Nichole Knickerbocker
Swartz Creek,MI
Summary
Driven by a results-focused approach, I leveraged analytical thinking and team collaboration at General Motors to enhance process efficiency and operational workflow. My strategic sourcing and robust project management skills led to significant procurement cost reductions and strengthened supplier relationships, showcasing my ability to drive continuous improvement and achieve critical deadlines.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Strategic Business Resiliency Analyst
General Motors
05.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process improvement and increased efficiency.
- Enhanced team collaboration by providing clear communication of complex findings through visualizations and reports from database to provide specific information to the appropriate SMT/CT.
- Implemented Gm Banking Warehouse process for Project Austin, to allow for banking of parts in a GM owned warehouse.
- Managed 2500 parts individually across INEXT SMT for Project Austin.
- Enhanced report accuracy, conducting thorough data audits on regular basis.
- Optimized operational efficiency by redesigning workflow processes with internal team as a group effort.
- Improved team collaboration with implementation of new communication tools by creating a Project Austin Checklist to use during our pre sourcing review meetings to identify areas of completion or missed information.
Accessories Buyer
General Motors, GM
09.2018 - 05.2022
- Contributed innovative ideas during team brainstorming sessions leading to fresh approaches in buying strategies.
- Negotiated with suppliers to obtain better pricing and payment terms, resulting in improved profit margins.
- Developed strong relationships with vendors, facilitating smoother communication and collaboration.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
- Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
- Responsible for a large amount of CT's within accessories that provided a broad range different programs, parts, and portfolios.
CCA Propulsion Buyer
General Motors, GM
04.2015 - 09.2018
- Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
- Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
- Reduced procurement costs through strategic sourcing, competitive bidding, and effective negotiations.
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers to secure favorable pricing terms and conditions for the company''s benefit.
- 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.
- Collaborated with internal stakeholders to understand their needs, ensuring accurate product specifications were met in all purchases.
- Played key role in contract negotiations, achieving favorable terms that supported company's budgetary objectives.
- Improved supplier relationships by establishing regular communication channels, resulting in enhanced product quality and reliability.
- CCA Supplier Diversity Lead
- Managed Aluminum/Iron Castings, Turbo/Superchargers, Pumps & Thermostats.
Fastener Buyer-CCA ( Contract)
Acro Corp
07.2014 - 03.2015
- Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
- Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
- Reduced procurement costs through strategic sourcing, competitive bidding, and effective negotiations.
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers to secure favorable pricing terms and conditions for the company''s benefit.
- Managed all of CCA's Fasteners by working with Hollingsworth who was the Tier 1 supplier for CCA. Effectively worked with Hollingsworth to contract fasteners and ensure Tier 2 pricing was correct.
Initial Order Buyer-CCA
Acro Corm
01.2012 - 06.2014
- Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
- Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
- Reduced procurement costs through strategic sourcing, competitive bidding, and effective negotiations.
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers to secure favorable pricing terms and conditions for the company''s benefit.
- Responsible for New Model Launch parts within the Interior/Exterior CT.
- Met timing metrics for new launch parts to be available for the CCA Dealer Network to order.
- Managed Safety Systems, CATT, Seating CT's.
PVI Analyst-CCA
Jefferson, Wells International
06.2008 - 12.2011
- Collaborated with CCA cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process improvement and increased efficiency.
- Enhanced team collaboration by providing clear communication of complex findings through visualizations and reports.
- Supported budgeting processes by providing accurate forecasts and timely variance analyses.
- Performed audits of GDIMPS contracts versus CCA contracts to make sure pricing was aligned. Reviewed LTA's, FX Indexation, and Metal Adjustments. Provided findings to CCA buyers to use as negotiating tools to review with the suppliers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Family And Consumer Sciences
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI04.1998
Skills
- Analytical Thinking
- MS Excel
- Team Collaboration and Leadership
- Documentation And Reporting
- Project Management
- Information Gathering
- Good at dealing with Ambiguity
- Continuous Improvement
- Risk Analysis
- Deadline Adherence
- Process enhancement
- Corrective Action Planning
Timeline
Strategic Business Resiliency Analyst
General Motors
05.2022 - Current
Accessories Buyer
General Motors, GM
09.2018 - 05.2022
CCA Propulsion Buyer
General Motors, GM
04.2015 - 09.2018
Fastener Buyer-CCA ( Contract)
Acro Corp
07.2014 - 03.2015
Initial Order Buyer-CCA
Acro Corm
01.2012 - 06.2014
PVI Analyst-CCA
Jefferson, Wells International
06.2008 - 12.2011
Bachelor of Science - Family And Consumer Sciences
Western Michigan University
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