Tracy Stults
Liberty Hill
Summary
Highly Detail-Oriented Supply Chain Professional with over 20 years of demonstrated leadership experience leading teams in operations, logistics, supply chain, and inventory management across diverse industries, including Semiconductors, Electronics, Medical Device, Aerospace, and Connectors. Aiming to secure a challenging leadership position where I can leverage my extensive project management skills, Data-driven approach, multi-task skills, and strong analytical skills to drive transformative organizational change, optimize processes, and consistently deliver exceptional results. Proven track record in effectively managing and leveraging ERP systems including SAP, NetSuite and Oracle and analytical abilities to enhance overall operational efficiency and facilitate strategic decision-making.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Materials Manager
Hine Automation
St Petersburg
01.2024 - Current
- Enhanced overall operational performance through process optimization.
- Manage and execute inventory, planning, and buying function leading to increase in OTIF by 8% and customer satisfaction.
- Successfully established and executed Business Objectives, leading to increased efficiency in global procurement.
- Optimized the supply chain process to ensure timely delivery of raw material procurement while reducing inventory costs.
- Manage supplier relationships driving savings and cost reductions in coordination with Strategic Sourcing function reducing inventory by 3%.
- Managed strategic initiatives to improve Supply and Demand Planning accuracy, reducing stockouts and overstock situations.
- Utilized strategic planning and execution capabilities to improve materials planning, purchasing decisions and cost reduction initiatives.
Warehouse Operations Manager
Paragon Water Systems
Oldsmar
03.2022 - 12.2023
- Led a successful warehouse transformation initiative, increasing overall capacity by 20% and optimizing critical warehouse processes.
- Ensure OSHA compliance.
- Authored and implemented comprehensive SOP and work instructions, ensuring standardized and efficient warehouse operations in alignment with industry best practices.
- Orchestrated strategic inventory reduction efforts, playing a pivotal role in the cleanup of Bill of Materials (BOMs) and ERP data.
- Significantly contributed to an $8M reduction in inventory out of a total of $27M, optimizing working capital and space planning.
- Collaborated with supply planners and buyers to configure attributes within the IFS system, facilitating streamlined inventory management and procurement processes.
- Initiated and oversaw cycle count and physical inventory processes, leading to a substantial improvement in inventory accuracy from 17% to 98%, significantly minimizing discrepancies and operational disruptions.
- Implemented Kaizen, Gemba, and SQDP methodologies to drive continuous process improvement, redesigning the warehouse layout, and fostering effective cross-functional communications to maximize operational efficiency.
- Provided critical data and reporting for Sales and Operations Execution S&OE, offering valuable insights and facilitating data-driven decision-making processes.
- Oversaw the transition of manufacturing operations to Mexico.
Materials Director
Essentium
Pflugerville
08.2020 - 01.2022
- Managed and coordinated with cross-functional teams to support the development of material management strategies by integrating Procurement, Manufacturing, MRP, and Demand and Supply policies.
- Prepared comprehensive reports for SIOP, driving informed decision-making in monthly business reviews.
- Orchestrated successful negotiations with suppliers, resulting in favorable pricing and contract terms.
- Implemented Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) and kanban pull systems, leading to a significant reduction in purchase orders and transactions.
- Improved supply chain processes while aligning with Business Objectives for the company's profitability.
- Applied strategic Inventory planning techniques including safety stock, min and max order points, min order qty to forecast demand and manage material procurement.
- Enhanced forecast accuracy through comprehensive cross-functional coordination and continuous updates to the Supply Chain Planning tool.
- Maintained data integrity within NetSuite and facilitated seamless WMS implementation.
- Developed and documented Standard Operating Procedures, Work Instructions, and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
- Spearheaded the implementation of a new Quality Management System (Intellect), enhancing overall operational efficiency in preparation for the ISO Certification and ensuring SOX compliance.
- Led a team responsible for developing and implementing Corrective Actions in response to supply chain disruptions.
Materials and Inventory Manager
AirBorn
Georgetown
09.2015 - 06.2020
- Oversaw a $32M inventory comprised of over 12,000 SKUs, successfully reducing inventory levels by 11% while maintaining seamless production operations.
- Improved inventory turnover from 3.4 to 4.7, enhancing overall operational efficiency.
- Regularly presented progress updates to senior management using various water charts during weekly business reviews.
- Performed root cause analysis establishing inventory control and inventory planning procedures which increased accuracy, restocking efficiency, restocking activities, and reduced wastage.
- Fostered collaboration with buyers and planners, optimizing inventory levels for both procurement and production purposes.
- Implemented WMS and RF scanners, leading to a 31% reduction in full-time equivalent (FTE) requirements while significantly improving productivity and accuracy.
- Establish New cradle to grave process collaborating with customer service, sales, operations, manufacturing and engineering to prevent excess and obsolescence.
- Managed and improved overall logistics operations to ensure timely delivery of materials, achieving a 20% increase in efficiency.
- Developed comprehensive demand forecasts at various levels of aggregation and for multiple time horizons, enabling efficient resource allocation and proactive inventory management.
- Regularly reported critical supply planning and inventory planning metrics during the Sales and Operations Planning S&OP process, providing valuable insights to stakeholders and facilitating informed decision-making.
Director of Distribution
ConMed Linvatec
Lithia Springs
03.2009 - 08.2015
- Direct and coordinate activities - $77M OSHA compliant, Center of Excellence. 350K sq ft facility employing 112 team members.
- Cost Savings and Financial Plans - Manage departmental budget of $9.5M. Slashed operating cost by 17%. Lowered overtime spend by 31%. Increased service levels including the customer experiences by achieving a 99.7% on-time shipment rate reducing miss-ships by 16%.
- Ensured adherence to compliance requirements in all aspects of inventory control and supply chain operations.
- Establish and implement departmental policies, goals, objectives, and procedures, conferring with executive management, human resources, and staff members as necessary leading to improved performance metrics.
- Promote Kaizen and Six Sigma to identify innovative solutions to decrease errors, increase on time delivery, and team performance improvement.
- Implemented strategic plans to Identify Opportunities for business process improvement to manage Inbound and outbound logistics.
- Apply 5S principles to remove waste resulting in an organized, clutter free, safe, and efficient environment.
- Work with Accounting and Quality during year-end financial, ISO and SOX audits.
Supply Planner and Materials Scheduler
ATMI
Burnet
08.2005 - 03.2009
- Responsible for 17 Member Teams including Production and Inventory Control, shipping and receiving, manufacturing, and customer service functions for all New Products.
- Material Requirements Planning Team Lead for buyers, planners, schedulers, and inventory control experts within the Oliver Wight Class A Team.
- Form and run weekly and monthly S&OE.
- Achieved Class A results through instituting MRP II and Sales and Operations Planning by dramatically changing business processes within the company and engaging cross-functional teams.
- Managed to increase production efficiency by implementing process optimization strategies increasing on-time delivery to 98% and Material availability to 98.5%.
- Overhaul the cycle count process using Six Sigma tools increased inventory accuracy from 37% to 98%.
- Implemented strategic improvements and developed reporting on the reconciliation process, resulting in increased operational effectiveness in managing inventory.
- Improved Oracle functionality and inventory strategy.
- Analyze/maintain SKU level demand/supply forecast based on sales history, and market conditions.
- Managed and optimized the Capacity Planning Process to ensure timely delivery of materials, resulting in a 20% increase in efficiency.
- Manage Excess & Obsolete E&O material working with Sales, Production, Planning, and Finance.
- Improved finished goods inventory turns from 2 to 4 and reduced raw material inventory dollars by 25%.
- Convert MRP-driven schedule into a visual KANBAN scheduling system.
- Implement weekly and monthly forecast S&OP and KPI reporting to Senior Management.
Business Process Development Analyst
Applied Materials
Austin
07.2000 - 08.2005
- Work with 3PL logistics companies and arrange shipment of completed semi-conductors made up of 9-31 crates valued at $3-18M.
- Manage on-time delivery of line down materials for both inbound and outbound suppliers.
- Decreased unplanned activities through the implementation of proper planning and procurement procedures increasing material availability from 90% to 98%.
- Reach then maintained 98.5% inventory accuracy.
- Lead a team of 8 individuals companywide to execute Oracle best practices.
- Implemented efficient systems for stock transfers leading to a reduction of costs and improvement in inventory management.
- Decrease the loss of inventory from $350k to less than $10, 000 a year related to Interorganizational transfers.
- Presented monthly to executive team.
- Logistics Supervisor coaching a team of 16 hourly employees including selection, hiring and development.
- Reduced raw material warehousing square footage by 40%.
- Increased on-time material delivery from 83% to 95% from receiving to production.
Air Transportation Specialist
United States Air Force - AMC
Charleston
01.1994 - 01.1998
- Inspecting cargo for airlift to verify eligibility and proper documentation, packaging, and marking.
- Determining quantity and type of cargo to be loaded according to allowable aircraft cabin load.
- Coordinating with air transportation clearance authority on diversion of cargo.
Education
Six Sigma Brown Belt -
Master of Arts - Business Administration
The University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
The University of Florida
Skills
- P&L
- EBITA
- Budgets
- KPIs
- Data Analyst
- Global Logistics, LTL, 3PL
- SIOP
- S&OE
- Purchasing
- Building Vendor relationships
- Sarbanes Oxley
- ISO-9001
- BSI Compliance
- OSHA
- MRP
- DRP
- Planner / Scheduler
- Inventory management
- Distribution
- Logistics
- ERP, Oracle, SAP, NetSuite, Glovia, IFS
- WMS
- Six Sigma
- Gemba
- SQDP
- Kaizen
- MiniTab
- Power BI
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Microsoft Project
- Visio
- Teams
- Lotus Notes
- PeopleSoft
- Strong analytical skills
- Attention to detail
- Interpersonal skills
Timeline
Materials Manager
Hine Automation
01.2024 - Current
Warehouse Operations Manager
Paragon Water Systems
03.2022 - 12.2023
Materials Director
Essentium
08.2020 - 01.2022
Materials and Inventory Manager
AirBorn
09.2015 - 06.2020
Director of Distribution
ConMed Linvatec
03.2009 - 08.2015
Supply Planner and Materials Scheduler
ATMI
08.2005 - 03.2009
Business Process Development Analyst
Applied Materials
07.2000 - 08.2005
Air Transportation Specialist
United States Air Force - AMC
01.1994 - 01.1998
Six Sigma Brown Belt -
Master of Arts - Business Administration
The University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
The University of Florida