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CRYSTAL AGEE
New Castle
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Summary
Accomplished Purchasing and Supply Chain Leader experienced in automotive manufacturing, procurement, inventory management, logistics, and supplier development. Achieved cost reductions and improved inventory accuracy while supporting high-volume Just-In-Time production environments through effective management of cross-functional teams and supplier relationships. Focused on delivering operational efficiencies and supporting successful new model launches.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Assistant Manager of Purchasing
TS Tech Indiana
New Castle
01.2013 - 05.2026
- Monitored inventory levels and collaborated with suppliers to ensure timely deliveries.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance workflow efficiency within production areas.
- Assisted in managing daily operations and team schedules at TS Tech Indiana.
- Coordinated training programs for new staff on company policies and procedures.
- Facilitated communication between departments to streamline project execution and reporting.
- Evaluated employee performance and provided constructive feedback for skill enhancement.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of company products and services.
- Monitored employee attendance records, timekeeping, and payroll information.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
- Collaborated with management on developing strategic plans for achieving business goals.
- Developed a system for tracking inventory and ordering supplies as needed.
- Conducted regular performance reviews for employees to identify areas of improvement.
- Established processes for monitoring customer satisfaction levels.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College, Richmond IN
Richmond, IN 06.1997 - 05.2000
Skills
- Strategic Purchasing & Procurement
- Contract negotiation
- Supplier development
- Purchasing negotiation
- Supply Chain Management
- Logistics coordination
- Inventory control
- Demand planning
- New Model Launch Support
- Continuous improvement
- Process improvement
- Supplier collaboration
- KPI development
- Lean Manufacturing Principles
- ERP systems
- Budget planning
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
Accomplishments
- Led and supported a team of 8 associates across Purchasing, Inventory Control, and Logistics functions.
- Managed inventory assets exceeding $10 million while maintaining production support in a high-volume automotive manufacturing environment.
- Oversaw annual purchasing expenditures exceeding $10 million.
- Developed supplier scorecard programs to improve delivery, quality, and warranty performance.
- Supported successful Honda Civic and CR-V program launches through strategic supplier management and procurement planning.
- Implemented inventory reconciliation and cycle count improvements that enhanced inventory accuracy and accountability.
- Identified and executed cost-saving initiatives through packaging optimization, supplier negotiations, and process improvements.
- Coordinated cross-functional projects involving Purchasing, Production Control, Quality, Logistics, and Operations teams.
- Led continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Lean Manufacturing, 5 Why Analysis, and Root Cause Corrective Actions.
- Contributed to operational efficiency improvements supporting Just-In-Time manufacturing requirements.
Timeline
Assistant Manager of Purchasing
TS Tech Indiana
01.2013 - 05.2026
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College, Richmond IN
06.1997 - 05.2000