Diane Bennett Email & Phone Number

Carmel, IN, US

• Developed annual budget and quarterly forecast processes
• Conducted budget vs actual variance analysis with explanations to stakeholders
• Developed S&OP process to support business growth. Helped construct collaborative cross-functional conversations with department heads to understand key business drivers to develop strategies to achieve EBITDA goals
• Analyzed financial data to identify opportunities for cost savings initiatives
• Prepared monthly financial reports, management P&Ls, and MBR presentations for departments and senior management
• Conducted ad-hoc financial analysis and scenario modeling to drive decision-making

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

• Hired and coached a team of 3 direct reports managing 7 customer accounts totaling $70 million
• Maintained ownership for previous 3 accounts totaling $8 million
• Identified reporting gap in freight spend KPIs, took initiative to build new reporting tool
• Lead project manager for our largest customer account

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

• Supply chain optimization and support continuous transportation improvements in the automobile industry
• Co-managed a $94 million account, currently individually managing two mutli-million dollar accounts
• Contributed to over $7 million in overall implemented saving opportunities
• Hosted yearly freight kaizens with customer to promote continuous cost savings through lean practices
• Streamlined and customized reporting for the customer to provide a better knowledge of their network
• Directed an intercompany business transfer, while managing to find areas of improvement within their new network

Lafayette, Indiana Area

• Manage four hundred cost reduction projects a crossed four teams of design
• Facilitate weekly product meetings for buyers and design engineer
• Develop milestones for internal and external partners to meet production deadlines
• Coordinate on campus recruiting events and guide candidates through the interview process

• Coordinated recruitment event for partner program
• Promoted partner program to new and existing associates
• Maintained partner relationships
• Managed partner education and certification

Winamac, IN

• Established Non-Braun dealer contacts in SugarCRM from training records
• Updated and audited training certification in Braun Programs
• Contacted customers in regards to affected products in outstanding recall Reported responses to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
• Audited Ability Care Commitment Levels

Winamac, IN

• Collaborated with over two hundred dealers on recall project
• Designated new product layout in warehouse
• Managed dealership database

Winamac, IN

• Called dealers/customers regarding recall
• Created Excel spreadsheet containing dealer information
• Aided in green initiative by converting paper manuals to e-manuals
• Streamline calling process by creating four call regions

Winamac, IN

• Contacted customers regarding company’s recall
• Input customer information into intranet
• Input financial data into accounting system
• Received and managed van recall letters

Winamac, IN

• Answered company’s phone calls and direct to the appropriate party