Lori Norris
Sulphur Springs,Texas
Summary
Dynamic Production Planner with success in supporting production operations and supply chain management. Highly adept and detail-oriented in developing production schedules, promoting operational efficiency, managing inventory and coordinating logistics. Proven history of managing complex production schedules aligned with raw ingredient fluctuations, sales forecasting and customer order deadlines. Expert in maintaining meticulous records to identify aspects needing improvement and develop solutions.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Inventory Planner
Dairy Farmers Of America
07.1999 - Current
- Optimized daily and weekly production schedules by closely monitoring resources and adjusting timelines accordingly to achieve Production Attainment of 94%.
- Create yearly Production Planning Budget to best utilize labor and machine capacities during seasonal changes.
- Performed production planning and management of Strategic Production to include movement and tempering of product.
- Updated management on progress of production.
- Tracked progress of goods during manufacturing.
- Developed scheduling for certain tasks so that goods will be available when needed.
- Tracked progress of manufacturing orders using SAP software.
- Met production goals and formed action plan to constantly raise bar to higher standards.
- Flagged potential issues by monitoring timelines.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of production schedules with sales forecasts and customer demands.
- Created and managed strategic production plan and management of inventory for accurate movements.
- Reported on supply chain KPIs to verify compliance with established standards and requirements.
- Developed effective contingency plans for potential disruptions in supply chain or production process, minimizing downtime.
- Conducted regular reviews of inventory levels, proactively addressing shortages or excess stock that could impact production timelines.
- Reviewed historical data to identify trends and opportunities for enhancing overall efficiency of production scheduling process.
- Balanced labor requirements across multiple shifts to optimize workforce utilization while adhering to budgetary constraints.
- Forecasted production schedules and adjusted plans to accommodate changes in demand.
- Planned production schedules, taking employee production rates, company needs and seasonal changes into account.
- Managed inventory control for optimal stock levels, reducing waste and improving order fulfillment rates.
- Verified transactions, product orders and shipping dates and entered information into databases and reports.
- Ensured timely replenishment of stock, closely monitoring lead times and coordinating with logistics for on-time deliveries.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless coordination of inventory movement across departments.
- Coordinated closely with logistics teams to ensure timely delivery of inbound shipments, mitigating potential stockouts or delays.
Education
High School Diploma -
Winnsboro High School
Winnsboro, TX05.1976
Skills
- ERP systems proficiency
- Production Scheduling
- Budgeting and financial planning
- Project Management
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Critical Thinking
- Organization and Time Management
- Organizational Skills
- Inventory optimization
Accomplishments
- Achieved 2010 Outstanding Achievement from Dairy Farmers of America in recognition of my commitment to quality, safety, service and continuous improvement.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets to monitor tracking of strategic production and the tempering and accurate transfers of product to proper location in a timely manner.
- Developed a planning tool to help supply chain better understand the machine and manpower restraints at the plant level in order to better plan future production needs.
- Worked as Project Coordinator with the Corporate and SAP team to manage training schedules and Master Data setup during SAP Implementation at DFA for our plant as well as other distribution centers. I also worked with the SAP Coordinator to develop a Planning Dashboard specific to our plant's operations.
Timeline
Sr. Inventory Planner
Dairy Farmers Of America
07.1999 - Current
High School Diploma -
Winnsboro High School