In this current position, I manage and distribute daily reports on supply and change requests that require collaboration with multiple departments. Adept at managing up to five projects simultaneously, while monitoring the progress of changes, and inclusions. Supports understaffed departments, and cooperates with shipping to avoid unnecessary costs or indirect spending. Established bridges between departments to foster collaboration and trust in the purchasing department. ➥ Developed and implemented a successful Dynamics ERP system, performing data cleansing and ensuring data importing into the new system was accurate and timely.➥ Collaborated cross-functionally to ensure a steady supply in a lean Kanban environment.➥ Created and implemented detailed step-by-step training instructions for new staff.

I served as the Director of Procurement for a production facility and was rapidly promoted due to successful efforts in managing all logistics required for expertly opening and managing a second production operation. Performed all raw material ordering and packaging necessary for production and ensured time-sensitive delivery. ➥ Designed and implemented a sophisticated inventory tracking system from the ground up using Excel, as the company lacked an MRP software system. ➥ Successfully kept production running for two years at the new facility, with ZERO down days, during the height of the pandemic. ➥ Increased production by 192% from March 2021 to June 2022 by ingredient planning and guiding cross-functional teams.➥ Controlled all of the purchasing of packaging and ingredients for over 3.1 million pounds of production. ➥ Served as a gatekeeper for approval of product formulation and ingredient inclusion rates, and successfully transitioned inventory processes from a small startup to a large corporate buying team. ➥ Expert management also resulted in the elimination of a 24% decrease in production, experienced the previous year.➥ Identified and resolved numerous unproductive processes and independently found solutions.Integral in the productivity, and growth which resulted in the lucrative acquisition of the company.

In this position, I leveraged extensive experience in logistics and cost/supply mitigation in solving supply chain issues and negotiating with suppliers to improve delivery, and costs. Excelled in meeting the company’s supply needs, as an expert in identifying solutions to complex supply chain and logistics issues.➥ Improved methods for acquiring source materials which reduced production downtime, and increased productivity, resulting in a 30% decrease in line idleness.➥ Revised logistics and supply chain methodology, and initiated cost mitigation strategies.

In this role, I expertly steered compliance mandates as EDI Compliance and Inventory Analyst, ensuring compliance with Big Box Store requirements to avoid chargebacks and financial penalties. This included managing a 3rd party warehouse in California and disputing chargebacks when necessary. Additionally, the role required end-of-month inventory reconciliation for all 5 global locations (US, Canada, Amazon Japan, Amazon Canada, and Amazon US).➥ Pioneered and implemented a new ERP system from QuickBooks to NetSuite, with data cleansing and a build-out of data reporting within the system. ➥ Steered the successful implementation through extensive knowledge of NetSuite and a proactive approach to ensuring all data and connections between external systems and NetSuite were correctly implemented. ➥ This new ERP system automates processes, saving up to 3-4 hours of manual labor daily.➥ Expertly managed compliance and order processes for major retailers, such as Target, Bed Bath & Beyond, and Walmart.➥ Coordinated the transitioning of the new ERP system from QuickBooks to NetSuite for all retail partners. ➥ Managed inventory for accuracy across 15 locations and performed end-of-month reconciliations which reduced reporting time.➥ Established EDI connections to optimize order accuracy and reduce process touches.➥ Demonstrated the ability to work independently and efficiently, as evidenced by successful remote working experience.

In this role, I was recruited as a Customer Service Troubleshooter for products. Leveraged extensive knowledge of strollers to transition to a Logistics role, managing compliance for big box retailers. Managed and led operations for two 3PL warehouses in North America.➥ Decreased avoidable shipment-related chargebacks from Amazon by 97% from 2015 to 2016. ➥ Reduced personnel expenses by assuming accounts receivable responsibilities, and revising processes.➥ Directed back-end order processing for independent and EDI customers in North America.