Cait Risacher Mba Cpim Email & Phone Number

Cleveland, Oh, Us

Paris La Défense, Fr

Paris La Défense, Fr

Olmsted Falls, Oh, Us

• Responsible for Production Planning and Distribution Planning groups.• Implemented Sales & Operations Execution (S&OE), allowing the company to quickly respond to disruptions caused by the 2020-2021 pandemic and achieve historic levels of demand during the pandemic. • Launched Elementum software to track Supply Chain disruptions and support S&OE process.

Olmsted Falls, Oh, Us

• Optimized Finished Good inventory by reducing excess inventory by 40% within 2019, rationalized Active FG SKUs reducing SKU count by 50%, while maintaining an On-Time Delivery metric well above target.• Launched Data Governance program for Planning and Procurement groups to maintain item level and system profile data within Oracle ASCP & EBS. Partnered with IT to resolve several outstanding issues with system planning.• Lead Kata to increase production capacity and reduce job-shop production outside of cells. Resulted in engineering changes to improve components to increase flow, systemic adjustments to leadtimes and planning attributes, and development of improved process management and communication.

Olmsted Falls, Oh, Us

• Managed the creation, control, compliance, and execution of production plans. Monitored inventory levels, resolves material shortages, and manages scheduling conflicts as necessary to align with customer requirements.• Assisted in maximizing the utilization of the Oracle system capabilities to manage inventory to customer requirements in an efficient and cost-effective manner.• Introduced Inventory Strategy for Finished Goods and Raw Material that identifies inventory classification, stocking strategy, and review cadence for all items. Implementation of this strategy resulted in a $2M reduction from previous base line inventory levels and relieved 369 static pallet locations in the warehouse. • Developed and implemented process to mitigate chargebacks from retailers – most significantly, Amazon.• Created robust Capacity Planning tools and process to review Short-Range and Medium-Range capacity versus load projections. • Lead a team of three to six planners/analysts to achieve departmental and company goals, while continuing to focus on professional and personal development.

Olmsted Falls, Oh, Us

• Lead exempt and non-exempt employees with passion for personal and professional growth and development, process standardization, and continuous improvement.• Oversaw the execution and continuous improvement of the Manufacturing Planning and Control system and standard logistics processes, such as the replenishment system, data interchange systems, demand management, electronic data systems administration and related functions.• Coordinated the scheduled production of finished goods to maximize the capabilities of the plant. Work with the leadership of the Sales Departments to manage their finished goods requirements in concert with their forecasted and/or updated requirements.

Olmsted Falls, Oh, Us

• Developed, refined, and executed inventory strategies for finished goods and raw materials.• Identified optimal inventory level and product mix needed at global distribution centers to meet target customer service levels through analysis of demand patterns, forecasts, trends and changes. Reduced inventory by $20M in 2016. • Lead product phase-out and product phase-in activities to ensure timely launch and mitigation of excess inventory. Successfully launched two new product lines in 2016 and international product lines in 2018 with minimal impact to inventory.• Facilitated supply and demand planning activities and reengineered Sales & Operations Planning process.• Launched contract manufacturing in Malaysia by providing production plans, replenishment plans, inventory plans, and demand planning alignment.

Solon, Ohio, Us

• Coordinated SAP transition activities surrounding capacity management and reporting functions for two company deployments and provided hypercare support. • Lead capacity and load discussions and managed constraints, overloads, and underperforming work centers for several factories. • Influenced cross functional teams while providing analytical support for engineering, operations, planning, and corporate departments. • Scheduled manufacturing equipment in both MTS and MTO environment and trained production planners.

• Stamp, address, and seal newsletters and brochures• Assist in program and event organization and setup• Register members at meetings

Cleveland, Ohio, Us

• Analyzed employee survey responses using SPSS for research on employee attitudes and perceptions.• Researched material by sorting through academic articles to use in literary reviews.• Compiled contact information, achieving a database of over 500 MLRHR Alumni used for outreach, research, and guest speakers.

Cleveland, Ohio, Us

Completed Coursework:Supply Chain Management using SAP, Managerial Accounting, Human Resources, Finance, Technology and Innovation Management, MarketingCourse Projects:Improving Utilization of Owner-Operators, Business Communications, Fall 2011• Researched solutions in order to increase the utilization and retention of owner-operators for Fed Ex Custom Critical.

• Created a Financial Acumen program, providing three-stages of financial learning for 20 managers and supervisors.• Analyzed 360-reviews, annual reviews, and learning and development plans for managers and supervisors using MS Excel, providing HR with averages and findings to use for planning purposes. • Qualified in-coming driver calls by listening to recorded conversations and developed efficiency-gaining recommendations.

• Developed and implemented a financial dashboard showing key metrics for a quick understanding of the company’s current position compared to forecast.• Automated and updated strategic scorecard reporting system using MS Excel that tracks key objectives for executive directors.• Researched and presented competitive analysis to executive team, providing financial and strategic information used to maintain competitive.

Akron, Ohio, Us

• Help plan, set-up, and run programs• Shelve and straighten books• Customer Service

Bedford, Oh, Us

Consultant for APEC Engineering systems and financial reporting on an as-needed basis.

Akron, Oh, Us

Completed Coursework: Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Personal Finance, Corporate Finance, Advanced Corporate Finance, Financial Strategy, International Business Finance, Financial Statement Analysis, Principles of Accounting I and II, Intermediate Accounting I, Microcomputer Applications for Business, EntrepreneurshipCourse Projects: Result of Artificial Currency Devaluation, International Business Finance, Spring 2011• Discussed the result of artificial devaluation of currency to the trade balance of China and the United States, focusing on current devaluation policies. NorTech Platform Analysis, Honors Senior Project, Fall 2010• Worked closely with NorTech to decide if the organization should implement an online platform to encourage innovation and networking with their clients. Won "Faculty Choice Award" and "Best Paper Award."Feasibility Study, Entrepreneurship, Fall 2009• Fabricated a business and presented business plans and launch details for the entire expected duration of the business.

Akron, Oh, Us

•Reconcile, process, and file invoices•Place orders for materials•Create bibliography records for new items

Cleveland, Oh, Us

• Participated in a bank examination• Created a centralize resource for bank examiners• Researched and developed departmental objectives

Mba, Operations And Supply Chain Management

Bs, Corporate Financial Management