Michelle Harpole
Adamsville,TN
Summary
Organized supply chain professional and exceptional multitasker with top-notch verbal and written communication skills. Offering over 20 years of hands-on experience in collecting, analyzing and recording data on progress of planning permission applications and responding to queries about planning permission application process.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Materials Planner
Northrop Grumman Corporation
03.2022 - Current
- Plan, maintain, and manage MRP inventory to support production needs, source and procure parts from suppliers, work with internal customers to provide materials in timely manner, create purchase requisitions, identify cost saving opportunities, coordinate customer-supplied product to arrive in timely manner, support program managers and scheduling regarding future builds.
- Conducted regular inventory audits to maintain accurate records and ensure proper allocation of resources.
- Analyzed historical data to identify trends and anticipate future material requirements, ensuring adequate supply during peak periods.
- Participated in regular meetings with cross-functional teams to discuss current material issues and develop solutions to address challenges, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Tracked placed orders to identify and resolve problems impacting on-time delivery.
Project Manager
Design Team Sign Company
09.2021 - 03.2022
- Coordinate inventory for new customer builds, place orders for interior and exterior design components, coordinate schedules with general contractors, track progress of exterior and interior signage for each build.
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Delivered exceptional customer satisfaction by proactively addressing client concerns and meeting or exceeding expectations throughout engagement process.
- Monitored progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep projects on track.
Buyer
Keytronic Corporation
01.2018 - 09.2021
- Purchase electronic components in commodity-based buyer group, track international shipments of products, maintain just-in-time based inventory to support program needs.
- Built long-term supplier relationships with multiple vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
- Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
- Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.
- Ensured timely delivery of products by closely monitoring vendor performance and addressing any issues promptly.
- Coordinated with logistics teams to resolve any shipping delays or discrepancies while minimizing impact on operations.
Sales Coordinator
American Bath Group
08.2012 - 09.2017
- Single point of contact for priority customers, analyze sales data to present to executive and sales team, purchase inventory when needed, create sales presentations, travel to priority customers to troubleshoot warranty issues.
- Reviewed sales performance data regularly to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions when needed.
- Maintained long-term relationships with high net-worth clients.
- Served as a liaison between internal departments such as production, logistics, finance, ensuring seamless end-to-end management of client accounts.
- Managed customer accounts to secure customer satisfaction and repeat business.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of Tennessee
Martin08.1992
Skills
- Data analysis
- Project management
- Communication
- Organization
- Problem solving
- Materials Requirement Planning
- Procurement processes
- Supply Chain Coordination
- Supplier Relations
- Project Management
- Presentation Skills
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Materials Planner
Northrop Grumman Corporation
03.2022 - Current
Project Manager
Design Team Sign Company
09.2021 - 03.2022
Buyer
Keytronic Corporation
01.2018 - 09.2021
Sales Coordinator
American Bath Group
08.2012 - 09.2017
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of Tennessee
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