Patricia McEwen
Castaic,CA
Summary
A seasoned Material Planner at Henkel, I leveraged strategic negotiation and problem-solving skills to enhance supply chain efficiency, achieving significant cost savings and operational improvements. My experience spans across purchasing, inventory control, and fostering robust vendor relationships, contributing to a track record of exceeding key performance metrics and fostering team growth.
Developed skills in fast-paced manufacturing environment, including inventory management and supply chain coordination. Demonstrated ability to analyze data, forecast demand, and optimize resources. Looking to transition into new field where these transferrable skills can contribute to operational efficiency and effectiveness.
Overview
46
46
years of professional experience
Work History
Material Planner
Henkel
09.2014 - 10.2024
- Championed the adoption of lean principles within the material planning function, leading to increased efficiency through process standardization and elimination of waste.
- Monitored arrivals and prioritized inbound shipments with transportation department.
- Enhanced supply chain visibility with regular updates on material status, ensuring timely delivery of products to customers.
- Reviewed system-generated error reports and manually input order corrections.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify process improvements, resulting in cost savings and increased operational efficiency.
- Reduced lead times for critical materials by establishing strong relationships with suppliers and streamlining procurement processes.
- Increased production efficiency by closely monitoring material availability and proactively addressing potential shortages.
- Evaluated vendor performance regularly using scorecards, providing constructive feedback that led to improved service levels from suppliers over time.
- Created an effective communication platform between suppliers and internal teams, fostering a collaborative environment conducive to problem-solving and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Consistently met or exceeded key performance metrics related to material planning accuracy, supplier performance, and inventory turns.
Purchasing Manager
Macadamia Hair
02.2013 - 09.2014
- Sourced vendors, built relationships, and negotiated prices.
- Purchased new products and oversaw inventory stocking and availability.
- Managed supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery of products and services.
- Achieved cost savings by negotiating contracts and pricing with suppliers.
- Reduced material costs by negotiating favorable terms with suppliers.
- Optimized inventory levels by implementing demand forecasting techniques and just-in-time purchasing strategies.
- Trained junior staff members on best practices in purchasing management, contributing to their professional development and growth within the organization.
Brand Equity Protection
SalonCentric - A Division of L'Oreal
08.2006 - 01.2013
- Responsibilities included the monitoring of MTD and YTD sales on customer purchasing activities looking for trends and unusual buying habits through the diversion programs that were set up,
- Utilized data results to create assumptions case opportunities and potential investigation's, investigate potentially diverted product.
- Report diversion activity through reports to L'Oreal Corporate.
- Train the sales consultants and retail employees on diversion awareness.
Retail Buyer and Supervisor
Six Flags Magic Mountain
04.1979 - 08.2006
- Controlled and managed movement to 17 retail stores throughout the park.
- Purchasing categories responsible for - Adult and children apparel, swim wear, gifts/souvenirs, head wear, shoes, accessories, glassware, plush, stationary, candy, film and sundries.
- Developed products for specific store themes and new attractions.
- Tracked inventory with reports on sales of merchandise, reduced aged inventories and redirected merchandise to other parks and stores.
- Insured inventory levels in the ware house and in the stores were sufficient by communicating with the corporate buyers.
- Responsible for annual inventory preparation and year end inventory levels, all shipping and billing discrepancies and quality control on merchandise.
Education
Associate of Science - Business And Science
College of The Canyons
Valencia, CASkills
- Materials requirement planning
- Purchase order management
- System installation
- Strategic negotiation
- Inventory control
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork skills
- Vendor relationships
Timeline
Material Planner
Henkel
09.2014 - 10.2024
Purchasing Manager
Macadamia Hair
02.2013 - 09.2014
Brand Equity Protection
SalonCentric - A Division of L'Oreal
08.2006 - 01.2013
Retail Buyer and Supervisor
Six Flags Magic Mountain
04.1979 - 08.2006
Associate of Science - Business And Science
College of The Canyons
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