Deliver supply chain leadership to cross-functionally collaborate, analyzing materials inventories, demand, and vendor quality to make the most advantageous acquisition decisions and to ensure supplies are available when needed to meet changing levels of demand for two manufacturing facilities. Steer contract negotiations with vendors, key internal stakeholders, and other key groups. Evaluate productivity, quality, delivery, reliability, and innovation to minimize expenses and increase company profitability. Positively implement process improvements for supply chain optimization.+ Negotiate purchase contracts with 250+ vendors and $25 million in annual spend to save the company 10%. + Design inbound logistics and receipt policies to achieve 95% on-time delivery for raw materials. + Monitor ERP to maintain raw materials inventory variance of two shifts per materials category. + Implement company inventory reporting process and KPI’s to identify and target savings opportunities.

+ Full-cycle recruiting to place 60-75 temporary candidates per month in collaboration with hiring needs of university departments+ Developed and executed strategic recruitment plans including promotional materials, career fairs and conferences to recruit top talent+ Conducted competitive wage and labor market analysis ensuring offers were relevant and attractive+ Presented New Employee Orientation sessions for newly hired campus staff members+ Managed monthly department billing and reconciliation through PeopleSoft

+ Managed purchases of 35-50 loads per week for MI and WI facilities+ Conducted invoice and inventory claim resolution process + Facilitated weekly manufacturing planning sessions and daily communications maintaining accurate inventory levels+ Supported sales team by fostering client relationships and material management to exceed customer expectations+ Cross-trained as a Transportation/Logistics Specialist