• Lead and support sourcing initiatives in new product development to identify the right supplier partners, influence procurement decisions, delivering on-going value improvements while driving competitive advantages.• Developed and executed commodity strategies to ensure a reliable supply of materials while minimizing risks and costs.• Oversaw supplier selection, qualification, and performance management, leading to improved quality and on-time… Show more • Lead and support sourcing initiatives in new product development to identify the right supplier partners, influence procurement decisions, delivering on-going value improvements while driving competitive advantages.• Developed and executed commodity strategies to ensure a reliable supply of materials while minimizing risks and costs.• Oversaw supplier selection, qualification, and performance management, leading to improved quality and on-time delivery.• Negotiated contracts and pricing agreements with suppliers. • Collaborated closely with Engineering, Quality, and Regulatory teams to ensure supplier compliance with industry standards.• Championed continuous improvement initiatives, streamlining procurement processes, and enhancing efficiency. Show less

• Daily management of assigned suppliers/commodities, for both production and service parts• Analyze & negotiate proposed price changes from suppliers.• First line of escalation from material management team when there are any supplier delivery issues. Daily review of issues and collaboration with supplier and related to internal groups (MMS, Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing) to work towards resolution. • Daily/weekly meetings with key concern suppliers to work… Show more • Daily management of assigned suppliers/commodities, for both production and service parts• Analyze & negotiate proposed price changes from suppliers.• First line of escalation from material management team when there are any supplier delivery issues. Daily review of issues and collaboration with supplier and related to internal groups (MMS, Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing) to work towards resolution. • Daily/weekly meetings with key concern suppliers to work through any pending supply issues• Collaborate with category leads for assigned commodity regarding supplier issues, overall category strategy, and pricing.• Review any invoice discrepancies.• Lead Supplier Change Notice process –follow SCN through process to ensure timely review/approval.• VIP project identification, business case development, and handoff to Sourcing Productivity Leader. • Overall cost awareness/management for assigned commodities – participation in forecasting; support annual plan development., review projects implemented during fiscal year.• Cost standard development – yearly activity to review assigned parts for accuracy during cost standard setting process (40K+ total part numbers across BTV Sourcing).• Sustaining Engineering change support – assist with supplier feedback for pending changes. Show less

• Implement Sourcing value improvement projects – upon completion/approval of business case, work with suppliers & related groups to implement project.• Tracking of value improvement projects and the savings associated with each.• Weekly category review of cost savings pipeline & bowler projects.• Escalation as needed for support outside of category team.• Weekly/monthly purchase price variance forecasting.• Fiscal year plan development – work with Sourcing Associate… Show more • Implement Sourcing value improvement projects – upon completion/approval of business case, work with suppliers & related groups to implement project.• Tracking of value improvement projects and the savings associated with each.• Weekly category review of cost savings pipeline & bowler projects.• Escalation as needed for support outside of category team.• Weekly/monthly purchase price variance forecasting.• Fiscal year plan development – work with Sourcing Associate Director & category teams (site + local) to develop value improvement project and inflation details for plan. Show less

• Coordinate month-end close process, including preparation and posting of journal entries.• Lead coordination, preparation, and compiling of annual business plan with quarterly and monthly estimates ($305m plan VOP in 2019).• Prepare monthly presentation for plant and executive leadership teams, including key drivers for direct material’s cost savings as well as identification and quantification of risks and opportunities.• Oversee and compile Batesville’s financial… Show more • Coordinate month-end close process, including preparation and posting of journal entries.• Lead coordination, preparation, and compiling of annual business plan with quarterly and monthly estimates ($305m plan VOP in 2019).• Prepare monthly presentation for plant and executive leadership teams, including key drivers for direct material’s cost savings as well as identification and quantification of risks and opportunities.• Oversee and compile Batesville’s financial cost savings initiatives centered around direct material savings ($11m in 2019).• Review and identify areas of improvement through Cognos reporting audits • Assist Sourcing, TCO, and CI teams in identifying cost saving projects through ideation events ($24m in 2019).• Work directly with Sourcing and TCO teams to generate accurate monthly, Quarterly, and yearly forecasts for PPV/Materials Usage projects.• Fully revamped Batesville’s financial reporting documents to better forecast and report financials.• Presented in multiple workshops financial data to a wide audience including global leadership members centered around PPV, and the impact it has on Batesville’s plant. Show less

• Performs financial analysis and reporting for scope of Kroger national account.• Assists in forecasting and planning on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis for Kroger projects.• Collaborates in the development and implementation of Ricoh’s strategic initiatives and operating plans.• Reviews profit sharing financials on a quarterly basis.• Attend monthly operations meeting for multiple divisions to report cost saving practices and discuss upcoming projects.•… Show more • Performs financial analysis and reporting for scope of Kroger national account.• Assists in forecasting and planning on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis for Kroger projects.• Collaborates in the development and implementation of Ricoh’s strategic initiatives and operating plans.• Reviews profit sharing financials on a quarterly basis.• Attend monthly operations meeting for multiple divisions to report cost saving practices and discuss upcoming projects.• Investigate cost savings practices on site, divisional, and national level for all Ricoh print site locations and 22 Kroger divisions.• Cultivates new relationships for all Kroger divisions to assist in cost saving analysis and practices.• Lead project manager of the WedCRD program within Kroger. • Oversaw merchandising file creation and implementation from Kroger HQ to their nationwide store locations.• Heavily deals in Microsoft Excel, by maintaining an internal scorecard to calculate cost savings year over year.• Oversaw internal audits of multiple vendor files, including Fed Ex shipping, business cards, check stock, and legal document services.• Found over $50M in cost savings for 2016.• Backup to billing for the entire Kroger contract including base, supplemental, and click billing.• Assist in creation and submission of POs through Oracle. Show less

• Handled business to business sales of GE Capital for consumer financing• Managed accounts of business sales• Provided accurate and thorough customer service• Efficiently mastered 4 CRM software’s (Salesforce, Torino, Centrix, Lead Master)