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Denver, CO, US

Brooklyn, New York, US

Denver, Colorado, US

• Spearheaded an operational overhaul, focused on reducing costs and improving fill-rates in a high-growth, startup environment by managing bottom-line factors, such as long-range planning, product management, and third.
• Reduced overall COGS by 20% by negotiating rates with new and existing partners, including contract manufacturing, procurement (ingredients & packaging), warehousing and logistics.
• Achieved 98% wholesale fulfillment while decreasing yearly warehousing spend by 85% through onboarding a new 3PL partner, modifying operating procedures, and implementing long-range supply planning practices.
• Implemented ERP and fulfillment software, completely automating e-commerce business.
• Increased company efficiency by writing and testing all production, quality, and fulfillment SOPs.

• Managed all aspects of Supply Chain & Operations, including Customer Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Contract Manufacturing, Procurement, Materials Planning, Warehousing (wholesale & direct), Logistics and Customer.
• Implemented the first ERP & planning software and developed S&OP processes across the company.
• Reduced costs in all operational facets, resulting in a 23% reduction in COGS.
• Internalized all sourcing & purchasing from a completely turn-key operation.
• Negotiated contracts and onboarded 5 contract manufacturers and 4 warehouses, increasing overall capacity by 42%.
• Maintained customer service levels of 95% and supported the development of 27 new product launches.

Culver City, CA, US

• Acquired by The Urgent Company in December 2021

Paris, FR

• Oversee the production planning and operations management of a national food & beverage distribution network, responsiblefor fulfilling 98% on-time delivery against customer orders reaching $460MM in gross sales.
• Coordinate Supply Chain efforts at 13 internal and co-manufacturing facilities, producing 32MM beverage gallons annually.
• Attained a $150K reduction in material waste by upholding lean inventory levels versus customer forecasts.
• Perform monthly capacity planning by plant to ensure a balanced network within an over saturated environment.
• Track and analyze production volume to ensure finite scheduling adheres to master planning efforts.
• Utilize creative problem solving to optimize business performance and overcome supply constraints by balancing customersourcing records, analyzing demand forecast inputs, and initiating capacity expansion projects.

Paris, FR

• Transacted physical inventory activity at 15 third-party partner locations to provide accurate planning signals for supply planning and material management teams.
• Performed regular inventory reconciliations by orienting and reviewing inventory data and product levels.
• Analyzed data from various sources, looking for opportunities to optimize business performance, utilize creative problem solving, and implement continuous improvement projects.
• Established best-in-class Inventory Accounting metrics in the start-up process for four co-manufacturing facilities.
• Keep accurate records to ensure we meet internal and external audit standards.
• Provide effective communication by anticipating inquiries and developing relationships with cross-functional stakeholders.

L-1160 Luxembourg, LU

• Collect, analyze, and review data to streamline efficiency at the world’s largest steel producing company.
• Develop Access databases to consolidate data for 28 production lines and utilize Excel to create single screen reports, allowing senior management to see relevant product information for faster decision-making and.
• Manage a material flow plan to guide production schedules, improve delivery performance, and create a just-in-time process.
• Establish and maintain inventory targets through effective reporting, monitoring and cross-functional engagement.
• Investigate problems, determine root causes and develop improvement solutions for supply chain and manufacturing sites.
• Interface and plan with Supply Chain peers, Operations, and Logistics to ensure customer orders are completed.

L-1160 Luxembourg, LU

• Coordinated internal logistics to supply the correct material to downstream units, ensuring customer demand is met.
• Created a weekly plan that balanced production with downstream demand while maintaining lean inventories.
• Measured plant wide delivery performance to ensure finished products are completed according to scheduled delivery dates.
• Expedited material production, and used analytical planning, logistics, and database management to maintain products.
• Delivered a monthly metric to measure plant finishing performance, and outline delays in the production process.
• Underwent ArcelorMittal’s Leadership Development Program focused on introducing real world Planning & Supply Chain practices through various departmental database projects.

• Oversaw facility operations within a multi-million dollar recreation complex serving over 40,000 Purdue University patrons.
• Served as the front line representative for the organization, and consistently demonstrated excellent customer service
• Developed training manuals, wrote general policies and procedures, and created weekly and monthly employee schedules
• Managed student employee staff including performance analysis, trainings, and development.
• Effectively made executive decisions in all important and emergency situations that required immediate attention

• Promoted the Purdue Division of Recreational Sports at marketing events for prospective students.
• Aided prospective students' understanding of the Recreational Sports Center.

• Managed building safety and security of all four Recreational Sports facilities and all members visiting these locations by maintaining the general order and cleanliness of the vicinity.
• Volunteered as a Safety Facilitator in order to engage peers in CPR/First Aid skills checks, which evaluated ones ability to respond in real life emergency situations.
• Conducted interviews of over 40 applicants and selected the top candidates to fill open Facility Attendant positions.

• Developed and implemented a Food & Beverage forecasting worksheet in order to analyze financial data.
• Orchestrated a comprehensive plan for the renovation of the hotel fitness area.
• Constructed contracts for both trainers utilizing the facility and prospective new gym members.

Indianapolis, Indiana, US

• Contributed to marketing efforts by interacting with consumers, generating consumer leads, and collecting data for promotions.
• Promoted the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, including its races and events, by attending various marketing efforts.