing for on-time, high-quality deliverables.
Sr. Production Planner
Phoenix Mecano North America
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Lead planning department in support of daily operations
- Monitored the execution of the production schedule supported by the planner
- Drove the production floor by optimizing the schedule to meet customer demand and dates
- Tracked daily output and reported improvement suggestions to the sales and operations team
- Analyzed delays and interruptions and initiated adjustments to stay on track for delivery dates and output goals
- Worked closely with purchasing for decision making related to material availability
- Worked closely with Material Control to ensure timely delivery and release of materials
Operations Administrator
Phoenix Mecano North America
01.2014 - 12.2017
- Evaluated current operational practices and suggested improvement strategies.
- Enhanced communication between departments through regular meetings, reports, and updates.
- Worked closely with Engineering department to establish lean production processes.
- Part of a 2 year ERP implementation team supporting data entries, testing scripts and writing instructions.
Education
Associate of Science - Business Administration And Management
Erich Gutenberg Berufskolleg
Buende, Germany06-2012
Skills
- Production scheduling
- Staff management
- Supply and demand requirements
- Performance tracking
- Forecast monitoring
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
Accomplishments
- Achieved a 10% Inventory reduction by implementing a cross functional process to review and manage material shelf and DOH
- Implemented a capacity model for 4 production areas that resulted in a 5% efficiency increase
Languages
German
Native or Bilingual
Russian
Limited Working
Timeline
Sr. Supply Chain Manager
Catalent Pharma Solutions
10.2022 - Current
Production Scheduling Manager
Catalent Pharma Solutions (Bettera Acquisition)
01.2021 - 10.2022
Production Planner
Catalent Pharma Solutions (Novavax Acquisition)
01.2019 - 01.2021
Sr. Production Planner
Phoenix Mecano North America
01.2018 - 01.2019
Operations Administrator
Phoenix Mecano North America
01.2014 - 12.2017
Associate of Science - Business Administration And Management
Erich Gutenberg Berufskolleg
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