Mary Campbell
Farmington,NY
Summary
Results-driven materials manager with a strong background at Xerox Corporation, focusing on inventory management and supply chain efficiency. Demonstrated success in data analysis and problem-solving, effectively leading teams to boost production outcomes. Proficient in MRP systems and project management, facilitating timely procurement and supply chain reliability.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Materials Manager
Xerox Corporation
Webster, New York
02.2023 - 04.2025
- Oversee $60M inventory supporting Xerox Equipment Manufacturing and production of three high-volume production printers along with field spares.
- Manage and supervise (9) contract off-shore employees tasked with material procurement supporting operations via Xerox ERP system.
- Directed buyers on increasing, decreasing, or canceling orders based on production inventory and capacity.
Approved and rejected purchase orders according to material requirements planning (MRP). - Generated reports to identify current and future production shortages.
Collaborated with operations team to explore alternative solutions for production challenges. - Assist operations manager in identifying part shortages and addressing gaps to maintain continuity of supply on production line.
- Interfaced with top suppliers to address backlog issues and reschedule deliveries.
Collaborated with suppliers to ensure timely resolution of outstanding orders. - Facilitate supplier escalations in collaboration with MRT and Global procurement teams to expedite deliveries, move out or requote parts.
Continuity of Supply Manager for Spare Parts
Xerox Corporation
Webster, New York
01.2017 - 02.2023
- Accountable for managing the product life cycle dates for Xerox product offerings worldwide to ensure sales team and supply chain are connected in spares long term support.
- Annually roll up data to determine appropriate year to issue end of service support of a product based on revenue, gross profit, gross margin, and parts availability issues.
- Collaborate with business managers of various market segments to arrive at consensus on dates.
- Communicate and distribute product termination dates to value chain partners (business operation teams, service, sales, engineering).
- Organize, Run, and manage meetings action items, summaries via Microsoft Teams.
Obsolences Inventory Manager
Xerox Corporation
Webster, New York
10.2016 - 02.2023
- Managed inbound shipments of end-of-life materials and outbound shipments to OEM suppliers.
- Oversaw $10M parts inventory management, ensuring optimal flow and availability.
- Directed warehouse team, leveraging product expertise to enhance operations.
- Maintained comprehensive records for adjustments, audits, and inventory discrepancies.
- Resolved invoice holds promptly to ensure uninterrupted supply chain operations.
- Organized order documentation for streamlined processing and retrieval.
- Monitored logistics documents, including bills of lading and packing lists, for accuracy.
- Coordinated with freight forwarders to expedite international shipments efficiently.
Planning Assistant - Continuity of Supply
Xerox Corporation
Webster, New York
01.2015 - 02.2023
- Supported engineering design teams in long-term strategic planning for product development.
- Adapted to pandemic-related supply chain disruptions to sustain Xerox product availability.
- Identified supply continuity shortfalls and implemented mitigation strategies.
- Monitored inventory shortages against OEM run-out dates for alignment with redesign schedules.
- Coordinated meetings, documenting action items and summaries through Microsoft Teams.
- Managed part types including raw materials, electrical components, and plastic parts.
Lead Forecast Engineer - Obsolescence Management
Xerox Corporation
Webster, New York
03.2013 - 02.2023
- Maintain uninterrupted supply of Xerox parts when manufacturers cease production or suppliers withdraw from business.
- Evaluate bill of materials for identifying gross demand of outdated electrical components/finished goods on Xerox products throughout product life cycle up to and including at least ten years of support.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with supply chain partners: manufacturing, spares, product development, business teams to generate precise demand forecasts.
- Oversee and monitor end-of-life parts based on last time buy date.
- Spearhead procurement of obsolete goods for Xerox OEMs.
- Record all purchases utilizing established processes and practices for historical reference
- Process purchase orders within Xerox procurement system utilizing Oracle 12 / SAP Ariba.
Assistant to Technical Program Manager
Xerox Corporation
Webster, New York
05.2008 - 04.2017
- Analyzed system performance to identify reliability issues and potential improvements.
- Collaborated with development teams to review requirements and design specifications.
- Documented testing results, issues, and recommendations for improvement in reports.
- Updated and maintained databases with current information.
- Facilitated defect tracking sessions to prioritize issues and enhance product quality outcomes.
- Identified potential problems before they occurred by proactively monitoring progress against defined metrics.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Nazareth College of Rochester
Rochester, NY05.1989
Associate of Science - Photography
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY05.1987
Some College (No Degree) - Fine Arts
Trinity College
Washington, D.C.Skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Analytical thinking
- Problem resolution
- Data analysis
- Work planning
- Project management
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Oracle software
- SAP Ariba
- MRP systems
- Leadership and supervision
- Team collaboration
Timeline
Materials Manager
Xerox Corporation
02.2023 - 04.2025
Continuity of Supply Manager for Spare Parts
Xerox Corporation
01.2017 - 02.2023
Obsolences Inventory Manager
Xerox Corporation
10.2016 - 02.2023
Planning Assistant - Continuity of Supply
Xerox Corporation
01.2015 - 02.2023
Lead Forecast Engineer - Obsolescence Management
Xerox Corporation
03.2013 - 02.2023
Assistant to Technical Program Manager
Xerox Corporation
05.2008 - 04.2017
Bachelor of Science -
Nazareth College of Rochester
Associate of Science - Photography
Rochester Institute of Technology
Some College (No Degree) - Fine Arts
Trinity College