The primary responsibility of this role is to manage the Sourcing Supplier programs. Maintain standard case quantities and weights/volumes for distribution efficiency and customer satisfaction for all finished goods product, internal and external. Responsible for Supply Chain Financing program reconciliation upon receipt, and work primarily with external sourced suppliers, distribution, internal manufacturing, accounts payable, and other internal partners.

The primary responsibility of this position is to assist The Quality Operations Analyst in analyzing Quality and business data using the Quality BI Dashboards and other available tools to enhance continuous improvement within Quality, the product and our vendors. Reporting to the Director, Quality, this role supports the development and maintenance of the Quality data bases, reporting and communications. This position will be expected to seamlessly work with the Quality Operations Analyst, and cross-functionally with different levels of the business. The Quality Data Associate will analyze reports and customer feedback to identify current and potential issues and promote corrective and preventative actions. This position will also support and train the Quality team on utilizing internal reporting for other deliverables.

Plan, organize and direct all activities as required for the full implementation of project goals and objectives while working on projects such as Vendor Manual, Supply Chain 3 Year Plan, Raw Materials Strategy, Core Product Delivery, Coordination of CAT’s, etc. Develop, and implement project plans for assigned initiatives. Facilitate collaborative communication and interaction among functional representatives throughout the quality team and other departments. Ensure the accurate execution of projects and assignments within set time frames. Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to provide necessary updates and obtain feedback. Track programs and projects against schedule and budget on a regular basis and communicate updates to stakeholders within and outside the organization. Serve as a coach/mentor for anyone participating in special projects/programs. Demonstrate sound judgment, ensure accuracy of work, and develop and maintain files to ensure appropriate and complete documentation. Collaborate with associates through on the job training and active participation in various roles in the Quality Department to gain an understanding of Carhartt’s Mission and Vision, the Quality Difference, Leadership Competencies, Performance Management, Project Planning, Work flow in the Quality Department, Manufacturing processes for apparel, fabric and trims, develop competencies by completing assignments in a variety of positions in the Quality Department such as Compliance Specialist, Raw Materials Support Assistant, Raw Materials Color Clerk, Lab Supervisor, etc. on a rotation basis gaining an understanding of all Quality functions and learning how each department interacts with the business. Develop a deep understanding of Carhartt Quality philosophy, quality procedures and work flow in all functions within the quality department. Learn by doing and through on the job training to prepare for a supervisor or manager role in the Quality Department.

The Production Planner compares demand and supply information to determine the production quantities required to maintain desired inventory levels and initiates production orders and purchase orders accordingly. The Production Planner coordinates and expedites the flow of work and materials within or between departments according to daily and weekly production schedules.

Updated size percent history to ensure accurate sizes are assigned in AS400, entered complete and accurate fabric components and measurements into AS400, updated AS400 with appropriate sizes as provided by the Planner, created and Issued hand-marked production orders and markers when needed, entered production order numbers into Tradelink for Contractors, proof read purchase orders and moved through AS400 to assign cutting tickets, distributed schedules and retain approvals from procurement to ensure all components are available, worked closely with Cutting and Sewing plants to ensure accurate and timely information. In addition to my assigned duties I also learned to complete payroll as a back-up for the payroll clerk, I was a back-up for Master Data, a BI Super User. I was selected to analyze and correct sizing issues for all of our products and did so for 10 months to ensure all materials were available to promise while SPOT was being developed, as well as train all planners and leads to use the PEI report.

Began career as an Office Administrator II then promoted to Office Manager in October of 2008 of Main Lexington location and two satellite locations , Managed one direct report and supported 30 employees in five locations, Customer Service, Generated invoices, deposited funds, collections, Reviewed invoices for accuracy, accounting, entered invoices into SAP for payment, Issued, tracked and closed purchase orders, Billed recyclers and reconciled payments resulting in approximately 40% of revenue, processed payroll, Completed credit reference checks, Reviewed and set up new account contracts in DMS System, Tracked new accounts for correct pricing, container count, frequency of service and completion of installations, issued credits as needed, Worked closely with the Service Representatives and assign work orders as needed, Processed credit card payments and maintained cash control files, Ordered employee uniforms, badges, office supplies and equipment, Completed orientation for new employees and maintained files, was the location HSE Champion, lead safety meetings and training, maintained training records, completed audits for a passing score for a audits, Planned and organized company events.

Held positions as AP Clerk, Receptionist and Document Coordinator I for this Manufacturer of Nutritional Supplements for Food and Pharmaceutical Industries. I keyed invoices from vendors for payment ,reception, mail distribution, ordered office supplies, operated all common office equipment, created SOP’s for record retention, organized common drive and created flow chart to find files, created Biomass Certificates of Analysis, reviewed recipe batches and customer orders for accuracy, created, counted and inspected product labels, member of Safety Committee , completed monthly safety audits and reported findings to the committee, conducted quality audits and reported discrepancies back to Compliance Manager, completed inspections for cleanliness of product drums.