Pam J. Wallace
Louisville,KY
Summary
Results-driven professional with extensive expertise in material analysis, ensuring efficient supply chain operations. Known for effective collaboration and delivering results in dynamic environments. Valued for precise attention to detail and adaptability in meeting shifting business needs.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Material Analyst
Penske Logistics
05.2018 - Current
- Material analyst in Ford, Kentucky Truck plant. Analysis of part levels and logistics of all incoming parts to the Kentucky Truck Plant. Communicating and updating all parties involved.
- Coordinating daily routes, and expedited parts. International flight logistics and ground transport of materials over two borders.
- Communicating with suppliers in efforts to distribute promised product in a very restricted time period.
- Monitoring a time sensitive communication system, and processing information of hypersensitive nature.
- Proficient with Ford MSIII and CMMS mainframe.
- Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook.
- Metalware software material processing program via IBM AS400
- Managed risk within the supply chain by identifying potential bottlenecks or disruptions early on.
- Improved production efficiency with timely procurement of materials and coordination with suppliers.
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers, fostering trust and collaboration to improve overall performance.
Processing Inventory Manager
Del Monte Fresh
09.2014 - 03.2016
- Inspect all inbound product to ensure that it meets or exceeds USDA quality standards, and Del Monte set specifications. Including the use of analytical tools such as calipers, temperature guides, humidity gauges.
- Responsible for KPI’s of forecasting and estimating sales of product with an outlook of up to 9 months, in a constantly changing shipping logistics market, international and domestic logistics.
- Training staff in all aspects of the banana ripening and inventory forecasting. Technical aspects of training included calipers, penetrometer, refractometers, thermometers.
- Perform store audits, create and communicate progress reports. customer level responses to product and monitor product at store level, making sure that BBB requirements are being met.
Quality Control Inspection
Roundy's Warehouse
10.2008 - 01.2014
- Inspect all inbound product to ensure that it meets or exceeds USDA quality standards. Including the use of analytical tools such as calipers, temperature gauges, penetrometer, refractometers.
- Responsible for ordering and forecasting sales, in a constantly changing shipping schedule. Logistics of international, domestic and in house transportation.
- Labor distribution in regards to daily function and load capacities of 3 department warehousing facility. KPI projects that worked closely with distribution supervisors on rotation problems, damage, etc., to help correct existing problems. Coordinated and scheduled inventory control and period end inventories.
- Work closely with maintenance to diagnose and correct issues with pressurized, humidified rooms. Schedule maintenance to perform general labor and specific labor to optimize efficiency.
- Maintaining and processing records for health and safety regulations and document that all guidelines have been met according to OSHA and Federal Guidelines. Updating SOP’s for compliance with new coding USDA guidelines.
Inventory Control
Roundy's Warehouse
10.2004 - 01.2008
- Processing of last minute logistics between warehouses and individual stores.
- Microsoft Word and Excel, EXE, Produce Pro programs used daily. Participate in team communication forums.
- External data base entry included in daily activities to maintain communications, forecasting and logistics between 4 separate warehouse facilities in different cities.
- Cycle counting, re-designating store orders, warehouse slotting, Raymond equipment work assignment, and designations per department. Rotation of products including code dating.
- Opening and alterations of all purchase orders. Warehouse direction of product. Communications between outside security department, drivers, and logistics between facilities.
- Manual inspection of products received, tagging and dispersion of product throughout warehouse.
- Use of scales, temperature gauges, and calipers, refractometers.
- Auditing of date sensitive orders and fragile items care.
- Managed inventory control for onboard supplies, reducing costs and minimizing waste.
- Maximized resource utilization by developing inventory control systems and optimizing storage solutions.
- Implemented inventory control measures, reducing losses due to misplacement or damage during transportation.
- Enhanced inventory control by conducting regular audits and implementing an efficient tracking system.
- Managed incoming shipments, ensuring accurate inventory control and timely processing of goods.
- Optimized warehouse space utilization by implementing effective inventory control strategies.
- Improved warehouse organization by overseeing inventory control processes and conducting regular audits.
- Spearheaded efforts to reduce shrinkage through diligent inventory control and loss prevention measures.
- Implemented inventory control measures to maintain accuracy and reduce shrinkage.
Education
Aviation Technology - Business Accounting/Marketing, Physiology, Pre-History and Archeology, Mathematics, Physics / Chemistry
Purdue University
11.1990
Skills
- Skilled in inventory management
- Supply chain oversight
- Strategic procurement planning
- Material resource planning
- Demand forecasting
- Budget optimization
- Experience with health and safety standards
- Effective troubleshooting skills
- Data-driven decision making
- Quality management
- Process optimization
- Labor law compliance
Certification
Union labor relations
Timeline
Material Analyst
Penske Logistics
05.2018 - Current
Processing Inventory Manager
Del Monte Fresh
09.2014 - 03.2016
Quality Control Inspection
Roundy's Warehouse
10.2008 - 01.2014
Inventory Control
Roundy's Warehouse
10.2004 - 01.2008
Aviation Technology - Business Accounting/Marketing, Physiology, Pre-History and Archeology, Mathematics, Physics / Chemistry
Purdue University
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