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Paula Sullivan

Scipio,IN

Summary

Dynamic maintenance planner and buyer with a proven track record at Cummins Inc., excelling in procurement and inventory management. Expert in ensuring supply chain continuity while fostering teamwork and problem-solving. Successfully established a comprehensive parts crib, enhancing operational efficiency and supporting maintenance planning initiatives.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Clerk

Permawick Inc.
Columbus, Indiana
01.2025 - Current
  • Processed shipments accurately, maintaining inventory records via warehouse management systems.

Purchasing Agent and PM Coordinator

Jacobs Engineering
Greensburg, IN
09.2024 - 01.2025
  • Oversaw resource allocation to enhance project efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Established strong partnerships with teams, vendors, and contractors.
  • Monitored project progress to ensure timely delivery of quality deliverables.
  • Maintained comprehensive records for all project-related documents, including specifications and invoices.
  • Provided guidance to team members on assigned tasks and responsibilities.
  • Collaborated with senior management on strategic planning for ongoing projects.
  • Managed vendor contracts by assigning tasks and communicating expectations.
  • Drafted reports summarizing project progress for executive review.

MAINTENANCE PLANNER/SCHEDULER/BUYER

Ninth Avenue Foods
10.2022 - 04.2023
  • Administrative duties, HR assistance, determine and maintain machine spares with maintenance and supplies, create p.m.'s, work orders, purchase orders.
  • SQF, GMP, part crib set up and maintained inventory, Proteus MMX User.
  • Created the crib from the ground up.

PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR

Shively Brothers Inc.
04.2019 - 10.2022
  • Administrative assistant duties, Inventory management, purchasing, sourcing special items, pricing project for over 10,000 items, problem solving tools.

INDIRECT MATERIALS SENIOR SOURCING MANAGER TOOLING MANAGEMENT

Cummins Inc.
11.2002 - 03.2019
  • Started at Hagemeyer North America as administrative assistant, later promoted to buyer.
  • Maintained purchasing and stocking strategies for indirect teams, ensuring supply continuity at lowest total cost of ownership.
  • Served as super user for SAP, Ariba, Maximo, and utilized Oracle systems effectively.
  • Applied problem-solving tools and participated in 6S initiatives on tooling projects with corporate purchasing team.
  • Promoted to Sourcing Manager while managing inventory and dedicating 80% of time as tooling expert.
  • Engaged in educational pursuits supported by Cummins, with seven courses remaining due to restructuring.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Business Management

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Columbus

Skills

  • Maintenance planning and inventory management
  • Work order management
  • Procurement and spares management
  • Supply chain continuity

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Operations Clerk

Permawick Inc.
01.2025 - Current

Purchasing Agent and PM Coordinator

Jacobs Engineering
09.2024 - 01.2025

MAINTENANCE PLANNER/SCHEDULER/BUYER

Ninth Avenue Foods
10.2022 - 04.2023

PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR

Shively Brothers Inc.
04.2019 - 10.2022

INDIRECT MATERIALS SENIOR SOURCING MANAGER TOOLING MANAGEMENT

Cummins Inc.
11.2002 - 03.2019

Associate of Applied Science - Business Management

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana

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