Dayana Suarez Email & Phone Number

Sunrise, Florida

Recruited back to manage the demand process and supply chain for the crown jewel Rainbow Light® brand (125+ SKU’s). Accountable for planning, process improvement, inventory management, fulfillment and warehousing, scheduling and sourcing to ensure the business meets agreed customer service targets at minimum operating cost and optimum stock levels. ➢ Created a formal planning process by determining the model that is most appropriate for each SKU based on velocity. ➢ Set forecast variance tolerance by SKU; report actual versus goal on a monthly basis and worked with Sales to root cause and countermeasure results above tolerance. ➢ Managed end to end demand forecasting (both volume and value) across multiple categories to improve customer service levels and to reduce end-to-end COGS and working capital. ➢ Establish robust demand forecasts by utilizing relevant statistical tools and sales information including planned sales orders, customer contracts, intercompany standing orders, promotional activity, seasonality, brand changes, etc. ➢ Lead monthly demand alignment meetings and win consensus with department leaders. Partner with the sales team for demand planning meetings to present findings to our core customers. Select Accomplishments:➢ Improved Private label fill rate from 78% to 96% by partnering with the production and purchasing teams to expedite orders. ➢ Created new supply plans with suppliers that improved Forecast Accuracy from 55% to 68%. ➢ Identified bottlenecks and established a plan to eliminate excess goods for Private label inventory saving $700k FY/18. ➢ Analyzed and validated inventory forecast bias to achieve 2% below financial budget target and volume plan initiatives. ➢ Reduced Rainbow Light bias from 150% to 115% by tracking weekly/KPIs to identify contributing factors and adjust the necessary item and/or DC levels.

Sunrise, Florida

Responsible for managing customer demand, inventory levels, fulfillment and warehousing, forecasting, scheduling and sourcing for more than 300SKUs sold within each of the business units and 3 distribution centers. ➢ Monitored demand planning metrics and drove improvement plans with the goal of continued improvement in forecast accuracy, inventory levels and S&OP Process Excellence. ➢ Analyzed market/product trends and their impact on long term marketing/brand and channel strategy. Communicated trends and strategy recommendations to management. ➢ Assisted the Supply Manager to plan, coordinate, and execute monthly ordering process for all brands to ensure key performance targets are met related to macro inventory plan, sourcing strategies, on-time delivery of goods. ➢ Participated in Sales and Operations Planning process execution and presenting to management for obtaining consensus on sales/purchase/inventory plans to achieve working capital targets. ➢ Led cross-functional forecast and inventory reviews working closely with Supply Planning to ensure product availability and efficiencies for the 7 designated brands. Improved Forecast accuracy by 15%. ➢ Developed execution of plans that reduced and eliminated at risk, excess and slow/non-moving inventory by $360k over P/Y.

Miami, Florida

Buyer/Planner position, developed and performed comprehensive analysis of ad hoc reports and inventory levels for more than 1,500 components across 5 beauty brands, through 25 manufacturers, co-packers, and warehouses locations. Managed logistics operations, planning, ordering, procurement, receipt, distribution, inventory accountability and maintenance for over $2MM in material annual spend. ➢ Worked with Senior Buyer supporting continuous process improvements to reduce costs and optimize logistics planning, as well as manage excess inventory and service levels. ➢ Responsible for the on-time delivery of these components at a variety of international and domestic suppliers to support production at each manufacturing facility and ensure product launches were on time. ➢ Managed a label change project for all brands, acting as a liaison with packaging, product development and marketing teams. ➢ Negotiated new contract terms and strategically re-assigned vendors portfolio of products, based on the review of supplier’s on time delivery, price variance and quality performance, improving business performance and profitability. Select Accomplishments:➢ Increased product availability and reduced out of stock to 2% by tracking changes, creating new part #s, and communicating with CMOs to ensure production was on track. ➢ Implementing effective policies that reduced excess and obsolete inventory by reviewing forecasted quantities, BOMs and system accuracy to place orders strategically leading to improved inventory accuracy by 30%.

Sunrise, Florida

Initially hired as an Operations Analyst/Planner and quickly promoted to manage new projects for all 7 brands (500 SKUs) from formulation stage (including organic formulations), quotations, analytical process development, cost reduction, and process validation activities. ➢ Developed manufacturing processes under cGMP procedures to ensure high quality products to the consumer. Developed new products, re-formulations, labels, formulas, and changes required to boost sales. ➢ Coordinated with the purchasing department to research and find raw material suppliers compliant with the project. ➢ Provided technical support to manufacturing including process improvement, cost savings initiatives and troubleshooting. ➢ Achieved process reduction equivalent to $260k, Q1/16. ➢ After the acquisition of the Natural Vitality brand, led execution of $5MM Integration project including all materials, vendors, logistics & formulas into the system. Coordinated the move of all production lines from TX to Sunrise, FL.

Miami, Fl & Caracas, Venezuela

Spearheaded start-up operations and served as General Manager of this independent importer/exporter of electronic products. Areas of accountability encompassed long-term planning, sales/business development, account management, logistics, distribution, purchasing/supply chain, safety, quality assurance, regulatory compliance, contract negotiation, inventory control and fiscal results. Hired, trained and managed a staff of 3. Operations Management, Supply Chain and Import/Export Logistics ➢ Optimized efficiency and promoted a performance-driven and continuous-improvement environment for operations. ➢ Provided an environment of mutual trust and respect and demand the highest ethical standards form staff and management. ➢ Negotiated contract pricing with freight forwarders for import shipments. Oversaw the movement of containers utilizing broad knowledge of international import and export regulations, customs, methods and procedures. ➢ Traveled throughout China and U.S.A. to locate and negotiate with suppliers for top quality products. Boosted profits by 30% by identifying new market niches. ➢ Reduced expenses by 24% by identifying new exporting partners. Audited and tracked incoming funds, accounts receivable, manage accounts payable, and accounts reconciliation. ➢ Delivered a high level customer service experience with flex speed, accuracy, and on-time delivery. Grew annual revenues to $600k+. Previous experience includes: Researcher at Instituto Venezolano de Investigaciones Científicas (IVIC), Caracas, Venezuela (2008-2010).

Master Of Business And Administration Degree (Mba), Business Administration And Management, General

Bachelor Of Science Degree, Chemical Engineering