Allison J. Cheek
Louisville
Summary
Results-focused planning professional with proven track record in supply chain optimization and resource allocation. Known for driving process improvements and achieving operational excellence through collaborative efforts. Highly adaptable, ensuring seamless integration of new strategies and technologies to meet evolving business needs.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Master Planner/Inventory Specialist
Lenovo
01.2018 - Current
- Plan and purchase needed materials to meet production’s needs based on historical usage/forecast/customer requirements
- Weekly planning analysis and execution of parts replenishment into North America for all distribution centers and repair depots, including Canada
- Plan and purchase needed materials to meet production’s needs based on seasonal demand/customer requirements (ADP/EDU)
- Quarterly review of excess/obsolete materials and execution on rebalance
Report Analyst/Customer Support
iQor (formerly Jabil Global Services)
11.2014 - Current
- Create and manage custom reports tracking performance metrics with vendor dock performance (inbound TAT, inventory balances, etc)
- Create and manage custom reports tracking backorder and backorder fulfillment
- Main point of contact for customer escalations, working with various teams (engineering, planning, etc) to ensure they are properly managed and resolved
Buyer II/Planner
iQor (formerly Jabil Global Services)
11.2010 - Current
- Quotes new and existing materials
- Selected suppliers based on overall cost and benefit to the business
- Optimizes overall cost of materials.
- Serves as primary point of contact to suppliers in regards to pricing, strategies and expectations.
- Plan and purchase needed materials to meet production’s needs based on historical usage/forecast/customer requirements
- Manage open orders on a daily/weekly basis ensuring that orders are received within the supplier commit dates and productions materials needs are met
- Communicate any issues that may arise preventing timely delivery of goods, and work out a contingency plan so as not to impede production
- Works with Trade Compliance team for importing/exporting of goods.
Reverse Logistics Focal
Lenovo
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Twice weekly analysis of OOW repair demand
- Twice weekly request of defective material out of DC to be sent through the repair processes
- Weekly management of metrics including repair vendor performance and TAT, and DC reverse logistics vendor performance
- Weekly reconciliation of materials both in the repair process, and at reverse DC awaiting RMA
Fulfillment Specialist
Lenovo
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Create and manage custom reports tracking performance metrics with vendor dock performance (inbound TAT, FIFO, inventory balances, etc)
- Create and manage custom reports tracking backorder and backorder fulfillment
- On-site with at the DC/Depot serving as main point of contact for customer escalations, collaborating with various teams (engineering, planning, etc) to ensure they are properly managed and resolved
Source of Supply Specialist
Lenovo
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Create and manage custom reports tracking backorder and backorder fulfillment
- Collaborated with the planning team to create and manage custom reports pinpointing gaps in supply chain, and hosting meeting multiple times weekly to pull in supply
- On-site at the NA US DC and depot to manage dock inbound and any escalations
RMA Coordinator
iQor (formerly Jabil Global Services)
10.2005 - 11.2010
- Coordinate the authorization and return of defective components to the appropriate repair/return facilities for Dell, Apple, HP, Quanta, Philips (Medical), and Kronos.
- Track and manage open orders ensuring that vendor repair TAT was met and material was returned within the agreed time frame, thus keeping repair material in stock providing cost savings for the business units
- Balance credit issued for non-repair material to be balanced against new buy orders
- Works with Trade Compliance team for importing/exporting of goods.
Material Handler
Dell Computers
06.2005 - 10.2005
- Fed needed material to the kitting line to be packed with customer orders
Material Handler
R&R Donnelly and Sons Printing Co
07.2000 - 01.2002
- Stacked and prepped printed newspapers, magazines, etc for shipment to various locations in the US
Education
Broadcasting/Communications
Volunteer State Community College
01.2000
Diploma - undefined
Macon County High School
01.1999
Skills
- MS Excel
- Microsoft Office
- SAP
- Customer assistance
- Strategic thinking
- Demand forecasting
- Analytical thinking
- Time management
Timeline
Reverse Logistics Focal
Lenovo
01.2022 - 01.2023
Master Planner/Inventory Specialist
Lenovo
01.2018 - Current
Fulfillment Specialist
Lenovo
01.2017 - 01.2018
Source of Supply Specialist
Lenovo
01.2016 - 01.2017
Report Analyst/Customer Support
iQor (formerly Jabil Global Services)
11.2014 - Current
Buyer II/Planner
iQor (formerly Jabil Global Services)
11.2010 - Current
RMA Coordinator
iQor (formerly Jabil Global Services)
10.2005 - 11.2010
Material Handler
Dell Computers
06.2005 - 10.2005
Material Handler
R&R Donnelly and Sons Printing Co
07.2000 - 01.2002
Diploma - undefined
Macon County High School
Broadcasting/Communications
Volunteer State Community College
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