Richard Stephens
Simpsonville,SC
Summary
Professional Planner with 16+ years of experience in various supply chain operations and 13 years in the automotive industry. Extensive knowledge of SAP with a strong focus in developing strategic plans and coordinating complex projects. Skilled in resource allocation, timeline management, and data analysis to drive successful outcomes. Emphasizes on team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs ensures reliable performance. Known for problem-solving abilities and effective customer communication.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Customer Planner
Bosch Rexroth
06.2022 - Current
- Own the order-to-ship cycle for external distribution partners and direct customers
- Collaborate daily with Procurement and Production Planning teams to ensure customer demand signals are driving components and scheduling needed to meet customer OTD & fulfillment expectations.
- Communicated status updates with customer to provide accurate information on production orders via spreadsheets and meetings.
- Monitor, verify, and communicate timing on new product launches, replacements, and phase-outs with both external and internal customers to ensure accurate demand is entered in SAP and signals are flowing down to Procurement and Production teams.
- Analyze data exported directly from SAP system via various transactions to ensure the customers’ demand signal is consistent and falls within our established planning parameters. If changes conflict with our communicated parameters, I collaborate with the customer, production, and procurement to ensure we are implementing changes that can best accommodate the customer without negatively impacting production or procurement.
- Maintain and create SAP Customer Master Data to ensure appropriate freight forwarder, account #, and method of shipment is used so as to not impact on time deliveries
Senior Supply Chain Coordinator - Team Lead
ZF Transmissions Gray Court
03.2014 - 05.2022
- Successfully maintained and controlled daily shipping & receiving functions to and from all ZF-Gray Court customers and suppliers.
- Extensive knowledge of SAP functions, implemented start-up procedures, and created various systematic work instructions, inventory movements, scanning procedures,
- Gathered data for internal and external customer reports.
- Coordinated communication between internal departments and external partners, facilitating smooth execution of end-to-end supply chain activities.
- Coordinated supply orders to meet consumer demand and minimize costs of storing and transporting goods.
Material Handler
Magna Drive Automotive
06.2008 - 12.2012
- Read shipping orders and requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed to BMW, Chrysler, and Mercedes.
- Transported finished good into appropriate containers for shipment via fork lift.
- Maintained a safe work environment by following proper safety protocols and conducting regular inspections.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely completion of tasks and high-quality work standards.
Education
No Degree - Mechatronics
Greenville Technical College
Greenville, SC05.2025
Skills
- Project Management
- Data Management
- Customer Focus
- Team Leadership and Motivation
Certification
Six Sigma Yellow Belt
OSHA Certified Fork Lift Operator
Statistical Process Control (SPC) Certifcation
Timeline
Customer Planner
Bosch Rexroth
06.2022 - Current
Senior Supply Chain Coordinator - Team Lead
ZF Transmissions Gray Court
03.2014 - 05.2022
Material Handler
Magna Drive Automotive
06.2008 - 12.2012
Six Sigma Yellow Belt
OSHA Certified Fork Lift Operator
Statistical Process Control (SPC) Certifcation
No Degree - Mechatronics
Greenville Technical College
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