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Kelsey Hinrichsen

Firth,NE

Summary

Accomplished Senior Material Control Specialist with a proven track record at Alphia, enhancing supply chain optimization and warehouse operations efficiency. Leveraged expertise in MRP/ERP systems and exemplary leadership to drive material quality improvements and inventory control, achieving significant cost reductions. Skilled in procurement coordination and fostering robust supplier relationships, demonstrating exceptional communication and strategic planning capabilities.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Material Control Specialist

Alphia
Bern, KS
03.2021 - Current
  • Managed Inventories based off scheduling versus forecasted customer demand
  • Managed contracts for ingredients up to 3,000 SKU's
  • Submitted Purchase Orders up to $250,000
  • Released materials from Blanket Contracts
  • Reviewed monthly PPV’s
  • Influenced MRP Set Up in our MRP/ERP system (Sage X3)
  • Onboarded New Ingredient or Packaging Vendors
  • Worked closely with Regulatory Manager on approved suppliers and current documentation for export/organic certification
  • Onboarded and Managed Ingredients for Quality and Regulatory Documentation
  • Worked closely with Customer Service to ensure the best option for Customers
  • Worked closely with Scheduling on delivery timelines to match up with Production and Customer needs
  • Provided timely updates to management regarding inventory levels, trends.
  • Developed strategies for improving efficiency in warehouse operations.
  • Managed inventory levels to ensure timely availability of materials for production schedules.
  • Managed supplier relationships to improve material quality and delivery performance.
  • Assisted fellow planning staff members with tasks to maintain proper workflows.
  • Collaborated with procurement team to negotiate contracts and secure favorable terms with suppliers.
  • Developed and implemented inventory control procedures to reduce waste and increase efficiency.
  • Coordinated the return of defective or excess materials to suppliers for refund or replacement.
  • Prepared materials specifications in line with current standards and client-specific requests.
  • Monitored supply chain operations to identify bottlenecks and recommend solutions.
  • Facilitated communication between production, procurement, and warehouse teams to ensure smooth operations. As well as Sales and Customer Service.
  • Participated in cross-functional teams to support new product introductions and phase-outs.
  • Traced missing material and shipments through vendor and customer communications.
  • Monitored inventory levels and reordered materials as necessary.
  • Resolved any discrepancies between purchase orders and actual deliveries promptly.

Material Coordinator

E Energy Adams.
Adams, NE
09.2020 - 03.2021
  • Reorder maintenance materials
  • Influenced new business system on October Go-Live
  • Responsible for all maintenance inventory- Receipt, unloading, storage
  • Responsible for chemical purchasing and receipt of deliveries
  • Logistics for incoming and outbound of equipment and materials
  • Cost reduction on stocking agreements for maintenance supplies
  • Operated forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment safely.
  • Received and inspected incoming materials, ensuring accuracy of order.

Purchasing Agent

C.J. Foods. INC.
All Locations
04.2018 - 09.2020
  • Managed Inventories based off scheduling
  • Managed contracts for ingredients
  • Submitted Purchase Orders
  • Influenced MRP Set Up in our MRP/ERP system
  • Onboarded New Ingredient or Packaging Vendors
  • Onboarded and Managed Ingredients for Quality and Regulatory Documentation
  • Worked closely with Customer Service to ensure the best option for Customers
  • Worked closely with Scheduling on delivery timelines to match up with Production and Customer needs
  • Managed Requistion orders
  • Maintained vendor relationships by providing detailed information regarding product specifications or requirements.
  • Evaluated offers from vendors and negotiated better prices or terms.
  • Managed inventory levels to meet production needs while minimizing excess stock.
  • Collaborated with other departments to ensure materials were purchased in a timely manner.
  • Analyzed vendor performance, reviewed compliance, and communicated corrective action requirements to vendors.

Inventory Control Specialist

C.J. Foods. INC.
Pawnee City, NE
04.2016 - 04.2018
  • Managed Inventory organization for better tracking and flow
  • Worked closely with operations and quality
  • Managed aging and obsolete inventory to follow FIFO
  • Worked on inventory levels in our small freezer to reduce incoming to allow for better inventory FIFO management
  • Ensured materials were stored in the correct quality approved manner, i.e
  • Wrapped, no partial raw ingredients, pest control
  • Completed cycle counts for two plant locations
  • Worked closely with Purchasing agents to ensure we had accurate inventory levels for their ordering calculations
  • Key roles in inventory audits in multiple plants

Production Supervisor

Natures Variety INC.
Lincoln, NE
02.2015 - 04.2016
  • Managed an off shift of over 30 employees including temps
  • Responsible for SMART reviews
  • Went Live with a new Employee timecard management system
  • Worked closely to schedule each day based off of materials available, manpower, and Quality released product
  • Part of the team that started a new raw pet food packaging location
  • Took ownership in my team’s quality control for both the product and negative Listeria releases on all product produced
  • Onboarded Redzone and worked closely with management, equipment representatives, Redzone Representatives and Quality to ensure information was correct

Quality Lead

C.J. Foods. INC.
Pawnee City, NE
07.2013 - 02.2015
  • Managed samples collected and sent out daily
  • Completed quality tests as needed, i.e
  • LECO, Water Activity, Moisture Testing
  • Worked closely with Quality Supervisor to collect samples for data to start up our Perten analyzers
  • Managed Quality systems needed to run a lab, i.e
  • Equipment calibration, training, and service with Representatives
  • Managed lab technicians’ schedules to ensure the lab was always staffed as needed
  • Managed the Food Safety team as well and managed supplies needed to clean
  • Ordered chemicals needed for cleaning and managed inventories
  • Helped lead customer test runs with timely feedback to both customer service and clients as needed
  • Collected samples as needed on all incoming ingredients
  • Worked closely with Purchasing Agents and Customer Service on aging inventory

Order Entry Clerk

C.J. Foods. INC.
Pawnee City, NE
03.2011 - 02.2015
  • Received incoming Customer Orders and entered into JD Edwards for the company
  • Requested Item Set up as needed
  • Learned how to update item costs based off monthly quotes
  • Worked closely with the team on upgrading our business system and did extensive testing in the test environment to ensure minimal issues on the day we went live
  • Worked cross-departmentally to coordinate orders and customer confirmations

Quality Technician

C.J. Foods. INC.
Pawnee City, NE
03.2011 - 02.2015
  • Responsible for completing on quality checks for a shift
  • Qualified as a QA Technician for both Processing and Production
  • Started up the Quality Lab at the new Plant when built
  • Helped build the quality processes needed for success at the new Facility
  • Received in ingredients and collected samples for retain as needed
  • Worked directly with Customer Service and Customers in house for Test Runs
  • Directly responsible for sending out accurate samples to the lab
  • Worked to build the data in the NIR Perten based off of extra sample testing per protein or specific formula

Packaging Utility

Nestle Purina PetCare
Crete, NE
09.2009 - 03.2011
  • Qualified on all Packaging and Warehouse Labelers, Case Packers, Palletizers and De-Palletizers
  • Ensured quality product on any job
  • Reviewed Schedule and staged materials needed for the shift that night
  • Counted inventory and put away once done based off the production schedule
  • Responsible for cleaning up nights to ensure equipment was shut down correctly for the next start up
  • Qualified as the shift Lead along with break relief operator
  • Staged and consumed inventories based off FIFO

Ingredient Prep Loaf Line Leader

Nestle Purina PetCare
Crete, NE
06.2008 - 09.2009
  • Responsible for staging ingredients and optimization of formulas on the Loaf Canned product
  • Qualified on all meat preparation jobs to be able to stand in and give breaks each shift as needed
  • Responsible for inventory management in freezer and dry ingredients by following Quality standards and FIFO
  • Customer Service Principles with the can line after my production responsibilities
  • Excellent Communication to ensure downtime or issues were communicated as needed
  • Responsible for chemicals on clean up nights when production went down
  • This included directing employees on which areas they were responsible for cleaning
  • Worked with Quality to pass clean up night inspections for shutdowns

Childcare Provider

Sheridan Child Development Center
Lincoln, NE
07.2007 - 06.2008
  • Provided childcare for all age groups
  • Planned activities and lessons
  • Responsible for transportation of children
  • Went to School Part time

Farm Laborer

Houdek Farms
Chapman, NE
06.1995 - 06.2008
  • Run Farm Equipment

Education

Business

Southeast Community College
Lincoln, NE
12.2007

Education

Chadron State College
Chadron, NE
05.2007

Diploma -

Northwest High School
Grand Island, NE
05.2006

Skills

  • Extrusion
  • Raw and canned processing of petfood
  • Procurement coordination
  • Behavior-Based Safety
  • Word
  • Excel
  • MRP/ERP
  • Communication
  • Leadership
  • Thermal Processing
  • Good Manufacturing Practices
  • Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point
  • Ingredient Receiving and Preparations Procedures
  • Inventory processes and Stock Control
  • Stock control
  • Scale systems
  • Manufacturing decisions
  • Forklift
  • Quality lab equipment
  • Safety committees
  • Community Relations Committee
  • Lean Six
  • Kaizen
  • Demand forecasting
  • Warehouse operations
  • Supply chain optimization
  • Excellent communication
  • Materials coordination

Additional Information

More references available upon request

References

  • Mr. Dennis VanLaningham, Landmark Snacks, Plant Manager, (402) 826-0754
  • Mrs. Natasha Bangel-Askren, Taylor Fresh Foods, Sr. Manager National FSQA, (785) 230-6912
  • Miss. Kandace Tallant, Alphia, Formerly C.J. Foods, INC., Warehouse Manager, (402) 613-2557

Timeline

Senior Material Control Specialist

Alphia
03.2021 - Current

Material Coordinator

E Energy Adams.
09.2020 - 03.2021

Purchasing Agent

C.J. Foods. INC.
04.2018 - 09.2020

Inventory Control Specialist

C.J. Foods. INC.
04.2016 - 04.2018

Production Supervisor

Natures Variety INC.
02.2015 - 04.2016

Quality Lead

C.J. Foods. INC.
07.2013 - 02.2015

Order Entry Clerk

C.J. Foods. INC.
03.2011 - 02.2015

Quality Technician

C.J. Foods. INC.
03.2011 - 02.2015

Packaging Utility

Nestle Purina PetCare
09.2009 - 03.2011

Ingredient Prep Loaf Line Leader

Nestle Purina PetCare
06.2008 - 09.2009

Childcare Provider

Sheridan Child Development Center
07.2007 - 06.2008

Farm Laborer

Houdek Farms
06.1995 - 06.2008

Business

Southeast Community College

Education

Chadron State College

Diploma -

Northwest High School

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