Lauren Harrison
Lake Saint Louis,MO
Summary
Supply chain and manufacturing professional with over ten years of experience. Results-oriented, conscientious professional with excellent communication, and customer service skills. Capable of working in self-managed or team-based environments. Learns quickly and can execute change effectively, has extensive experience in developing others to succeed. Highly developed sense of organization and attention to detail.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Procurement Planner
Hummert International
01.2025 - Current
- Generated purchase orders to meet customer demands.
- Managed stock levels and dead inventory.
- Ensured up-to-date pricing in database.
- Coordinated vendor updates for lead times and pricing.
Care Giver/Store Management
Family Home
04.2024 - 12.2024
- Ensured customer satisfaction through effective management of store duties such as cash handling and inventory restocking.
- Supported rehabilitation process through efficient management of domestic responsibilities.
Temporary Demand Planner
Caleres
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Supported teams during SAP system integration.
- Developed purchase orders to cater to customer requests.
- Addressed discrepancies affecting operations between factory and sales teams.
- Scheduled orders in accordance with sales projections.
Demand Manager
Zeiss Group
04.2023 - 04.2024
- Generated sales focus on product creation, planning, and production.
- Created and maintained production schedules for four product lines meeting shipping dates.
- Facilitated operational support for employees managing procurement and stock levels.
- Streamlined communication about expected delivery schedules.
- Forecasted future stock needs to streamline inventory management.
- Enhanced vendor interactions through the resolution of technical drawing issues.
- Analyzed data to create comprehensive weekly reports on production and sales.
- Generated and supervised records tracking weekly inventory cycles.
- Organized training sessions focused on employee growth.
- Streamlined supply chain operations for effective inventory oversight and reduced backlog.
Production Planner
FS-Curtis
08.2022 - 04.2023
- Conducted regular issuance of production orders, aligning with customer lead time requirements.
- Addressed inventory issues to ensure timely procurement.
- Streamlined processes by maintaining adequate levels of ready-to-ship products.
- Managed communication with customer service on timing for sales orders.
- Set new benchmarks for monthly units manufactured and dispatched.
- Provided comprehensive training to new hires on crucial SAP processes for planners.
Buyer
Flying Colours
02.2022 - 08.2022
- Analyzed prior utilization patterns to identify outdated stock.
- Coordinated with vendors effectively for optimal inventory maintenance.
- Tracked vendor timelines through consistent updates.
- Compared vendor prices to ensure cost-effectiveness.
Inventory Supervisor
FS-Curtis
11.2020 - 08.2021
- Managed a team of six fulltime employees, oversaw hiring process including interviews, and conducted onboarding training.
- Implemented strategies for resolving team conflicts.
- Optimized layout and workflows for improved inventory management.
- Directed flow of incoming and outgoing goods.
- Handled cycle counts for monthly tracking.
- Utilized SAP for producing detailed reports and transactions.
- Coordinates between departments for efficient inventory problem-solving.
Inventory Specialist/Repair Technician II
Steris IMS
05.2014 - 11.2020
- Conducted regular inventory audits on a weekly and quarterly basis.
- Enter received stock into Oracle software.
- Revamped processes to increase efficiency and reduce counting mistakes.
- Cut overhead by redistributing unused inventory to different facilities for consumption.
- Facilitated onboarding for entry-level technicians.
Education
HS Diploma - undefined
Wentzville Holt HS
Associates - Business Management
St. Charles Community College
CPIM Certification - undefined
Skills
- Supply Chain Management
- Production Planning
- Procurement
- Material Management
- Logistics
- Customer Service
- Employee Training
- Continuous Improvement
- Quality Control
- Forecasting
- Cost Reduction
- Inventory Management
Timeline
Procurement Planner
Hummert International
01.2025 - Current
Temporary Demand Planner
Caleres
08.2024 - 12.2024
Care Giver/Store Management
Family Home
04.2024 - 12.2024
Demand Manager
Zeiss Group
04.2023 - 04.2024
Production Planner
FS-Curtis
08.2022 - 04.2023
Buyer
Flying Colours
02.2022 - 08.2022
Inventory Supervisor
FS-Curtis
11.2020 - 08.2021
Inventory Specialist/Repair Technician II
Steris IMS
05.2014 - 11.2020
HS Diploma - undefined
Wentzville Holt HS
Associates - Business Management
St. Charles Community College