-Responsible for analysis, planning and execution of +6M (9L) cases of imported spirits brands.-Liaison between Pernod Ricard USA and foreign suppliers on replenishment, customer orders and shipment planning forecasts. -Ensure on-time, in-full availability of spirits to our distributor customers and bailment markets and pro-actively manage limited stock situations, minimizing the impact to the marketplace.-Department Super-User for specific business related I/T initiatives and proficient user of multiple Oracle Business technologies.-Support innovation through the new product process, working on a cross-functional team and delivering to tight timelines. -Identify and support process improvement opportunities.

-Managed relationship with $10M client.-Directed day-to-day activities amongst multi-city teams.-Participated in planning meetings and provided input into the production of materials for programs. -Improved and streamlined POS ad-hoc processes/ ways-of-working with client.-Maintained purchase orders details ensuring all are open and accurate at time of billing.-Managed and built relationships with creative agencies to ensure on-time delivery of mechanicals for POS projects.

-Created value of F08 AOP of $2.4m cost savings options in POS through the category management process utilizing robust Procurement tools and improved WoW.-Assured service and quality from the supply base to achieve Diageo customer service levels, reliability goals, & competitive-advantaged ideation and execution.-Protected Diageo brands and corporate reputation thru supplier contracts and relationship management.-Built key relationships internally and externally to drive value to Diageo.

-Managed 125k square foot finished goods inventory distribution center.-Led team of 5 salaried and 25 hourly employees covering a 3-shift/ 24-hour operation.-Provided one-on-one coaching sessions with team members to ensure they meet goals/objectives.-Planned and managed staffing by interviewing and hiring hourly and salaried employees for all shifts. -Established and maintained positive working relationships with third party logistics warehousing, transportation providers, carriers and corporate logistics.-Maintained supply of vendor-purchased materials.-Instilled Diageo culture to this new plant by identifying creative ways to help celebrate success.

-Successfully led a cross-functional supply team to launch three major projects.-Developed and implemented process flows by working with the all of Diageo’s strategic departments. -Ensured all TTB compliance regulations were met and product delivery met or beat deadlines.

-Managed production and deployment of 5M CE’s of Canadian produced beer and deployment of 27M CE's of FMB per year.-Ensured OTIF target customer service levels at optimal costs.-Mitigated out of stock situations and resolved issues.-Provided timely forecasts to plants, replenishment information to Customer Operations and warehouses.-Led Manugistics and SAP project launch for Guinness Supply Planning. -Created product shortage process which identified standard ways of working during shortages, highlighting roles and responsibilities. -Developed and managed aging inventory and write-off process, which lowered product age and reduced write-off risk. This resulted in a 60% savings over prior year.

-Planned, scheduled and coordinated final approval of products through the complete production cycle.-Established production schedules, labor loadings, capacity requirements.-Developed revenue forecast through interactions with marketing, sales, and customers.-Rescheduled orders due to design changes, labor and material shortages and other potential interruptions.-Served as account manager for Lucent, Iomega, 3Com, Motorola and Hewlett-Packard by providing quality and timely customer service and support with a strong commitment to maintaining on-time delivery.-Met goals of maintaining and driving profit margin levels through price and contract negotiations with customers.-Selected as member of Application Specific Products Supply Team due to experience in production planning, supply, and systems knowledge. Team goals include documenting and sharing best practices in order to drive supply process improvements across the company. -Trained all planners on new system applications as the selected Power User and served as the first line of help within the business unit on technical system issues.