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OF OPERATIONSSpearhead all aspects of production planning, resource management, procurement, inventory control, and quality assurance for an extremely complex global distribution chain. Rapidly learned product details to successful project manage large-scale solar farms worldwide. Partner with Executive Management to identify and plan for project benchmarks, short- and long-term goals. Monitor and evaluate Key Performance Indicators, garnering relevant data to issue clear, concise reports to leadership. Supervise the plan and product pipeline. Served as the Point Of Contact and primary liaison with the MRP Representative to troubleshoot, identify issues and achieve successful implementation and maintenance of the company’s MRP system. Key Accomplishments:Performed in-depth market research to locate, identify and capture high value 3rd party contracts.Saved significant logistics costs through win-win negotiations.Reduced inventory storage costs 77% through evaluation of inventory requirements and redesign of storage layout.Coordinated with cross-functional teams (Operations, Customer Service, etc) and departmental leadership to administer procurement functions.Collaborated with upper level management to ensure seamless purchasing and production operations as well as compliance to corporate standards of excellence.Initiated and implemented MRP system resulting in real time inventory management.

Promoted due to a consistent track record of successful project completion on time, within budget and scope. Served as Project Lead for a major Oracle implementation. Strategically created and executed SOPs and effective internal controls to meet or exceed corporate objectives. Utilized expert HR skills to oversee and mentor direct and indirect reports within the functional area. Delegated tasks to appropriate staff.

Trained and evaluated personnel. Approved work plans, taking into account time, budget and skill-set to optimally complete complex projects. Worked directly under the Vice President of Operations as well as other Senior Executives to prepare and schedule production work agendas. Key Accomplishments:Acted as Point Of Contact for employee grievances and issues, charged with adjudicating and resolving any challenges. Boosted morale, productivity and retention through a team-centered approach to problem resolution.; Gained valuable “hands on” experience in US and global logistics, workflow streamlining and personnel management/development. Multi-tasked to ensure proper delivery to corporate and satellite locations. Recognized for significant efficiency improvements. Analyzed staff performance, integrating continuous improvement initiatives. Supervised, documented and executed operations-related ISO 9001 procedures. Used technical expertise to create and implement concise matrix reporting tools to empower upper level management with detailed performance data. Performed scheduled and ad hoc reporting and analysis, providing Senior Executives with KPIs and needed vital information.Key Accomplishments: Rocketed inventory accuracy to 98% through implementing a proactive Bar Code System.Slashed production disruptions through cross training personnelRealized a 96%-98% on time shipping metric through initiating better shipping procedures.Served as Oracle Implementation Lead, completing a major implementation project 3 months ahead of schedule.

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Bachelor Of Business Administration