Amanda Harris, Pmp®, Pmo-Cp®, 6Σgb Email & Phone Number

Cocoa, Fl, Us

Jacksonville, Florida, Us

As Senior Project Manager, I was accountable for leading cross-functional teams to manage complex, concurrent projects – from project planning to stakeholder alignment, risk mitigation, and successful execution. I held periodic 1:1 meetings and group sessions to align strategies and priorities, upskill team members, conduct process mapping, and drive continuous improvement efforts. I also tracked, managed, and controlled scope for each assigned project.Some of my key contributions include:➥ Leveraged Excel and Smartsheet to track project status and burnup/burndown using agile and waterfall methodologies.➥ Spearheaded transformation initiatives to drive efficiency and innovation in all aspects of organizational operations.➥ Leveraged advanced project management methodologies and best practices to streamline project cycles.➥ Instituted a project management framework to compress project delivery times by ~30%, improve collaboration, and enhance visibility into project performance.➥ Reengineered the web development lifecycle to reduce project timelines by an additional 25% and increase team throughput by 40%.➥ Managed the $5MM Product Data Hub project to automate product feeds and enable instantaneous product updates. Increased listing precision to ~99%. ➥ Launched a suite of leading-edge PM tools to standardize project and reporting processes.➥ Mentored 6 Project Managers to close knowledge/skill gaps and elevate team performance.

Lakeland, Florida, Us

Between 2020 and 2022, I led the deployment and integration of leading-edge technology solutions within supply chain operations to capitalize on efficiency gains and cost reduction opportunities. I employed a data-driven approach to optimize supply chain processes and streamline operational workflows.I also led efforts to implement a product data management system and strategy, creating periodic reports to identify and remediate deficiencies with product data.Some of my additional contributions include:➥ Drove the implementation of the STIBO system; drafted business requirements documents, authored user stories, conducted user testing, and trained team members.➥ Developed an Excel-based tool that integrated real-time data analysis, improved inventory accuracy by 20%, and delivered ~30 labor hours of time savings per week.➥ Architected a clearance strategy for discontinued products, reducing obsolete stock by 50% and contributing 15% growth in sales of discontinued products.➥ Led a cross-functional team to eliminate obsolete product listings, resulting in a 20% reduction in order cancellations.➥ Increased overall customer satisfaction metrics by 35%.

Lakeland, Florida, Us

I joined Integrated Supply Network in 2018, where I oversaw purchase planning efforts on 5-day cycles. I created new planning tools and updated the existing planning tool to provide real-time purchasing information. I also maintained and continually strengthened relationships with third-party vendors and suppliers.Some of my additional contributions include:➥ Negotiated with vendors to secure competitive contractual terms and pricing.➥ Managed and tracked vendor contract performance.➥ Worked with the Category Manager on promotions; automated a manual procedure for checking promotions, reducing processing times from 3-4 weeks to <1 week and eliminating errors related to products that were obsolete or missed.➥ Updated product ranking logic; implemented inventory planning and safety stock strategies based on item rank to improve inventory turns by 20%.

Sydney, Nsw, Au

Between 2021 and 2022, I worked with the development team to manage and execute a suite of client projects.Some of my key contributions include:➥ Implemented and enforced project management best practices.➥ Presented to staff of all levels, providing them with a strong foundation in scope management and risk mitigation techniques. ➥ Inherited a project that was out of scope, behind schedule, and over budget; identified out-of-scope work, prioritized contractual commitments, and employed EVM best practices to place the project back on track.

Lakeland, Florida, Us

As a Program Administrator, I oversee the operational aspects of large-scale programs, ensuring seamless execution and alignment with strategic objectives. My role encompasses managing budgets, coordinating cross-functional teams, and implementing process improvements to enhance program efficiency and effectiveness.💰 Secured Funding: Contributed analytical expertise to secure a $100K grant for an anti-recidivism program, increasing the program's budget by 25%.🌟 Enhanced Program Administration: Streamlined operations for the Road to Reentry program, ensuring 100% compliance with grant terms and boosting participant enrollment by 30%.

Glenview, Il, Us

Between 2015 and 2018, I led a suite of projects to optimize supply chain operations and enhance visibility throughout the supply chain. To carry out my mandate, I analyzed historic inventory and sales data, leveraging key insights to guide and inform inventory planning efforts. I also produced forecasts for suppliers to ensure on-time delivery and product quality.Some of my additional contributions include:➥ Served as Safety Committee Chair member and internal ISO Auditor.➥ Acted as key liaison between the internal and supplier engineering teams.➥ Worked with suppliers to overhaul the Just-in-Time (JIT) inventory system, successfully reducing annual material costs by $100K and lead times by 30%.➥ Established a forecasting tool and model to enable increasingly accurate inventory planning.➥ Increased purchasing team efficiency 15% and supplier performance by 20%.➥ Reduced customer backorders from 33% to zero.➥ Increased on-time delivery metrics by 20% for all locations.

In 2015, I orchestrated buying efforts and managed inventory for an assigned product category while periodically negotiating with vendors to reduce costs. Among my accomplishments, I optimized the ordering process using Visual Basic and SQL. I also collaborated with engineering, design, and vendor teams to ensure successful new product introductions.

Schaumburg, Illinois, Us

As a Category Manager, I specialized in the strategic management of product categories to maximize profitability and meet consumer needs, utilizing market analysis, vendor negotiation, and inventory optimization to drive category growth and enhance product selection.🛥️ Improved Delivery and Quality: Enhanced boat kit delivery and customer satisfaction through strategic negotiations with freight carriers, decreasing damaged goods by 95% and improving on-time delivery by 20%.

Melbourne, Florida, Us

In my role as a Buyer/Planner, I was responsible for managing inventory levels, planning procurement activities, and coordinating with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials. This position required strategic forecasting, negotiation skills, and meticulous planning to optimize supply chain efficiency and meet production demands.✅ Negotiated Cost reduction of 10%, improved cash flow and inventory turns by leveraging supplier core competencies.✅ Reduced days of inventory on hand by 25 days.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Business Administration And Management, General

Associate Of Science (A.S.), Business Administration

Accounting