LEXIS MARLENE KORT
Greendale,USA
Summary
Results-driven Chemical Production Engineer and Supply Chain Planner with over 7 years of experience in chemical manufacturing, production engineering, and comprehensive supply planning. Proven expertise in maintaining optimal inventory levels and facilitating timely procurement processes. Advanced analytical skills enhance supply chain efficiency and minimize costs, while a strong focus on collaboration and problem-solving drives the achievement of organizational goals and continuous improvement initiatives. Committed to delivering innovative solutions that align with business objectives and enhance operational performance.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Supply Planner
Perfetti Van Melle
01.2025 - Current
- Spearheaded end-to-end supply planning for two copacking facilities, ensuring cost efficiency and continuity of supply.
- Analyzed and coordinated supply planning processes for 200+ SKUs, leveraging SAP S/4HANA MRP tools and Excel to enhance operational efficiency.
- Engaged with cross-functional teams, including demand planning, manufacturing, procurement, customer service, transportation, and project leads, to resolve supply chain challenges and support new product development initiatives.
- Adjusted supply plans based on analysis of capacity constraints and inventory data to align with promotional and seasonal demands.
- Achieved completion of IBP Academy and Oliver Wight training, enhancing optimization of S&OE supply review processes.
- Monitored and reported KPIs, including service level, OTIF, inventory position, and supply plan adherence.
- Active contributor to initiatives including SAP S/4HANA implementation and launch of a second DC in Texas.
Finite Planner & Master Planner
Emery Oleochemicals, LLC
01.2022 - 01.2025
- Led supply chain planning activities by creating, modifying and executing production schedules based on capacity, utilization, and demand forecasting models.
- Planned and coordinated operations for two production plants and 450+ SKUs, including tolling operations, bulk truck shipments, railcar and ISO tank logistics.
- Drove significant reduction in SMOG levels, improving inventory efficiency, and waste reduction.
- Key member of the Price Risk Management team, analyzing exposure related to raw material and FG inventory.
- Created SAP material master data for new raw materials and FGs, supporting portfolio expansion.
- Partnered closely with Sales and Customer Service (CS) to evaluate the feasibility of NPD and customer requirements.
- Core participant in S&OP meetings and served as a daily liaison between production, sales, and CS teams.
Senior Production Engineer
The Dow Chemical Company
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Supported manufacturing operations through process troubleshooting, optimization and production planning, ensuring compliance with environmental permits.
- Successfully led and supported three major 324/322 plant turnarounds, including preparation activities, Management of Change (MOC), and maintenance coordination.
- Provided production planning support during COVID-related supply shortages at a highly integrated site.
- Delivered day-to-day engineering support addressing process reliability, maintenance, supply chain constraints, and quality issues.
Process Containment Engineer
The Dow Chemical Company
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Collaborated within a diverse, cross-functional team to strategize and implement timely and safe mechanical package improvement and maintenance initiatives.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH01-2018
Skills
- IBP Academy certification
- Trained in Oliver Wight S&OE methodology
- Production planning
- Scheduling optimization
- Cross-functional teamwork
- Organized supply management
- SAP S4 HANA
- PI Data Historian
- Microsoft Office
- Arkieva
Timeline
Supply Planner
Perfetti Van Melle
01.2025 - Current
Finite Planner & Master Planner
Emery Oleochemicals, LLC
01.2022 - 01.2025
Senior Production Engineer
The Dow Chemical Company
01.2019 - 01.2022
Process Containment Engineer
The Dow Chemical Company
01.2018 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
University of Cincinnati