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Project Manager 2018 - 2020Simultaneously manage dozens of commercial projects for an interior furnishings contractor.Deliver projects from award to completion and close out.Review drawings, specifications, CCDs, ASIs, and bulletins to understand scope of work and relevant costs.Coordinate activities with general contractors’ project managers and.

Dundee Engine Plant, Dundee, MI

• Assure that all materials required for production build-plan ship and deliver just-in-time
• Manage all inventory and information flows from the supplier through finished product
• Coordinate the activities of suppliers, manufacturing, quality and other departments
• Implement Kaizens through the use of World Class Manufacturing (WCM) tools

• Managed the operational functions of an athletic apparel and protective gear manufacturerManaged international supply chains:
• Coordinated inbound flow of goods from production sourced in Canada, China, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Pakistan, Taiwan, and the United States
• Coordinated multimodal and intermodal logistics, shopped and negotiated shipping rates, and facilitated US Customs clearancesManaged inventory and vendors:
• Forecasted and placed production orders for 1500 SKU stock inventory
• Managed contract manufacturers, facilitated product development, expedited order fulfillment, managed supply chains, and ensured product specification compliance and quality controlManaged warehouse operations:
• Recruited, developed, and directed staff; established daily and weekly priorities; provided feedback and conducted personnel evaluations

Purchased and managed inventory of 2,500 SKUs for all four company locations Minimized inventory and transaction costs while maintaining high service level (98% fill rate) Negotiated with more than 30 vendors on cost, special buys, and sales promotions Forecasted purchases and managed vendors’ growth incentive rebate programs Reduced dead and low-velocity.

Purchased over $4 million of inventory annuallyIncreased inventory turnover by 20% while limiting stock shortages Managed inventory, set stock levels, coordinated and executed material transfers Negotiated with vendors on costs and terms (cash discounts, co-op funds, minimum order values, freight allowed values)Set product and accessory pricing and created.

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Mba, Major In Supply Chain Management, Completed In April 2014

Activities and Societies: Beta Gamma Sigma – international honor society for business school students Phi Kappa Phi - national.

Graduate Certificate, Supply Chain Management

Bachelors Of Arts, Economics