sandy brown

Managed a multi-disciplined Project Team in the planning and execution of product development and commercial improvements for oral hygiene products. Accomplished goals by coordinating a team ranging from 8-15 members. Created and maintained MS Project Gantt files and monthly department reports. Controlled purchasing functions for goods and services related to the projects.

Managed inventory of multiple commodities for production and customer sales orders through planning, scheduling, releasing and monitoring purchase orders, interplant orders, and work orders as needed. Worked with internal and external suppliers to resolve supply and material issues. Developed and maintained communication channels between departments to preserve the flow of materials to support the customer. Monitored and maintained inventory levels in alignment with business unit goals based on knowledge of MRP process. Resolved invoicing issues. Implemented engineering changes and processed supplier PPAPs. Purchasing Power User for the WISE inventory management system. Trained all Colorado members on WISE 3 purchasing screens and was responsible for training new department members.

Responsible, along with the Program Manager, to coordinate all activities related to 6 engineering projects. Lead multi-disciplined teams through the Product Life Cycle. Monitor and update resource requirements for projects. Track, manage, and report on time delivery, non-recurring engineering fees, design-to-costs, and other project deliverables. Accountable for all hardware procurement to support testing and customer shipments. Manage and execute the Material Requirements Planning (MRP) process to meet schedule requirements, expediting as needed. Facilitate project issues to resolution with departments, suppliers, and customers. Coordinate and review engineering changes. Lead project status meetings and maintain action item lists.