690 Manhattan Circle Oswego, IL 60543

(630) 696-6893 tneedham35@yahoo.com

Tracy Needham

Experience	July 1999 – Present Ametek, Inc West Chicago, IL Production Planner § Currently learning the Buyer Position § Plan production and issue work orders for annual shipments over $10 million. § Monitor component and finished product inventory levels. § Create, monitor and update management reports regarding shipments, backlog and overdue orders. § Improved on-time shipping by 15% and stabilized at 98% . § Work with Purchasing Department to ensure adequate component inventory. § Troubleshoot inventory problems using Oracle. § Created a median between two non-compatible inventory control systems. § Reduced overdue orders by 65% in approximately four months. § Key player in moving company locations. § Work with Oracle, Word and Excel.
	October 1998 – June 1999 Ameriquest Mortgage Chicago, IL Account Executive § Performed Sales, Customer Service, Loan Processing and Loan Underwriting functions. § Trained new employees. § Used various PC and mainframe software applications.
	June 1997 – September 1998 Transtar Industries Addison, IL Warehouse Manager § Performed all warehouse functions including customer service and sales support. § Oversaw local delivery operations. § Organized staffing and managed 12 employees. § Worked with AS 400 computer system for inventory control.
	July 1996 – June 1997 United Parcel Service Hodgkins, IL Part Time Supervisor § Organized staffing and managed 25 employees. § Responsible for training and certifying employees in proper work and safety methods. § Held daily staff meetings. § Responsible for troubleshooting and repairing equipment. § Responsible for processing trailers.
	July 1989 – April 1996 United States Air Force Fuel Specialist § Provided fuel support for all types of military aircraft. § Responsible for multi-million dollar fuel systems. § Performed inspections on system to prevent hazards. § Supervised staff of 10 people including scheduling and disciplinary action.
Education	§ Military Technical School 1989 § Downers Grove North High School 1982 – 1986
Interests	§ On the Board of Directors for the Midwest Caribbean Association – a community service organization § Boating and water skiing.