Traci Rogers

• Developed and maintained accurate demand forecasts to optimize inventory levels.
• Analyzed supply chain data to identify trends and recommend improvements for inventory management.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline supply chain processes and increase efficiency.
• Managed supplier relationships, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to quality standards.
• Utilized ERP systems for tracking inventory movements and coordinating replenishment activities.
• Coordinated cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of products and materials to customers.
• Collaborated with sales and marketing teams to align supply chain strategies with customer needs and expectations.
• Enhanced collaboration between internal stakeholders by facilitating regular communication meetings related to supply chain topics.
• Streamlined shipping and receiving operations to reduce errors and improve customer satisfaction.
• Developed production schedules to optimize workflow efficiency and resource allocation.
• Analyzed inventory levels and implemented replenishment strategies to minimize stockouts.
• Managed supply chain activities, including vendor communication and order processing.
• Utilized ERP systems to track production progress and maintain accurate reporting metrics.
• Developed production schedules according to deadlines for existing orders and sales forecasting.
• Worked directly with production personnel to resolve production scheduling issues and conflicts.
• Planned and established production schedules and optimized control levels for diversified manufacturing operations.
• Developed, released and monitored daily schedules to foster on-time completion of finished products.
• Reviewed inventories, tracked production statuses and ordered materials to foster consistent availability and production schedule adherence.
• Managed change requests effectively, balancing priorities while minimizing disruptions to ongoing operations.
• Engaged in both long and short-term project planning, strategizing for on-time, high-quality deliverables.
• Created production forecasting plans utilizing Excel spreadsheet tools and input from production and management teams.
• Conducted regular reviews of demand forecasts, adjusting production schedules as needed to maintain optimal inventory levels without compromising customer service standards.
• Assisted in budget preparation and control, ensuring production costs were aligned with financial targets.
• Developed and maintained production schedules to meet customer delivery requirements, optimizing resource allocation.
• Coordinated with sales and marketing teams to ensure production plans aligned with market demands and promotional activities.
• Planned production schedules, taking employee production rates, company needs and seasonal changes into account.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align production plans with customer requirements.

Analyzed material needs and assisted in initiating vendor material release schedules by placing spot purchase orders and managing schedule agreements. Supported management of exception messages.

Oversaw inventory management to guarantee continuous material supply while adhering to established ordering guidelines.

Oversaw inventory management to achieve established targets and optimize fill rates.

Oversaw monitoring of customer past dues to enhance service quality.

Directed monitoring of supplier open orders and overdue items to maintain seamless supply chain operations.

Facilitated processing of supplier invoices to address outstanding payments. Assisted materials manager and planner team lead in resolving supplier credit holds.

Identified and reported critical vendor delivery issues to department manager.

Cultivated and sustained professional relationships with supplier contacts through strategic email communication and weekly calls.

Oversaw continuous monitoring of material requirements against supplier delivery schedules to manage changes and mitigate material rejection or loss.

Assisted with responding to internal customer service inquiries promptly regarding order acknowledgments and advanced shipping notices. Facilitated timely responses to internal customer service requests concerning order confirmations and shipping updates.

Alerted corporate purchasing and product management regarding supplier discontinuation of product availability using Salesforce tool.

Facilitated EDI implementation and external portal utilization with suppliers for efficient purchase order receipt.

Facilitated communication of material availability to enhance customer service and optimize plant production.

Diagnosed unresolved sourcing pricing and MOQ issues, facilitating communication with Dana Global Purchasing and Product Management teams.

Assisted in reviewing and updating inventory standards and ordering rules to enhance efficiency in inventory management. Supported the organization of vendor information and lead times for better inventory control and supplier evaluation.

Oversaw compliance monitoring and enforcement for suppliers with confirmation compliance rates below 95%.

Oversaw resolution of automatic shipment notice and confirmation failures, ensuring timely purchase order adjustments.

Conducted monthly audits of the Lugoff DC red zone to monitor supplier material shortages and overages in the receiving department. Assisted in creating RPO and delivery documentation for supplier returns addressing quality issues, upon receipt of supplier RGA numbers.

Assisted in developing entry-level planners and expeditors in the material planning group as needed. Facilitated sharing of best practices among team members to support departmental and corporate goals.

Evaluated excess and obsolete inventories, delivering strategic recommendations for effective disposition.

• Developed production schedules to optimize workflow and meet delivery timelines.
• Coordinated capacity planning to align resources with production demands.
• Analyzed inventory levels to ensure material availability for scheduled orders.
• Implemented process improvements that enhanced scheduling efficiency and reduced lead times.
• Trained junior schedulers on best practices in production planning and resource allocation.
• Utilized ERP systems for real-time tracking of production progress and inventory status.
• Led initiatives to enhance communication between production, sales, and supply chain teams for better alignment on schedules.
• Tracked progress of manufacturing orders using [Type] software.
• Conducted regular reviews of inventory levels, proactively addressing shortages or excess stock that could impact production timelines.