Terri Stewart Updegraff
About Terri Stewart Updegraff
Terri Stewart Updegraff is a Senior Analyst in Logistics Transportation at SC Johnson in Sturtevant, WI, with extensive experience in freight auditing and logistics management.
Current Position at SC Johnson
Terri Stewart Updegraff holds the role of Sr. Analyst, Logistics Transportation at SC Johnson in Sturtevant, WI. In this role, she is the primary liaison between SC Johnson, supplier A/R personnel, and external A/P auditors, currently Trans Audit. She conducts root cause analysis to diagnose and remedy issues related to the freight pay process and oversees the timely investigation and resolution of billing exceptions, ensuring strict adherence to SC Johnson payment terms.
Previous Experience at Pfizer
Before joining SC Johnson, Terri Stewart Updegraff worked as a Freight Audit Specialist in Logistics Platform Services/Intercompany Operations at Pfizer from 2016 to 2017 in Pleasant Prairie, WI. Additionally, she supported the transition to a new freight payment system through TMS/BluJay, enhancing operational efficiency.
Long-Term Role at Hospira
From 2006 to 2016, Terri Stewart Updegraff served as Senior Freight Auditor at Hospira, recently acquired by Pfizer and currently known as Hospira, a Pfizer company. During her tenure, she assisted in identifying and resolving issues with LTL shipments not being consolidated at the warehouse when shipments had similar origin/destination combinations. She also created improved process flows to simplify specific types of shipments.
Educational Background
Terri Stewart Updegraff has a solid educational foundation, holding a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Business Administration and Management from Columbia College of Missouri (2009-2012). She also earned a Bachelor of Science degree with a double major in HR and Management from Columbia College (2007-2009). Additionally, she obtained an Associate in Arts degree in Business from the College of Lake County (2003-2007).
Professional Certification and Skills
Terri Stewart Updegraff has earned a Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification, demonstrating her proficiency in process improvement. Notably, she transitioned the payment process of Bay City rental vendors to a more efficient process in SAP, showcasing her capability in optimizing operational workflows.