Buyer

Posted on: 2008-08-20

STEPHANIE J. SPINDLER 2434 Mortenson Blvd. • Berkley, Michigan 48072 616.460.0626 • [email protected] EDUCATION OAKLAND UNIVERSITY Rochester, Michigan 8/06 – 8/08 Master of Business Administration 8/01 - 5/05 CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY Mt. Pleasant, Michigan Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Majors: Marketing and Logistics Management GPA: 3.9/4.0 • Dean’s List and Board of Trustees Scholarship (fall 2001-spring 2005), DaimlerChrysler Logistics Scholarship (spring 2004-spring 2005), CMU Marketing Faculty Scholarship (summer 2004) • President, VP, and member of Logistics Management Council Honor Society (September 2003- May 2005). Consulted with various Michigan firms to optimize their assembly line and material storage operations EXPERIENCE CHRYSLER LLC 8/07 - present Buyer- Body In White Auburn Hills, Michigan • Execute cost saving initiative on top 5 fastener suppliers; reached 108% of 2007 goal • Lead cross functional teams with engineering and suppliers to resolve commercial/technical issues • Mentor current and potential new suppliers on diversity opportunities. Lead development of action plans of current supply base; reached 107% of 2007 diversity sourcing goal • Manage 33 suppliers and a buying deck of approximately $64M • Engaged in development of lost cost country heat shield and fastener suppliers. Currently resulting in three new suppliers for 2008 and savings of $1M on investment 7/06 - 8/07 Carrier Development Specialist Auburn Hills, Michigan • Produced weekly and monthly reports concerning carriers’ performance. Developed recommendations and coached carriers to optimize operations, resulting in the following improvements: • Achieved 187% of 2006 advanced shipping notice match to custom in-house database goal • Achieved 170% of 2006 Logistics Extended Enterprise Network match goal. Assisted in ensuring just in time minutes and window times were up-to-date • Achieved 175% of 2006 on-time delivery goal • Analyzed and processed transportation claims. Ensured plants were fully compensated for damaged material, lost production time, and part shortages • Managed 13 family carriers and led monthly scorecard meetings • Assisted carriers in transporting parts from suppliers to production plants, allowing plants to continue operating with sufficient inventory of key components 7/05 - 7/06 Production Control Supervisor, Mack Avenue Engine Plant Detroit, Michigan • Tracked parts inventory on the assembly line. Detail-oriented approach resulted in zero line shutdowns due to lack of parts inventory • Managed 8-15 Hi-Lo drivers depending on demand. Ensured drivers assisted all departments in assembly plant, keeping the line running smoothly. Trained two new supervisors • Proactively managed the shipping and receiving docks to guarantee parts were unloaded properly and empty dunnage was shipped back to supplier 5/04 - 8/04 Procurement & Supply Intern Auburn Hills, Michigan • Actively participated in Global Sourcing Initiative with potential to save over $14M. Achieved over $0.4M in cost savings through Material Cost Management with an additional potential savings identified of $1.2M+ • Managed chassis buying deck of over $30M and over 200 parts Summers UNIVERSAL FOREST PRODUCTS Grand Rapids, Michigan 2002-2003 Summer Intern • Performed background credit checks on current customers and potential new clients ADDITIONAL Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications Served on Chrysler CMU recruiting team, resulting in two new full-time hires for Chrysler Chrysler Women’s Forum member and mentee Interests include international travel, cooking, reading, and running