Andrea Grimes

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.

Experience

1. Autonomous Vehicle (Av) Technology Execution Buyer

   Ford Motor Company

   Sep 2022 — Present · Dearborn, MI, US

   DEPARTMENT: Digital Technology / Autonomous Vehicle•Responsible for sourcing the L4 (high driving automation) self-driving / autonomous vehicle components for transportation-as-service.•Procurement buy includes the following parts: Autonomous Vehicle Platform Interface Module (AVPIM), Complimentary Autonomous Vehicle System (CAVS), Digital Data Storage Module (DDSM), Intertial Timing Module (ITM) and Short Range Light Detection & Ranging (SR LiDAR).

Education

• Michigan State University

  Bachelor of Arts, Materials and Logistics Management with dual concentrations in Purchasing and Transportation

  1987 — 1991

Skills

• Problem Solving
• Operations Management
• Ppap
• Defense
• Procurement
• Manufacturing
• Engineering
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Excel
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Military
• Engineering Management
• Contract Negotiation
• Logistics
• Management
• Team Building
• Cost Reduction
• Cost Analysis
• Word
• Sap
• Program Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Automotive
• Process Scheduler
• Change Management
• Supply Management
• Supply Chain
• Negotiation
• Scheduling
• Microsoft Office
• Materials Management
• Technical Writing
• Bill of Materials
• Cost Benefit
• Transportation
• Government
• Outlook
• Lean Manufacturing
• Inventory Management