Shila Maschmann
Blue Grass,IA
Summary
Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills with the proven ability to exceed targets and drive success in fast-paced environments. Combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance. Demonstrates strong analytical, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and commitment to continuous learning and growth. Known for adaptability and consistently meeting changing organizational needs.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager, Procurement
Kinze Manufacturing, Inc.
10.2022 - Current
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Achieved significant cost savings by renegotiating contracts with key vendors, without compromising service quality. Team achieved MY24 cost savings of $2.5M, personal individual contribution of $1.7M
- Procurement Lead for Cost Reduction Initiative project team established for MY25
- Procurement Lead for Capital projects, New Product Development, and ECN processes
- Procurement Lean for BPR (Business Process Redesign) lead, determine customization needed for department, document procurement processes and train buyers on Oracle NetSuite (new ERP system)
- Streamlined workflows by identifying bottlenecks in existing systems and implementing appropriate solutions.
- Led cross-functional teams to achieve project goals, fostering collaboration and innovation.
- Negotiated favorable terms with suppliers, cutting operational costs while maintaining quality of service.
- Oversaw inventory management, optimizing stock levels, and reducing waste.
- Minimize risk on sole and single sourced electronics by qualifying additional contract manufacturers and coordinate EOL and LTB strategies to minimize obsolescence
- Reduce and/or eliminate slow-moving and excess inventory through rework, deviations, etc
- Participate in supplier site visits to assess capabilities with current suppliers and qualify new suppliers
- Communicate supplier expectations and mentor under-performing suppliers
Category Lead/Senior Buyer
Kent Corporation
10.2018 - 10.2022
- Lead sourcing and contracting activities on all high volume and high dollar spend food ingredients for five facilities within Kent Precision Foods Group
- Participate in Sourcing Advisory Board activities for Kent Corporation
- Manage tactical and strategic organizational vision in Low volume-High mix Food Manufacturing portfolio
- Led cost savings initiatives by generating annual savings of $1.5M+ YOY
- Negotiate payment terms savings of $300K+ YOY
- Minimize obsolescence by generating annual cost avoidances of $500K+ YOY
- Minimize risk on sole and single sourced food ingredients by expanding supply base
- Execute Purchase Orders based off MRP to meet production schedule for five production facilities
- Analyze MRP to determine action needed via exception messages (expedite/push out)
- Evaluate production orders entered within LT and make recommendations based upon ingredient availability
- Identify ingredient alternatives to avoid production down / customer back-order situations with Technical Services
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers, fostering collaboration and mutual growth.
- Lead for Buyers and Associate Buyers on food ingredients for five production facilities
- BPR (Business Process Redesign) lead for procurement, train buyers on Microsoft AX new ERP implementation
Make Planner II
Cobham Mission Systems
01.2018 - 09.2018
- Effectively managed WIP items in Low volume-High mix Aerospace product offering, optimizing capacity, while increasing inventory turns
- Executed JIT/Lean methodology to support corporate goals
- Analyzed MRP to verify material deliveries meet production schedule via exception messages
- Evaluated customer orders entered within LT and recommend options based upon part availability
- Scheduled production work orders and ensure timely completion
- Assessed impact and determined disposition for inventory through ECN process
- Identified part alternatives to avoid line down situations with Engineering and Procurement
- Extracted data from the ERP system and generated LOB reports for management and customers
- Enhanced current processes as needed, revised documentation, and communicated changes
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
William Penn University
Oskaloosa, IA01.2013
Skills
- Team leadership
- Time management
- Decision-making
- Complex Problem-solving
- Strategic planning
- Project management
- Project planning
- Negotiation
- Vendor management
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Attention to detail
Languages
French
Limited Working
Timeline
Manager, Procurement
Kinze Manufacturing, Inc.
10.2022 - Current
Category Lead/Senior Buyer
Kent Corporation
10.2018 - 10.2022
Make Planner II
Cobham Mission Systems
01.2018 - 09.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
William Penn University
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