Mandie Brauer
Dallas
Summary
Accomplished Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Logistics, and Operations Analyst with experience in high-volume and low-volume manufacturing and distribution environments. Recognized for ability to run a cost-efficient operation that meets and exceeds business objectives and customer satisfaction. Strong focus on collaborative teamwork and achieving strategic purchasing goals, engineering goals, production goals and quality goals.
Qualified Senior Buyer with a proven track record in managing all aspects of the procurement process. Skilled in researching suppliers, requesting bids, analyzing quotes, planning purchases and overseeing documentation of purchase orders to finalize purchasing decisions. Talented in maintaining excellent professional relationships with key suppliers.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Buyer
Omni International/Revvity
09.2015 - Current
- Source and purchase all parts, packaging, supplies and services for the facility
- Increased supply base to ensure better competition, quality and more sure supply
- Maintain inventory to support all Production needs, utilizing blanket purchase orders to minimize space requirements and immediate spends while improving cost
- Work with suppliers of varied manufacturing types and capabilities to source different types of parts
- Achieve cost savings averaging $90,000+ annually
- Place approximately 2000 purchase orders annually
- Support Engineering development with prototype buys, sourcing, print and BOM checks
- Assist Receiving/QC with supplier test data, RGA’s, FAI's, and inbound PO information and tracking
- Purchase all supplies and inventory needed for a full lab
- Provide key support for major project builds, ensuring prints are present and accurate, quotes are collected, compared and purchases made, time frames are adhered to, and QC is cleared
- Collaborating throughout the build to address any changes and requirements
- Meet regularly with Engineering/QC to address all product concerns and project progressions
- Work closely with project lead to meet RoHS3/REACH/PROP65 & ISO 9001 requirements
- Manage service vendors to ensure the facility is clean and maintained
- Coordinated with finance team on budgeting processes, providing accurate forecasts for product expenditures
- One of the leads in Annual Physical Inventory Audit
- Participated in trade shows and conferences to stay informed of the latest industry developments and maintain a strong professional network.
Corporate Replenishment Planner/Buyer
Uni-Select USA
12.2009 - 09.2015
- Purchase auto parts for retail distribution
- Facilitate 20 distribution centers across the country, meeting weekly to handle concerns, and update performance reports weekly
- Purchase assigned under-hood category lines for 20 distribution centers across the US, approximately 400 orders weekly
- Liaise with category managers for assigned product categories to properly plan phase-outs, discontinuations, changeovers, and promotions
- Balanced safety stock levels effectively while minimizing carrying costs, achieving optimal cost-to-service ratios across product lines.
- Achieve fill rate goal of 92%, investigating lost sales, responding to sales concerns, preparing for marketing promotions
- Update the ERP system with forecasting information, standard pack sizes, purchase order splits and other master data for 690,000+ SKUS
- Increased forecast accuracy by incorporating historical sales data, market trends, and seasonal fluctuations into planning processes.
- Mentored junior team members, fostering a collaborative work environment focused on continuous learning and growth opportunities.
Buyer
Custom Building Products
01.1999 - 06.2009
- Buy raw materials, packaging and production supplies; 2,000 purchase orders/$20 million annually
- Maintained inventory and monitored inventory accuracy to stay within acceptable levels
- Met inventory needs while reducing warehouse space, operating Just in Time, consistently met inventory turn goals
- Created and maintained a freight cost spreadsheet that monitored and compared freight costs and allowed for accurate freight standards
- Co-chaired Accounts Payable Invoicing Error Team
- Trained co-workers regarding invoice processing and accounts payable invoicing errors
- Surpassed goal of 98% accuracy
- Maintained item balance records with pricing, artwork changes, material changes, and market information
- Chaired the Behavior Based Safety Committee
- Team helped reduce recordable accidents from 13/yr to 3/yr
- Managed vendor non-conformances, corrective action, returns, credits and PO processes
- Assisted the Receiving Department by making all inbound delivery appointments and reviewing receivers for accuracy
- Wrote Standard Operating Procedures for purchasing actions that served as a guide to other locations
- Consistently applied cost-savings methods
- Saved over $82,200 annually on various projects
- Participated in annual Physical Inventory Audits
- Established relationships with vendors to secure competitive pricing and discounts.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Technical Management, Operations
DeVry University
Alpharetta, GA02.2011
Associate of Science - Marketing Management
West Georgia Technical College
Carrollton, GA04.2001
Skills
- Inventory Management
- Supply Chain Optimization
- Procurement/Planning
- Demand forecasting
- Materials sourcing
- High and Low Volume Manufacturing
- Logistics
- Quality assurance
- Production Management
- Spend Analysis
- Accounts Payable
- Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point, SAGE 100, AS400, Manhattan Replenishment
Accomplishments
CPIM Certified, Certified in Production and Inventory Management, ASCM, Association for Supply Chain Management (December 2016)
Six Sigma Yellow Belt, CLSSYB Certified, (October 2022)
Timeline
Senior Buyer
Omni International/Revvity
09.2015 - Current
Corporate Replenishment Planner/Buyer
Uni-Select USA
12.2009 - 09.2015
Buyer
Custom Building Products
01.1999 - 06.2009
Associate of Science - Marketing Management
West Georgia Technical College
Bachelor of Science - Technical Management, Operations
DeVry University
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