Stephanie Hall
Crowley,TX
Summary
Dedicated Manufacturing Planner with 5 years of experience maximizing performance and minimizing delays by successfully planning and prioritizing manufacturing operations. Able to check inventories, monitor production rates, and identify ways to improve efficiency. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication abilities. Plans material demands to meet production needs while scheduling orders and coordinating production capacities with SAP, Microsoft NAV, and Oracle. Expertise in analyzing construction plans, resource allocation, and inventory reports. Proven track record of managing complex production schedules that are in sync with sales forecasts and customer order deadlines. Expert in keeping meticulous records in order to identify areas for improvement and develop solutions.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manufacturing Planner
John Deere
03.2023 - Current
- Manage multiple projects by utilizing strong written and oral communication to establish priorities.
- Developing visual reports, dashboards, and KPI scorecards using Power BI desktop by using secondary tools such as Microsoft Azure, SQL data warehouse, and PolyBase.
- Communicate on a timely basis and have a sense of urgency relative to issues that could negatively impact material flow/production.
- Processing purchase orders as required to meet inventory goals and on-time delivery to customers.
- Maintain ERP data related to supply chain function such as setup and maintenance of item and supplier data, lead times, and basic planning parameters.
- Analyze and regulate safety stock levels, order minimums, and order multiples and sales forecasts loaded in the ERP system to comply with Inventory and On-Time deliveries.
- Used ERP/MRP to provide relevant information, evaluations, and planning data for production.
- Review inventory, track production statuses, and order materials to foster consistent availability and
- Communicated demand plans to manufacture sites to resolve gaps between demand and supply plans.
- Procured and managed inventories to support customer backlog and forecast.
- Proposed and implemented solutions to improve demand forecast accuracy.
- Communicated demand plans to manufacturing sites to resolve gaps between demand and supply plans.
- Forecasted marketing trends based on previous data to adjust campaigns and maximize sales.
Logistics Project Specialist
Romark Logistics
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Confer with logistics providers in order to coordinate and schedule pick-ups.
- Process shipments by referencing customers’ routing guides and company policies.
- Perform accurate data entry of tracking numbers into internal system and web portal.
- Communicate any unresolved issues directly to supervisor in timely manner.
- Determines shipping method for materials, using knowledge of shipping procedures, routes, and rates.
- Contacts carrier representative to make arrangements and to issue instructions for shipping and delivery of materials.
- Examines contents and compares with records, such as manifests, invoices, or orders, to verify accuracy of incoming or outgoing shipment.
- Record shipment data, such as weight, charges, space availability, and damages and discrepancies, for reporting, accounting, and record keeping purposes.
- Compile information, such as production rates and progress, materials inventories, materials used, and customer information, so that status reports can be completed.
- Confer with establishment personnel, vendors, and customers to coordinate production and shipping activities, and to resolve complaints or eliminate delays.
- Examine documents, materials, and products, and monitor work processes, in order to assess completeness, accuracy, and conformance to standards and specifications.
- Maintains inventories of materials and supplies necessary to meet production demands.
- Employed accurate forecasting to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
- Customized SAP production planning and detailed scheduling tools to support factory production initiatives.
Operations Manager
Wayfair.com
03.2018 - 12.2019
- Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by establishing clear communication channels and addressing concerns promptly.
- Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
- Developed and implemented strategies to maximize customer satisfaction.
- Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
- Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
- Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.
- Directed initiatives to improve work environment, company culture or overall business strategy.
- Analyzed and reported on key performance metrics to senior management.
- Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
- Facilitated smooth collaboration between departments through clear communication channels.
- Spearheaded process improvements, resulting in increased productivity and reduced operational costs.
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Reduced turnaround time for project completion through effective resource allocation and team management.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
Inventory Coordinator
SNF Chemtall
05.2006 - 04.2016
- Investigated and resolved variances in inventory counts on monthly basis.
- Oversaw the safe disposal or recycling of obsolete or damaged materials in compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Assisted in the implementation of an inventory management software system for improved record keeping and reporting capabilities.
- Improved inventory accuracy by conducting regular audits and implementing an efficient tracking system.
- Trained new employees on proper inventory procedures, ensuring consistency in processes across the team.
- Developed comprehensive reports for management, highlighting inventory levels, trends, and areas of concern.
- Optimized warehouse space utilization by regularly assessing layout effectiveness and making necessary adjustments as needed.
- Created a cycle counting program to maintain accurate inventory records without disrupting daily operations.
- Conducted root cause analysis on recurring inventory issues, leading to targeted solutions that mitigated future problems.
- Resolved discrepancies between physical counts and electronic records through thorough investigation and reconciliation efforts.
Education
Bachelor’s - Business Administration And Management
Strayer University
Washington, DCMaster Of Science - Operations Management
Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, CO05.2016
Skills
- SAP Super User
- SQL Query
- PowerBi/PowerApps
- Lean Manufacturing
- KPI Tracking
- ERP Systems
- MRP II System
- Planning & Organizing
- Team Leadership
- Data Analysis
- Microsoft Office
- Data Management
- Agile Methodologies
Certification
- Yellow Belt 2018 - Certified as Yellow Belt in SLB LEAN Manufacturing.
- APICS 2017-Certified in Production and Inventory Management.
- Kaizen Facilitator 2016 - Certified in leading Kaizen Events.
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 6 staff members.
- Collaborated with team of 8 in the development of Supply Chain project for production.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
Timeline
Manufacturing Planner
John Deere
03.2023 - Current
Logistics Project Specialist
Romark Logistics
01.2020 - 01.2022
Operations Manager
Wayfair.com
03.2018 - 12.2019
Inventory Coordinator
SNF Chemtall
05.2006 - 04.2016
Bachelor’s - Business Administration And Management
Strayer University
Master Of Science - Operations Management
Colorado Technical University
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