Linsey Kitts

• Streamlines logistics process and improves inventory accuracy by developing and implementing enhanced control systems.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless coordination of supply chain activities.
• Ensures regulatory compliance in all aspects of logistics operations, including transportation safety standards and customs requirements.
• Direct Reports: 5, Indirect Reports: 71

Achievements

• Established and executed a cost-saving DOT program at Behnke, resulting in yearly savings of $600,000 through efficient shuttle processes and third-party contracts.
• Initiated and implemented a comprehensive PIV/forklift training program in collaboration with Kellogg Community College, resulting in enhanced safety and efficiency in ground operations at Behnke.
• Spearheaded a project, resulting in the simplification of process flow by strategically relocating OES, optimizing floor layout, enhancing infrastructure, improving logistics, and streamlining warehouse operations. On target to achieve a total annualized savings of $5.2 million, with $3.6 million attributed to efficiency gains from improved material flow, enhanced inventory controls, and refined planning processes.

• Maintained a comprehensive database of supplier information, including contact details, capabilities, pricing structures, and lead times in alignment with commodity strategy.
• Analyzed supplier operations to swiftly resolve problems and manage workflow processes to ensure project timelines were met.
• Managed material flow for over 800 parts, ensuring seamless operations.
• Achieved cost savings objectives and minimized costs through effective negotiation and strategic planning.
• Mitigated risks associated with supply chain disruptions by developing contingency plans and maintaining a diverse supplier base.

• Oversaw the supply chain operations of IVIC commodity management, including receipt, distribution, shipment, and transportation of material.
• Ensured accurate control of consumable supplies to reduce waste and obsolescence.
• Maximized space utilization within the facility by implementing efficient layout designs that accommodated growth in product offerings.
• Championed the creation of Ford's PD Hub site, an ERP and MRP software for material distribution.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for improved material flow and resource utilization.

• Optimized production schedules by analyzing demand forecasts and capacity constraints.
• Analyzed capacity utilization trends to identify areas for improvement in resource allocation and work order sequencing.
• Coordinated and prepared for new product launches, planned bills of material to plan finished products and reviewed customer-driven demands to determine product plans and master schedule requirements.
• Assisted in managing engineering changes and new product launches, ensuring smooth implementation.
• Inspected stocks to identify shortages, replenish supply and maintain consistent inventory.

• Conducted data analysis to identify bottlenecks in supply chain and develop solutions to optimize operations.
• Led process improvement projects that resulted in increased efficiency, reduced waste, and lower operational costs across the supply chain network.
• Worked closely with sales teams to understand customer needs, ensuring appropriate inventory levels were maintained to meet demand fluctuations effectively.
• Implemented ABC analysis and min/max metrics to reduce obsolescence and optimize inventory levels.
• Managed the company's crib system and supervised direct reports across multiple shifts.