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Lexie Smith

Walhalla,SC

Summary

Dynamic Production Planning Analyst with a proven track record at JTEKT, excelling in inventory management and forecasting demand. Demonstrated strong communication skills and a keen attention to detail while optimizing workflows and enhancing operational efficiency. Successfully managed production schedules, ensuring on-time delivery and addressing customer needs effectively.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Planning Analyst

JTEKT
West Union, SC
01.2023 - Current
  • Managed the purchase order process, ensuring timely delivery of materials from our sister plant.
  • Traced missing material and shipments through vendor and customer communications.
  • Collaborated with managers to plan staffing levels and budgets.
  • Developed inventory control techniques to reduce losses and maintain optimal levels.
  • Developed efficient systems to track inventory levels and monitor stock movements.
  • Analyzed customer demand data to forecast future supply requirements.
  • Worked closely with New Item Launch to ensure smooth trial runs on key pieces of equipment as well as creating BOM's for new items in Oracle.
  • Used daily system logs to document production information, discussing issues with management.
  • Significant role in conducting plant wide physical inventories and reporting results to corporate leaders.
  • Identified opportunities for improving operational efficiency through process improvement strategies.
  • Provided support in planning, organizing, controlling and monitoring daily manufacturing operations.
  • Managed the scheduling of personnel to maximize productivity while minimizing labor costs.
  • Assisted fellow planning staff members with tasks to maintain proper workflows.
  • Responsible for planning and managing all final assembly areas schedules with over 300 end items to ensure OTD to customers.
  • Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.

Production Control Coordinator

JTEKT
West Union, SC
01.2017 - 01.2023
  • Responsible for setting priority in each department based on customer demand, past due, expedite, and line down situations.
  • Continuous communication with customer service, shop floor operators, supervisors, and team leaders to ensure priorities are being met.
  • Managed movement of product through production areas.
  • Monitor and troubleshoot bottleneck operations.
  • Close monitoring of department issues such as internal quality concerns, equipment malfunction, equipment capacity, staffing, and advise customer impact.
  • Resolved conflicts between departments regarding resource allocation issues.
  • Worked closely with all departments to ensure smooth flow of production activities.
  • Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
  • Established effective communication channels between external customers and internal departments.

Education

Business Management -

Tri County Tech
01.2018

Skills

  • Ability to perform complex analysis of data
  • Identifying customer risks
  • Setting priorities
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Great communication skills
  • Strong work ethic
  • Forecasting demand
  • Staffing coordination
  • Planning and managing production schedules
  • Workflow coordination & optimization
  • ERP systems
  • Inventory management

Timeline

Production Planning Analyst

JTEKT
01.2023 - Current

Production Control Coordinator

JTEKT
01.2017 - 01.2023

Business Management -

Tri County Tech

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