Laura A Perry
Summary
Disciplined and creative Operations Professional with experience managing all phases of the importing process. Exceed goals working independently or as a pivotal member on a project team.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Product Development/Senior Production Manager
Westport Corporation.
08.2011 - Current
- Oversaw production schedules to optimize workflow and meet delivery targets.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced efficiency .
- Analyzed production data to identify trends and inform strategic decisions.
- Collaborated with quality assurance teams to ensure adherence to industry standards.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Managed multiple projects concurrently, ensuring timely completion and meeting budget constraints.
- Increased overall productivity by identifying bottlenecks in the production process and proposing effective solutions.
- Oversaw quality control efforts, maintaining strict adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements while achieving high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of high-quality products according to customer requirements.
- Reviewed work for quality and compliance with company standards and design specifications.
- Delivered direct feedback to senior management regarding project visibility and status.
- Conducted root cause analysis on production issues, devising corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Coordinated with sales and marketing departments to align production schedules with demand forecasts, maximizing both efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Operations Assistant for Systems and Logistics
Toys R Us Inc.
01.2010 - 01.2010
- Entered import and domestic purchase orders. Issued a 75 SKN numbers daily based on detailed information obtained from the sourcing department. Produced 50 purchase orders worth two hundred thousand dollars daily.
- Generated detail confirmation reports for all import orders. Ensured detail sheets were accurate and transferred to sourcing department. Detail sheets were used by sourcing department and overseas agents.
- Coordinated with Planning and Sourcing Departments on a daily basis. Ensured accuracy of detail sheets by reviewing with sourcing, planning, and buying departments. Uncovered and corrected mistakes saved company thousands of dollars.
- Verified shipping EDI to K Coms and import shipping tables. Received EDI reports from shipping companies on a daily basis. Analyzed reports to compare quantities shipped matched actual amounts ordered. Notified Logistics Manager of discrepancies so problem could be solved prior to shipment.
Administrative/Accounts Receivable Assistant
Ballet Makers, Inc.
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Maintained daily processing of payments from customers. Entered payments into Excel spreadsheet. Handled customer correspondence and alerted the Accounts Receivable Representative. Daily input totals ranged from $300K to $1M.
- Designed and wrote procedures for processing incoming payments. Procedures were tested by users and consensus was reached on using as written.
- Maintained internal processes including filing and retrieving of corporate documents, records, and reports, emails, and making copies. Mailed packages to lawyers for trademark and patent review.
- Conducted research, compiled data, and prepared presentations for executive committee and board of directors. Assisted executive assistant and VP of Administration in preparation of monthly executive board meeting.
Production Coordinator
Harve Benard, LTD.
01.1996 - 2007
- Managed overseas garment manufacturing operations including design, production, and delivery of finished goods.
- Managed production schedule for 500K garments per season and 2 seasons per year. Coordinated delivery of on-time inventory for bulk production to meet production schedule.
- Received cut orders from the sales department to issue cut tickets, input quantities into Excel spreadsheets to determine quantities required to support manufacturing plans.
- Planned and organized all exports of patterns, fabric, lining, and trims for sample and bulk production.
- Collaborated with Production Director to schedule overseas production and to ensure compliance with client delivery schedules.
- As liaison between sales staff and factory for bulk delivery to meet customer deadlines, maintained communication with sales department to align shipping schedules. Brainstormed solutions if shipping schedules would impact manufacturing schedules or customer satisfaction.
- Created and maintained Fabric Status Report to provide fabric purchase, delivery, and payment status to Production Manager, Sales Manager, and Director.
- Purchased bulk and sample fabric for domestic production. Collaborated with QC department and tracked pre-production and production samples. Brainstormed ideas for changes to production schedule that would result in best approach for company and customers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Fashion Merchandising
Centenary College
Hackettstown, New Jersey05-1990
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and Excel
SUMMARY
- Process implementation & improvement
- Process & procedure documentation
- Resource planning & implementation
- Production scheduling
- Detail focus & accuracy
- Personnel management
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Budget & financial accountability
Timeline
Product Development/Senior Production Manager
Westport Corporation.
08.2011 - Current
Operations Assistant for Systems and Logistics
Toys R Us Inc.
01.2010 - 01.2010
Administrative/Accounts Receivable Assistant
Ballet Makers, Inc.
01.2007 - 01.2009
Production Coordinator
Harve Benard, LTD.
01.1996 - 2007
Bachelor of Science - Fashion Merchandising
Centenary College
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