Kate Munson

Managing $200 million in medical device metal machining spend. Setting strategic direction, executing contract management, delivering cost initiatives, collaborating globally with internal and external stakeholders.

Global Sourcing manager for new product development in surgical technologies.

Financial analyst for the indirect procurement team representing $2 billion in spend.

Budget, forecast, analyze and procure capacity for a $150 million dollar spend transportation team, shipping 1,000 loads daily over 900 various lanes from 19 different manufacturing plants and 50 outside warehouses in North America.

Owens-Illinois is a fortune 500 company that specializes in container glass products. It is the world's largest glass-packaging company and 1 out of every 2 glass containers made worldwide is made by Owens-Illionis. A few of my responsibilities include the following • Assign and tender shipments to O-I preferred carriers using O-I's transportation management system (TMS) to optimize service, capacity and cost. Manually tender load(s) that have not been accepted through the TMS waterfall carrier selection process by calling carriers to verbally secure capacity to cover the load(s) as required. • Monitor shipments to ensure on-time pick up and delivery utilizing the TMS. Proactively follow up as required to ensure desired service results are secured and issues are communicated to all parties. • Coordinate first response activity to resolve service issues. Escalate issues as required to the Transportation & Warehousing Leader and/or Logistics Manager. • Assist carriers in resolving issues regarding loading, unloading, appointments, unplanned accessorial requests, etc. and communicate to appropriate parties as necessary. • Support shipping/receiving locations with carrier issues, trailer pool coordination, rush shipment arrangements, and problem resolution as necessary. • Analyze existing shipping processes for possible improvements and provide support for various implementation plans to effect ongoing productivity improvement. • Analyze and monitor carrier capacity commitments and adjust system parameters in order to obtain maximum cost savings and service levels. • Coordinate reverse logistic flow of returns goods and returnable packaging as required. • Work with inbound carriers for all modes of transportation and assist the plants with service related issues. • Monitor daily shipment transactions to ensure accuracy of outbound/inbound freight payment • Maintain excellent communications and service with shipping/receiving locations and carriers.

2006 - 2009 Leading global third party logistics provider offering multimodal supply chain, product sourcing, and outsourcing solutions.; B2B Developed accounts, fostered relationships, and managed daily freight for 25 trucking companies. Executed strategies to grow market share and increase client sales. Managed all aspects of the business to include carrier analysis, short- and long-term strategy planning and resource utilization. Influenced behaviors and consistently delivered results. Selected to mentor new sales reps. Developed strong internal networks; cultivated relationships resulting in consistent increases annual sales. Generated $375K in 2007 branch revenue; $450K in 2008, and $150K through the end of April 2009. Recognized as "Rookie of the Year" for goal achievement and perseverance. Evaluated daily market; made quick decisions regarding the most cost effective and highest margin solution based on individual carrier needs. Served as a key member of the first women's networking group.