Lori Ketcham
Orland,IN
Summary
Meticulous and proactive Purchasing Agent with 15+ years of experience in inventory procurement, inventory management, and production scheduling. Proficient in leveraging MRP, Lean, and Kanban, with strong background in manufacturing and supply chain management to meet production goals. Skilled in order entry, production planning, and time management to ensure resource availability and streamline operational processes.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Agent
Madsen Steel Wire
07.2024 - 01.2025
- Facilitated smooth operations through accurate tracking of purchase orders.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through collaboration, professional development, and open communication among team members.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Ensured timely delivery of materials through effective planning and coordination with suppliers.
Engineering Coordinator, Production Scheduler, Pur
Sturgis Molded Products
08.2021 - 07.2024
- Create new BOMs, make changes to existing ones as needed.
- Create new part numbers as needed.
- Put a daily schedule in place for 2 plants/3 shifts.
- Create PO's for Tool Room needs, track orders, receive PO's in and disperse product.
Project Manager
Eva-Lution
12.2019 - 08.2021
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Maintained an open relationship with customers and vendors by following up with emails and/or phone conversation.
- Create packets for the shop floor to be able to complete orders
- Help conduct yearly inventory, maintain inventory count throughout the year.
Production Scheduler
Sport Truck USA
06.2017 - 12.2019
- Optimized production schedules by closely monitoring resources and adjusting timelines accordingly.
- Tracked progress of manufacturing orders using ERP software..
- Reduced lead times with the implementation of efficient scheduling strategies.
- Create new BOM's for every new part entered
- Keeping inventory up to date and yearly.
Material Utilization Specialist
Morgan Olson
11.2002 - 06.2017
- Utilize the most material available when creating nest programs for CNC machines
- Print work orders, labels and prints to make a packet
- Schedule the machines to get orders out in a timely manner
- Create hot work orders and do the research the need for the, inventory loss, late delivery.
- Root cause and analysis dealing with inventory inaccuracy
- Kanban
Education
High School Diploma -
Skills
- Order tracking
- Procurement
- Scheduling
- Inventory management
- Materials planning
- MRP sytems
- Order Entry
- Time Management
- Problem Solving
- Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, Outlook
Timeline
Purchasing Agent - Madsen Steel Wire
07.2024 - 01.2025
Engineering Coordinator, Production Scheduler, Pur - Sturgis Molded Products
08.2021 - 07.2024
Project Manager - Eva-Lution
12.2019 - 08.2021
Production Scheduler - Sport Truck USA
06.2017 - 12.2019
Material Utilization Specialist - Morgan Olson
11.2002 - 06.2017
Lakeland High School - High School Diploma,
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