Sally Machala, CSCP

Experience

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  Caterpillar Inc.

  May 1996 - now

  • Developed vision and strategy to mature Energy & Transportation S&OP process, tools, and data• Led software selection project to replace existing S&OP tool and expand demand planning capabilities• Developed vision and lead team to implement S&OP Data Visualization & Analytics strategy using R and Tableau• Monitored and participated in monthly S&OP process to influence multiple engine and genset business units regarding process improvements• Organized and facilitated annual, global E&T S&OP workshop Show less • Business Transformation and Deployment Lead for Work Tools, Forestry Products, Engines and Marine Center of Excellence• Facilitated workshops to develop solutions and identify gaps in end-to-end processes• Worked with Process Owners and Center of Excellence to address gaps between facility requirements and global template• Coached facilities on transformation activities, project plan and business transformation• Coordinated resources within IT and functional experts to support facility transformation activities Show less • Led team of Six Sigma Black Belts• Led multi-disciplinary, multi-business unit Tier 4 Order to Delivery & Emissions Compliance Steering Group to develop enterprise strategies to implement new direct ship model while minimizing risks to Caterpillar• Managed project plan and portfolio of 25+ projects to enable successful launch of global Tier 4 supply chain strategy. Processes implemented on-time for first open order board.• Led and participated on teams to develop and implement various IT & EDI requirements• Defined and implemented common global direct ship supply chain process between multiple engine facilities and single after-treatment supplier to fulfill orders for machine manufacturing facilities, dealers and direct OEMs• Facilitated MGPP development for multiple engine plant supply chains to define order flow, material flow and financial flow at various phases of the NPI (new product introduction) program Show less • Led NPI projects to develop direct ship supply chain / order fulfillment strategy for Tier 4 After-treatment (A/T) NPI program• Led Site Selection Model to recommend assembly locations in North America, Europe & Asia. Used detailed analysis tools to optimize transportation costs, fixed & variable costs, inventory carrying costs, and response times. Determined effectiveness of postponement strategy.• Developed a flexible, repeatable process using SAS to gather engine & after-treatment forecasts. Process was instrumental in driving visibility to Tier 4 challenges; and served as key input to critical business decisions across Large Power Systems. Show less • Generated $1.4M of after tax benefits leading 6Sigma projects:­ Reduced schedule variability and short-dating on suppliers­ Reduced inventory by $12.4m @ standard cost while meeting availability targets­ Improved management of demand for PSA/PSRs (service letters)­ Recommended approach to transform aftermarket parts supersession processes to utilize SAP• Led Mass Load testing for SAP Service Parts Management (SPM)• Collaborated with various component plants to align EOQs to reduce set-ups and lead-times Show less • Provided Third Party Logistics Inventory Management services for automotive service parts facilities in UAE, Belgium, Austria, Venezuela, Brazil, Singapore, Japan, Taiwan and Korea• Established and implemented strategies to achieve contractual order fulfillment and inventory turns goals• Supervised management employees in US while reporting to leadership in Germany• Provided leadership to global team in Germany, Dubai and Singapore• Developed and managed department budget• Provided direction for ongoing client support, start-ups and advancement of IM technology Show less

  • Principal Digital Program Manager - Cat Digital

    Oct 2021 - now

  • Lead Data Scientist - Global Machine Pricing

    Nov 2019 - Sept 2021

  • Program Manager (Cross-Vertical Workstream Lead) - Product Support & Logistics Division

    Mar 2019 - Oct 2019

  • Forecasting Manager (S&OP Process Owner) - Energy & Transportation

    Jun 2014 - Feb 2019

  • Materials Requirement Planning Manager (SAP Plan to Produce) - Energy & Power Systems

    Feb 2013 - May 2014

  • Business Transformation Lead (SAP) - Caterpillar Production Systems

    Jun 2011 - Jan 2013

  • Logistics Support Manager (Project Portfolio Manager) - Large Power Systems

    Jan 2009 - May 2011

  • Certified 6Sigma Black Belt - Large Power Systems

    Jun 2007 - Dec 2008

  • Distribution Research Consultant / 6Sigma Black Belt - Caterpillar Logistics Services

    Jan 2005 - May 2007

  • Senior Inventory Management Supervisor - Caterpillar Logistics Services

    Jan 2004 - Dec 2004

  • Senior Inventory Management Supervisor - Caterpillar Logistics Services

    Nov 2001 - Dec 2003

  • Inventory Analyst / Advanced Inv Analyst / Senior Inv Analyst - Caterpillar Logistics Services

    May 1996 - Oct 2001