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Resume:
STEPHANIE J. SPINDLER
Mortenson Blvd. • Berkley, Michigan
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EDUCATION OAKLAND UNIVERSITY Rochester, Michigan
/ – / Master of Business Administration
/ - / CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY Mt. Pleasant, Michigan
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Majors: Marketing and Logistics Management
GPA: ./.
• Dean’s List and Board of Trustees Scholarship (fall -spring ), DaimlerChrysler Logistics Scholarship (spring -spring ), CMU Marketing Faculty Scholarship (summer )
• President, VP, and member of Logistics Management Council Honor Society (September - May ). Consulted with various Michigan firms to optimize their assembly line and material storage operations
EXPERIENCE CHRYSLER LLC
/ - present Buyer- Body In White Auburn Hills, Michigan
• Execute cost saving initiative on top fastener suppliers; reached % of 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 % of diversity sourcing goal
• Manage suppliers and a buying deck of approximately $M
• Engaged in development of lost cost country heat shield and fastener suppliers. Currently resulting in three new suppliers for and savings of $M on investment
/ - / 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 % of advanced shipping notice match to custom in-house database goal
• Achieved % of Logistics Extended Enterprise Network match goal. Assisted in ensuring just in time minutes and window times were up-to-date
• Achieved % of on-time delivery goal
• Analyzed and processed transportation claims. Ensured plants were fully compensated for damaged material, lost production time, and part shortages
• Managed 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
/ - / 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 - 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
/ - / Procurement & Supply Intern Auburn Hills, Michigan
• Actively participated in Global Sourcing Initiative with potential to save over $M. Achieved over $.M in cost savings through Material Cost Management with an additional potential savings identified of $.M+
• Managed chassis buying deck of over $M and over parts
Summers UNIVERSAL FOREST PRODUCTS Grand Rapids, Michigan
- 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
