Atlanta Metropolitan Area
Organized, self-starting inventory specialist in the global electronics design and manufacturing industry. Known as a problem solver and cross-functional team leader. Demonstrated ability to work with others to achieve results in a professional and consistent manner. Skilled in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, databases, and InLogic / RFTrack system. Core competencies include inventory control, engineering product development support, purchasing, and fixed asset management. Outstanding leadership, organizational, critical thinking, decision-making, and time management skills. kennett914 [at] gmail.com 770-653-7771
Panasonic Automotive is the premier manufacturer of In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) systems – audio, video, and navigation. Customers include Ford, General Motors, Honda, Nissan, and Toyota. Revenues exceed $2B. – Maintained multiple fixed asset inventory databases for engineering DE Lab/Pre-production design engineering group. Initiated POs, reconciled paperwork, assigned RFID numbers, tagged/photographed inventory, input data into InLogic database, including calibration times. – Managed transition of fixed asset inventory from proprietary project management Engineering Activity Recording System (EARS) to InLogic/RFTrack system. Responsible for 600+ fixed assets. – Conducted monthly fixed asset cycle counts and yearly audits in adherence to ISO9001/TS16949 standards. – Maintained equipment room to ensure testing equipment was current with calibrations and working properly. Facilitated repair work orders with outside vendors including KeySight, TMI, Agilent, and Rohde and Schwarz. Obtained estimates, created repair POs for internal approval, communicated estimated repair timelines to internal stakeholders, assigned RMA numbers, and shipped equipment to vendor. – Assumed facility-wide shipping/receiving responsibilities after manufacturing shutdown. Responsible for international and domestic time-sensitive shipments. Shipments ranged from 25-30/day with Federal Express, UPS, and DHL. Served as backup for other shipments companywide. – Partnered with design and development engineers to move projects forward by ensuring pre-production, prototype, and validation sample shipments were processed to three – four U.S. partner sites, and four global manufacturing sites. Prepared bill of lading, customs proformas, and other shipping documents as required. – Conferred with personnel and vendors to coordinate production and shipping activities, resolve complaints, and eliminate delays. – Supported special projects related to global new product development initiatives.
– Facilitated continuous line operations for GM, Toyota and Honda factory radios. Supported 15 machine lines by supplying kitted parts and replenishment parts within a Lean manufacturing environment. – Responsible for meeting daily output Key Performance Indicators (KPI) of 350 – 400 printed circuit boards. – Managed First In First Out (FIFO) parts and raw material inventory, including production supplies like Electrostatic Devises (ESD). – Reported out of stocks to purchasing to adjust daily and weekly production schedules. – Participated in Continuous Improvement Kaizen events. – Promoted to Line Coordinator after six months as an assembler. Managed 25 assembly line operators.