1. 417-483-4436 Sandra Carlsen carlsens001@mymail.mssu.edu
Education
Bachelor of Science Logistics Certification ISO 9001-2008 Auditor
Missouri Southern State University
Key Strengths
Related Experience
Logistical Coordinator, Lozier, Joplin, MO Sep 2014 to Sep 2015
 Planning all small package, LTL and TL loads, based on customer routing specifications and planned order requirements
 Using Oracle software and Lozier’s tracking system, to create, track, and maintain inventory for loads from the master production schedule.
 Increase efficiency by 20% through effective communication between Lozier’s biggest customer with carriers, and drivers, for on time
deliveries and exceptional customer services
Logistical Coordinator, La Z Boy, Neosho, MO Aug 2013 to Oct 2014
 Collaborating La Z Boy’s largest gross profit account, with two different SQL software’s.
 Using COPICS system and La Z Boy’s SFT (shop floor tracking system) to facilitate inventory for loads from the master production schedule.
 Increase efficiency by through communication between La Z Boy, dealers, customer carriers, and company drivers
MRP, Master Scheduler, and ISO Auditor, Cardinal Scale Mfg., Webb City, MO Jan 2012 to Aug 2013
 Increase production flow efficiency by 50% through forecasting, eliminating daily production line shut downs thru MRP.
 Create and maintain the master schedule, applying lead time, capacity constraints and ETS dates using Intuitive ERP software and creating
Excel spreadsheet shortage reports & eventually I automated all my shortage reports
 Efficient Material Requirement Planning off back log & schedule, improve part inventory and JIT work orders, shortages and cycle counts
 ISO auditor; Create and maintain audit schedules to the ISO standard requirement.
Group Home Manager/Family Teacher, Children’s Home - Amarillo TX Oct. 2009 to Mar 2011
 Managed group home for 6-8 adolescent youth & staffing while decreasing employee turnover and injuries
 Implemented schedules & programs properly and efficiently for individual goals of all adolescent youth residents
 Met company financial targets and house budget goals
Sr. Master Production Scheduling Clerk, La-Z-Boy- Neosho, MO Jan 2008 to Oct 2009
 Generating & maintain the master schedule in COPICS applying production lead time, logistic, and capacity constraints for cellular
manufacturing & lean production management
 Use root cause analysis preparing/maintain production Forecast and BOM to control inventory, purchasing & raw material
 Printing and tracking production tickets/labels, ensuring all ETS’s
General Manager, GW School Supply –Modesto, CA (hired to close store) Jun 2007 to Dec 2007
 Maintaining cash controls, auditing, inventory, stock, supplies and purchase ordering/reimbursement in company Counter Point software
 E-time software tracking time cards and emailing, leading OSHA training, enforcing HR policy and procedures
 Improved customer service and interpersonal skills increased work culture with 96% staff retention rate
Community Services
 Organizing and scheduling blood drives for employees through Community Blood Center of the Ozarks
 Mentoring college students & adoption of an adolescent youth
 Local organization donations (Mission Joplin), hair donation for cancer patients and volunteering in community outreach programs
Conclusion Synthesis
A product of continuous improvement operating environments with roots in Logistics analysis, Material Requirement Planning, Master
Production Scheduling and Supply Chain Management with Analytical Efficiencies and Ability to create interest and support both
laterally and vertically through relationship development, data driven decisions, financial understanding, and risk abatement
Structured Query Language (SQL) Material Requirement Planning Just In Time (JIT) Production Scheduling
Systems Applications and Products (SAP) Freight Carrier Negotiations Data Processing
Intuitive ERP Software Forecasting Efficiency Analysis & Cost Reduction
Project Management Root Cause Analysis Work Measurement & Time Studies