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MICHELLE WHITLOW
Mount Hope
Work Preference
Summary
Procurement specialist with proven expertise in sourcing raw and indirect materials. Achieved significant cost reductions and optimized inventory management. Enhanced supplier relationships to align with operational requirements and improve delivery performance.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Buyer
Wolfspeed
Durham
02.2024 - 07.2026
- Analyze MRP/ERP system signals to drive purchasing decisions and replenishment actions.
- Create, manage, and expedite orders in Oracle and SAP to ensure delivery of materials on time to meet production schedule.
- Collaborate with lead engineer and category management to align material requirements with supplier commitments.
- Monitored and maintained inventory levels to ensure alignment with demand requirements.
- Communicated daily with key suppliers regarding open orders, shortages, and delivery schedules to facilitate timely resolutions.
- Creation of new parts in SAP and following approval steps to complete the entire setup in a timely manner.
- Managed material master data including creation and updates in SAP.
- Reconciled variances between purchase orders, invoices, shipments, and packing lists to uphold accuracy in procurement processes.
- Wolfspeed is a manufacturer of wide-bandgap semiconductors, focused on silicon carbide materials and devices for power applications such transportation, power supplies, inverters, and wireless systems
Procurement Buyer 11
Honeywell
Geneva
02.2019 - 02.2024
- Place purchase orders to meet customer requirements within 24 hours to achieve and meet key metrics.
- Monitor and manage changes to existing purchase orders to ensure alignment to meet our demand needs.
- Work closely with Procurement team and support Sourcing Operations teams by providing internal supplier feedback.
- Initiated and completed new supplier setups or changes, collaborating with sourcing teams to ensure adherence to standard processes.
- Resolved invoice discrepancies and procurement invoice holds, collaborating with accounts payables to eliminate issues.
- Supported procurement leadership by delivering best-in-class operations and providing expertise for value-driven solutions in procurement operations.
- Monitored key performance indicators to ensure procurement efficiency. for the areas of responsibility and ensure highest levels of procurement operations services are delivered as per business needs.
- Works closely with Sourcing, Operations and Accounts Payables, to drive P2P process improvement
- Honeywell is a Fortune 100 company that invents and manufactures technologies to address tough challenges linked to global macrotrends such as safety, security, and energy.
International Material Buyer/Planner
Supply Technologies
Mayfield
04.2015 - 12.2019
- Optimized inventory levels across multiple distribution centers for an assigned portfolio of items while meeting customer on-time delivery goals.
- Issued purchase orders and work orders to support customer requirements and distribution plans, collaborating with suppliers to secure timely delivery and availability information.
- Reviewed demand forecasts generated by planning system and collaborated with forecasting analyst to align on future demand.
- Maintained accurate system data for bills of material, material costs, lead-times, and safety stock to ensure effective forecasting methodology.
- Supply Technologies is a faster distributor; we are your strategic partner in providing global, point-of-use, and cross-industry Total Supply Management services built on proprietary logistics system capabilities.
Purchasing Agent
Buyers Products
Mentor
09.2014 - 03.2015
- Managed buying and planning for approximately 6000 Buy/Sell distribution parts, including new project, overseas, and domestic supplied parts.
- Supported Director of Purchasing by leading cost reduction initiatives for purchased and manufactured parts.
- Coordinated incoming overseas parts to support operations, applying knowledge of synchronized flow of components to enhance operational efficiency.
- Buyers is a distributor of truck and trailer components and has grown to become a leading manufacturer of products for the mobile equipment industry.
Purchasing Agent
MUM Industries
Mentor
05.2014 - 08.2014
- Managed all aspects of materials planning, scheduling, and demand planning related to production.
- Conferred with production scheduler to determine material needs based on master schedules and ensured timely delivery sequences to departments according to job order priorities.
- Tracked performance and shipments against actual and forecasted demand plans to align supply with production requirements.
- Served diverse industries, including oil & petroleum, petrochemical, food & beverage, mining, and construction, contributing to annual sales of $37 million.
Inventory Analyst
Transtar Industries
Bedford
02.2013 - 01.2014
- Forecasted and ensured safety stock accuracy for Cleveland and dependent branches, enhancing inventory management effectiveness.
- Collaborated with buyers and product managers on new product launches, setting parameters based on anticipated sales trends.
- Analyzed demand and market trends in international sector, adjusting planning parameters to align with insights.
- Transtar Industries, Inc. is the leading worldwide distributor of transmission-related products, automotive specialty repair with annual sales of $500 million.
Supply Chain Analyst/Buyer and Planner
Avery Dennison
Mentor
04.2007 - 12.2012
- Managed purchasing, forecasting and stock levels for over 500 products remotely in seven distribution centers, ensuring accurate stock readily available in response to service customer orders.
- Collaborated with sales representatives and built strong supplier relationships to implement Run & Hold programs, ensuring material rotation on a 30-day cycle and streamlining lead-time and minimum order quantities.
- Led service consistency initiatives for FRNA's company-wide metrics, balancing inventory across seven distribution centers to achieve service reliability exceeding 95.5% delivery capability.
- Managed Daily Improvement (MDI) for Customer Service and represented Rapid Roll in MDI meetings to report issues and identify root causes; created synergy with customer service representatives to keep them informed of project status and expected outcomes.
Financial Analyst and Canadian Billing Process Owner
Avery Dennison
Mentor
04.2004 - 05.2012
- Reconciled shipments into Canada through dual-entry process, ensuring data accuracy for $75 million in revenue.
- Completed month-end journal entries for revenue recognition on all Canadian shipments via manual data entry.
- Analyzed and entered key accruals and reclass entries monthly, achieving 100% accuracy under established controls.
- Entered monthly sales following GAAP guidelines to ensure proper posting and recognition of revenue.
Pro-active Credit Limit Analyst, (Short-Term Project)
Avery Dennison
Mentor
01.2012 - 02.2012
- Analyzed credit limits using credit reports, buying patterns, aging patterns, and average days late; set accurate credit limits based on analytical findings (debt to asset ratio) for customers with outstanding balances.
- Prepared detailed reports on data findings for management review.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify process improvements.
- Analyzed market trends to support product development initiatives.
Quality and Spec System Coordinator
Avery Dennison
Mentor
04.2005 - 04.2007
- Utilized Project Management philosophy and Greenbelt Tools from initiation to completion for general projects or system related projects, streamlining production hours by 25%.
- Ensured data accuracy across MRP and planning systems, enhancing reliability for operational decision-making.
- Developed and organized product and business guidelines, processes, and flowcharts using QSI (9001) documentation system to safeguard confidential information.
Customer Service Representative
Avery Dennison
Mentor
07.2004 - 04.2005
- Delivered exceptional customer service by addressing inquiries on orders, product pricing, and product information; entered orders into computer system with 100% accuracy.
- Assisted customers with inquiries and product information effectively.
- Resolved customer complaints through active listening and problem-solving techniques.
- Processed orders accurately using company-specific software systems.
Education
MBA -
Ursuline College
Pepper Pike, OHBachelor of Arts - Accounting and Business Administration
Ursuline College
Pepper Pike, OHSkills
- Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
- Data analysis and reporting
- ERP and MRP systems expertise
- Supply chain management strategies
- Inventory optimization techniques
- Supplier relationship management
- Cost reduction initiatives
- Demand forecasting methodologies
- Effective communication skills
- Problem solving and critical thinking
- Process improvement strategies
- Time management abilities
- Quality assurance practices
- Attention to detail
- Maintenance and repair skills
- Positive attitude and teamwork
- Multitasking capabilities
- Collaboration and networking skills
- Self-directed learning and training
- Organizational skills and data entry
Timeline
Buyer
Wolfspeed
02.2024 - 07.2026
Procurement Buyer 11
Honeywell
02.2019 - 02.2024
International Material Buyer/Planner
Supply Technologies
04.2015 - 12.2019
Purchasing Agent
Buyers Products
09.2014 - 03.2015
Purchasing Agent
MUM Industries
05.2014 - 08.2014
Inventory Analyst
Transtar Industries
02.2013 - 01.2014
Pro-active Credit Limit Analyst, (Short-Term Project)
Avery Dennison
01.2012 - 02.2012
Supply Chain Analyst/Buyer and Planner
Avery Dennison
04.2007 - 12.2012
Quality and Spec System Coordinator
Avery Dennison
04.2005 - 04.2007
Customer Service Representative
Avery Dennison
07.2004 - 04.2005
Financial Analyst and Canadian Billing Process Owner
Avery Dennison
04.2004 - 05.2012
MBA -
Ursuline College
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting and Business Administration
Ursuline College