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Algonquin, Il, Us

Valcourt, Qc, Ca

• Automated KPI reporting for BRP’s Sales, Product, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Operations teams by building interactive dashboards using Power BI and SQL.• Analyzed and transformed structured and unstructured data sets, generating significant business value across multiple departments.• Collaborated cross-functionally with BRP’s Marine Division teams to identify business needs and translate them into actionable insights using Power BI.• Created optimized data structures by utilizing stored procedures and views in SQL to provide structured tables of data for business units, merging multiple data sources with millions of rows.• Developed forecasting models using historical demand, production plans, and inventory data to support the New Product Development and Buying teams.• Mentored and trained BI interns on data analysis techniques and proper use of Business Intelligence tools, contributing to the development of the next generation of data professionals.

Valcourt, Qc, Ca

• Automated various reports for the planning team and analysts using Power BI, increasing efficiency and accuracy of reporting processes.• Conducted root cause analysis of demand history and forecasting trends, resulting in optimized inventory and working capital metrics while meeting future sales goals.• Managed a portfolio of 6 thousand parts across 4 distribution centers, achieving an average service level of 97% for critical SKUs and assemblies through effective supply chain management.• Cultivated and maintained strategic business relationships with over 60 external suppliers, negotiating contracts and ensuring timely and reliable delivery of goods.• Successfully led the new product development cycle of several major projects related to plastics and small/large assemblies, driving innovation and growth for the organization.

Valcourt, Qc, Ca

Menomonee Falls, Wi, Us

•Analyzed MRP status reports for adequate levels of materials to meet projected productionneeds•Reviewed all purchase requisitions and ordered accordingly, ensuring the purchase of the highestquality materials, parts, and components, while meeting delivery requirements•Processed returns for defective materials and parts, and expedited replacements•Performed and enter detailed inventory and cycle count analysis•Negotiated invoice discrepancies with UPS resulting in an average savings of $200 per week

Milwaukee, Wi, Us

• Performed weekly data analysis and research on suppliers to form recommendations on how to improve marketing spend and overall supplier performance• Administered weekly meetings with suppliers to review performance analytics and project status updates• Put together monthly performance reports for suppliers through data analysis done using adobe analytics and excel• Updated various sales and marketing reports weekly • Coordinated with project managers and organizational entities to identify and monitor issues, impacts, and dependencies • Tracked and analyzed projects performance and reported any possible bottlenecks, risks, overflows, or deficits

Cleveland, Oh, Us

As an intern at Sherwin Williams I gained practical business experience in operations management working across multiple locations in the Milwaukee metropolitan area including their corporate office in Waukesha, local retail stores, and their commercial store and warehouse in West Milwaukee. The Internship concluded with a trip to Chicago where all the interns throughout the Midwest competed in a case competition about a relevant business issue. I am proud to say that my team took 1st Place making us the only ones to date to win from the Milwaukee area. You can see our PowerPoint presentation below. During my Internship I was exposed to the following:Operations Management • Completed weekly inventory management through product purchasing and analysis of rates of sales, stock replenishment, and inventory turnover• Assisted management with delivery scheduling and competitive product analysis• Accompanied management in the financial analysis of income statements and analytical reports• Checked income orders from vendors against purchase orders for accuracy• Performed basic administrative tasks including processing credit applications, receiving payments on accounts, obtaining credit approvals, and processing paperwork and special orders. Merchandising • Participated in the creation of a Plan O Gram with Sherwin’s merchandising team and completely redesigned their Brookfield store location. Customer Relationship Management• Worked in the field with color consultants and outside sales reps• Took care of wholesale and retail customers by answering questions and making sure they had everything they needed to successfully complete their job

Menomonee Falls, Wi, Us

• Exceeded expected sales revenues, consistently closing in the top 5 percent of the company• Trained new inside sales personnel on client acquisition process through mentor program • Acquired long-term clients for Bizlab’s Sterling Commerce division by closing sales• Achieved the 100k Productivity Award in 2015• Cross sold and upsold products through solution based selling

Master'S Degree, Business Analytics

Bachelor Of Business Administration - Bba, Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management

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