Sarah Carter
Mary Esther
Summary
Dynamic Production Planner with success in supporting production operations and supply chain management. Highly adept and detail-oriented in developing production schedules, promoting operational efficiency, managing inventory and coordinating logistics. Proven history of managing complex production schedules aligned with sales forecasting and customer order deadlines.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Material & Production Planner
Leonardo DRS
04.2023 - Current
- Developed production schedules according to deadlines for existing orders and sales forecasting.
- Worked directly with production personnel to resolve production scheduling issues and conflicts.
- Coordinated material procurement efforts, ensuring on-time availability of components for uninterrupted production cycles.
- Presented updated order and production status reports to sales staff and management.
- Reviewed inventories, tracked production statuses and ordered materials to foster consistent availability and production schedule adherence.
- Managed change requests effectively, balancing priorities while minimizing disruptions to ongoing operations.
- Engaged in both long and short-term project planning, strategizing for on-time, high-quality deliverables.
- Analyzed capacity constraints for optimal resource allocation, maximizing throughput while minimizing costs.
- Conducted regular reviews of demand forecasts, adjusting production schedules as needed to maintain optimal inventory levels without compromising customer service standards.
- Supported new product introductions by collaborating with engineering and quality teams during prototype development stages.
Production Planner
Stark Aerospace
01.2020 - 03.2023
- Review and analyze monthly production plan to ensure that capacity and resources are sufficient to achieve contractual delivery requirements
- Monitored and maintained material shortage reports
- Scheduled and planned an average of 2300+ jobs annually for all phases of production
- Coordinate schedules and requirements with outside vendors and internal departments to determine the most efficient ways to produce products
- Follow job through all phases of production to ensure customer schedules are met
- Trained new planners and engineers on product lines
- Partnered with engineering team to revamp route cards and job sequences to improve efficiency
- Collaborated with Purchasing and Engineering to create BOM structures for internally manufactured stock components.
Buyer
Stark Aerospace
08.2017 - 12.2019
- Prepared RFQ/Bid packages for diverse commodities including but not limited to various MRO related commodities and equipment in support of plant operations
- Continually worked with Supply base to identify Cost Saving opportunities and strive to achieve Cost Saving targets assigned by Management
- Developed and executed effective bidding, negotiation and pricing strategies to provide the best value for each dollar spent
- Expedited receiving process with Warehouse to ensure prompt and correct receipt of products from assigned suppliers
- Established vendor managed stock program with Fastenal to manage consumables floor stock for 4 separate manufacturing areas
- Coordinated over 300 annual tool calibrations spread over five different business areas
Administrative Assistant/ Office Manager
Gulf Pine Energy
11.2015 - 02.2017
- Supported General Manager in all aspects of day of day operations
- Developed and prepared records management system for OSHA, and company requirements
- Utilized computer aided design software to draft equipment layout and geographical location for each wellsite/pipeline
- Organize, schedule, and resolve schedule conflicts
- Arrange and coordinate meetings
- Research and arrange travel
- Participate in the planning and execution of company events
- Prepared expense reports.
Volunteer - PTO President
Hamilton High School
08.2012 - 05.2013
- Chaired the Hamilton School PTO Executive Board and managed 5 sub-committees
- Authored procedural bylaws for operation and administration of the Hamilton School PTO
- Organized and conducted 4 PTO fund raising events resulting in donations totaling 35k dollars
Education
Associate of Arts - Business Management
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZundefined
Caledonia High School
2001
Skills
- Schedule Management
- Contract Negotiation
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Decision Making
- MRP (Microsoft Great Plains)
- Microsoft Office 365 Suite
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Problem Solving
- Global Supply Chain Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Variance Resolution
Timeline
Material & Production Planner
Leonardo DRS
04.2023 - Current
Production Planner
Stark Aerospace
01.2020 - 03.2023
Buyer
Stark Aerospace
08.2017 - 12.2019
Administrative Assistant/ Office Manager
Gulf Pine Energy
11.2015 - 02.2017
Volunteer - PTO President
Hamilton High School
08.2012 - 05.2013
Associate of Arts - Business Management
University of Phoenix
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Caledonia High School
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