PERRY CHEATHEM
Muskegon Heights,MI
Summary
Results-oriented planner with extensive experience in project scheduling and inventory management. Skilled in utilizing analytical tools to forecast inventory needs, coordinate resources, and streamline production processes to meet market demands and improve delivery timelines.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Planner/Scheduler
Oliver Healthcare Packaging
Grand Rapids, MI
01.2018 - Current
- Maintained schedules to ensure timely alignment of materials, resources, and requirements with customer orders.
- Reviewed production schedules and communicated with department supervisors to identify resource needs and ensure on-time delivery.
- Coordinated and expedited flow of materials, work orders, and assemblies between sections and departments to enhance manufacturing efficiency.
Inventory Planner
Pratt and Whitney Component Solutions
Muskegon, MI
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Forecasted inventory requirements using analytical tools to align aftermarket supply with general and contract customer needs, conducting daily analysis to identify excess and shortages against inventory plan.
- Reviewed all assigned engine programs weekly and monthly for overages and gaps to ensure aftermarket support aligned with market, sales, historical, and upcoming demand.
- Coordinated with internal Pratt and Whitney Component Solutions and external Pratt and Whitney Canada contacts, adhering to Planning and Procurement guidelines for new, used, and exchange accessories.
Program Scheduler/Project Analyst
Eaton Aerospace
Grand Rapids, MI
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Generated and published project schedules detailing tasks and resources for implementing Aerospace New Product Development (NPD) PROLaunch programs, aligning with Aerospace Standard Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) policies and templates, and Aerospace Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) within the approved Portfolio Program Management System (PPMS).
- Managed resource allocation across multiple aerospace programs effectively.
- Coordinated project timelines to ensure alignment with production schedules.
- Facilitated meetings to discuss scheduling conflicts and resolution strategies.
Master Scheduler/Material Planner
GE Aviation
Grand Rapids, MI
01.2006 - 01.2014
- Scheduled final assembly units for Boeing, Lockheed, and the US Military customers.
- Ensure master schedule and production schedules are synchronized with demand schedules.
- Utilize WebPlan, MRP, and MTO methodologies to efficiently plan products, manufacturing, and resources.
- Conducted daily reviews to assess internal and external requirements of purchase requisitions and materials generated by MRP.
- Lead daily cell meetings for production and test priorities on unit in progress.
- Lead weekly Sales Meetings, monthly Demand meetings and quarterly S&OP meetings.
- Managed flow of incoming materials and expedited materials.
Education
BACHELOR OF ARTS - MARKETING
Cornerstone University
Grand Rapids, MISkills
- Production scheduling
- Quality Assurance
- Inventory forecasting
- Expediting Materials
- Manufacturing processes
- SAP/MRP/ERP
- Quality Assurance
- Problem solving
- Analytical thinking
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Teamwork
- Workplace Autonomy
- Analytical thinking
Strengths And Abilities
- SAP/MRP/ERP
- Production Scheduling
- Inventory Control
- Teamwork
- Expediting Materials
- Self-Management
Timeline
Planner/Scheduler
Oliver Healthcare Packaging
01.2018 - Current
Inventory Planner
Pratt and Whitney Component Solutions
01.2016 - 01.2018
Program Scheduler/Project Analyst
Eaton Aerospace
01.2014 - 01.2016
Master Scheduler/Material Planner
GE Aviation
01.2006 - 01.2014
BACHELOR OF ARTS - MARKETING
Cornerstone University