A knowledgeable and experienced management professional; an influential change agent skilled at bringing business improvements from concept to reality with the ability to switch quickly from tactical to strategic thinking.> Expertise in facilitation, developing training materials, training documentation and change management.> Strong organizational, leadership, and strategic skills with a focus on bringing new products and processes to market.> Skilled in leading implementations and system development of operations software and programs. > Knowledgeable in strategic and tactical Supply Chain planning procedures as well as annual budget planning. > Manager with experience in hiring, professional development, and performance management.> Excellent problem solving and communication skills among multi-disciplinary teams.SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS> Created and refined multiple business processes in an entrepreneurial environment.> Project lead supporting the largest corporate business unit in SAP Sales Management implementation; implemented on schedule, which resulted in no loss of revenue or customer impact.> Developed user-oriented operation specific training materials, reducing post-implementation support requirements over 60% from previous implementations. > Co-led major manufacturing outsourcing project to Mexico resulting in annual savings of over $1M.> Improved internal support of manufacturing and optimized inventory position by implementing automated pull strategy with key suppliers using Lean Manufacturing concepts (Supplier Managed Inventory).> Implemented monthly Sales & Operating Plan process resulting in improved communication with key decision makers.Specialties: Process development, Inventory management, Outsourcing, Demand Planning, Purchasing, Employee Development, Training, Training Development, Change Management, Facilitation.
Listed skills include Business Process Improvement, Change Management, Project Planning, Employee Training, and 17 others.