Connie Schaefer

Sourcing Manager @ Weber LLC

About

With over six years of experience in purchasing and scheduling, I am a passionate and driven Area Purchasing Manager at Sherwin-Williams, a global leader in paints and coatings. I manage the purchasing activities for multiple sites, ensuring optimal inventory levels, cost savings, and supplier relationships. I also oversee the production scheduling process, balancing customer demand, capacity, and resources. I excel in a fast-paced environment, where I apply my problem-solving, project management, and communication skills to deliver high-quality results. I am always eager to learn new things and improve my competencies in supply chain management, business management, and data analysis. I enjoy working with a diverse and collaborative team, where we support each other and share our best practices. My goal is to contribute to the success and growth of Sherwin-Williams, while advancing my career and professional development.

Country

United States

City

Elgin

Industry

Consumer Goods

Skill

Problem Solving, Excel in a fast paced environment, Project Management, Learning Quickly, Work Very Well with Others, Work well without supervision, Vendor Relationships, Microsoft Office, SAP R/3, Continuous Improvement, Analysis, Management, Manufacturing, Leadership, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Public Speaking, Strategy, Team Leadership

Experience

Sourcing Manager

Weber LLC

2024-7 - Present · 2 yrs 3 mos

Area Purchasing Manager

Sherwin-Williams

2021-8 - 2024-7 · 3 yrs

Wheeling, Illinois, United States

Sr. Master Production Scheduler

Sherwin-Williams

2017-6 - 2020-7 · 3 yrs 2 mos

Greater Chicago Area

Scheduler III

Valspar

2015-12 - 2017-6 · 1 yr 7 mos

Greater Chicago Area

Production Planner

Handi-Foil

2014-2 - 2015-11 · 1 yr 10 mos

Wheeling, IL

•Create dispatch work list for production of assemblies for a fast-paced, high volume, dynamic work environment •Work with transportation and customer service by reserving trucks to ensure 99.9% on time and in full delivery to customers •Review and analyze historical data to generate customer purchase orders through QAD VMI for top 5 largest customers •Communicate with all levels of the organization to meet the needs of customers in a timely manor

Operational Manufacturing Planner

Marel Townsend

2013-1 - 2013-9 · 9 mos

Des Moines, Iowa

•Analyze planned orders, create production orders, and balance work centers •Work closely with shop supervisors to adjust workloads and plan capacities in order to meet internal and external customer demand •Reschedule, prioritize, and expedite production orders as needed •Work closely with purchasing department to establish, maintain, and manage flexing of workload •Monitor quality and manage external operation vendors •Increase throughput by analyzing minimum and maximum lot sizes, potential Kan-Ban materials, and grouping of similar materials •Help facilitate any ECO's and new product design trials for assigned work centers

Strategic Purchasing Coordinator

Marel Townsend

2011-8 - 2013-1 · 1 yr 6 mos

•Assist in outsourcing 8500+ hours of work to implement the new manufacturing model •Conduct strategic bidding, negotiating, and contract preparations for 900+ items and a $1.1M savings •Assist in the implementation of SAP ERP system in Des Moines •Deliver SAP training and provide user support for procurement department •Maintain 150+ suppler performance scorecards •Work closely with suppliers to improve supplier reliability and product quality

Procurement Intern

Marel Townsend

2011-5 - 2011-8 · 4 mos

Des Moines, Iowa

•Execute project management skills through creating and maintaining a live supplier database •Research and interview 100+ suppliers for a better understanding of capacity, capabilities, and expertise •Conduct on site meetings and visits to potential suppliers