Chaundra Austin, Mba/Cscp Email & Phone Number

Vermont, United States

Portland, Oregon Area

Buy Plan Optimization | Capacity Management | Seasonal Strategy ExecutionMy main responsibility is to manage the supply plan, which is based on aggregated global demand requirements, capacity constraints, and seasonal buy plan strategies. Success is ensuring on-time fulfillment, stable production flow and optimized inventory levels.Focusing on a specific vendor set, I communicate closely with Demand Planning, Global Manufacturing via our Liaison Offices, Global Sourcing, Global Buying, etc. to execute strategic initiatives and resolve complex issues by balancing customer demands and delivery dates with factory requirements, capacity and production efficiencies. An advanced understanding of global supply chain constraints and trade-offs, along with the utilization of analytics and reporting, provides a solid foundation to resolve issues effectively and efficiently. I also drive strategy within regions as the liaison between the Planning Organization and key stakeholders across regions and lead various projects as a representative of my team to improve and/or implement new processes and systems.

Portland, Oregon Area

Supply Chain Infrastructure & Stabilization | Implementation of Quality Lab & In-house Manufacturing | Internal Resource for Optics & Manufacturing ProcessesI began this position by implementing major transitions in Supply Chain to improve the overall quality of supplier relationships and product. Within the last 3 years, I have successfully driven Revant Optics to meet their strategic initiatives, including stabilizing the Supply Chain, developing the Quality department with in-house optics lab, bringing manufacturing in-house and launching a new product line. I enjoyed managing the entire department, including procurement, negotiations, production and logistics. Becoming an integral, interdepartmental asset through learned expertise on technical aspects of the product and process were a highlight of my tenure here.

Portland, Oregon Area

Daily Operations | Implementation of Processes and Infrastructure | Quick AdaptationImmediately after the initial product launch, I was brought on board to get the company up and running. I implemented processes and infrastructure quickly and efficiently in order to manage orders and inventory, as well as documenting any and all processes to manage all departments. Quick adaptation to needs at hand is vital in a start-up company, which I succeeded at from developing and producing brand collaterals to creating contracts for staff and wholesale agreements. I developed programs to effectively expand our sales representation and brand awareness and worked closely with the CEO/Cofounder to analyze business opportunities.

Burlington, Vermont Area

Production of Finished Goods | International Vendor Relations | Shipment ConsolidationsCommunicating daily with factories from China to Nepal, I facilitated all of the production of finished goods across three different brands for winter apparel and accessories. I excelled at managing production to ensure both quality control and economic, timely shipping through the tedious coordination of shipment consolidations. I also executed purchase orders for raw materials and finished goods through the analysis of sales and inventory reports, forecasting demand and negotiating cost.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Strategic Business Development | Client Management | Event & Sales RepresentativeI successfully implemented a Strategic Business Plan that I had developed during my employment in Argentina. I marketed services through various mediums and gained significant clientele that brought multiple projects and strategic expansion of services to the company. I served as the sole representative for the United States and represented the company at industry events nationwide.

Cordoba, Argentina

Team Management | International Communication | Production Scheduling & CoordinationWith a team of 3D artists, I managed multiple projects simultaneously to produce 3D images and renderings for architects and interior designers in the United States. Meeting and exceeding contract deliverables, I coordinated communication daily between the clients and the production team to relay the clients’ specific design concepts and specifications. Challenging time frames were met by building and motivating a cohesive team.

Master Of Business Administration / Master Of Architecture

I was one of three students to receive the Thesis Award for my architectural thesis on Gradient Architecture, focused on the design.

Bachelor Of Science In Design, Architecture

Activities and Societies: Habitat for Humanity, Gamma Phi Beta, Omega Phi Alpha