Kimberly Brown
Simi Valley,CA
Summary
Results-driven Materials Manager with over 10 years of experience in procurement, inventory control, and supply chain operations within high-volume manufacturing environments. Proven leader adept at optimizing material flow, reducing costs, and enhancing operational efficiency. Expertise in supplier negotiations, Oracle ERP systems, and implementing lean inventory strategies contributes to a streamlined supply chain. Recognized for cultivating high-performing teams that consistently drive measurable business results and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Materials Manager
Milgard Manufacturing
10.2022 - 11.2025
- Directed materials operations, focusing on purchasing, receiving, inventory control, and logistics to optimize supply chain efficiency.
- Led team of 25+ achieving 98% inventory accuracy across $8M+ inventory.
- Streamlined processes by implementing SOPs, resulting in improved consistency and compliance across operations.
- Engaged with various departments to ensure alignment of materials strategy with strategic business goals.
- Implemented Kanban systems to enhance inventory management and minimize stockouts.
- Analyzed vendor proposals and negotiated contracts to achieve improved cost-effectiveness and operational performance.
- Coordinated logistics and resource allocation for company closure, focusing on asset liquidation and employee support.
Purchasing Supervisor
Milgard Manufacturing
03.2021 - 10.2022
- Directed a team of five buyers in executing daily purchasing activities to ensure timely and cost-effective procurement.
- Conducted supplier reviews to identify and resolve quality and delivery challenges.
- Analyzed inventory discrepancies through root cause investigation to enhance operational integrity and reduce errors.
- Partnered with engineering teams to drive innovative redesign initiatives.
- Identified and rectified pricing inconsistencies to recover $500,000+, enhancing financial accuracy.
Buyer II / Buyer / Purchasing Lead
Milgard Manufacturing
05.2015 - 03.2021
- Coordinated purchasing activities to maintain uninterrupted supply of essential materials.
- Analyzed forecasts and lead times to maintain efficient inventory levels.
- Conducted negotiations to optimize pricing structures and enhance overall cost efficiency.
- Investigated and resolved invoice discrepancies to ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Monitored compliance with GRNV regulations to uphold operational integrity.
Administrative Assistant III
Countrywide Financial / Bank of America
10.2001 - 01.2014
- Supported senior leadership across 500+ employees.
- Coordinated calendar activities, organized travel itineraries, and managed communications to support executive functions.
- Managed scheduling of meetings and ensured clarity in organizational structures for improved team collaboration.
- Launched comprehensive employee recognition program, focusing on boosting morale and increasing team collaboration.
Training Coordinator
Countrywide Financial
10.2000 - 10.2001
- Maintained accurate records of employee participation in training events, tracking progress towards learning objectives.
- Coordinated logistics for training events, including scheduling facilities, securing necessary equipment, and managing participant registration.
- Facilitated the Team Leader development graduation ceremony and activities.
Foreclosure Specialist / Team Trainer
Countrywide Financial
06.1998 - 10.2000
- Led training sessions for junior staff on foreclosure procedures and best practices.
- Identified opportunities for improvement within the department, recommending changes that led to increased efficiency and productivity.
- Maintained detailed records of all correspondence, documentation, and actions taken during the course of each foreclosure case.
- Evaluated foreclosure litigation paperwork, affidavits, and post-sale documents.
- Reduced foreclosure timelines by efficiently managing case files and ensuring timely completion of necessary tasks.
Education
Diploma -
Royal High School
Skills
- Leader of the Quarter (2024): Drove operational improvements across Purchasing and Receiving
- Team of the Quarter (2024): Exceeded departmental goals through cross-functional collaboration
- Location of the Year (2023 – Milgard Windows): Led site to top performance among 12 locations
- Employee of the Year (2018 - Milgard Windows) and recipient of multiple Employee of the Month awards among 500 employees
- Reduced inventory by $1M by optimizing buying practices, adjusting min/max levels, managing excess & obsolete inventory, renegotiating minimum orders, and collaborating across locations
- Oracle SME: Supported enterprise system launches, training, and issue resolution
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- PowerPoint I & II
- Excel
- Visio
- Franklin Covey Time Management
- AX550
- Oracle
- Various in person Learning and Development Classes
- LinkedIn Learning
Timeline
Materials Manager
Milgard Manufacturing
10.2022 - 11.2025
Purchasing Supervisor
Milgard Manufacturing
03.2021 - 10.2022
Buyer II / Buyer / Purchasing Lead
Milgard Manufacturing
05.2015 - 03.2021
Administrative Assistant III
Countrywide Financial / Bank of America
10.2001 - 01.2014
Training Coordinator
Countrywide Financial
10.2000 - 10.2001
Foreclosure Specialist / Team Trainer
Countrywide Financial
06.1998 - 10.2000
Diploma -
Royal High School