Tameeka N. Bates
Rochester Hills,MI
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience at Ford Motor Company, excelling in logistics optimization and cost reduction. Proven track record in cross-functional collaboration, achieving over $1.2M in savings through strategic analysis. Skilled in program management and KPI reporting, driving impactful results while fostering strong supplier relationships.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Apparel Sales Leader/Administrative Assistant
DICK’S SPORTING GOODS
Rochester Hills, MI
12.2012 - Current
- General supervision of apparel team members in assigned departments
- Participate in program planning for warranty and customer loyalty programs to increase sales and customer retention
- Ensure compliance to loss prevention standards and audit requirements to reduce both internal and external theft through on-line training and presentations
- Execute planograms schedule changes on time to uphold standards for merchandise presentation
- Supervise and manage the Ship from Store e-commerce orders (Nike hub) surpassing the company’s goal with a 97% fulfillment rate
- Maintain employee files & payroll records/conduct on-board training/scheduling part-time employees
Supply Chain Analyst
PENSKE
Auburn Hills, MI
10.2018 - 08.2019
- Company Overview: Fiat Chrysler
- Manage the in-bound logistics for 140+ routes and suppliers to support the Ram VO program
- Analyzes route schedules or load plans, historical activity and customer trends in order to provide recommendations for improvements to routing efficiency and solution effectiveness to capture month over month cost saving initiatives totaling $100K+
- Handle reoccurring analysis and tasks driving continuous cost savings initiative, saving $1.2M through mode changes, lane reductions and trailer utilization examinations
- Examine current processes and implement or recommend improvements to drive out waste, improving in-bound logistics to Warren Truck facilities by 5%
- Proactively monitor and manage key performance indicators and execute root cause analysis
- Develop and distribute weekly customer metrics to develop carrier and supplier performance reports
- Use discretion and independent judgment to answer customer requests and propose solutions to reduce cost penalties to the FCA IBT network
- Fiat Chrysler
Lead Network Design Analyst
PENSKE
Dearborn, MI
07.2017 - 10.2018
- Company Overview: Ford Motor Company
- Conducted forward model studies for North America Material Logistics powertrain and vehicle programs
- Worked within a prescribed process using tools to analyze data, generate standard routing, provide reports and metrics on a regular basis to direct supervisor and upper management
- Collaborated with purchasing, material flow engineering, packaging design, developing efficiencies for planning, implementation for milestone phases of program development
- Collaborated and participated in process improvement teams and cost saving initiatives within various departments within North America Material Logistics (NAML)
- Ford Motor Company
Transportation Analyst/Buyer Assistant
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Dearborn, MI
10.2015 - 07.2017
- Company Overview: (Aerotek)
- Liaison between purchasing manager, buyers, suppliers and cross functional teams assisting in the management of Transportation commodity $4B annual spend
- Created a spend analysis report to identify non-production cost reduction opportunities for senior management and buyers
- Participate in comparative rate analysis within transportation to identify cost saving opportunities
- Prepare RFQ’s, solicit bids and analyze quotes
- Work cross-functionally with the material planning & logistic groups to create a delivery guide for our LTL & small packaging suppliers to reduce delivery errors and duplicate orders
- Manage and oversee the manual invoice processing of 10+ ocean suppliers from budget approver to final payment, increasing on time payments
- Assist in identifying and recovering $500k+ in credits due to overpayments and duplicate invoice submissions
- Implement processes to reduce the amount of rejected invoices, charge errors and duplicate payments for use by several carriers
- (Aerotek)
Student Assistant, Department Chair of Marketing & Supply Chain
WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY
Detroit, MI
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Managed projects and researched social media for network and relationship building increasing career opportunities for internships & post-grad employment
- Managed global supply chain students and alumni databases of 500+ members.
- Updated social media sites with current information and events, i.e. scholarship information and deadlines
- Assisted in recruiting of new students to the Supply Chain program through presentations, meetings and events.
- Represented Wayne State University in a study abroad program to Poland & Prague
Logistics Engineer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Dearborn, MI
- Develop and maintain sophisticated network models using industry-standard software to simulate various logistics scenarios, including transportation routing and optimization, distribution network design, warehouse center capacity and design, greenfield studies
- Analyze outputs to identify areas for improvement and generate actionable insights
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate model results into practical strategies and implementation plans
- Conduct sensitivity analysis and scenario planning to assess the impact of different variable on network performance
- Stay up to date on the latest advancements in logistics modeling techniques and digital twin software
- Prepare clear and concise reports, presentations, and other documentation to communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders
- Participate in projects and initiatives related to network optimization and supply chain improvement.
- Collaborate with Purchasing, Product Development, Material Flow and Virtual Development and Packaging groups to ensure total landed business case oversight.
Education
B.S. - Business Administration, Global Supply Chain Management
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI12-2014
Skills
- Program and sourcing management
- Cost reduction and analysis
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Logistics optimization
- Supplier coordination and RFQ analysis
- Project management and planning
- KPI reporting
- Budget oversight and financial input
Timeline
Supply Chain Analyst
PENSKE
10.2018 - 08.2019
Lead Network Design Analyst
PENSKE
07.2017 - 10.2018
Transportation Analyst/Buyer Assistant
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
10.2015 - 07.2017
Apparel Sales Leader/Administrative Assistant
DICK’S SPORTING GOODS
12.2012 - Current
Student Assistant, Department Chair of Marketing & Supply Chain
WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY
01.2011 - 01.2013
Logistics Engineer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
B.S. - Business Administration, Global Supply Chain Management
Wayne State University
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