MELISSA BAGGETT
Winter Springs,FL
Summary
Supply Chain Manager with the proven ability to optimize end-to-end supply chain solutions and operations. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on continuous process improvement. Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to work well with people. Diverse background including distribution, manufacturer's representative, OEM, MRO and EMS, including both commercial and military applications and products. Known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in strategic sourcing, vendor management, and cost reduction. Excel in negotiation, communication, and problem-solving to achieve outstanding purchasing outcomes. Committed to leveraging these skills to contribute significantly to team success and organizational growth.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Buyer, NPI (Remote - Laid Off)
Sanmina Corporation
Manchester, NH
08.2023 - 03.2024
- Coordinated purchasing operations and vendor relations for a NPI customer within the medical industry.
- Implemented strategic sourcing strategies to facilitate the transition of both existing and new suppliers.
- Managed MRP New Buys, Reconfirms, and Reschedules on a weekly basis.
- Facilitate communication between internal departments (Program Management, Planning, Doc Control, Quality, Operations and Manufacturing) to successfully complete the First Article approvals and prepare for production volumes.
- Identify and implement cost savings and suggestions on process improvement measures.
- Followed market trends and efficiently managed supply base, resulting in competitive pricing, enhanced overall performance, and strengthened value proposition.
- Successfully managed the resolution of incoming receiving discrepancies, non-conforming material issues, and RMA requests related to this program.
- Resolve any AP issues to ensure invoices are processed in a timely manner.
Supply Chain Manager (Remote - Laid Off)
Celestica LLC
Merrimack, NH
04.2022 - 06.2023
- Implemented strategies for growth and development of the A&D sector in the US, Canada, and Mexico.
- Supplier performance and recovery.
- Established and maintained effective partnerships with suppliers to ensure timely delivery, efficient supply management, and fulfillment of demand.
- Liaison to our demand/forecast planning team and program management to ensure alignment to support the end customer.
- Support the MRO supply requirements for existing contracts and warranties.
- Drove enhanced reliability and responsiveness from vendors and end customers while developing a productive working relationship.
- Leveraged data analytics and strategic technologies to enhance prediction, planning, and response effectiveness.
- Contributed to the development of the Team's playbook and KPIs.
- Monitor actual progress.
- Traveled extensively to meet vendors, distributors, and sister sites, fostering continuity and collaboration.
Senior Program Manager
Mack Technologies
Westford, MA
07.2021 - 03.2022
- Managed budgeting, annual business planning, and weekly revenue analysis to optimize financial performance.
- Aligned supply chain strategies with customer ship plan requirements to support on time delivery
- Collaborate closely with demand planning and purchasing to support backlog.
- Managed MRO and warranty tracking systems to fulfill end customer requests and assess repair or replacement needs.
- Quote generation - quote to close ratio at 50+%.
- Repeat business at 95% retention.
- Reviewed and implemented ECOs to support Continuous Improvement process.
- Followed through on Corrective Action Requests to enhance quality control.
- Managed program operations including receivables, ECO costing, excess and obsolete inventory, and material/manufacturing statuses.
Senior Technical Buyer/Planner NPI (Project Ended)
L3 Harris
Londonderry, NH
09.2019 - 07.2021
- Managed the procurement and strategic sourcing of PCBA's, wire harnesses, and custom keyboards, along with source controlled drawings for New Product Introductions (NPI).
- Provide engineering support for NPI and MRO, including vendor DFM involvement.
- Provided Program Management support and planning to meet NPI qualification dates.
- Ensured compliance with complex regulatory requirements by maintaining the ERP system and processes.
- Completing proposal evaluations to make informed decisions and supplier awards by negotiating contract pricing with vendors and determining annual spend.
- Responsible for the outsource initiative to determine what to transition from an internal make to an outsource buy.
- Managed parallel path outsourcing of multiple production lines to meet customer demand requirements.
- Once the outsource transition was complete, on-hand raw material was sold.
Senior Buyer, Analyst (Location Closed)
Diebold Nixdorf
Greensboro, NC
06.2017 - 03.2018
- Analyzed reports to ascertain necessary materials, initiated purchase orders and ensured prompt delivery by coordinating with suppliers.
- Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams including Materials Manager, Planning/Master Scheduler, Plant Manager, Engineering, Shipping/Receiving, Finance, Service Installation and Product Management.
- Assure on-time replenishment of materials to support the business plan and MRO field support group.
- Negotiate pricing with vendors.
- Coordinated reschedules, cancellations, and quantity changes for each supplier by reviewing change reports.
- Executed efficient processes to analyze past due reports, implemented effective follow-up measures, and maintained up-to-date information in the system.
- Review open purchase order report to look ahead and ensure tracking information and confirmed deliveries are updated.
Purchasing Manager
Cable Assembly LLC
Whitsett, NC
07.2015 - 06.2017
- Also employed 3/2018-8/2019.
- Responsible for leading the purchasing of wire, cable, interconnect, electro-mechanical, and custom fabricated products.
- Provided accurate quotes based on customer provided drawings for custom products.
- Read and interpret customer supplied drawings to generate accurate Bill of Material.
- Sourced obsolete/end-of-life products through broker market or appropriate cross.
- Work with Engineering for end customer approvals and deviations.
- Work with direct vendors and distribution to ensure vendor relations and fulfill end customer requirements.
- Negotiate pricing with vendors.
- Focus on MRP to ensure on-time delivery.
- Facilitated acquisition of necessary materials for MRO and warranty contracts
- Experience with Mil/Aero customers and product.
- Drive down inventory and clear obsolete/excess inventory.
Quote Analyst Manager/Strategic Sourcing
Conelec Electronic Manufacturing
Deland, FL
02.2014 - 07.2015
- Responsible for quote process/analysis for new and existing customers.
- Efficiently interpret customer provided prints/drawings and translate them into a comprehensive Bill of Material.
- Experience with Mil/Aero customers and product.
- Negotiate pricing with vendors.
- Competitively quoted bill of materials and customer supplied drawings.
- Sourced obsolete/end-of-life products through broker markets or suitable alternatives.
- Oversaw the management of MRP program, while also providing direction to vendors and distribution network.
- Utilized Gerber files and Fab Notes to source vendor quotes for raw PCB's.
- Focus on quality and attention to detail.
Skills
- Problem Solving
- Team Collaboration
- Sales and Marketing
- Account Management
- Communication
- Product Management
- Business Relationship Management
- Market Share
- Electronic Components
- Build Strong Relationships
- Strategic Planning and Forecasting
- Strategic & Competitive Sourcing
- Supply Chain Management
- Supplier/Vendor Negotiations
- Supplier Performance Recovery
- Pricing Strategy
- ERP/MRP
- Oracle
- SAP
- Infor Syteline
- Costpoint
- People Development & Mentorship
- Team Leadership
- New Business and Product Development
- Procurement documentation
- Data, Quote & Price/Cost Analysis
- Supply Chain Optimization
- Demand forecasting
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Value Engineering
Additional Relevant Experience
- Simcona Electronics, Rochester, NY - Field Account Manager
- Sager Electronics, Altamonte Springs, FL - Sales and Marketing
- Sales Engineering Concepts, Altamonte Springs, FL - Product Manager
- Wyle Electronics, Deerfield Beach, FL - Inside Sales Representative
- Future Electronics, Deerfield Beach, FL - General Sales Manager
- Hammond Electronics, Ft. Lauderdale, FL - Product Manager
Timeline
Senior Buyer, NPI (Remote - Laid Off)
Sanmina Corporation
08.2023 - 03.2024
Supply Chain Manager (Remote - Laid Off)
Celestica LLC
04.2022 - 06.2023
Senior Program Manager
Mack Technologies
07.2021 - 03.2022
Senior Technical Buyer/Planner NPI (Project Ended)
L3 Harris
09.2019 - 07.2021
Senior Buyer, Analyst (Location Closed)
Diebold Nixdorf
06.2017 - 03.2018
Purchasing Manager
Cable Assembly LLC
07.2015 - 06.2017
Quote Analyst Manager/Strategic Sourcing
Conelec Electronic Manufacturing
02.2014 - 07.2015
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