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Tamika McEwen

Summary

Methodical Materials Manager committed to maintaining accurate stock records and schedules. Diligent and communicative professional with expertise in strategic planning, materials management and quality control. Committed to collaborating with diverse cross-functional teams to maximize employee engagement and meet corporate objectives while supporting hard sales forecasts and inventory planning.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Hospice Nurse

Private Duty
11.2022 - 07.2023
  • I took sometime off to take care of my terminal ill aunt. Who recently passed on.
  • Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
  • Offered listening ear to both patients and loved ones to meet emotional and mental, as well as physical needs.
  • Established and maintained successful relationships with patients, families and physicians by utilizing exemplary communication and active listening skills.
  • Developed and implemented individualized care plan for each hospice patient while following physician instructions.

Materials Manager

Faurecia
04.2014 - 11.2022
  • Worked closely with purchasing team, leveraging power of commodities and materials in outlining trade and distribution agreements.
  • Manager of MRO indirect material and services with a $17M/year spend
  • Maintained material control and information systems, supporting manufacturing and balancing inventory surpluses with customer demand
  • Tracking over $1060k savings for FY23 on projects led in first six months in this role.
  • Monitored safety stock levels and established order policies to balance inventory availability with minimal investment.
  • Managed material flow through plants across global markets in support of lean manufacturing operations and measured cost management.
  • Maintained material control and information systems, supporting manufacturing and balancing inventory surpluses with customer demand.
  • Coordinated implementation of complete and raw product changes to facilitate successful launch and exceed customer expectations.
  • Leading new recycling projects that mitigate environmental disposal with new
    recycling programs that also bring in revenue
  • In charge of overall inventory control, logistics, material, and shipping and receiving operations.
  • Managed subordinates and gave directives, drafted schedules and comprehensively evaluated performance.
  • Coordinated meticulous order management systems and production lifecycles for comprehensive customer development and satisfaction.
  • Improved resource allocation to promote efficiency and deadline management.
  • Understood common material delivery methods using automated vehicles, conveyor belts and rail-guided distribution systems and determined best strategy for products.
  • Purchased indirect manufacturing supplies, administrative support materials and packaging to comprehensively build multifaceted production lifecycles.
  • Communicated regularly with suppliers to uphold accountability for quality standards and timely delivery of goods.
  • Monitored inventory levels and avoided shortages with timely replenishment of stock.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with vendors to maintain and improve levels of customer service.
  • Addressing lagging indicators in spend by addressing behaviors creating leading
    indicators
  • Negotiated pricing and terms with vendors to secure best value for company.
  • Analyzed market and delivery systems to assess present and future materials availability.
  • Reviewed and approved purchase orders and invoices for accuracy and completeness.
  • Established and maintained accurate records of purchases, pricing and payment terms.
  • Reduced costs by streamlining contract bidding and procurement processes to assure best prices for materials and services.
  • Researched and evaluated potential suppliers to determine best fits for company needs and to identify cost savings opportunities.
  • Facilitated resolution of vendor disputes and discrepancies.
  • Identified opportunities to reduce lead times and improve inventory management.
  • Devised and implemented strategies to optimize purchasing processes and reduce costs.
  • Hired and trained purchasing staff to improve effectiveness of purchasing operations.
  • Negotiation of new service agreements impacting plant.

Material Manager

Benteler Automotive
07.2005 - 04.2014
  • Worked closely with purchasing team, leveraging power of commodities and materials in outlining trade and distribution agreements.
  • Maintained material control and information systems, supporting manufacturing and balancing inventory surpluses with customer demand.
  • Monitored safety stock levels and established order policies to balance inventory availability with minimal investment.
  • Managed subordinates and gave directives, drafted schedules and comprehensively evaluated performance.
  • Coordinated meticulous order management systems and production lifecycles for comprehensive customer development and satisfaction.
  • Improved resource allocation to promote efficiency and deadline management.
  • Coordinated implementation of complete and raw product changes to facilitate successful launch and exceed customer expectations.
  • Leader of functional team leaders in manufacturing environment with accountability
    for Shipping Operations, Internal Production Planning, Material Planning, Shipping
    and Receiving, Inventory Control
  • Team building and onboarding for Shipping team supporting OTD for new product
    line developing team members who are engaged and connected to our vision
  • Understood common material delivery methods using automated vehicles, conveyor belts and rail-guided distribution systems and determined best strategy for products.
  • Responsibility for 7 leaders and 48 indirect team members maintaining appropriate
    staffing levels in a highly competitive region
  • Managed material flow through plants across global markets in support of lean manufacturing operations and measured cost management.
  • Engaged and developed Shipping Team allowing us to reduce our past due orders
    by 74% in one FY
  • Identified opportunities to reduce lead times and improve inventory management.
  • Researched and evaluated potential suppliers to determine best fits for company needs and to identify cost savings opportunities.
  • Negotiated pricing and terms with vendors to secure best value for company.
  • Monitored inventory levels and avoided shortages with timely replenishment of stock.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with vendors to maintain and improve levels of customer service.
  • Maintain and develop metrics for various SCM and SIOP functions supporting SCM
    and manufacturing functions and improvements at our plant and at a global level
  • Reviewed and approved purchase orders and invoices for accuracy and completeness.
  • Communicated regularly with suppliers to uphold accountability for quality standards and timely delivery of goods.
  • Hired and trained purchasing staff to improve effectiveness of purchasing operations.
  • Facilitated resolution of vendor disputes and discrepancies.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management

CTU
Colorado
09.2014

Skills

  • Shipment Scheduling
  • Retention (team member and customer)
  • Continuous improvements
  • Integrated Materials Management Systems
  • Superior Organizational Skills
  • Materials Take-Offs
  • Project management
  • Cost Controls Familiarity
  • Loss Prevention Strategies
  • Procedure Implementation
  • Audits (internal, Sarbanes–Oxley, DCAA)
  • Process (SOP) development
  • EMR Systems
  • Managing Materials
  • Disposition Records
  • Bid Process Management

Timeline

Hospice Nurse

Private Duty
11.2022 - 07.2023

Materials Manager

Faurecia
04.2014 - 11.2022

Material Manager

Benteler Automotive
07.2005 - 04.2014

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management

CTU

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