Teresa Mossburg
McKeesport,PA
Summary
Dynamic Senior Supply Chain Manager with extensive expertise in strategic planning and execution of supply chain operations. Proven track record of enhancing operational frameworks through innovative procurement methods. Proficient in vendor management, inventory optimization, and process enhancement to drive efficiency and reduce costs. Achievements include substantial improvements in supply chain performance and successful implementation of transformative change initiatives.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Supply Chain Manager
Bonnie Plants LLC
Opelika, AL
10.2024 - Current
- Oversaw inventory management, optimizing stock levels to meet production demands while minimizing holding costs.
- Created training materials for staff on best practices related to inventory management, purchasing processes, cycle counts and other operational tasks.
- Developed and implemented strategies to optimize supply chain operations, reduce costs and improve customer service.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align supply chain strategies with business objectives.
- Managed end-to-end supply chain operations, ensuring timely delivery of products.
- Managed a team of supply chain professionals responsible for forecasting, order management, inventory control and distribution.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors, securing favorable terms and cost savings.
- Assessed projected costs and benefits of infrastructure enhancements supporting the overall company
Sourcing Manager- Indirect Materials
Bonnie P. Patel, Dds
Opelika, AL
02.2021 - 09.2024
- Assisted in the selection process of new suppliers based on cost, quality, reliability, and delivery timescales.
- Contributed to cross-functional teams in design and development of new products.
- Identified lowest costs through submission of RFPs and product category reviews.
- Identified and evaluated potential vendors to source materials, goods, and services.
- Provided guidance and support to junior colleagues within the team.
- Developed and implemented procurement strategies and processes.
- Participated in negotiations regarding price, terms, quality and lead time for suppliers and categories.
- Identified systematic problems and root causes to resolve issues and improve service delivery.
- Implemented strategies designed to reduce total cost of ownership while maintaining high standards of service levels.
- Drafted contracts, agreements for goods, services purchased from suppliers.
Supply Chain Manager
Berlin Packaging
Pittsburgh, PA
08.2020 - 02.2021
- Proactively identify areas of opportunity and coach Buyers and Sourcing professionals to drive cost savings, inventory optimization, and margin improvement
- Monitor and negotiate resin increases and decreases along with other cost drivers
- Negotiate costs, terms, and other contractual elements with suppliers
- Manage transportation costs and focus on reducing total cost of ownership
- Monitor inventory levels and implement strategies which maximize cash flow and customer satisfaction
- Use innovation and implement new processes and procedures that are focused on improving efficiencies across the organization
- Coach and mentor employees with a focus on enhancing their overall skills
- Provide clear direction along with a level of accountability that generates superior results
- Promote a continuous improvement mode of operation; readily challenge all employees to take individual and or group performance to the next level
- Work with Sales and the project team to understand upcoming projects and identify potential sources of supply
- Develop supply strategies which allow Berlin Packaging to gain a competitive edge in the marketplace
- Focus on creating supplier relationships that offer win-win results
Strategic Sourcing Manager
Berlin Packaging
10.2019 - 08.2020
- Led development of supplier and category sourcing strategies
- Developed industry knowledge and insights in order to be a resource for new category sourcing needs
- Led the sourcing efforts on projects within the region and identified potential sources of supply
- Ensured customer needs were matched to supplier capabilities in a way which maximized both Berlin margin and supplier thrill
- Coordinated with the project management team on the production of custom tools
- Focused on creating supplier relationships which offered a mutually beneficial partnership
- Educated employees at branch on project management and custom tooling flow
- Developed and drove cost reduction initiatives for the region
- Delegated opportunities and managed follow-up
- Evaluated supplier quotations and developed negotiation strategies focused on improving Berlin Packaging's competitive position in the marketplace
- Negotiated pricing, terms, and other contractual issues with suppliers
- Leveraged volume to provide cost-effective solutions while maintaining acceptable inventory levels
- Actively developed and communicated supplier strategies to the region
- Routinely met with current suppliers to bring new and improved product solutions forward
- Routinely met with potential new suppliers to ensure awareness of market place opportunities as key aspect of category strategies
- Focused on developing new suppliers as improved performance and/or alternative solutions were identified or required
Senior Buyer
Berlin Packaging
04.2018 - 10.2019
- Manage and direct tactical purchasing for a $45 million business unit spend
- Manage inventory levels and replenishment parameters for business unit to minimize inventory exposure while maintaining greater than 99% on-time delivery to customers and maximizing inventory turns
- Build costing and margin models for all warehouse inventory programs
- Lead cost savings initiatives within business unit
- Manage, direct, and solve all freight issues
- Manage outside assembly production from a system standpoint
- Continually evaluate processes to increase efficiency
- Maintaining turn goals and fill rates for all business unit purchasing
- Sourcing new products to meet customer needs
Strategic Sourcing Specialist
Berlin Packaging
08.2014 - 04.2018
- Develop relationships with key suppliers and fostering an environment of continuous improvement and engagement
- Support and identify cost reduction initiatives for our branch savings of over $1MM annually
- Analyze spend and identify margin enhancement opportunities
- Maintain Supplier Spend Reporting, Cost Savings Reporting, and perform research on Suppliers as needed
- Evaluate Supplier proposals, considering the entire supply chain costs and optimize all the associated costs
- Assist in the negotiation and execution of Non-Disclosure Agreements, Contract agreements, and other contractual documents as required
- Regularly source and obtain competitive quotes or proposals on high dollar projects
- Project Management; oversee all aspects of complicated projects from beginning to end when the first order is delivered to the customer
Senior Account Coordinator
Berlin Packaging
06.2005 - 08.2014
- Built and maintained strong relationships with customer/suppliers accounts
- Worked with Sales and the project teams to understand current and upcoming projects
- Sourced, negotiated pricing, and cut purchase orders
- Matched purchase orders against receipt of goods to verify correct item and quantity had been received
- Managed inventory levels and shipments into a 3rd party warehouse to meet customers' needs
- Communicated with customers, sales, and procurement to drive process solutions that improved performance throughout the organization
- Arranged and negotiated transportation costs among carriers to reduce expenses
- Managed and maintained weekly Transportation reports to ensure all freight charges were being captured and charged appropriately
Education
Associates - Business Administration, Management and Operations
Community College of Allegheny County
01.2013
Skills
- Global sourcing
- Demand forecasting
- Production planning
- Sourcing expertise
- Cost reduction initiatives
- Warehouse management
- Supply chain risk management
- Supplier relationship management
- Negotiating
- Procurement expertise
Timeline
Senior Supply Chain Manager
Bonnie Plants LLC
10.2024 - Current
Sourcing Manager- Indirect Materials
Bonnie P. Patel, Dds
02.2021 - 09.2024
Supply Chain Manager
Berlin Packaging
08.2020 - 02.2021
Strategic Sourcing Manager
Berlin Packaging
10.2019 - 08.2020
Senior Buyer
Berlin Packaging
04.2018 - 10.2019
Strategic Sourcing Specialist
Berlin Packaging
08.2014 - 04.2018
Senior Account Coordinator
Berlin Packaging
06.2005 - 08.2014
Associates - Business Administration, Management and Operations
Community College of Allegheny County
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