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Cincinnati Area

Analyze raw materials requirements for various product lines. Maintain and improve supplier relations to ensure product availability. Develop systems and reports to improve customer service.Reduced RM's by 16% by completing 5 six sigma projects, while customer service improved by 5%.

Midland, Michigan

Managed planning and operations of inventory functions for various product lines including raw material and finished goods. Acted as lead investor in merchandise achieving high levels of product availability while also ensuring productivity of inventory assets to meet overall company goals.• Developed forecast tool to minimize demand anomalies, comparison of sales projections to COGS and unit volumes. Final projections approved by Sales Manager and Executives.• Implemented new ERP system, NetSuite, in 2013 due to acquisition.• Served as primary liaison between inventory management, warehouse, and customer service center.

Midland, Michigan

Supervised and directed Customer Service, Materials Analysts, Order Analyst, Cycle Counter and IT software contractor for the Midland plant. Led several implementations of corporate tools, including IMES, ERC, USS and ASNM. Served as supply chain lead for Ross Reels acquisition, consolidated distribution centers, established replenishment process and streamlined warranty process for two product groups. • Implemented SC Planner, DSP, i2 Rhythm Demand Planner and DMPT for forecast and replenishment systems. • Consistently received favorable results from Employee Opinion survey.

Midland, Michigan

Initiated laboratory, engineering and manufacturing meeting to streamline projects, which drove capital projects and commercialization of new products to completion by deadline. Identified process gap when producing new fly lines. Developed and implemented new process step to eliminate start-up issues.

Midland, Michigan

Led team of materials analysts, customer service representatives, inventory control and deductions analysts in supporting inventory management, order processing and fulfillment, shipping and receiving, purchasing, and vendor and supplier management, using relevant corporate database, ERP and communication system.• Developed and implemented “Made in Michigan” fly-line promotion.• Petitioned to move consumer relations CSR to Midland to save operating costs and improved service with knowledgeable fly-fishing person. • Supply Chain Lead to establish customer service operation at Midland, achieving head-count reduction of 50%.• Developed process to streamline review of non-working inventory and creation of sales sheet report for dead inventory.

Midland, Michigan

Supervised and developed two planners, one cycle counter and one order analyst. Managed more than 2,500 SKUs, and developed and implemented QA inspection and other processes to deliver cost-effective and efficient end-to-end supply chain processing, using Lean Six Sigma principles. Executed 5S, Kanban and standard work practices at each workstation and office work area. Initiated product packaging commercialization process to expedite new products to market.• Implemented loop calculator tool, based on 13-day cycle time, and developed MS Access forms at each workstation to list order priorities in real time, reducing inventory by 40% while improving customer service.• Developed and implemented commercial invoice system for Canadian export shipments.• Educated and mentored team members to establish appropriate accounting practices in plant.• Served as team leader in development of MS Access manufacturing execution system.• Developed 3D planning spreadsheet for accessories product line, enabling planner to review products on monthly basis and reducing inventory by 50% while improving service. • Created and implemented cycle-counting process for Midland plant• Developed first article inspection process for manual packing work center.