Sharon Novack
Oswego
Summary
Results-driven supply chain production planner specializing in MRP review, inventory control, and supplier negotiation. Demonstrated ability to enhance production efficiency and manage complex projects aligned with organizational objectives. Proven track record of optimizing processes to achieve significant cost savings and improve delivery timelines.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Supply Chain Production Planner
Nokia
Dallas
06.2021 - Current
- Reviewed and acted on MRP output to align production schedules with demand.
- Review and transmit production need dates and forecast to contract manufacturers
- Release and manage purchase orders
- Coordinate with logistics and procurement team to ensure most cost effective transportation carriers and routes are selected and manage shipments to ensure timely delivery.
- Summarize and report risk to production plan and formulate action plan to resolve and prevent future risk
- Effectively manage inventory, participate in excess and obsolete reviews, manage PPV, and action PO updates.
- Led production meetings with suppliers to ensure production goals are obtained
- Manage impact on demand plan from New Product Introduction and Engineering changes to existing products with properly executed phase in and phase out plans.
- Interface with order fulfillment and customer teams to determine order priorities and allocate supply appropriate to orders.
Category Manager
Nokia
Naperville
01.2016 - 06.2021
- Developed/executed the sourcing strategy for OEM server and storage products including integration, maintenance, and support services, for Cloud and Network Services division of Nokia.
- Co-managed suppliers to ensure global coverage for North America, addressing stakeholder requests for quotes, contract questions, pricing, lead time, expedites, system issues, updates, and RMAs.
- Worked closely with Nokia buyers to ensure orders were placed with preferred suppliers and in accordance to Nokia policies while also reviewing and approving quotes for order placement.
- Negotiated quarterly pricing and timely loaded it into internal systems while monitoring price increases and capturing implied cost reductions.
- Launched RFXs for new server, storage, and integration services, aligning with end customer requirements.
Regional Commodity Manager
Alcatel-Lucent
Naperville
12.2006 - 12.2015
- Managed OEM servers and integration partners in the NAR region.
- Worked closely with Product Management, Customer Bid Teams, and Supply Chain teams for the entire product lifecycle.
- Key Performance initiatives included supplier selection and qualification, supplier management, RFX launch and response analysis, contract development and negotiation.
- Worked with customer teams for large US telecom opportunities to secure "Must Win Deal" pricing to secure the business.
Global Supplier Relationship Manager
Lucent Technologies Inc
Naperville
01.2000 - 11.2006
- Created and implemented sourcing strategy for Subsystems, Boards, and Cards resulting in a reduction of the supplier base illustrating an 80% drop in spend from $30million to $6 million.
- Negotiated multi-million dollar hardware, software, maintenance, and service contracts for IT products - specifically routers, subsystems, SBCs, boards and cards.
- Negotiated bi-annual cost reductions with all suppliers within Subsystems, Boards & Cards strategy, achieving sustainable savings.
- Led Supplier Relationship Program, enhancing collaboration with key suppliers.
- Organized and facilitated Cost Reduction Workshops with 2 key suppliers, identifying savings opportunities including returns for excess aged inventory.
Education
MBA - International Business
The University of Texas At Dallas
Richardson, TX05-2005
Bachelor of Arts - Business And Economics
Benedictine University
Lisle, IL12-1993
Skills
- Production scheduling
- Demand planning
- Inventory control
- Purchase order management
- MRP review
- Supplier coordination
- Process optimization
Timeline
Supply Chain Production Planner
Nokia
06.2021 - Current
Category Manager
Nokia
01.2016 - 06.2021
Regional Commodity Manager
Alcatel-Lucent
12.2006 - 12.2015
Global Supplier Relationship Manager
Lucent Technologies Inc
01.2000 - 11.2006
MBA - International Business
The University of Texas At Dallas
Bachelor of Arts - Business And Economics
Benedictine University