Marcella Kirkland
Taylor,MI
Summary
Procurement & Supply Chain Professional
Results-driven Buyer and Supply Chain professional with 5+ years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, inventory management, and materials planning within manufacturing environments. Proven success managing supplier relationships, reducing costs, improving delivery performance, and driving $500K+ in annual savings. Skilled in MRP, ERP systems, demand planning, supplier performance management, and continuous process improvement.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Buyer/ Planner
NuStep LLC
Plymouth, Michigan
10.2024 - 03.2026
- Managed supplier relationships to ensure uninterrupted material flow and support production requirements.
- Negotiated pricing and sourcing agreements that reduced procurement costs through strategic purchasing initiatives.
- Analyzed market trends and supplier performance data to optimize purchasing strategies and inventory levels.
- Maintained purchase orders, monitored supplier lead times, and expedited critical materials to prevent production disruptions.
- Collaborated with operations, production, and logistics teams to resolve shortages and improve supply chain efficiency.
- Maintained supplier databases and vendor performance metrics to support sourcing decisions and operational planning.
MRP Analyst
Sigma International / Stellantis
Livonia, Michigan
12.2023 - 08.2024
- Managed inventory accuracy and transactional integrity within ERP systems while supporting materials planning functions.
- Coordinated inbound and outbound material movements to maintain production readiness and customer delivery commitments.
- Supported MRP, production scheduling, and inventory management activities to align material availability with manufacturing requirements.
- Achieved 100% warehouse inventory accuracy while maintaining material scrap rates below 5%.
- Contributed to zero production line stoppages due to material shortages through proactive inventory monitoring and issue resolution.
Buyer / Planner
Formsprag Clutch
Warren, Michigan
10.2022 - 09.2023
- Reduced monthly inventory carrying costs by more than $2,800 through development of demand forecasting models.
- Improved inventory turnover by 25% utilizing data-driven inventory strategies and lean planning practices.
- Reduced obsolete inventory by 65% through implementation of inventory aging reports and targeted disposition strategies.
- Improved supplier on-time delivery performance by 15% through supplier scorecard management and performance reviews.
- Reduced shipping costs by 37% through supplier collaboration and logistics optimization initiatives.
- Generated annual savings exceeding $500,000 through strategic contract negotiations with 53 suppliers.
- Reduced material costs by 22% through sourcing improvements and vendor negotiations.
- Reduced supplier lead times by 25% through collaborative supply chain improvement initiatives.
- Lowered inventory costs by 28% through implementation of smaller lot purchasing strategies.
Material Planner Associate
Ryder/ General Motors
Romulus, Michigan
04.2022 - 10.2022
- Managed raw material inventories supporting automotive manufacturing operations.
- Coordinated expedited shipments to prevent production disruptions and maintain customer demand requirements.
- Maintained targeted inventory levels while optimizing reorder points, safety stock, and lead-time planning strategies.
- Managed procurement activities across 78 domestic and international suppliers.
- Identified supply chain risks and implemented corrective actions related to weather delays, transportation disruptions, and supplier shortages.
- Analyzed and mitigated supply chain risks involving battery availability, SPAC, backorders, past-due shipments, supplier capacity, quality, inventory, and premium freight, prioritizing corrective actions to protect production schedules and customer deliveries.
- Utilized advanced Excel functions including PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, conditional formatting, and data analysis tools to support supply chain decision-making and operational reporting.
- Utilized MGO system, Excel, and data-driven reporting tools to track material flow, manage supplier performance, identify inventory risks, and support critical production planning and supply chain decision-making.
Automotive Logistics Coordinator
APL Logistics / Ford Motor Company
Farmington, Michigan
04.2021 - 03.2022
- Improved supply chain visibility through enhanced data collection and operational reporting systems.
- Conducted logistics process audits to identify inefficiencies and opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Managed domestic and international return material authorization (RMA) activities, reducing turnaround time by 30%.
- Maintained shipment, return, and customer service records within Oracle systems.
- Reduced inventory costs by 50% through process improvements and inventory management initiatives.
Education
Associates Degree - Science, Technology, And Society
Wayne County Community College
Detroit, MISkills
- Generated $500K in annual cost savings through strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and procurement optimization
- Reduced obsolete inventory by 65% and improved inventory turnover by 25% through demand forecasting and inventory management initiatives
- Lowered shipping costs by 37% and material costs by 22% through supplier collaboration and logistics improvements
- Maintained 100% inventory accuracy while supporting high-volume automotive and manufacturing operations
- Achieved zero production downtime due to material shortages through proactive materials planning, MRP management, and supplier coordination
Accomplishments
- 500K+ Annual Cost Savings
- 65% Reduction in Obsolete Inventory
- 37% Reduction in Shipping Costs
- 25% Improvement in Inventory Turnover
- 100% Inventory Accuracy Achievement
- Zero Production Downtime from Material Shortages
- Managed Supplier Network of 50+ Vendors
- Expertise in SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, MRP, and Inventory Optimization
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Achieved Result by completing Task with accuracy and efficiency.
Timeline
Buyer/ Planner
NuStep LLC
10.2024 - 03.2026
MRP Analyst
Sigma International / Stellantis
12.2023 - 08.2024
Buyer / Planner
Formsprag Clutch
10.2022 - 09.2023
Material Planner Associate
Ryder/ General Motors
04.2022 - 10.2022
Automotive Logistics Coordinator
APL Logistics / Ford Motor Company
04.2021 - 03.2022
Associates Degree - Science, Technology, And Society
Wayne County Community College