Cindy Hall1303 Cobblestone Way | Champaign, IL 61822 | (217) 497-3595 | misscindy316@gmail.com

Results-Focused Leader Seeking Growth-Oriented RoleSUPPLY CHAIN PLANNER | LOGISTICS COORDINATION | LARGE-SCALE INVENTORY CONTROLS | GLOBAL CUSTOMER RELATIONS MANAGEMENT |SHIPPING / RECEIVING | DEFECT TRACKING | HAZMAT | SIX SIGMA | SAFETY CONTROL | SAP / BW/MRP | LARGE-SCALE PROCESS IMPROVEMENT | SOPS DEVELOPMENT | VISUAL MANAGEMENT | CROSS-FUNCTIONAL TEAM BUILDING / TRAINING | COST-REDUCING INITIATIVES | ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER |

Ambitious self-starter who offers proven experience in large-scale process improvements, cost reducing initiatives and production operations optimization, including developing and implementing forward-thinking initiatives to drive companywide success.

Integral leader who excels at managing cross-functional teams to complete projects on time and within budget, and can seamlessly liaise among senior-level management, business / operational peers, global suppliers, and clients.

Career Highlights

Generated annual cost savings of $906,000+ by identifying and implementing strategic company cost reductions.

Reduced costs $200,000 annually in 2013 by changing shipping conditions, achieved $104,000 in reduced costs in 2013 by changing a shipping location, and generated $222,000 in annual 2014 costs by changing shipping mode.

Reduced shipping errors and improved accuracy 20% to 99% by implementing key Lean Principles. Recognized for job performance excellence with multiple “Silver Awards” for saving $200,000 in

annual shipping cost in 2013 and additionally for achieving and processing a large $20-million sale prior to the year’s end for 2012.

Presented with the “Chairman’s Award” in 2011 for optimizing customer deliveries to the Middle East to save $180,000 annually.

Honored with several “Bronze Awards” in 2010 for locating thousands of dollars in annual cost savings, greatly reducing man hours and carrier costs, using existing fleet to save thousands of dollars, and outstanding teamwork.

Professional SynopsisInside Sales Representative |Central Quoting Coordinator, Clifford-Jacobs Forging Co. Champaign, IL 6/2015 – PRESENT

Source new sales opportunities through inbound lead follow-up and outbound cold calls and emails Conceptualized, develops and revises systems and procedures by analyzing operating practices, record

keeping systems, office layout, budgetary and personnel requirements and implements change seamlessly.

Understand customer needs and requirements. Key Responsibilities: Issuing quotes to customers for Clifford-Jacobs.

• Following up with new leads.• Supporting Sales Reps

• Central Quoting Coordinator for all IMT Forge Shop Quote Distribution. • Implemented standard work process for the quoting procedure to include all disciplines, implementing

webinars for quote meetings, new tracking of all quotes.

Administrative Assistant lll, MONSANTO, THOMASBORO, IL 10/2014 – 6/2015 Capitalized on the opportunity to implement cost reducing / time saving processes, by motivating large-

scale organization, including proactively evaluating records retention and digital copies. Conceptualized, develops and revises systems and procedures by analyzing operating practices, record

keeping systems, office layout, budgetary and personnel requirements and implements change seamlessly.

Develops administrative staff by providing information, educational opportunities, and experiential growth opportunities.

Resolves administrative problems by coordinating preparation of reports, analyzing data, and identifying solutions. Key Responsibilities:

Support Site Operations and Support Facilities: Biotech, Breeding and Regulatory Science groups. • Supporting ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management System.

• Supporting Quality Management System for Preventative Maintenance. Input of PM's into sharepoint. • ESH Administrator, Certified Monsanto Rep. Implemented new process for filing system for OSHA

compliance, new tracking of contractor's training and new employee tracker. • HR Administrator: Implemented new digital process for new hires, payroll, terminations, and I-9

processing. Implemented coordinate of job fairs. •Payroll Processing-SAP and team share sites. • SAP creation of Purchase Requisitions, Purchase Orders, Service entries and Good receipts. • Invoice processing. • Land lease contracts and payment processing. • SAP Monthly budget report processing. • Vendor and contract management and processing. • Monthly Hours Reporting (GIR system) • Maintains security by maintaining, implementing and supporting procedures for visitors. • Accounts payable and receivable processing in SAP. • Concur Expense reporting. • Meeting, Conference, Travel coordinating. • SAP Financials. • SharePoint and TeamSite management • Maintenance of office equipment.

Transportation & Logistics Supervisor|Demand Planner|Administrative Assistant lll HONEYWELL, DANVILLE, IL 2004 – 2014

Utilized broad scope of industry knowledge and dynamic business acumen toward leading forward-thinking identification and implementation of all supply initiatives to develop and pursue strategic cost-reduction programs.

Led targeted decision-making in efficient oversight of material flow, as well as storage and global order fulfillment.

Expertly strategized lowest shipping costs to deliver to customers “right and fast” on their requested delivery dates.

Maximized use of resources to achieve objectives by planning and prioritizing transportation, along with using Lean Principles to reduce errors and coordinating shipments across several countries as a global team member.

Demonstrated talent with root cause analysis to evaluate operational records and initiate scheduling adjustments.

Optimized logistics / supply chain success by accurately operating complex SAP ERP shipping and inventory systems.

Assistant Manager | Scan Coordinator| Office Manager, EAGLE FOOD CENTER, DANVILLE, IL1976 – 1998 Played a vital role in managing a high-volume inventory while planning and prioritizing team workflow per

weekly budgets, evaluating price checks to maintain market competitiveness, and determining areas requiring improvement.

Applied strong leadership talents toward mentoring and managing a results-focused crew to meet or exceed goals.

Education & Professional DevelopmentCertifications – Six Sigma | Hazmat DOT 49CFR | IATA | IMDG | TESAC Transportation Emergency Responder | Microsoft office/DAX ERP | SAP/ Business Warehouse | Leadership Seminars| Lean Manufacturing | Visual Management | CSX, UTLX and Bourque Railtrac Logistics e-Business Seminars | Sales SeminarsSkills

Skill sets - SAP/BI/MRP | Reporting Skills | Administrative Writing Skills | Microsoft Office Skills | Managing Processes | Organization | Analyzing Information | Professionalism | Problem Solving | Supply Management | Inventory Control | Communication Processes | Process improvement

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