Stacey Meehan
Director Of Purchasing
Lemont,IL
Summary
Experienced Purchasing Director with over 20-years of experience that focuses on actualizing high-quality, cost-effective procurement strategies and solutions that support all facets of business needs.
In my current role I have responsibility for end to end supply chain; including strategic sourcing, procurement, logistics and product quality. My departments support direct manufacturing, new product development, field maintenance operations, and business to business sales of rail accessories.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Purchasing
Holland, L.P.
04.2013 - Current
- Achieved 4% year over year cost savings over the past eleven years
- Developed and implemented robotic automation program for material procurement to convert system requisitions into purchase orders, dispatch them to suppliers, and require supplier confirmation, then automatically updating our internal system. This reduced the planner workload by 40%
- Developed, programmed, and deployed a tool for excess inventory management that absorbed surplus stock, resulting in a 10% reduction of surplus inventory
- Developed and implemented a supplier scorecard that measures key aspects of supplier performance, including quality, commercial terms, and engineering partnership
- Developed a Supplier Non-Conformance Chargeback Policy to enhance supplier accountability and elevate the quality of suppliers output
- Restructured the purchasing department into two key areas: Strategic sourcing and procurement which offered a higher return on strategic initiatives and better customer service and faster material processing for better business support
- Implemented inventory management system leading to 22% reduction in excess stock
- Reduced supply base by 27% to streamline product supply, improve quality and reduce product lead times
- Developed key supplier performance improvement plans to support overall procurement strategies and drive continuous improvement while also elevating performance
- Improved safety stock fill rate by 33% over 18-months through parts gap analytics, reassessing lead times, and understanding market strains on various commodities
- Implemented company-wide purchasing controls with defined financial bandwidth and authorization levels to ensure cross-departmental visibility and agreement of procurement activities
- Minimized supply chain risks through the diversification of the supplier base and the establishment of contingency plans for key products essential to the business
Senior Supply Chain Manager
Navistar, Inc.
03.2012 - 04.2013
- Experienced in managing inventory tracking systems to ensure accuracy and timely replenishment
- Proficient in leading inventory planning and control strategies to optimize supply chain efficiency
- Improved customer service rates to the best in the industry (+98%)
- Reduced working capital by $30 million, improving inventory turns to historic high levels
- Responsible for the development and execution of the annual strategic plan
- Partnered with supply base to negotiate buying cost, terms and strategy
- Set inventory and order policy through management of Oracle system parameters
- Developed strategies improving customer service levels while reducing total inventory
- Provided leadership and direction to implement Oracle advance supply chain planning, inventory optimization and Demantra forecasting modules
- Developed supply base capability leading to greater than $20 million reduction in material obsolescence and inbound freight costs
Purchasing Manager - Drivetrain and Chassis
Navistar, Inc.
02.2011 - 03.2012
- Reduced production downtime due to direct material availability and quality by 30%
- Instituted metrics and scorecard system by supplier to ensure accountability and corrective actions
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers to secure favorable pricing, allocation commitment and terms for chassis materials
- Led cross-functional team in supplier development initiatives to improve drivetrain and chassis sourcing
- Identified and targeted critical procurement issues, saving over $800,000
Senior Operations and Supply Specialist
Navistar, Inc.
04.2005 - 03.2011
- Implemented effective auto entry shipping, invoicing, and ship-to resolution resulting in $1.3 million of cost savings
- Maintained undisrupted plant production across 7-manufacturing locations
- Negotiated ship direct and just in time materials program across 120-suppliers
- Analyzed market trends to forecast demand and optimize inventory levels to support customer uptime
- Collaborated with procurement strategists on supplier resourcing activities bridging supply while working through high volume, complicated supplier exits
Psychiatric Counselor
Central DuPage Hospital
06.2005 - 02.2010
- Responsible for the inpatient care of a 12-patient crisis stabilization unit
- Developed inpatient behavior modification plans and outpatient care plans post discharge
- Evaluated potential in-bound patients struggling with depression, bi-polar, suicidal ideation and a variety of other diagnosis as part of hospital admission to the floor
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to promote socialization, coping skills and to strengthen mental health state
- Conducted individual therapy sessions for patients across a wide range of mental health diagnoses
- Collaborated with mental health multidisciplinary team to create comprehensive treatment plans for patients with more complex mental health issues
- Provided crisis intervention and stabilization services for clients experiencing acute psychiatric symptoms
- Delivered culturally sensitive counseling services to diverse populations, addressing unique mental health needs across various backgrounds
- Maintained accurate documentation of clinical observations, treatment progress, and discharge summaries in compliance with regulatory standards
Education
Master of Science - Psychology
Northeastern Illinois University
Chicago, IL 05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Northeastern Illinois University
Chicago, IL 05.2001 -
Skills
Strategic planning
Supply chain management
Vendor management
Budgeting
Inventory management
Process Development
Procurement strategy
Supplier relationship
Cost reduction
Accomplishments
- Serve as chair of business on Board of Academics for Governor's State University, University Park, Illinois 2019-2024
- Nominated to receive Governor's State University's Betta Gamma Sigma Chapter for Honoree Business Inductee - 2021
- Professional mentor for Governor's State student's looking to transition careers or begin their Supply Chain journey
- Participated in "Guys and Gals" reading program for local area school 2019-2024
Automations
- Developed, formulated and implemented automation around conversion of safety stock only requisitions - 2023
- Developed, formulated and implemented an alternative "supplier portal" - 2023
- Developed, formulated and implemented the automation of project requisitions into PO's -2023
- Developed, formulated and implemented inventory consumption tool 2024
- Developed, formulated and implemented company supplier scorecard - 2019
Certification
Green Belt Certified
Timeline
Green Belt Certified
11-2018
Director of Purchasing
Holland, L.P.
04.2013 - Current
Senior Supply Chain Manager
Navistar, Inc.
03.2012 - 04.2013
Purchasing Manager - Drivetrain and Chassis
Navistar, Inc.
02.2011 - 03.2012
Psychiatric Counselor
Central DuPage Hospital
06.2005 - 02.2010
Senior Operations and Supply Specialist
Navistar, Inc.
04.2005 - 03.2011
Master of Science - Psychology
Northeastern Illinois University
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Northeastern Illinois University
05.2001 -