KATHLEEN L. POOLE
Machesney Park,IL
Summary
Detail-oriented and driven Inventory professional with exceptional leadership, planning, and training abilities. Successfully manages documentation, updates computer records, and processes payments. Known as a self starter with a positive and motivational attitude, with a proactive and resourceful approach to challenges.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Inventory/SAP Coordinator
Campbells Soup Company
11.2021 - Current
- Perform quarterly cycle counts on materials and finished goods using SAP Warehouse Management System (WMS) covering 3000+ bin locations
- Investigate, verify, and reconcile inventory discrepancies and report outlying variances to management
- Lead and Participated in cross functional teams during implementation of continuous improvement processes leading to significant increases in production and reduction in waste
- Developed and wrote comprehensive Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for SAP implementation streamlining processes
- Identified obsolete or slow-moving items in the warehouse for liquidation, helping free up valuable storage space for more profitable products.
- Learned production planner and scheduler responsibilities in SAP to cover during absences
- Utilize Ariba Guided Buying software to efficiently generate purchase orders and process invoices for payment
- Facilitate the submission of Bill of Materials (BOM) change requests
- Employed Excel to generate variance reports, detailing profit and loss trends
- Trained employees on inventory management best practices, contributing to a knowledgeable workforce capable of maintaining high standards of accuracy.
Operations
Walterscheid Powertrain Group/ Powertrain Rockford, Inc
04.2017 - 11.2021
- Utilized UPS and floor scales scale to weigh shipments and meticulously prepared them for dispatch facilitating prompt shipments
- Prepared both domestic and export orders for shipment, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations
- Executed material picking based on pull sheets to fulfill orders efficiently for roughly 5 departments
- Operated battery-powered lift trucks to load and unload trailers safely and efficiently
- Completed daily cycle counts to maintain accuracy of records.
- Verified incoming products and checked delivery totals to keep system records current and accurate.
- Demonstrated strong attention to detail when inspecting received items for defects or damage before accepting deliveries into inventory storage areas.
Skilled Mechanical Assembler/ Operations Technician
Woodward, Inc. /Adecco Staffing
01.2014 - 04.2017
- Conducted assembly and calibration of aircraft fuel metering components to precise specifications in adherence to stringent FAA regulations
- Adhered strictly to assembly protocols outlined in Approved Manufacturer Procedures (AMP), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and FAA guidelines
- Consistently met or exceeded production quotas by efficiently assembling products within allocated time frames.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, schematics and drawings to assemble parts and products.
- Prepared Bills of Lading for both domestic and export shipments, ensuring accurate documentation
- Leveraged FedEx and UPS online platforms to obtain shipping information and schedule pickups, optimizing logistical operations
- Utilized various hand tools, power tools, and equipment during assembly process while maintaining a high level of precision and accuracy.
Generalist/Process Specialist/Manufacturing Specialist
Mondelez International
09.2003 - 09.2014
- Utilized SAP and Microsoft Excel to effectively manage inventory, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
- Oversaw the revision, approval, organization, and updating of batch books and Excel spreadsheets to reflect formula changes and new product introductions
- Proficient in the utilization of the SAP Inventory Management System
- Contributed to the implementation of ISO 14001, ISO 9001, and OHSAS 18001 Management Systems
- Conducted internal audits to uphold safety, quality, and environmental standards
- Adhered to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) guidelines and actively supported the achievement of Key Performance Indicator (KPI) goals
- Staged raw materials based on needs calculated from schedule and upcoming production runs.
- Collaborated with continuous improvement to reduce waste in production areas with reducing and reusing materials to help with changeovers
- Assisted with cost reduction strategies, resulting in roughly $100K + savings on materials and downtime for the department.
- Managed multiple priorities successfully, meeting tight deadlines without sacrificing quality of work.
- Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
- Managed team of 25 colleagues across three shifts, mandating extended work times
- Handled disciplinary actions as mandated by the company
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Operations Management And Analysis
University of Arizona Global Campus
Chandler, AZ11-2024
Skills
- Process improvement strategies
- Verbal and written communication
- Quick learner
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Strong Attention to detail
- Continuous improvement
- SAP
Timeline
Inventory/SAP Coordinator
Campbells Soup Company
11.2021 - Current
Operations
Walterscheid Powertrain Group/ Powertrain Rockford, Inc
04.2017 - 11.2021
Skilled Mechanical Assembler/ Operations Technician
Woodward, Inc. /Adecco Staffing
01.2014 - 04.2017
Generalist/Process Specialist/Manufacturing Specialist
Mondelez International
09.2003 - 09.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Operations Management And Analysis
University of Arizona Global Campus
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