Lawanda Tyler
Columbia,SC
Summary
Self-motivated and industrious maintenance purchasing and procurement professional with 15+ years of experience in industrial environments across multiple product lines. Known for being a quick, adaptable learner with strong technology skills. Proven expertise in managing, coaching, and mentoring teams, and a driver of cost reduction, high productivity, product automation, and inventory management utilizing Lean manufacturing principles. Excellent communication and collaborative focus on attaining team and corporate goals and objectives.
Business professional with comprehensive background in analyzing complex data to drive strategic initiatives. Known for enhancing operational efficiency and supporting decision-making processes through detailed analysis. Highly collaborative team member focused on achieving results and adapting to dynamic business needs. Proficient in data modeling and process improvement.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
MRO Purchasing Business Analyst
Kraft Heinz
02.2023 - 11.2024
- Company Overview: A leading global food and beverage company producing a wide range of well-known consumer products including condiments, sauces, cheese, dairy, meals, and meats
- Analyzed and oversee storage and inventory of all materials and spare parts (5k SKU) needed for various plant operations
- Developed and reviewed purchase requests and ensure authorization as necessary to facilitate the timely purchase of new orders
- Procured current and new inventory items based on demand, MRP information, lead-time, price, and supplier availability
- Monitored delivery of the orders placed (15-25 daily)
- Ensured quality/continuity of supply while minimizing total cost
- Interacted with Receiving, Inventory and related resources required to minimize lost misuse of material or any associated cost
- Prioritized and oversee assigned daily work performed by storeroom clerks which includes MRP runs, Cycle Count Accuracy, Work Order Parts Reservations, development and training needs
- Controlled and approved all requests for new spare part adds, deletions, and obsoletes
- Ensured all Storeroom attendants comply with all company SOPs, GMPs, and performed all work in a safe and efficient environment
- A leading global food and beverage company producing a wide range of well-known consumer products including condiments, sauces, cheese, dairy, meals, and meats
MRO Data Analysis
EV GROUP
11.2021 - 01.2023
- Company Overview: Supported one of the world’s largest snack companies (Mondelez formerly Kraft and Nabisco) with global iconic brands including Oreo, Ritz Crackers and Cheese Nips
- Project managed closing of the Fair Lawn, NJ facility intra plant transfer of assets to Richmond, VA
- Evaluated and transferred 3.5M intra plant asset from a closed facility
- Created, received, organized and cycle counted assets
- Worked closely with the engineering team to identify all spare parts to create the Bill of Materials
- Managed all cycle counting for new and old spare part
- Supported one of the world’s largest snack companies (Mondelez formerly Kraft and Nabisco) with global iconic brands including Oreo, Ritz Crackers and Cheese Nips
Maintenance Purchasing Manager
MONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL
09.2015 - 07.2021
- Company Overview: One of the world’s largest snack companies (formerly Kraft and Nabisco) with global iconic brands including Oreo, Teddy Grahams, and Lorna Doone Cookies
- Served as liaison between the storeroom, maintenance planners, and operations to communicate part obsolescence replacements and ensure equipment BOMs are being maintained and updated
- Member of the plant maintenance team and responsible for some of the M&R activities in the Mondelez bakery
- Maintained inventories, order parts, prevent excess stock, eliminate non-usable items, and solve inconsistencies between inventory and stock records
- Developed, measured, and published timely and accurate reporting of storeroom Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) related to stock inventory
- Identified and depleted obsolete/surplus inventory levels, considering the planner’s input and inventory optimization theory
- Interfaced with the buying center to ensure M&R materials are followed through from the time of purchase requisition creation through goods receipt
- Managed $11.5 million in assets and 26,000 SKUs in the maintenance stockroom
- Supervised, manage, and direct five associates
- Worked with planner and supervisors to determine what spares should be stocked and the necessary quantities
- Identified cost savings and cost reduction opportunities, which drives company cost reduction
- Directed the sourcing and selection of materials and services from outside vendors
- Controlled and approved all requests for new part additions, deletions, dead stock, overstock, and obsoletes
- Ensured all storeroom attendants comply with all Mondelez SOPs and GMPs
- Coordinated and handle all paperwork for the external repair of parts, lift trucks, etc
- Collaborated with finance department to research and validate invoices for MRO purchased materials
- Understood and lead storeroom and maintenance team for all related SOPs
- One of the world’s largest snack companies (formerly Kraft and Nabisco) with global iconic brands including Oreo, Teddy Grahams, and Lorna Doone Cookies
- Reduced over $5.3 million in excess inventory and dead stock caused by inadequate forecasting
- Created a Best Practice, state of the art stockroom, which increased productivity and efficiency
- Designated as a key member of the plant maintenance team
- Prioritized daily work performed, including MRP runs and cycle count accuracy
- Coordinated new equipment 'Critical spares' with the Asset Reliability team to ensure new materials area added into the SAP BOM, tagged as critical in a timely manner
- Developed and implemented a defined material kitting process for PM and planned work orders
Purchasing Manager
EDDY MESSENGER
09.2011 - 09.2015
- Company Overview: Metro New York messenger service with 200 to 300 clients
- Arranged and developed administrative functions for the purchase order and inventory control process
- Created a high level of productivity, routed deliveries, regional distribution, small parts, and bulk loads
- Directed the preparation and issuance of purchase orders/purchase requisitions and ensured accuracy and clarity
- Evaluated suppliers based on price, quality, and delivery speed to drive company profits
- Maintained purchasing information, files, and records to ensure documentation compliance
- Created new bin location/part numbers for new warehouse materials being added into inventory, resulting in $20,000 in cost savings
- Utilized vendors to deliver equipment and supplies to clients
- Delivered $2 million inventory weekly to Maryland
- Metro New York messenger service with 200 to 300 clients
- Created a high level of productivity and increased company profits
Manager, Maintenance Purchasing/Procurement
SMITHFIELD FOODS INC.
10.2009 - 06.2011
- Company Overview: The world’s largest producer of pork, generating over $11 billion in revenue
- Oversaw the smooth operation of parts/equipment/supplies for the processing facility and the maintenance department
- Managed a staff of 30+, provided leadership and training while fostering developmental skills
- Served as the point of contact for all vendors and contractors to negotiate pricing and bidding
- Responsible for managing $1 million in assets for processing facility and maintenance department
- Managed a monthly budget of $225,000 for procurement/purchasing
- Researched costs of parts/equipment/supplies prior to purchasing, which saved $50,000 annually
- Oversaw distribution of department associates’ $200,000 weekly payroll through the Kronos system
- Interpreted daily cycle counts of moving parts and equipment through utilization of associates and SAP
- Led the team responsible for resolving discrepancies in the goods receipt/invoice receipt (GRIR) processes to prevent invoice exception
- The world’s largest producer of pork, generating over $11 billion in revenue
- Planned and evaluated the performance of assigned staff; established performance measures and personal development goals; monitored performance; provided coaching staff for improvement and development
- Created and reviewed requisitions and purchase orders to guarantee pricing efficiency
- Provided leadership and training to 30+ staff, in adherence to all SOPs and GMPs
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Concentration in Finance
Monroe College
New Rochelle, NY06.2013
Bachelor of Science - Business Management/Technology with concentration in Human Resources
Monroe College
New Rochelle, NY06.2009
Skills
- Business strategy
- Financial Reporting
- Process improvement
- Negotiating
- Purchasing
- Cost Reduction
- Invoice Management
- Inventory Management
- Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
- Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Safety Standards and Compliance
- Coaching and Training
- 5S
- Lean Six Sigma Tools
- Kronos
- SAP
- SAP R/3
- Enterprise Version 77
- Premier Kronos
- MDO
- Structure
- MDM
Certification
- Management Leadership 1-3, 2009
- Adult CPR Certification, 2020
- Standard First Aid Certification, 2020
- Hazmat Certification, 2020
Timeline
MRO Purchasing Business Analyst
Kraft Heinz
02.2023 - 11.2024
MRO Data Analysis
EV GROUP
11.2021 - 01.2023
Maintenance Purchasing Manager
MONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL
09.2015 - 07.2021
Purchasing Manager
EDDY MESSENGER
09.2011 - 09.2015
Manager, Maintenance Purchasing/Procurement
SMITHFIELD FOODS INC.
10.2009 - 06.2011
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Concentration in Finance
Monroe College
Bachelor of Science - Business Management/Technology with concentration in Human Resources
Monroe College
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