Mallory Dobbs-Herring
Naperville
Summary
I am a tenacious and adventurous Certified Information Professional with extensive experience in Supply Chain Management, Vendor Management, and SAP. As a big-picture thinker and visionary, I thrive on strategic planning and innovative problem-solving. My unconventional approach, coupled with my curiosity and creativity, drives me to initiate and execute projects with adaptability and intelligence. Always moving forward, I am a doer who embraces challenges and continuously seeks opportunities for growth and improvement.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager, Supply Chain Optimization
Metrie Inc
01.2024 - Current
- Managed a team of 4 Supply Chain Specialists - increased Gallup engagement scores from 3.60 to 4.74 in first year of taking over team. Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work. Developed KPI's with the specialists for the first time in their 10 year role existence. Offboarded 1 employee amicably, interviewed and hired for two additional roles.
- Vendor Management - PIRs and Contracts (pricing), vendor master business partner management, vendor onboarding and off boarding, source assignment, MRP parameter management, vendor data audits and analysis
- Vendor Rebates - tracking, analysis, and management using excel power query custom built tool
- Role Excellence : Supply Chain monthly review presentation to Senior Leadership
- Projects : multiple acquisitions, new data workflow software, excel dashboard with 3rd party consultants
- Learning : Established monthly lunch and learn sessions with greater procurement team, and compiled training and best practices documentation. Participated in Negotiations training (certificate obtained), Fundamentals of MFG. Chair of Company Learning Employee Resource Group 2024.
- Software: SAP S4 Hana, Miscrosoft Teams, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Planner, Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft Excel (including power query, power pivot, macros, etc...) Microsoft Word, Microsoft Powerpoint, Tableau Dashboards, OneStream, Decisions for SAP, Simple MDG, Concur, ADP, Camtasia, LinkedIn Learning
Senior Vendor Master Data Analyst
Metrie Inc
01.2014 - 01.2024
- Senior on Team of 10 Master Data Analysts - ground floor on creation of team from the initial ERP transition, developed all Vendor BP processes, established audits and KPIs, Company Vendor Subject Matter Expert
- Vendor Management - PIRs and Contracts (pricing), vendor master business partner management, vendor onboarding and off boarding, source assignment, MRP parameter management, vendor data audits and analysis
- Role Excellence : Bi-weekly meetings with company stakeholders to ensure all requirements were being met. Crosstrained on Material Master and Customer Master modules.
- Projects : multiple acquisitions, 2 new data workflow software implementations in which I was Project Manager - developed business case and pitched to leaders, stakeholder coordination, script writing and testing, training development, etc...
- Learning : Went through multiple certification programs - Certified Information Management professional, Compassionate Communication, Decisions Software Developer
- Software: SAP S4 Hana, Miscrosoft Teams, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Planner, Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft Excel (including power query, power pivot, macros, etc...) Microsoft Word, Microsoft Powerpoint, Tableau Dashboards, OneStream, Decisions for SAP, Simple MDG, Concur, ADP, Camtasia, Brainstorm
Purchasing Admin - ERP Projects
Metrie INC
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Managed Procurement Admin Duties for Entire Company - Delivery Dates, purchase order entry and placement, purchase order confirmations, pricing maintenance, material master maintenance
- Vendor Management - PIRs and Contracts (pricing), vendor master business partner management, vendor onboarding and off boarding, source assignment, MRP parameter management, vendor data audits and analysis
- Project Work - Blueprinting process with 3rd party business partners, data cleansing, process creation and testing, training, documentation. High level of travel required.
- Role Excellence : Trained 3 more admins to replace me once I was on the project full time, created all new SOPs and documentation for the new needs of the role.
- Learning : Participated in SAP training, Lean Yellow Belt Certification.
- Software: SAP S4 Hana, Miscrosoft Teams, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Planner, Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft Excel (including power query, power pivot, macros, etc...) Microsoft Word, Microsoft Powerpoint, Tableau Dashboards, OneStream, Decisions for SAP, Simple MDG, Concur, ADP
Warehouse Clerical
Genco INC
01.2007 - 01.2013
- Strong Work Ethic - Worked night shift 4pm-4am for entire time at this company, usually 6 days per week. Effectively worked in very fast paced and high stress environment.
- WorkLoad Management - Using SAP WMS, managed picker tasks lists and workload. Tracked KPI's for over 25 pickers nightly.
- Inbound/Outbound Management : Checked in drivers for delivery and pickup - managed paperwork, compliance, time tracking
- Learning : Certified on forklift, cherry picker, and manual lift.
- Software: SAP WMS, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word
Office Manager
Thermolink INC
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Office Management - Employee timecard and pay tracking. Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records. Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving. Maintained accurate financial records by reconciling accounts payable/receivable transactions regularly to ensure balanced budgets. Streamlined office operations by implementing efficient filing systems and organizational strategies. Served as a liaison between upper management and staff members, facilitating open channels of communication to address concerns or issues promptly.
- Customer Service - Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries or concerns via phone calls or email correspondence.
- Inbound/Outbound Management : Checked in drivers for delivery and pickup - managed paperwork, compliance, time tracking. Quoted and negotiated transportation rates.
Education
Certificate - CERTIFIED INFORMATION MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL
CIMP ADVISORY BOARD
REMOTE10-2019
Skills
- Customer service
- Team leadership
- Time management
- Decision-making
- Verbal and written communication
- Complex Problem-solving
- Staff training and development
- Staff management
- Task delegation
- Goal setting
- Documentation and reporting
- Strategic planning
- Project management
- Performance management
- Supplier relationship management
- Supply chain optimization
Certification
- Certified Information Management Professional (CIMP) Oct 2019 – CIMP Advisory Board
- Compassionate Communication in Leadership February 2020 – Laura Jack Inc
- Fundamental Software Developer June 2020 – Decisions INC
- Tableau Fundamentals 2025 – Tableau
- Excel – Pivot Tables in Depth, Power Query 2025 - LinkedIn Learning
- Lean Management Yellow Belt 2013 – Metrie INC
- Foundations of Negotiation 2024 – UBC Sauder School Of Business
Affiliations
- Data Governance Professionals Organization
- Board.Org Assemble
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
English
Native or Bilingual
Interests
Yoga, Avid Reader, Meditation, Travel
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
RemoteImportant To Me
Work-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursPersonal development programsWork from home optionPaid time offWork Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Manager, Supply Chain Optimization
Metrie Inc
01.2024 - Current
Senior Vendor Master Data Analyst
Metrie Inc
01.2014 - 01.2024
Purchasing Admin - ERP Projects
Metrie INC
01.2013 - 01.2014
Warehouse Clerical
Genco INC
01.2007 - 01.2013
Office Manager
Thermolink INC
01.2006 - 01.2007
Certificate - CERTIFIED INFORMATION MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL
CIMP ADVISORY BOARD
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