YVONNE HARRELL
Milledgeville,GA
Summary
Dynamic Material Planner adept at streamlining operations and achieving financial targets. Known for effective communication skills and a strong commitment to optimizing inventory levels to support production needs.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Material Planner Senior
Triumph Aerostructures
Milledgeville, Georgia
08.1996 - 05.2018
- Planned raw materials for flyaway and non-flyaway aerospace production supplies.
- Sourced, purchased and scheduled movement of raw materials in support of operational needs.
- Managed multi-million dollar accounts, achieving significant financial oversight.
- Purchased low cost materials via company credit card.
- Forecasted production schedules and adjusted plans to accommodate changes in demand.
- Set and monitored annual goals to ensure operational efficiency.
- Reduced inventory while supporting production, avoiding material shortages and line stoppages.
- Achieved 95% success in reduction goals over 22 years.
Coordinated daily with supply chain leads and managers to streamline operations. - Engaged frequently with procurement, engineering, quality and production teams to mitigate material shortages.
- Applied knowledge of commercial and military standards to ensure material compliance.
- Developed and maintained material planning schedules, enhancing production efficiency and timely material availability.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize inventory levels, minimizing waste and supporting continuous production flow.
- Analyzed demand forecasts to ensure timely availability of materials for manufacturing.
- Tracked placed orders to identify and resolve problems impacting on-time delivery.
- Monitored arrivals and prioritized inbound shipments with transportation department.
- Coordinated expedited orders with manufacturing affiliates to meet demand.
- Performed cycle counts on materials responsible for.
- Determined materials needed to be tested or discarded due to shelf life.
- Checked packing slips against Purchase Orders to determine if shipments were correct.
- Reported damaged and/or missing materials to Vendor.
- Reported damaged and/or non compliant materials to Quality Control for resolution.
- Performed weekly status communication with Vendors.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
Inventory Specialist
Triumph Aerostructures
Milledgeville, Georgia
03.1994 - 08.1996
- Executed weekly cycle counts on facility materials in Milledgeville, GA, ensuring accuracy.
Achieved inventory accuracy ranging from 80 to 95% during employment. - Conducted regular audits to ensure accuracy of inventory records.
Accounts Payable Clerk
Northrop Grumman
Milledgeville, GA
12.1983 - 03.1994
- Executed comprehensive invoice analysis and payment processing for facility's $100,000 budget.
Oversaw $2,500 monthly petty cash account with precise tracking and management.
Ensured accuracy by reconciling invoices against purchase orders.
Resolved discrepancies through vendor and purchasing agent communications.
Typed all payable checks using IBM electric typewriter in absence of automation.
Completed monthly financial reconciliations, submitting reports to corporate.
Maintained vendor ledgers through manual postings for accuracy.
Handled weekly deposits along with reconciliation of petty cash account. - Processed vendor invoices for timely payment and accurate record-keeping.
- Reconciled accounts and resolved discrepancies in financial records.
Payroll Clerk
Grumman Aerospace
Milledgeville, GA
11.1982 - 12.1983
- Ensured timely updates and accuracy of employee records for payroll processing.
- Processed payroll for multiple departments, ensuring accurate and timely compensation through advanced payroll software.
- Gathered timesheets to prepare weekly payroll data for coordination.
- Maintained precise payroll transaction records, improving reporting accuracy and compliance.
- Tracked vacation accruals and personal leave balances, providing employees with clear visibility of their entitlements.
- Protected payroll operations by maintaining confidentiality of employee information.
- Processed and issued employee paychecks, detailing earnings and deductions.
Dispatcher
J & M Transportation
Milledgeville, GA
08.1980 - 03.1982
- Coordinated transportation schedules for timely deliveries across multiple regions.
- Communicated with drivers to ensure efficient route planning and compliance.
- Trained new dispatch staff on protocols and system usage effectively.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations for all transportation activities.
- Managed high volume of phone calls, maintaining data entry accuracy to support efficient operations.
- Assigned drivers to optimal routes based on customer needs to enhance service delivery.
- Updated records of driver locations, delays, and cancellations.
Data Entry Clerk
J & M Transportation
Milledgeville, Georgia
06.1979 - 08.1980
- Entered and maintained accurate data in transportation management systems.
- Reviewed and ensured documents were complete and accurate prior to processing to minimize errors.
- Performed data entry from paper documents, emails, and other sources into computer systems.
- Verified accuracy and completeness of data entry into database system to uphold data integrity.
- Utilized office equipment, such as scanners and printers, to support daily operations.
Payroll Clerk
J & M Transportation
Milledgeville, Georgia
11.1978 - 06.1979
- Maintained accurate employee records and updated payroll data promptly to ensure payroll accuracy.
- Collected timesheets and prepared weekly payroll data for payroll coordinator processing.
- Analyzed timesheets and records to accurately calculate hours worked.
Cashier
Piggly Wiggly
Milledgeville, Georgia
06.1977 - 07.1978
- Managed cash register operations, ensuring correct change and receipts for customers.
- Operated cash register efficiently, processing various payment methods to facilitate smooth transactions.
- Accepted cash and credit card payments, issued receipts and provided change.
- Assisted customers with inquiries, ensuring satisfaction through knowledgeable service and accurate product information.
- Collaborated with team members during peak hours to streamline operations and enhance customer service.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of checkout area to enhance shopping experience.
Education
High School Diploma -
Baldwin High School
Milledgeville, GA06.1978
Skills
- Material requirements planning
- Inventory management
- Demand forecasting
- Supply chain optimization
- Material compliance standards
- Stock control
- Waste reduction
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Problem solving
- Team leadership
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Material Planner Senior
Triumph Aerostructures
08.1996 - 05.2018
Inventory Specialist
Triumph Aerostructures
03.1994 - 08.1996
Accounts Payable Clerk
Northrop Grumman
12.1983 - 03.1994
Payroll Clerk
Grumman Aerospace
11.1982 - 12.1983
Dispatcher
J & M Transportation
08.1980 - 03.1982
Data Entry Clerk
J & M Transportation
06.1979 - 08.1980
Payroll Clerk
J & M Transportation
11.1978 - 06.1979
Cashier
Piggly Wiggly
06.1977 - 07.1978
High School Diploma -
Baldwin High School