Laura Soerens
Fredonia,WI
Summary
Results-driven business professional with a strong analytical background and over 20 years experience in optimizing supply chain processes in the manufacturing industry. Areas of expertise include data analysis, inventory management and process improvement.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Marketing Coordinator
SPI Lighting
05.2013 - 01.2024
- Conducted market research and analyzed data to identify new target audiences and marketing opportunities
- Created and maintained all product specification sheets
- Coordinated and executed new product launches
- Set new product pricing
- Investigated low margin orders and adjusted for optimal profitability
- Reported monthly sales to management
- Planned and coordinated trade show requirements
Production Planner
SPI Lighting
02.2012 - 05.2013
- Demonstrated a strong understanding of MRP and capacity planning of fabrication processes
- Daily analysis and planning of work center capacity using ERP modules to maximize throughput while minimizing costs
- Balanced inventory by setting reorder levels that both support manufacturing requirements and achieve lean inventory objectives
- Tracked and prioritized hot fabrication orders, ensuring timely delivery to assembly
- Collaborated daily with a team of production personnel, ensuring seamless communication and workflow
Process Engineering Technician
SPI Lighting
07.2010 - 02.2012
- Maintained order configurator system through Rbase
- Collaborated with NPD to develop structure and expedite launch process
- Entered multilevel bills of material for new products
- Maintained order configurator system while upkeeping all manual cross reference systems
- Created and maintained part master database
- Multitasked and prioritized duties, tasks and resources to meet deadlines
Process and Production Flow Coordinator
Charter Steel
01.2005 - 04.2007
- Proactively managed the entire customer order/demand process through collaboration with other functional areas including outside sales, technical services, production planning, logistics and accounting
- Utilizing customer forecasts, purchased raw materials, planned and scheduled production and shipments
- Investigated the root cause of all discrepancies and worked with the affected departments to determine the solution
- Established and maintained appropriate levels of safety stock to safeguard against unexpected demand fluctuations
Processing Planning Scheduler
Charter Steel
10.2003 - 01.2005
- Created, managed and maintained production schedules based on customer orders, demand forecasts and inventory levels
- Effectively sequenced jobs to meet customer demands while optimizing plant operations
- Analyzed the production schedules, evaluated constraints, and implemented solutions to prevent customer expedites and maintain optimal inventory levels
- Communicated proactively with inside sales regarding job statuses and their projected completion
Inside Sales Representative
Charter Steel
01.1998 - 10.2003
- Primary contact between customer and operations for order fulfillment and production-related requests/issues
- Boosted customer satisfaction by maintaining consistent communication and promptly addressing issues
- Investigated the root cause of all discrepancies and collaborated with technical services, field sales, accounting and the customer to determine the best solution
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business And Management
Cardinal Stritch University
Milwaukee, WIAssociate of Applied Science - Marketing Management
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Milwaukee, WISkills
- Demand Forecasting
- Project Management
- Inventory Management
- Database Management
- Attention to Detail
- Time Management
- Problem Solving
- Production Scheduling
- Capacity Planning
- Cross-functional Collaboration
Timeline
Marketing Coordinator
SPI Lighting
05.2013 - 01.2024
Production Planner
SPI Lighting
02.2012 - 05.2013
Process Engineering Technician
SPI Lighting
07.2010 - 02.2012
Process and Production Flow Coordinator
Charter Steel
01.2005 - 04.2007
Processing Planning Scheduler
Charter Steel
10.2003 - 01.2005
Inside Sales Representative
Charter Steel
01.1998 - 10.2003
Bachelor of Science - Business And Management
Cardinal Stritch University
Associate of Applied Science - Marketing Management
Milwaukee Area Technical College
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