Zimmer Great Lakes is a privately owned distributor of Zimmer Bioment orthopedic products. We sell joint replacement hardware and surgical expertise to surgeons across the state of Michigan. As Asset Manager, I'm involved in inventory analysis, inventory turns, cycle counting/auditing, expiration, strategic inventory reduction/product mix, new product roll-out, recalls, sales support, process review, continuous improvement, best practices promotion, and operations support.

Coordinate inventory demand with hospital accounts' orthopedic implant and instrumentation needs.

Supporting Meijer Properties Procurement Group for new store roll outs and store remodels, as well as data analytics, process improvement recommendations, and project management working with Merchandising, Logistics, Construction, and Real Estate groups.

• Maintain, update, improve, adapt, and build supply chain Excel models that feed and validate company financial plans on 12-month planning horizon (sales forecast, COGS, inventory position, high value raw materials forcasting)• Help define service levels, identify and understand sales trends• Manage the implementation of a new MRP system• Maintain purchasing, production, and inventory ERP modules (product, Bills of Material, and vendor set up).• Create and maintain supply chain metrics and review for areas of improvement• Supply Chain Data Modelling• Special Projects

• A-Z product planning ownership of 12 out of 15 vendors• Function as the planning manager on specifically assigned product lines / suppliers taking ownership and leading all problem-solving activities• Be responsible for inventory management for assigned parts and processes required to ensure material input to support inventory level requirements while financial inventory objectives are accomplished• Apply appropriate optimization methodologies to balance service level, inventory, and resource utilization using advanced planning tools.• Inventory management of consigned materials according to company financial objectives.• Work with sales management and executive management by maintaining and managing Product Landing Forecast.• Place purchase orders (POs) timely and obtain PO acknowledgements from Suppliers • Source suppliers for commodity raw materials.• Resolve shipment and payment discrepancies• Achieve lowest possible cost for small component materials, balanced against optimum quality and schedule needs

- Manage all aspects of Supply Chain- Office Manager of Customer Service team and EDI systems.

- Function as bulk raw material planner and render support to two plants with fast-paced environment and frequent production changes- Provide keen oversight to inventory as well as BOM management- Assume responsibility in scheduling tankers that provide support to production in a highly interpretive environment or gray areas with few clear answers- Act as a production mix scheduler and implement new system of bulk management

Student in Grand Valley State's 2012 Doctorate of Physical Therapy Program.

- Materials Replenishment Planner at Amway/Alticor. - Liaison with and primary responsibility for a 3rd party manufacturing customer. - Worked closely with Scheduling, Manufacturing, and Account Management.- Managed timely arrival of inbound components and raw materials. - Managed and verified inventory levels within 4 weeks of production.

- Managed air export operations of all West Michigan customers- Responsible for compliant and timely processing of air export shipments- Utilized previous experience to help expand West Michigan markets, legitimize local presence, and build infrastructure- Customer Service & Best Practices for local West Michigan accounts

- Responsible for all operational aspects of logistics, customs brokerage, AR for top tier global manufacturer- Corporate Management Training for Account Managers - Strategic and Operational- Managed monthly performance metrics- Coordinated efforts, performance, and vision of multiple departments

- Monitored management of various operational departments, Accounts - Receivable of top tier global manufacturer- Managed daily and monthly performance metrics for multiple departments in multiple geographies- Helped manage and expand business opportunities

- Oversaw operations management, daily and monthly reporting of various departments and geographies.

- Responsible for compliant and timely customs entries for local and regional accounts

- Responsible for domestic distribution operations for a dedicated accountDispatcher, 40+ drivers