Responsible for driving sales and product evolution of Market2Mill: an innovative transaction-based pricing service for buyers/sellers of recovered fiber. Report was launched with paper grades OCC (Grade 11) and DLK (Grade 13). SOP (Grade 37) and Mixed Paper (Grade 1) will be added to the report by end of Q2. In addition to the monthly report, there is a Quarterly Mill Benchmark available to subscribing mills.

Managed sourcing, supplier relations, negotiations, purchasing ($36M-$54M/year), related administrative and personnel functions. Presented monthly (throughtout first year) to private equity stakeholders on fiber(costs, resources needs, market opportunities, wins, obstacles, threats).Held full responsibility for contractual/regulatory compliance; inventory management, administration of POs, contracts, supply agreements; market analysis; weekly forecast (six paper grades); shipping (third party logistics); staffing (hiring, training, evaluations, job descriptions0. Utilized BPCS and Excel. Team Leader, Fiber Group.

Sourcing, business development and account management of recovered fiber based out of Conyers GA.

Sourced, negotiated and procured recovered fiber for domestic and global markets. Tracked competitive markets and supply/demand trends impacting price/product availability.

Managed out-of-state Third Party fiber procurement contract for containerboard mill. Implemented quality and cost initiatives.

Sourced and purchased recovered fiber (OCC Grade 11) for containerboard mill specializing in semi-chem medium and 100% recycled containerboard. Expanded role to manage fiber inventory; initiated Daily Fiber Receipt Log, Inventory and Cost History reports; reorganized warehouse for improved storage, scheduling and logistics. Developed mill specifications (Mixed Paper). Maintained in-depth knowledge of market/price drivers to ensure achievement of cost/profit goals. Evaluated (quality, generation, logistics), replaced, negotiated and/or renegotiated supplier contracts.Key role in coordinating logistics that increased outbound loads returns from four to 15/day within three months.Trained staff and directed conversion from manual to automated dock-side system for fiber evaluation.Corporate liason to conferences.