Lisa Carter
Jackson,TN
Summary
Production planning professional with strong foundation in managing production schedules and streamlining operational processes. Proven ability to enhance productivity and ensure timely project completion. Known for fostering collaborative work environment and adapting to changing production needs, ensuring efficient workflow and high-quality results.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
PRODUCTION PLANNER/BUYER
CONAGRA
05.2021 - Current
- Coordinate and schedule production daily, order and maintain all ingredients and packaging materials, focus on inventory and WOS based on forecast, provide long range planning for long lead time ingredients.
- Transportation cost saving of $120,000 year over year
- Inventory cost saving of $350,000 in 4 months for the Celeste department
MASTER SCHEDULER/BUYER
UGN INC
08.2015 - 05.2021
- Plan all RAW material purchasing, develop vendor relationships, control RAW material inventory level, balance transportation costs for inbound freight, maintain PFEP system parameters, and manage ASCP workbench information.
- Lowered RAW inventory dollars by over 2M (managed 304 components)
- Exceeded the inventory dollar goal within 14 months
- 32% reduction in freight costs reduction within 1st year
- Trainer for Oracle ASCP planning workbench
- Department leader in absence of management
PRODUCTION MATERIALS/ CAPEX BUYER
GERDAU LONG STEEL NORTH AMERICA
09.2013 - 08.2015
- Maintain all scheduling agreements, develop purchase orders, assist with invoice payments, control inventory level of raw alloys and refractories and coordinate with project managers within South Region to procure materials/services related to Capex projects.
- Annual purchases of up to $75 million (individual purchases as high as $17 million)
- Exceeded the raw material inventory goal within 4 months
- Awarded the Capex Buyer portion within 1st year
PRODUCTION PLANNER/BUYER
PINNACLE FOODS GROUP LLC
12.2006 - 08.2013
- Coordinate and schedule production daily, order and maintain all ingredients and packaging materials, focus on inventory and WOS based on forecast, provide long range planning for long lead time ingredients.
- Completed first Lent Season with 99.8% customer fill rate
- My planning area generated 55M dollars annually (largest dollar value for plant)
Education
Graduate Business Certificate - Supply Chain Management
Union University
10.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Technical/ Creative Writing
University of Tennessee at Knoxville
05.1992
Skills
- Oracle software proficiency
- SAP software proficiency
- Lean methodology application
- Supply chain management
- Certified Six Sigma Black Belt
- Strong verbal and written communication
- Team communication
- Production scheduling
ACTIVITIES
Train/teach others with Autism. Follow and donate to St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Member of Mt. Gilead Baptist Church.
Timeline
PRODUCTION PLANNER/BUYER
CONAGRA
05.2021 - Current
MASTER SCHEDULER/BUYER
UGN INC
08.2015 - 05.2021
PRODUCTION MATERIALS/ CAPEX BUYER
GERDAU LONG STEEL NORTH AMERICA
09.2013 - 08.2015
PRODUCTION PLANNER/BUYER
PINNACLE FOODS GROUP LLC
12.2006 - 08.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Technical/ Creative Writing
University of Tennessee at Knoxville
Graduate Business Certificate - Supply Chain Management
Union University