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Kenya Blash

East Stroudsburg,PA

Summary

Skilled Material Expeditor with background in coordinating material flow and ensuring availability of required supplies for production processes. Strong ability to identify potential shortages, implement timely resolutions, and contribute to supply chain efficiency. Demonstrated skills in inventory management, supplier relationship building, and strategic planning. Previous work has resulted in improved production timelines and reduced delays due to effective materials expediting.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Material Expediter/Inventory Specialist

Tobyhanna Army Depot
Tobyhanna, PA
11.2007 - Current
  • Coordinate with the production shop supervisor, production controllers, logistics management specialists, equipment specialists, production engineers, and material expediters to ensure the actual replacement material will be an approved replacement part to purchase.
  • Analyze scheduling and workload information, and make suggestions for adjustments in workload to ensure that the expediting is performed to capacity, and that the Production delay database is being utilized and is current.
  • Maintain a variety of production control data in determining the appropriate process to include material, funding, equipment, supply, and man-hour requirements based on each individual production report submitted.
    Review the schedule based on routes, lead times, the Bill of Materials, obsolete material, sources of supply issues, or why we have an impact on the schedule, and take appropriate action to correct it for future workload.
  • Develop, implement, and utilize techniques to identify and provide timely, accurate responses to customers' inquiries related to programs and workload.

Material Handler/Cycle Counter

Tobyhanna Army Depot
Tobyhanna, PA
04.2007 - 07.2010
  • Monitored inventory levels and conducted periodic physical counts to ensure accuracy.
  • Resolving inventory problems in a timely manner.
  • Assisted in developing strategies for managing inventory levels effectively.
  • Utilized various software programs such as Microsoft Office Suite and SAP ERP system for managing inventory levels and tracking orders.
  • Managing inventory levels of supplies needed for successful completion of projects.
  • Determine the type and quantities of equipment, materials, and supplies.
    Perform a variety of supply transactions, including the receipt and storage of property and supplies used to support the information system elements at the depot. Knowledge of the supply system called LMP and ASRS, "Automated Storage & Retrieval System Manager."

Education

Associate of Science - Liberal Arts And Sciences

LaGuardia Community College
Long Island City, NY
06-1996

Skills

  • ERP systems proficiency
  • Logistics Management Program (LMP)
  • MRP system in the areas of material management and production planning modules
  • Inventory and supply logistics
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Accomplishments

  • Received Shingo Bronze Award with Electrical Van And Shelter Line

Timeline

Material Expediter/Inventory Specialist

Tobyhanna Army Depot
11.2007 - Current

Material Handler/Cycle Counter

Tobyhanna Army Depot
04.2007 - 07.2010

Associate of Science - Liberal Arts And Sciences

LaGuardia Community College
Kenya Blash