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Katie Lundstrom

Austin,TX

Summary

Experienced Sourcing Analyst | Driving Supply Chain Efficiency & Performance through Strategic Sourcing, Analysis, and Relationship Management | Resolving Day-to-Day Issues and Promoting Operational Consistency.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Buyer

Fox Robotics Inc.
01.2024 - Current
  • Examine and enhance the general functioning of the supply chain.
  • Adeptly oversee several high-priority projects simultaneously, each at a distinct state of development.
  • Streamlined purchasing processes by implementing efficient systems and procedures for order management.
  • Develop, maintain, and improve MRP data regularly.
  • Analyze information regarding price and accessibility of goods and services.
  • Verify supplier's recognition and capacity to fulfill delivery obligations by following up on open orders.
  • Measure supplier performance to assess procurement indicators and produce quarterly reports.
  • Create risk management strategies for inventory control, logistics, and procurement.
  • Increased supplier efficiency by negotiating contracts, terms, and maintaining strong relationships with vendors.
  • Conduct thorough research on potential suppliers sustainability practices before entering into partnerships or agreements with them.
  • Create efficient channels of communication between the project management, design engineering, and supply base.

Sourcing Analyst II

Gits Mfg. Co.
03.2023 - 01.2024
  • Analyze and improve overall supply chain operations.
  • Examine data around cost and availability of materials and services.
  • Resolve day to day supply chain issues and promote operational consistency.
  • Skillfully manage multiple high priority projects at different life stages at one time.
  • Evaluate procurement metrics by measuring supplier performance and generate quarterly reports.
  • Identify project scopes, schedules, and costs for projects including New Product Development, Research and Development, and Production Re-sourcing.
  • Ensure supplier launch plans and PPAPs are completed in line with overall program timing.
  • Establish risk management plans relating to procurement, logistics, and inventory management.
  • Establish effective communication channels with supply base, design engineering, and project management.
  • Negotiate better contracts with existing suppliers as well as sourcing new suppliers.
  • Continuously improve, maintain, and streamline supply chain processes creating reliable references while enhancing Company standards.

Buyer/Planner

Gits Mfg. Co.
04.2017 - 03.2023
  • Assure documentation and accurate information flow to suppliers to facilitate their ability to meet expectations.
  • Lead project team to capture improvements and cost reductions throughout new product development.
  • Follow up on open orders to confirm supplier recognition and ability to meet delivery requirements.
  • Manage MRP data regularly, and communicate new or changed requirements to suppliers.
  • Resolve invoice discrepancies to assure proper order value is paid within agreed terms.
  • Facilitate in resolution of supplier quality issues, including parts return for rework or replacement.
  • Drive lean inventory initiative and reduction goals to align with corporate directives.
  • Lead procurement process of internal launch plans to successful PPAP approval.

Buyer

Interstate All Battery Retail Acq. & Dev.
08.2013 - 04.2017
  • Through company standards and ethical values create strong relationships with key vendors and suppliers to move business forward in growth
  • Evaluation of suppliers through review of product quality issues, negotiation of costs, and tracking of purchase orders
  • Replenishment of regional distribution center(s) to maintain adequate stock to fill orders for franchise system.
  • Supply chain optimization through best practices
  • Minimize obsolescence and ensure product availability while maintaining targeted inventory turns.
  • Control and manage DRP planning parameters for assigned SKUs.
  • Define and implement annual RFQ process with suppliers to help margins and gain market share by maintaining competitive pricing.
  • Purchase in accordance with supply chain goals and cost savings initiatives
  • Take ownership of projects concentrating on communication of objectives clearly between internal and external customers.

Logistics Coordinator

Jacobson Companies
01.2012 - 08.2013
  • Managing customers’ transportation needs through carrier performance management and freight optimization and consolidation.
  • Identify areas for process improvement and cost savings for customers.
  • Maintain internal and external customer communication.
  • Route shipments and identify consolidation opportunities through use of Transportation Management System
  • Perform other related Logistics Coordinator duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Operations and Supply Chain Management

Iowa State University
Ames, IA
12.2012

Skills

  • Proficient in Oracle ERP
  • Highly Skilled in Microsoft Office
  • Google Workspace Proficiency
  • Supply Chain Planning
  • Vendor Relationship Management
  • Clear communication skills
  • Process Improvements
  • Productivity Tracker Development
  • Product Sourcing
  • Cost Control
  • Inventory Management
  • Multi-tasking strength
  • Relationship Building
  • Database Maintenance
  • Strategizing
  • Customer Needs Identification

Timeline

Buyer

Fox Robotics Inc.
01.2024 - Current

Sourcing Analyst II

Gits Mfg. Co.
03.2023 - 01.2024

Buyer/Planner

Gits Mfg. Co.
04.2017 - 03.2023

Buyer

Interstate All Battery Retail Acq. & Dev.
08.2013 - 04.2017

Logistics Coordinator

Jacobson Companies
01.2012 - 08.2013

Bachelor of Science - Operations and Supply Chain Management

Iowa State University

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