Mary Diffendal

Responsible for capacity planning, production planning, material availability and production scheduling to support customer needs.

• Schedules production lines to meet changing monthly forecasts while managing inventory levels and schedules
• Responsible for raising work orders and providing operations with an efficient schedule
• Manages finished goods stocking policies and inventory levels
• Collaborates with production managers to ensure optimum productivity and timely completion of orders
• Follows through as required with all departments to expedite the flow of materials to meet production schedules and customer expectations

Maintained and optimized inventory levels and fill rates for the distribution system for Mack Trucks within Service Market Logistics.

• Provided accurate delivery schedule information to suppliers
• Performed daily parts maintenance including supersessions and parts requisitions
• Executed order handling and expediting functions while identifying supply chain related problems to increase efficiency and productivity
• Worked in partnership with outside suppliers and internal business groups including purchasing, material controllers, Volvo Group manufacturing facilities, and the Volvo network of distribution centersWorked as part of a cross functional team by liaising with the service center, product support, and purchasing
  
• Continually conducted reviews of suppliers’ performance by hosting and leading meetings with a focus on supplier accountability
  Created corrective action plans through these meetings and through supplier performance monitoring
  Prepared and analyzed reports to better understand supplier performance
• Continually enhanced my working knowledge of Volvo mainframe systems including SAP, CRM/ERP, DFS, and AS400
• Remained up-to-date with product knowledge and organizational strategy

Maintained and optimized inventory levels and fill rates for the distribution system for Mack Trucks within Service Market Logistics.

• Provided accurate delivery schedule information to suppliers
• Performed daily parts maintenance including supersessions and parts requisitions
• Executed order handling and expediting functions while identifying supply chain related problems to increase efficiency and productivity
• Worked in partnership with outside suppliers and internal business groups including purchasing, material controllers, Volvo Group manufacturing facilities, and the Volvo network of distribution centersWorked as part of a cross functional team by liaising with the service center, product support, and purchasing
  
• Continually conducted reviews of suppliers’ performance by hosting and leading meetings with a focus on supplier accountability
  Created corrective action plans through these meetings and through supplier performance monitoring
  Prepared and analyzed reports to better understand supplier performance
• Continually enhanced my working knowledge of Volvo mainframe systems including SAP, CRM/ERP, DFS, and AS400
• Remained up-to-date with product knowledge and organizational strategy