KLindner
Kristel Lindner
Hawthorne, CA------------
------------/in/kristel-lindner ------------
Consumer-Focused Product Development Manager/ Employee Resource Group President
Provide Agile and Epicor Oracle-based Enterprise Resource Planning Expertise
Promote Company Culture and Lead Employee Events
Improve efficiency and reduce costs while managing multiple brand segments and ensuring data integrity. Focus in manufacturing and adept in change management, inventory control, development requirements of major milestone task, and migrating to new systems. Challenge status quo to break down silos, energize company culture, and develop diverse and inclusive environment. Deliver motivational leadership and problem-solving in fast-paced work environments.
Project Management | Administration / Operations
Teambuilding | Company Culture | User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) | Bill of Material (BOM)
Professional Experience
MATTEL INC., El Segundo, CA 2012 - 2018
Change Analyst / ERG President
Analyzed and processed high volume of incoming product change orders for Hot Wheels and other brands for approval and release. Served as president of 600+ members SLICE Employee Resource Group. Provided expertise in documentation process, procedures, product BOM structure analysis, and UAT testing and analysis for system upgrades. Supervised 2 Change Analysts.
• Increased operational efficiency by developing and implementing best practices and process improvement initiatives and mentoring and training all levels of PLM Change Analysts and Documentation Representatives.
• Improved user proficiency, reduced process times, and boosted customer satisfaction by aiding in implementation of new PLM system and providing system process support.
• Decreased product creation time 80% and achieved quote readiness target by producing and utilizing BOM templates for small diecast items.
• Ensured seasonal targets were met for 2017 - 2019 by maintaining spring and fall quote readiness reports for all brands.
• Increased production and market expansion by reporting on sales potential of single unit and assortment units handled by each Change Analyst.
• Fostered stronger working relationships, improved communication, and decreased task completion times by organizing monthly SLICE (Share-Learn-Innovate-Connect-Execute) events bringing together different departments and encouraging interaction for team building across all segments.
• Lead community outreach programs allowing employees to engage outside of the company.
• Organized events with the marketing team to promote new products within the company allowing employees to interact with projects they worked on.
• Organized employee field trips to inspire creation and innovate internal company culture.
J. ROBERT SCOTT, Inglewood, CA 2005 - 2012
Inventory Control / Product Data Manager
Migrated product information into new Oracle-based ERP system. Created and updated item part numbers and modules. Ensured inventory accuracy for company website, manufacturing warehouse, 7 showrooms, and international sales.
• Facilitated profitability by researching all inventory discrepancies, monitoring scrap inventory, and processing and reconciling purchase orders and closing orders. Notified purchasing agents when materials were running low. Scrapped damaged inventory.
• Increased inventory accuracy to 97% by monitoring monthly cycle counts and sales reports. Worked with accounting and warehouse team to correct discrepancies and ensure physical and system stock accuracy.
• Track and maintain inbound and outbound movement, and keep teams apprised of inventory levels.
• Maximized warehouse space by developing and implementing new layout, bins, and coding system.
• Reduced inventory by coordinating clearance sales for out-of-date products and returns.
• Boosted product visibility and sales by maintaining company website and price list.
• Decreased costs by migrating product information and building BOMs in new ERP Epicor System.
STARBUCKS COFFEE COMPANY, Hawthorne, CA 2002 - 2005
Barista / Shift Supervisor
Ran shifts with up to 4 employees, including balancing cash registers, issuing tips, ordering supplies, performing inventory counts, executing product displays, and setting staff schedules.
• Achieved recognition from management for providing superior customer service.
FRISBEE ACCOUNTANCY, Cerritos, CA 2004
Data Entry Clerk
Assisted in office management and processing payroll and quarterlies. Input tax information, assembled taxes, and handled filing and billing. Updated filing system for 2004 tax year.
• Increased search result speed and improved access to client information by implementing new filing system for 2004.
Computer Skills
? Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
? Oracle-based Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems (Agile and Epicor)
Education
? Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Management and Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Operations, California State University, Long Beach, Long Beach, CA
? Notary Public
? Signing Agent Certified, National Notary Association
Affiliations / Associations / Memberships
? Adopt a Family, 1996 – Present
? SLICE- Share.Learn.Innovate.Create.Execute- 2016-2018
? Women in Mattel, 2017 - 2018
? Latinos En Mattel, 2016 - 2018
? Creative Con, 2017
Kristel Lindner
Hawthorne, CA------------
------------/in/kristel-lindner ------------
Consumer-Focused Product Development Manager/ Employee Resource Group President
Provide Agile and Epicor Oracle-based Enterprise Resource Planning Expertise
Promote Company Culture and Lead Employee Events
Improve efficiency and reduce costs while managing multiple brand segments and ensuring data integrity. Focus in manufacturing and adept in change management, inventory control, development requirements of major milestone task, and migrating to new systems. Challenge status quo to break down silos, energize company culture, and develop diverse and inclusive environment. Deliver motivational leadership and problem-solving in fast-paced work environments.
Project Management | Administration / Operations
Teambuilding | Company Culture | User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) | Bill of Material (BOM)
Professional Experience
MATTEL INC., El Segundo, CA 2012 - 2018
Change Analyst / ERG President
Analyzed and processed high volume of incoming product change orders for Hot Wheels and other brands for approval and release. Served as president of 600+ members SLICE Employee Resource Group. Provided expertise in documentation process, procedures, product BOM structure analysis, and UAT testing and analysis for system upgrades. Supervised 2 Change Analysts.
• Increased operational efficiency by developing and implementing best practices and process improvement initiatives and mentoring and training all levels of PLM Change Analysts and Documentation Representatives.
• Improved user proficiency, reduced process times, and boosted customer satisfaction by aiding in implementation of new PLM system and providing system process support.
• Decreased product creation time 80% and achieved quote readiness target by producing and utilizing BOM templates for small diecast items.
• Ensured seasonal targets were met for 2017 - 2019 by maintaining spring and fall quote readiness reports for all brands.
• Increased production and market expansion by reporting on sales potential of single unit and assortment units handled by each Change Analyst.
• Fostered stronger working relationships, improved communication, and decreased task completion times by organizing monthly SLICE (Share-Learn-Innovate-Connect-Execute) events bringing together different departments and encouraging interaction for team building across all segments.
• Lead community outreach programs allowing employees to engage outside of the company.
• Organized events with the marketing team to promote new products within the company allowing employees to interact with projects they worked on.
• Organized employee field trips to inspire creation and innovate internal company culture.
J. ROBERT SCOTT, Inglewood, CA 2005 - 2012
Inventory Control / Product Data Manager
Migrated product information into new Oracle-based ERP system. Created and updated item part numbers and modules. Ensured inventory accuracy for company website, manufacturing warehouse, 7 showrooms, and international sales.
• Facilitated profitability by researching all inventory discrepancies, monitoring scrap inventory, and processing and reconciling purchase orders and closing orders. Notified purchasing agents when materials were running low. Scrapped damaged inventory.
• Increased inventory accuracy to 97% by monitoring monthly cycle counts and sales reports. Worked with accounting and warehouse team to correct discrepancies and ensure physical and system stock accuracy.
• Track and maintain inbound and outbound movement, and keep teams apprised of inventory levels.
• Maximized warehouse space by developing and implementing new layout, bins, and coding system.
• Reduced inventory by coordinating clearance sales for out-of-date products and returns.
• Boosted product visibility and sales by maintaining company website and price list.
• Decreased costs by migrating product information and building BOMs in new ERP Epicor System.
STARBUCKS COFFEE COMPANY, Hawthorne, CA 2002 - 2005
Barista / Shift Supervisor
Ran shifts with up to 4 employees, including balancing cash registers, issuing tips, ordering supplies, performing inventory counts, executing product displays, and setting staff schedules.
• Achieved recognition from management for providing superior customer service.
FRISBEE ACCOUNTANCY, Cerritos, CA 2004
Data Entry Clerk
Assisted in office management and processing payroll and quarterlies. Input tax information, assembled taxes, and handled filing and billing. Updated filing system for 2004 tax year.
• Increased search result speed and improved access to client information by implementing new filing system for 2004.
Computer Skills
? Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
? Oracle-based Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems (Agile and Epicor)
Education
? Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Management and Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Operations, California State University, Long Beach, Long Beach, CA
? Notary Public
? Signing Agent Certified, National Notary Association
Affiliations / Associations / Memberships
? Adopt a Family, 1996 – Present
? SLICE- Share.Learn.Innovate.Create.Execute- 2016-2018
? Women in Mattel, 2017 - 2018
? Latinos En Mattel, 2016 - 2018
? Creative Con, 2017