Andrea Grimes

Background

About Andrea Grimes

Dynamic career in supply chain management/logistics; 2 plus decades in automotive & 3.5 years in defense. Dedicated to producing high quality work & supporting the customer. Experienced in the following disciplines:•Commodity Purchasing: production procurement/supplier negotiation •Program Mgmt/Program Purchasing: delivered program through all GPDS milestones; capacity procurement•System Launches: SAP, Global Bill of Material & Change (GBC)/Teamcenter & Electronic Bill of Material (EBOM)•Launched new plants/new vehicle lines; plant support & operation; inventory reduction/warehouse mgmt.•Multiple experiences working in team environment & taking on leadership roles•Manufacturing BOM mgmt/release/Eng'g change control; build coordination•Ability to read drawings to understand effect each change will have on the BOM, product quality & cost•Complete knowledge of batch-build & ILVS (In-Line-Vehicle-Sequencing) production scheduling; plant floor layout •Participated/passed internal/external ISO Audits; problem solving•High-level understanding of service process: procurement/scheduling•Extensive exposure: transportation coordination, part follow-up, & program timing •Perfected art of Government provisioning (equivalent to automotive releasing)•Designed technical publications via XML programming/coding in Content Management System (CMS).•Proficient in all Ford legacy systems: WERS, WIPS & CMMS. •Knowledgeable on new Ford iERP S4 HANA/SAP system.On a personal level, I’m conscientious to detail, dependable & very self-motivated. I’m analytical & a quick learner. My attitude has been said to be very positive. Having been on numerous teams, I have perfected my ability to work well with others. Interfacing with the supply base & people from a wide variety of departments has kept my communication, negotiation & mediation skills sharp. I’m extremely organized & work well under conditions of stress & deadlines. Multi-tasking has become my specialty. I take pride in my work & I’m highly accountable.