Laken Webb
Fairlawn,USA
Summary
Dynamic logistics leader with over 9 years of experience. Recognized for a strong track record in cost optimization and expenditure reduction. Expertise in effectively navigating the challenges of fast-paced, high-growth environments, driving operational efficiency while maintaining quality standards. Recipient of three company core value awards, showcasing adaptability and exemplary performance in diverse situations. Committed to leveraging strategic insights and leadership skills to foster continuous improvement and achieve organizational goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Planner
Current Lighting
04.2025 - Current
- Planned production schedules for multiple production lines in factory
- Worked directly with production personnel to resolve production scheduling issues and conflicts.
- Employed accurate forecasting to increase efficiency and reduce waste
- Used SAP to provide review material availability, create production orders, monitor work flow, and planning data for production
- Monitored workload against supply base to assess capacity constraints and communicate potential risks and imbalances with stakeholders
- Collaborated with engineering and purchasing teams to align production plans with customer requirements
- Developed, released and monitored daily schedules to foster on-time completion of finished products
Material Planner
Volvo Trucks
01.2022 - 04.2025
- Responsible to secure material from 130 different suppliers deliver according to the EDI and mitigate line impacts in case of any deviation.
- Collaborated across multiple function groups to ensure production requirements are fully met
- Continuously improved processes to make a more seamless flow of material into the factory
- Communicated with both domestic and international suppliers to fully align supplier abilities with productions demands.
- Expedited materials as needed
Logistics Manager
Meridian Bird Removal
04.2016 - 01.2022
- Directed operations within the logistics department. Including the development of budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure while also meeting customer objectives
- Lead negotiations with suppliers and vendors
- Supervised department efforts in scheduling work orders and equipment for field work in all 50 states
- Coordinated dispatching of 150 technicians to accomplish daily delivery requirements
- Sourced and purchased all required equipment for Operations
- Manage and distribute inventory of company equipment
- Reviewed technician work load by region and add capacity where needed
- Maintained goals for gross margin and job profitability
Personal Banker
BB&T
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Discovered customers financial needs and recommended appropriate products
- Served as primary contact for new account openings and provided account services to resolve issues regarding customer accounts
- Pursued leads potential customers to expand services and products
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Radford University
01.2013
Skills
- Leadership Skills
- Ability to Multitask
- Microsoft Office
- Logistics Management
- Production scheduling
- Problem-solving
- Inventory Management
- Contract Negotiation
- Team Oriented
- MRP System
- SAP
Timeline
Production Planner
Current Lighting
04.2025 - Current
Material Planner
Volvo Trucks
01.2022 - 04.2025
Logistics Manager
Meridian Bird Removal
04.2016 - 01.2022
Personal Banker
BB&T
01.2014 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Radford University