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Heather Walker

Kitchener,Canada

Summary

Diligent Supply Chain Manager with a solid background in optimizing procurement processes and enhancing supplier relationships. Drives efficiency and fosters collaborative team environments, resulting in successful project leadership that improves inventory accuracy and reduces lead times. Proven ability to streamline operations and implement cost-saving initiatives. Highly skilled in process optimization and strategic planning. Specializes in Supply Chain for R&D. Dependable, adaptable, and committed to achieving optimal results.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Supply Chain Manager

Robotic Assistance Devices
08.2022 - Current
  • Manage end to end supply chain
  • BOM and Item Master for ERP
  • Sourcing master for all projects and production activities, including onboarding new suppliers for Make to Spec Sheet Metal, Fabricated Components and PCBA's
  • Lead, manage and maintain all existing and new supplier relations
  • Negotiate costing, contracts and credit terms with all suppliers
  • Manage full production transition from R&D to production, including purchasing, materials management and logistics
  • Manage all oversea suppliers primarily in China with a few throughout Europe
  • Provide leadership to the materials teams process development and implementation
  • Manage all incoming logistics including customs
  • Complete and review all ECO's for sourcing, BOM changes and audits
  • Provide production budgets based on forecasts for 3, 6 and 12 months, reviewed by the CEO for approval, this includes all part, shipping, customs and CAPEX costs
  • Manage 4.2M production budget and R&D Project Budgets
  • Reduced R&D costs by 60% from 2023 to 2024
  • Strategic cost down on production BOM's resulted in an average of 15% savings in FY24,

Senior Buyer - Steel

Skyjack Inc.
01.2021 - 08.2022
  • Acting Supervisor for the steel team during my time at Skyjack
  • Provide leadership to the Steel Team - Senior Buyers, Buyers and Purchasing Coordinators
  • Provide part costing for all steel parts - weld, machine, bends, laser, plating, etc by analyzing parts through solidworks and applying appropriate rates for each process
  • Main focus to strategically align suppliers with varying types of weld assemblies based on material gauge, processing and size of components
  • Provided cost savings of 2.4 million in 8 months on Steel commodity
  • Source and on-board new suppliers
  • Process improvement, implementation, and creation

Supply Chain Specialist

Hydra Dyne Tech Inc. - A Member of Interpump Group
09.2020 - 01.2021
  • Lead and manage the procurement function
  • Manage purchasing budget and report to this daily
  • Strategic sourcing for cost down initiative and quality improvement
  • Oversee all supplier management to create unity between the organization and our supply chain
  • Source and on-board new suppliers
  • Process improvement, implementation and creation

Procurement Specialist

Clearpath, Inc. (Otto Motors Division)
06.2018 - 08.2020
  • Create alignment with long-term corporate goals and departmental goals
  • On-board new suppliers to create a versatile supply chain
  • Align new and/or current suppliers with prototypes to bring products to a production state
  • Strategic sourcing initiatives to reduce costs
  • Manage prototype and critical production supplier's quality, on-time delivery performance and ability to support the organization
  • Assist the Concept Development team in quoting and supplier selection
  • Manage negotiations for production costing with suppliers as well as development of new programs with the suppliers to ensure quality and quantity of parts is optimal
  • Assist in developing new processes and improve current processes through audits to drive efficiency across multiple teams

Purchasing Manager

Hydra Dyne Tech Inc.
03.2017 - 06.2018
  • Oversee the purchasing of raw materials, purchased parts and issue manufactured parts to sub-contractors
  • Sourcing manager
  • Oversee internal logistics, including but not limited to scheduling the daily milk run, and scheduling transportation for all inbound material
  • Perform inventory management tasks and report any issues to Production Planning Manager
  • Assisted with the implementation of two inventory stores machines
  • Final sign off on all ECN's and ECO's

Education

Graduated with Distinction - Supply Chain and Operations Management

Conestoga College
06.2014

Skills

  • Interpersonal communication
  • Analytical thinking
  • Continuous improvement initiatives
  • Supplier relationship management
  • Logistics management
  • ERP systems proficiency
  • Strategic sourcing
  • Supply chain risk management
  • Supplier negotiation
  • International purchasing
  • Supply and demand planning and forecasting
  • Cost reduction strategies

Accomplishments

  • Achieved 2.4M by completing Strategic Part Costing with accuracy and efficiency over 8 months.
  • Achieved 15.5% Savings by completing Strategic BOM Analysis and Cost Down with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Achieved 60% R&D Savings by completing Full assessment of both direct and indirect costs with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Collaborated with team of 10 in the management of Ontario Grand Valley ASCM Chapter.
  • Youngest EVP for ASCM Grand Valley Chapter. Started as the Student Chapter President and Progressed to EVP over the course of 4 years.

Highlightsandaccomplishments

  • Yellow belt in Six-Sigma
  • Graduated with distinction from Supply Chain and Operations Management
  • Received the Faculty Award of Excellence in my final year of college
  • Continuous improvement experience assisting in process redesign for expediting
  • Excellent knowledge of LEAN and JIT production environments
  • Strategically source suppliers that align with the organization's long-term goals
  • Process development and implementation to help improve efficiency and effectiveness
  • Leader in Professional Associations through volunteering and public speaking

Affiliations

  • ASCM

Interests

  • Enjoy participating in HIIT and LISS Training for overall physical and mental well-being
  • Cooking
  • Concerts, specifically 90's and early 00's Alternative Rock and Pop Punk
  • Crafting

Timeline

Supply Chain Manager

Robotic Assistance Devices
08.2022 - Current

Senior Buyer - Steel

Skyjack Inc.
01.2021 - 08.2022

Supply Chain Specialist

Hydra Dyne Tech Inc. - A Member of Interpump Group
09.2020 - 01.2021

Procurement Specialist

Clearpath, Inc. (Otto Motors Division)
06.2018 - 08.2020

Purchasing Manager

Hydra Dyne Tech Inc.
03.2017 - 06.2018

Graduated with Distinction - Supply Chain and Operations Management

Conestoga College

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