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Kelly A. Lehman
Current Address: (484) 557-0901 Home Address:
2026 Abbott Rd, Apt D5 Kelly.Lehman22@gmail.com 331 Llandrillo Road
Midland, MI 48642 Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
EDUCATION
MASTER OFMANUFACTURING MANAGEMENT, SMEAL College of Business & College of Engineering 2010-2011
THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY, University Park, PA
Emphasis: Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Leadership& Communication, 5S,
Project Management, Product Design& Development, Production Planning, Team Work, SC Management
Projects: Diverse international team working on:
New Product Development: Stage Gate, product design, market analysis
Quality standards: case studies, analyzing companies with respect to operations & manufacturing
processes
Site Audits: visiting 15-20 manufacturing facilities (ie. P&G, Veeder Root, Carpenter Tech, etc,) while
interacting with executives and performing lean & green audits
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT&INFORMATION SYSTEMS 2006-2010
THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY, SMEAL College of Business, University Park, PA
Bachelor of Science
Minors: International Business; Spanish; International Studies
EXPERIENCE
THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY August 2012-Present
Supply Chain Specialist – Midland, MI - October 2014
Certified in ICAO/IATA, 49 CFR, TDG, and IMDG transportation regulations
Dangerous Goods/HazMat Transportation Regulatory Classification Specialist
Responsible for performing global transportation classifications for product, waste, and sample shipments
Manage and identify transportation shipment data requirements for materials in SAP ECC including UN
Packaging Specifications, Material Masters, and MFG/NMFC codes
Led 15+ global MOC (management of change) projects ensuring Dows regulatory compliance
Supply Chain Improvement Specialist – Midland, MI - January 2013
Managed global cross-functional projects across seven businesses resulting in $2.8MM of savings, efficiency
improvements, and risk mitigation.
Performed a network optimization simulation using LogicNet Plus software that identified cost savings of
$900M within the Plastics Additives business.
Global coordinator for Specialty Chemicals Distribution Risk Reviews (DRRs) leading regional supply chain
leaders, EH&S, marketing, and product stewards.
Created supply chain risk assessment process in order to identify and mitigate new lane failures using a FMEA
framework.
Managed the Oxygenated Solvents business global improvement project pipeline and assisted in tracking
progress and calculating savings.
Led project team within Oxygenated Solvents in monthly meetings to conduct global opportunity identification.
Responsible for quantifying freight, tanks, throughput, and demurrage costs in order to recognize prospects for
improvement. Resulting projects tallied +$50M worth of cost reductions.
Created an Inventory Dashboard for the Specialty Chemicals businesses that includes Total $/pounds, DSI,
SMI, Blocked/Shelf, and Aged Inventory, in order to promote inventory reduction goals with monthly tracking.
Managing data collection for PS&F’s APO implementation.
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Completed inventory segmentation analysis using standard margin return on inventory investment (SMROI) to
quantify the tradeoffs between service level/EBIT/inventory investments and realize 2013 inventory targets.
Project identified a Neg/Zero SMROI Planned Product Inventory Value of $213M.
Collaborated with Supply Chain Operations in the Gulf Coast Tank Optimization Project representing the
Specialty Chemicals businesses. Project resulted in 1.3MM of cost savings/margin risk avoidance.
Analyzed S&OP process and balance sheets for PS&F, Amines, and Oxygenated Solvents in order to
replicate/improve current system using applicable Diamond Systems Reports for ECC conversions.
Certified SAP NEA Supply Chain Reporting Super User
Supply Chain Analyst – Midland, MI - August 2012
Developed the Global Sustainable Economic Cost Models (SEC) which calculated the total cost and per unit
cost for Site Service Activities offered at all Dow sites (ex. SSS-Shunt, Switch, Moving). Worked closely with
finance to capture how site costs flow from functions to businesses.
Designed internal Supply Chain Market Share Model to track the 33 supported businesses’ use of the “Business
Services” offerings and help identify businesses in need of additional support.
PROCUREMENT DEPARTMENT- TEXTRON INC.LYCOMING ENGINES Summer 2010
Procurement Co-op- Williamsport, PA
Assisted in designing a critical part shortage database to be used by procurements teams in standard daily work to
identify and mitigate problems
Worked on creation of Risk Management program to quantifiably identify supply chain vulnerabilities
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT DEPT-THOMAS JEFFERSON HOSPITAL Summer 2009
Supply Chain Management Department Intern- Philadelphia, PA
Generated 50+ new contracts with suppliers and maintained contractual agreements for more than 100 established.
Evaluated supplier’s new product designs with the Product Review Committee for optimal product selection
NURSING RESEARCH &QUALITY DEPT-THOMAS JEFFERSON HOSPITAL Summer 2007/08
Data Analyst- Philadelphia, PA
Assisted in Six Sigma methodology utilization and project management of streamlining flow of patients in the ED
Pioneered the creation of the first palliative care performance improvement initiative.
o Directed team of doctors, nurses, and research analysts to formulate an efficient record system to analyze
all palliative care data, implement improvements, and monitor progress
LEADERSHIP
TREASURER AND SECRETARY OF MASTERS OF MANUFACTURING MANAGEMENT CLASS OF 2011
University Park,PA
Responsible for all financial transactions and their records in affiliation with the program
Recorder of meeting minutes and responsible for delivering a monthly report of class schedules and student run
events to the Faculty and Program Directors
LEADERSHIP/ COMMUNICATIONS/TEAM DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
University Park,PA
Yearlong graduate Penn State leadership, communication and team building program emphasizing leadership
competencies such as team facilitation, diversity and corporate socialresponsibility; communication skills such as
presentations, business & technical writing, visual design and interpersonal skills