Katherine Pearson 1340 W 850 N

Ridgeville, IN 47380

Katherine_pearson@hotmail.com

765.546.2088 (cell)

Professional Summary:

*Diversified work history. I have the ability and flexibility to perform many functions within any type of an

organization.

*Excellent knowledge of personal computers and operating systems including various MS Office applications, e.g.

Word, Excel, Access, Publisher, Project and PowerPoint, ASCII, BPICS, QAD and various ERP/MRP systems.

* Twenty years of consistently increasing levels of responsibility and achievement in a diversified Manufacturing

setting.

*Extensive familiarity in Purchasing strategies and leverage concepts, Supply Chain Management, Global Logistics

and 3PL processes.

* Thorough knowledge of Six-Sigma, TQM, Kaizen, JIT and other many other lean manufacturing/inventory control

concepts.

* Extensive familiarity in coordinating Purchasing contracts (LTA’s, NDA’s, LOI’s, RFI’s, RFQ,s and RFP’s), new

program launches, Materials, Scheduling, Forecasting and Logistics techniques in an automotive manufacturing

setting.

*Extensive familiarity in using indices to track commodities including AMM, NYMex, LME, SICOM and the

Bureau of Labor and Statistics.

* Skilled decision maker, practical and effective under pressure. Deadlines are sacred commitments.

* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to work well within all levels of a large

organization.

* Proven ability to train and motivate personnel in team concept and its advantages.

* Committed to personal and professional standards of excellence.

Education: Indiana University, Richmond, IN

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration; Management 2001, Marketing 2002

1994 – 2002 *Graduated with highest distinctions.

Institute of Supply Management; Fundamentals of Purchasing: The Building Blocks of World-Class

Professionalism, Driving Down Costs Through Cost/Price Analysis , and Power Negotiations: Unlock Your Powers

of Influence and Persuasion.

Experience: Autocar Truck, LLC; Hagerstown, IN April 2008 – present

Advanced Purchasing Specialist – Responsible for the purchasing of all prototype components for the terminal

tractor platform in addition to all frame rail assemblies and cab assemblies which represent ~$17M in annual spend.

This position has a strong focus in project management from conception to fulfillment. Position also requires a “on

the edge of technology” mindset.

Negotiation and Contract Specialist - Developed negotiation plans and commercial contracts (LOI, LOA, SA, CA,

NDA, SOW) and other pertinent agreements with tier 1, Class A suppliers. Developed and maintained software

database for the management of supplier contract benefits for Autocar Truck, LLC. Some of these benefits included

YOY price reductions, marketing funds, market entry funds for new products, VA/VE opportunities, warranty terms,

expirations and rebates for automotive products purchased.

Commodity Manager - Responsible for the purchase of approximately $37 million in annual spend focusing

primarily on Chassis and Electronic components such as Axles, Brakes, Suspension, Springs, Steering, Tires &

Wheels, Wiring Harnesses, Instrumentation, Chassis, Body, Transmission and Engine Control Modules, Cables,

Switches, Gateway Modules and many other electronic components. Other areas of responsibility included MRO

and indirect spend.

Workhorse Custom Chassis, a subsidiary of International Truck and Engine.; Union City, IN 1999 – 2008

Buyer – Responsible for the purchase of approximately $5 million in annual spend focusing primarily on Electronic

components such as Instrumentation, Starters, Alternators, Chassis, Body, Transmission and Engine Control

Modules, Cables, Switches, Gateway Modules and many other electronic components.

Zone 4 Warehouse Supervisor - Responsible for the management of twenty union employees,

one salary personnel, and all offsite consolidation points for this automotive manufacturer. The focus in this position

centers on controlling inventory on the plant floor through “lean” manufacturing concepts in addition to controlling

and analyzing manpower requirements. This position required extensive work with suppliers and trucking

companies to improve product packaging and dock flow through which we developed a formal supplier performance

system and implemented a RFID location control system.

Materials Manager – Responsible for many aspects of inventory control, including cash flow and product cost

analysis, supplier development, forecasting, scheduling and logistics. Responsible for six analysts and the

management of $15.1 million in inventory. The focus in this position centers on inventory reduction, inventory

procurement, problem identification/resolution, process development and control. Managed coordinated efforts to

reduce inventory from $19 million to $15 million in six months.

Master Scheduler, Forecasting & Planning – Responsible for analyzing and creating current and future

production schedules. This included creating monthly and yearly forecasts and budgets to enable procurement of

material requirements and to ensure both Sales and Manufacturing objectives are obtained. Responsible for

coordinating efforts between Operations, Engineering, Sales and Materials on production requirements,

obsolescence and excess of automotive components needed to build a commercial or motor-home chassis. Worked

closely with suppliers determining EDI and other E-commerce solutions.

Materials Planner - Responsible for the purchase of all A Item requirements (Engines, Transmissions, Axles,

Susp. ,etc.) in a JIT environment. Coordinated efforts between buyers and suppliers to establish contracts determine

raw/fab authorization, avg. usage and logistics.

Delphi Automotive Systems; Dayton, OH 2002

Production Supervisor – Responsible for the implementation of a newly constructed assembly line that produced

drum brakes. Supervised 52 union employees in daily production tasks. Scheduled assembly line according to

customer demand and available inventory. Participated in several training seminars including lock out/tag out

procedures, asbestos training, 5S and safety seminars.

Union City Body Company, L.P.; Union City, IN 1992 – 1998

Sales Marketing Coordinator – Responsible for working with ISP to develop and maintain website,

http://www.ucbc.com/ . Responsible for coordinating efforts for trade shows, customer surveys, informational

literature, promotional items, building and maintaining a solid contact database, mass customer mailings, and

expense tracking and budgeting.

Warranty Coordinator – Responsible for maintaining, tracking and analysis of warranty claims submitted to this

body builder. Required to have extensive familiarity of the trucks produced to enable assistance to customers

regarding inquiries.

Special Projects – Tracking and expedition of trucks during a critical period of shortages and working with

management to assure the correct units were prioritized, scheduled, and effectively addressed according to the

customer’s demand.

Quality Control – Required an extensive knowledge of the product built by this company. Responsibilities included

inspection of the truck through every process while working with employees and key management members to

establish techniques to correct deficiencies in a continuous improvement environment.

References and Salary History: Upon Request