Krista Patrick

Inventory and production planner @ Ancra International LLC - Cargo Handling Systems

About

I am an accomplished management professional with progressive experience in a manufacturing environment. Expertise in material planning, material handling, safety, and inventory control. Successfully managed supply chain of over 70 suppliers globally with responsibility for 2,000+ component parts and over 500 Buy Out products. Specialties: Supply Chain Management Continuous Improvement Lean Manufacturing Buyer Direct Materials Buyer Indirect Materials Proficient in Microsoft Office Proficient in JDE - MRP systems ISO 9000/14000 OSHA Certified in Health and Safety

Country

United States

City

Batesville

Industry

Logistics & Supply Chain

Skill

Inventory Management, business ma, Lean Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, Kanban, Continuous Improvement, Supply Chain, Inventory Control, Kaizen, JIT, MRP, Quality Management, Materials Management, Materials, Project Planning, Product Development, Purchasing, Procurement, Manufacturing

Experience

Inventory and production planner

Ancra Cargo

2013-4 - Present · 13 yrs 6 mos

Inventory Planner

Cummins Inc.

2010-5 - 2012-11 · 2 yrs 7 mos

Walton, KY

Global Inventory planning. Backorder reduction. Achieve allocation goal. Lean manufacturing. Inventory analyst. Supply chain management. Inventory trending.

Materials Management Specialist

Hillrom

2003-1 - 2009-9 · 6 yrs 9 mos

Managed over 2,000 component parts from 70 Suppliers on a daily basis using JDE MRP. Managed 11 Asian suppliers totaling 200 parts. Ordered over 200 Finished Goods Products from 14 suppliers using Supply & Demand report and knowledge of the customer drop in demand. Reduced on hand inventory significantly by aggressively reducing safety stock and managing box quantities with suppliers and looking at obsolete inventory and common parts that may be used in same assemblies manufactured. Successfully managed between 10 to 15 cost out projects on an ongoing basis. Used problem solving skills to get to the root cause of inventory discrepancy issues, part flow issues, and supplier delivery issues. Worked closely with the planning department to assure part availability to meet customer demand. Worked closely with the receiving department and the production line on issues. Material Control Analyst (2002 - 2003) Managed a wide variety of tasks, including but not limited to Departmental Supermarket Maintenance, Material Flow, and Engineering Change Coordination. Reviewed data and reacted appropriately to resolve issues. Provided feedback and follow-up on part shortages to appropriate Production Planner and/or Material Management Specialist. Coordinated with other Material Control Analysts and material Handlers to assure material flow. Monitored and helped control inventory for new product development products and obsolete products. Experienced in Materials Requirement Planning, shop floor control systems and pull systems Identified and implemented improvement processes.

Safety Technician

Hillrom

1999-1 - 2003-3 · 4 yrs 3 mos

Organize safety coordinator program Conduct weekly safety audit meetings Keep Safety Crosses up-dated with new incidents Address safety issues in plant, and follow-up Make weekly safety coordinator notes for their meetings Organize monthly safety luncheons Organize "new" safety coordinator training meetings

Associate

Remanufacturing All Over

1998-1 - 1999-1 · 1 yr 1 mo

Responsible for activities in weld, paint, assembly and final inspection operations. Areas of responsibility include productivity, quality, safety, and schedule adherence.

Associate

Flex Force

1997-1 - 1998-1 · 1 yr 1 mo

Final assembly and welding department replacement. Continuous Improvement promoter. Coaching training Hillenbrand Business Systems training Kaizen Day One training Kaizen events participant Set up Osprey stock supermarket